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.

...earned my Master of Science in Physics with a specialization in 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,...

...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 and very easy-going. Whatever your need for a tutor may be, I'm certain I can fulfill it. There's nothing more satisfying that finally grasping tough material. Trust me - I know!!! Let me share with you what I've learned....

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.

...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 make use of what is learned. I believe that each learner is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. It is my desire as an instructor to help learners meet their...

...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, traveling, listening to music, taking long...

...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 be fun to learn as well.

...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 to persevere and understand that there is no other option but to complete the task or learn the material and we can only gain from giving it our best effort. During free time I enjoy reading The Economist...

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!

...graduated from Northwestern University with a PhD in biomedical science. 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...

...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, barre, and dance fusion classes. My fitness and learning philosophy is to work hard and have fun. I enjoy helping others achieve and surpass their own personal goals. I aim to motivate students while teaching them to be intrinsically...

...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 school. I take extra initiatives like creating individualized lesson plans and practice tests as well as utilize new study techniques for better retention and learning. I look forward to meeting you and helping you with your tutoring needs.

...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, and then teach the information you learned to someone else. This method proved immensely effective for me throughout my college career, and I am confident it will help other ambitious students achieve their academic goals as well.

...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 it was absolutely one of the...

I am a junior at the University of Wisconsin--Madison, working toward 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...

...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 but the knowledge gained, along with...

...goal in life is to make a difference in anybody's 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...

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.

...and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized 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...

...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 certain operations. I set an example that the students and I can walk through, and then I allow some time for students to work on problems individually as I standby for any questions. Aside from engineering work, and...