Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving Harvey, IL

...them succeed in mastering each new challenge presented. I frequently encourage them to come up with a rough estimate of the answer before delving into formulas and calculations, instructing them to think about the problem in a logical manner first. With an easy-going style, I strive to make students relaxed and comfortable, allowing them to...

...knowing how to think is much more useful than knowing what to think. My sessions are characterized by frequent questions and discussion of basic concepts, making sure that each student understands not just the "what" but the "why" of each topic so that each new concept builds on the last. I strives to foster independence...

...relaxing, I am planning on entering medical school at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the fall. Throughout high school and college, I have fallen in love with tutoring and seeing so many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have...

...from kindergarten to college aged in private tutoring sessions as well as formal classroom learning. I have extensive experience with language learning and would love to tutor in this area. During a study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain I tutored many children in one on one sessions to improve their English language skills in the...

...with tutoring middle and high school students in Standardized Tests as well as helping incoming freshmen acclimate to the college environment as a Peer Advisor. Due to my concentration in STEM subject matter, I am most trained in teaching Math and Physics, though open to tutoring outside just those two subjects. I believe that working...

...did a two year fellowship with Teach for India where I got the chance to teach students. I believe that teaching requires a lot of hard work and effort as it is very important for the teacher to look at things from the student's perspective. I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to...

...lawyers, etc. I am a proponent for helping under represented minorities and women, especially in the fields of science. I was born in Southern California, moved to the Chicago area in my late 20's, and I am bilingual with Spanish, however I've been out of practice for some time. My hobbies include playing guitar, building...

...helping others learn as well. In addition to doing well in advanced courses in high school, I also tutored my peers in the literacy center for 3 years. This has equipped with valuable experience and has taught me that each person learns differently and what works for one person may not work for another. This...

...while in graduate school: General chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. I also minored in mathematics while getting my B.S. in chemistry so I have tutored students in everything from algebra to multi-variable calculus. I enjoy helping students and I get really excited when I feel I have helped a student achieve their...

...makes the material relatable and retainable. My goal as a tutor is not just to help you get over a few rough patches, but to build upon your critical thinking and analysis skills. I believe that the process of learning is more than just mastering material: it's mastering a way to conquer new challenges and...

...years, my junior and senior year before I left after receiving my degree. During my school years, I would also assist in the physics and chemistry demonstration shows that we put on every year. Students from the local middle school and high school would attend, and fellow students and I would perform a variety of...

...standardized tests and the skills (both academic and personal) needed to succeed at them. My teaching approach emphasizes flexibility and empathy; I firmly believe that there are always multiple ways of reaching the same solution, and I recognize that students may have different educational foundations. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, coding, and re-learning...

I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.

...proficiency, so I find fulfillment in advancing comprehension of the English language. Reality is simply complex, so as a part of it we simply need to sometimes convey complex things. It's a skill you can develop for a lifetime and still not perfect, but I'd like to help you along a little if I can.

...human disease, global health, and a minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral...

...and have past experience teaching and demonstrating chemistry to elementary schoolers. Currently, I am tutoring chemistry, physics, algebra, and calculus. I am most passionate about physics as I really enjoy the problem solving and explanatory power of the subject. As a tutor, I hope to provide my students with the tools and problem solving abilities...

...want to be able to get to know a student, so that I might learn about them, in order to help them learn. I am currently an undergraduate at Case Western Reserve University and I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering. It should go without saying that because of this I love almost everything STEM related.

...in a subject means that the student can teach their peers the same subject with the same level of understanding that they have. If my student is able to do this, they have achieved mastery in my eyes. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the saxophone, hanging out with my friends, and watching tons...

...to life and help cement the concepts with more concrete applications. In addition to my PhD in physics, I also did some research in astronomy and astrophysics and particularly enjoy that branch of physics. While completing my PhD I taught a number of courses, helping and teaching students in classroom-sized groups, in smaller group problem...

...With my guidance, my support, and their hard work, I am confident that I can help my students find success. When I'm not tutoring I keep myself busy with many other things. I love theatre, and I have performed in dozens of community, school, and professional productions in the past. I also adore animals. I...