Award-Winning Physics Tutors in Aurora, IL

...other hobbies include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical newspapers. Regarding my tutoring philosophy: as a tutor, I believe that the most important...

...for several years as a researcher, but I've found that the most satisfying moments have come when I am able to share my expertise with someone else. Similarly, I very much enjoyed the four semesters in the graduate school when I was a teaching assistant. It gave me the opportunity to work with students and...

...of Illinois at Chicago in 2013 with a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering with a GPA of 3.6/4.0. Throughout my years in high school and college I have been extremely strong in the subjects of math and chemistry and teaching these subjects to others is something I really enjoy and look forward to.

...every student has what it takes to succeed and my role as their tutor is to gently guide and cheer them on. After teaching subjects ranging from AP US History to graduate level biochemistry to the MCAT, I have dealt with a variety of students and know I can help anyone. When I am not...

...school years, I realized I had a gift for explaining mathematical concepts to others. I am really good at bringing complex and abstract concepts down into a simpler framework for any individual to understand. I'm a fairly down-to-earth person and have been known to make learning math/science fun and interesting. I have a lot of...

...improve their intelligence through hard work and persistence, rather than surrendering to the conventional belief that intelligence is a fixed trait; that you are either smart or dumb, and there's not much you can do to change it. I always make sure to add a sense of humor to my tutoring sessions, because I think...

...applied before learning the general theory. When tutoring, I try to observe which method of learning best suits a particular student and adapt the lesson to their learning style. No matter which type of student, I sometimes find connecting mathematical or physical concepts through hobbies or every day applications helps spark interest. Pattern drafting for...

...are multiple methods to solving problems and relating their applications to the real world. With Science, there are many ways to explain processes, including through the use of analogies and metaphors. However, standardized exam preparation is my favorite subject to tutor because it requires the development of strategies as well as knowledge. It allows students...

...it's ok. You're not the only one. Often, students are embarrassed to ask for the extra help and we let our academics get to the best of us. I was one of those students, and I believe it's an important issue that needs to be addressed. I want to tutor because I know what it's...

...of my favorites is mathematics. I love teaching this subject because its concrete and builds problem-solving skills. I think that education is one of the most important facets of life since it directly shapes our future. With this in mind, I attempt to teach my students to the best of my ability. During my free...