Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

I am a recent medical school graduate and am currently employed as clinical research staff. I have always been very interested in sciences and human body through my entire academic life. I am here to share all the skills I have learned over the years to master the sciences!

...am most passionate about tutoring science, especially biology, as this is the field I have spent most of my time in. I believe all students have the potential to succeed if they are putting in their best effort and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process. Therefore, I always encourage my students to never say negative remarks regarding their learning to avoid dejection feelings of insecurity. I would consider myself a life-long learner as I...

...professional positions in nursing, laboratory research, and clinical research. I have also worked as a teaching assistant and adjunct instructor at both undergraduate and medical school levels, and have tutored extensively. I am a current medical school and would love to help with any topics related to science, medicine, or the application process. Please feel free to reach out to me to ask any questions you have. I do require potential students to send me...

...for several non-profits dedicated to educational advocacy and academic enrichment. I thus have extensive experience working with middle and high schoolers in a variety of educational environments - including public, charter, and private schools throughout New York City. My individual-driven approach to tutoring has been shaped by working with students with diverse needs and educational backgrounds. In addition to standardized test preparation, I enjoy tutoring a variety of academic subjects spanning the humanities, mathematics, and...

...at hand. I also understand what it is like to be a student struggling in a subject, despite their best efforts. I have learned many techniques for studying efficiently, organizing information, and managing stress that have helped me through these situations in the past, and I would love to help students through this process if need be. All in all, I am here to work with you to find the best system so that you...

...am a graduate of Nova Southeastern University where I graduated from with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Since graduation, I have been applying to medical school. I have extensive experience tutoring English, Writing, ESL, Biology, Biochemistry, and Psychology. I believe that education should empower students to explore their passions and critical thinking skills, fostering a lifelong love for learning. My approach emphasizes interactive and personalized learning experiences, enabling each student to achieve their fullest...

...possess a wide range of backgrounds. I have always been passionate about science and the pursuit of knowledge, and I bring that energy into the classroom, encouraging my students to be interactive and ask questions. I went into teaching instead of research because social interaction with others is important to me. I often see my former students in professional positions and it gives me great satisfaction to see how they have matured, and some have...

...Science and am working towards my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree for 2024. Someday, I hope to practice a field of medicine that allows me to help individuals with disabilities, such as neurology. Along with my practice, I hope to teach medical students, passing down important values for future generations of healthcare providers. Tutoring through Varsity Tutors will allow me to engage with students of all levels, in preparation for my future career.

...prospective students seeing if the field of medicine was for them, medical students working on their clinical rotations, or new hires learning the ropes, getting the chance to sit down with people and share my knowledge and love of the material was consistently the highlight of my day. I've always had an aptitude for math and science and have been unofficially tutoring my peers since middle school. I believe that if you present any subject...

...do well in your classes, as well as solid basics and a thorough understanding of the underlying concepts. I have several years of experience with tutoring a variety of Chemistry courses. I have also done multiple exam reviews, as well as prepared and presented workshops on specific subject areas in organic chemistry. I also received a top tutor award based on student ratings and working habits. Outside of that I have helped students in Genetics,...

...knowledge through classes in Microbiology. My current teaching position in a middle school gives me the daily opportunity to work with students in different subjects, most of all in my favorite subjects of math and science. Born and raised in Germany going through the higher education there provided me with the skill to teach German at a private K-8 school and to raise my three children bilingual in English and German. I love teaching students...

...and graduate school. I received my B.S. in Environmental Biology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in New York and my M.S. in Environmental Systems (Engineering) from The University of California- Merced. I tutor all ages and sub-topics within the realm of science, as well as middle school math. I have experience working with students of varying abilities and I'm skilled at assessing needs, deficiencies, and meeting students where they're at. Being...

My background is in the medical sciences/molecular biology. Currently I am a medical student, but prior to this I did a PhD in Physiology and Developmental Biology. In addition, I work as a researcher looking at stem cell populations involved in fracture healing. When I am not studying, I love playing soccer, guitar, rock climbing and reading.

My goal as a tutor is to help give student context for the material they're working on. I believe that if a student understands the importance of a given subject and why they need to learn it, then learning will feel more relevant and students will become more engaged. Most importantly though, I never want my students to be afraid to ask questions!

...I hope to show students. A passion that will help them understand the material better. One of my favorite parts of tutoring is getting to know the students' learning style and how they think. The best part is that I have just recently taken all the subjects I have listed to tutor in. The information is fresh in my mind, so I can approach the content from many different angles to help the student understand...

...Immunology. I also received a BA in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. Throughout my schooling I have had experience tutoring/teaching my colleagues in both group and one-on-one settings. What I have learned is no student learns material the same way. It takes dialogue between tutor, students, and parents to determine the best plan of action for the student to attain their academic goals. I believe in an active...

...have a great deal of teaching experience as a tutor and a regular teacher since 1996 when I became a university student. I liked to help students have interest in learning, especially science. I like it when my students feel free to ask me any questions in and out of the learning process. Great rapport makes one a good tutor. I have taught general science and biology for middle and high school students for over...

...I am a recent graduate of the University of Chicago. I majored in the Biological Sciences with a specialization in Microbiology, pre med. Additionally, I have a minor in Molecular Engineering. Having completed this minor, I am proficient in many subjects in the Biological Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Test Prep. I have tutored children for nearly 5 years and have experience coaching kids in volleyball and fencing. I love to find ways...

...Espanol which I learned from my parents growing up and continued to learn throughout high school. My tutoring philosophy is: the struggle is good! So often we students get frustrated learning difficult concepts. When we embrace the struggle and work hard, true learning happens and it feels so good! I want to help students push through that struggle and achieve what they thought was impossible. When I am not tutoring I enjoy spending time with...

Hello there! My name is Lucas Ferreira and I'm a second year medical student at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. I'm looking for an opportunity to tutor a student in the Chicagoland area as well as online. I have tutored students in a variety of subjects ranging from Math to Biology, and from Physics to Psychology. I also teach beginner Piano. I look forward to meeting you!