Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

I am a graduate of a top engineering university and a doctoral candidate in biomedical engineering. I have years of experience tutoring math and various sciences from elementary through college. I tutor high school sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. I also have extensive experience in several college engineering classes.

...Astronomy from DePaul University and have 11 years of experience teaching physics, astronomy, and mathematics at colleges and universities. My passion for tutoring comes from witnessing students overcome their uncertainties and develop genuine confidence. I specialize in helping college students master challenging concepts in physics, astronomy, and math. My tutoring approach is patient, supportive, and aimed at fostering students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging open discussion without judgment. Beyond academics, I enjoy scientific writing,...

...myself for dental school. Now, I want to take some time and share my knowledge with other uprising scholars! One thing my profile does NOT let me show for some reason is that I'm also fluent in Greek and have taken the DAT (required for dental medicine / to become a dentist). I received a 20 on the test, putting me around 85% higher than all other test takers! I find that I'm super patient...

I'm an actuary born and raised in Illinois. I went to school in Chicago and majored in Applied Mathematics. I have learned the value of learning the lessons of those that have traveled paths before me. I hope to carry their tradition. For fun, I play strategy games and ultimate frisbee.

...degree in educational neuroscience, as well as a Certificate in E-Learning and Adult Learning. I am Orton Gillingham trained. For over twenty years, I have served as a K-12 teacher and learning specialist. I'm currently a university instructor. Specialties: e-learning, ESL, ELL, K-12 education, learning and reading disabilities, writing, adult learning, conversational English, study skills, and executive functioning. I offer students of all ages learner-centered experiences with active participant involvement and the support to effectively...

...a Mechanical Engineer. I'm here to help on anything from math, english, history and standardized test-related because I know that school can be rough and sometimes we all need a bit of help. I worked as a math tutor back in high school and I can teach all the way up to Calculus 3. I personally love teaching math as it's my favorite subject in school. Outside of school and tutoring life, I love reading,...

...of science in mathematics and physics. Throughout high school I was a peer tutor for students with learning disabilities, helping to make sure that everyone had a fair chance to learn. At Butler University, I became a tutor in our math tutoring lab where I was able to help many people in subjects ranging from business calculus to linear algebra. I enjoy tutoring most math topics and I hope to show students that math can...

...become excited about the subjects which makes learning that much easier. Mostly I am interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information, because like it or not, even if the student is not interested in learning, I want to convey that in life we often are forced into tasks that are not always enjoyable. Whats important is...

I am a german-born physicist. After my PhD at the University of Pittsburgh I spent almost 4 years doing cutting edge research at Argonne National Lab in Chicago, IL in theoretical particle physics. I love teaching, passing on knowledge and inspiring people to find their footing in math and physics!

...I have extensive teaching experience in life science with various age groups. I enjoy the field immensely and I currently work as an application scientist in a biotech company in New Jersey. I enjoy explaining biology, chemistry, and physics concepts because it feels very rewarding to share my passions. Also, I love to connect classroom concepts to real-world applications. This is extremely important in moving the field forward and engaging the interest of young brilliant...

...post-baccalaureate program at Northwestern this past June (coursework included General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, and Physics). Born and raised in New York City, I studied ballet at the at The Joffrey Ballet School and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts as a Dance major. I have been teaching fitness classes in the Chicago area since 2011 and loves spinning, yoga,...

...School. I tutor for a variety of grades and classes but specialize in tutoring middle, high school, and college students in math and basic sciences. My past experience as a neuroscience major and research assistant give me an edge in teaching biology, chemistry, and physics. I love sharing my knowledge of sciences and math with students. My aim with every student I meet is to better equip them with the tools necessary to succeed in...

...my goals of gaining clinical experience and entry into medical school. The only remaining thing I really want to do before starting school again is teach. I loved helping coach the youth wrestling team in high school, and greatly enjoyed assisting my college classmates during our biology, chemistry, and physics courses when asked. My strategy with regards to learning is to first master the basic essential information, rep out as many practice problems as possible,...

...Molecular and Cellular Biology. I have taken innumerable courses in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology. I have been on the Dean's list for almost six semesters now, and would be glad to pass on the torch. I am passionate about teaching Biology, Math, Chemistry and College level physics .I have volunteered at the Akanksha Foundation in India, where I taught science and English to 7th and 5th graders and...

...Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Spanish, as well as a Certificate in Leadership. I have volunteered as a tutor of high school students through Centro Hispano and junior high students through Mentoring Positives in Madison, Wisconsin. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math, as well as the MCAT exam. I place a high emphasis on content comprehension in preparation for standardized tests, as...

...specialize in mathematics because I like puzzles and learning about how I can apply math to the real world. All of these activities are part of what I like to bring to tutoring sessions because they all incorporate learning and especially how it can be fun. Be it a hobby, assignment, personal interest or goal you might have we do as humans want to learn new things. Studying and homework may feel like a chore...

...life. It could be one person or the world - it would mean everything to me. I want the chance to help people, and do something that could make them happy. It is this reason that I decided to study Political Science and Latin America & Latino Studies in the Pre-Law track at the University of Illinois-Chicago. I have the opportunity to help individuals with their needs and what they want to see be changed...

I'm a math major with a passion for technology. I've been tutoring in all kinds of math since high school. One of my favorite things is when a student finally understands a difficult concept after we approach it together from multiple angles.

...testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems. Chinese is my native language. As a Chinese tutor, I enjoy helping students not only achieve desirable scores in standardized testing, but also use the language to communicate. I believe the key to learning a new language is to practice, practice, and practice. I love...

...other sciences. I have a degree in Ag and Bio Engineering from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My experience in tutoring mainly deals with helping middle school and high school students work through mathematical concepts such as pre-calculus, geometry, and calculus. My teaching philosophy is that I try to provide as many different types of explanations necessary for a student to understand. Sometimes this means that I introduce logical proofs for why we do...