Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving Lake Zurich, IL

...and write very well). Here is my education background: Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, Ph.D., Structural Engineering South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, M.S. and B.S., Structural Engineering I made over 30 presentations in English and Chinese, in technical conference in US or in China (8 universities including , , , etc.)

...many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have experience tutoring students of all ages - from elementary school to fellow college students. When I am not tutoring or in school, I am an avid lifter and love to bake with friends!

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.

...themselves! I believe one of the most crucial foundations for society is education and knowledgeable individuals, so I'm excited to play a role in strengthening our community. Besides tutoring, I spend my free time hiking, knitting, reading, playing tennis, and being engaged with music. I also regularly volunteer with kids through multiple community service groups!

...teaching and learning, 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...

...language my students and I shared, and I believe they enjoyed it as well. Often times my students would come to me and ask for extra practice problems. My experience in rural Malawi taught me the importance of QUALITY education and that is why I want to continue exchanging ideas as a tutor. During my...

...I tutor students from 3rd-college age in math and love working one on one with students of varying abilities. I am able to tutor math from elementary math to Calculus. I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Economics at the University of Illinois in Champaign. I earned my Masters in Education at North Park University....

...Math and Science courses because people are very discouraged while studying these subjects and I feel that, with the proper instruction, not only will people get better at those subjects; but they will become more confident in themselves. I believe that understanding something conceptually is ten times more valuable than knowing how to use an...

...math. My goal is to make challenging concepts accessible and engaging, tailoring my approach to suit each student's unique learning style. Whether you're struggling with complex algorithms, physics principles, or math problems, I am here to provide the guidance and support you need to succeed. Let's work together to achieve your academic goals!

...the ACT, high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, English/Reading, Literature, essay/college application editing, and middle school/elementary school tutoring. I enjoy working with students of all ages ranging from early elementary school to seniors in high school. In my free time I enjoy reading, running, camping, and exploring the great city of Chicago.

...graduation with Magna Cum Laude honors in the Spring of 2025. Through my own academic career, my passion for learning has grown immensely, especially in the fields of biology, chemistry, English, and Spanish. Additionally, I'm very passionate about singing, and I participate in a pre-professional level choir at my university. I am thrilled by the...

I have a passion for learning and for helping others to learn! Started teaching undergrad courses in 1991...began tutoring in 1999 and received a tutoring award from the University of Pennsylvania. I like to make hard subjects clear and easy to handle!... Usually it's part "get to know you." But then I ask them what is bothering them the most, and we start there. If we have to back up to review things, no problem; I...

...Robotics and Control Systems (think developing robots like Boston Dynamics or designing algorithms that allow rockets to land on their own like SpaceX.) I also am a member of Northwestern's solar car racing team, NUSolar, and I am the academic chair for the Tau Delta chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. In my experiences...

...of tutoring experience, specializing in Math and Science. As a Supplemental Instruction Leader for Organic Chemistry and a Lab Assistant for Physics, I focus on creating a collaborative learning environment. My teaching philosophy involves identifying each student's unique learning style and working together to set clear, achievable goals. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing,...

...to get the student to understand the problem as a whole instead of just the answer. Regarding Latin, I work to illustrate that questions in a Latin class are puzzles in and of themselves. Translations of ancient sentences are just puzzles to solve. You are given a set of rules, and students must think nimbly...

...worked as a teaching assistant for astronomy and advanced math methods courses. In 2018, I completed my Ph.D. in Physics from the Ohio State University (OSU). My thesis focused on a search for ultra-high energy neutrinos. While at OSU, I taught undergraduate courses in Newtonian physics, special relativity, and electricity and magnetism. I also participated...

...in 2012. I currently split my time between the city (Lakeview/Lincoln Park in Chicago) and the west suburbs (Addison, IL). When I am tutoring a student, I look to make a problem applicable to the student's experiences. I look to show them the parallels between things they are familiar with and the problem in question....

...in an immersion setting, began dreaming in Spanish after one semester (and continue to do so), and volunteered at an orphanage in Guatemala. Attending the #2 public high school in America (ranked by Niche) allowed me to develop creative, out-of-the-box thinking that sprints towards challenges and ignites curiosity in others. Inspired to continue teaching in...

...they deserve and tailor my approach specifically to their learning styles. This is why I am now pursuing tutoring as a part-time occupation at Varsity Tutors. I embrace teaching all math and science subjects, especially physics and calculus, at both the college and high school level and will go above and beyond to make sure...

...grade level. I am especially passionate about physics and calculus. I'd love to help prepare for any AP science or math test, whether it be AP physics or BC calc. Or it can be something as simple as introducing algebra or geometry. My only goal is to help you, as a learner, succeed in whatever...