Award-Winning Physics Tutors serving South Holland, IL

...to college. In this role, I helped freshman develop study and organizational skills, write cover letters and applications to internships and create plans to become competitive applicants to various different graduate programs. Currently, I serve as a peer mentor, assisting Northwestern undergrads through the entirety of the medical school application process, including helping to prepare...

...Several teachers/professors have had a very personal impact on my life that have influenced my love for learning. My high school Chemistry teacher was a great educator, as well as a spiritual mentor. My Junior and Senior English teacher helped me go from an average writer to one who truly loves to write (which is...

...current education system, I've become strongly motivated to change the status quo by reaching as many students as I can through tutoring/teaching. As an aspiring physicist, mathematician, or maybe both, I wish to make these subjects fun and interesting like how I perceive them to be, instead of a grueling discipline that students have the...

...Degree in Sports Administration (Sports Analytics track) at Northwestern University. I played 4 years of basketball in college and am on the coaching staff for the Men's Basketball team at the University of Chicago. I tutored in high school and college and take pride in my ability to explain things clearly. I am excited to...

...read 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.)

...with me becoming an engineer. In a similar way, I would love to help young people at not only doing better at math and science, but at excelling in these subjects, in their future careers and in life in general. I am currently tutoring general math, general science, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry and...

...to tutoring and guiding my younger brothers and sisters. Beyond my family, I've also shared my expertise by tutoring in a variety of subjects including: ACT preparation, calculus, algebra, statistics, real analysis, physics, chess, and economics. In addition to my academic and tutoring endeavors, I'm a passionate chess enthusiast. Chess has been a lifelong interest...

...have over 4 years of tutoring experience in various subject areas ranging from standardized testing to common core math to violin performance. During my high school career, I excelled in 12 AP classes, as well as the major standardized exams (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP tests). I attribute my success to the specific strategies that I...

...the four semesters in the graduate school when I was a teaching assistant. It gave me the opportunity to work with students and help them develop an understanding for the subject. These are the primary reasons that I have decided to go into teaching. I have a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech and...

...a challenge. I spent many years working as a sports camp counselor for elementary and high school aged children and have thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. The same energy and passion I brought to sports camp, I try to channel into my tutoring. I always ensure I stay motivated, engaged, and having fun so that my...

...high school math and science subjects. Chemistry is my first love, and I enjoy tutoring chemistry and biology because explanations in these fields involve telling a good story about why weirdly different things are actually the same thing. My teaching philosophy is founded on being a good listener: I cannot help you learn something new...

...in straightforward and totally plain language to describe the relationships between all of the moving parts in math and science subjects. I use familiar analogies as needed to paint a picture of the models students should imagine to successfully solve problems and wrap their heads around the concepts. After learning with me, you will be...

...potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been for all learning...

I'm Elizabeth, a rising junior at Stanford University. I'm studying the History and Philosophy of Science with minors in Film Studies and Creative Writing. I love to learn and love to teach -- I work with students of all ages across many subjects!

...believe in the power of an excellent education, as it is a concrete pathway to a fulfilling life. I love being present during a student's "Ah-ha" moment when they finally understand a concept; it is my favorite part of the learning process. I believe in the ability of all students to succeed if they are...

...satisfaction when the light bulb finally clicks in the students' minds as well as I feel as if I am contributing to society by passing on my knowledge and preparing the younger generation, as they are the future. My favorite subjects to tutor is English and Writing, Chemistry, and ACT prep. I have always been...

...help 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!

...show the student the mathematical derivation or formula required for the subject matter, then actually derive it step by step leaving nothing out, and give several examples that I work out. I also have several bookshelves of textbooks from various subjects, mainly physics and mathematics. Education should be geared to and for the student, however...

...of community was paramount. My passion lies in physics and astrophysics, but I also find great joy in tutoring mathematics. I thrive on helping students navigate conceptual challenges through example problems, which consistently leads to rewarding sessions for both the students and myself. I firmly believe that education is essential for enhancing one's quality of...

...you too can see the joy in mathematics. I'm majoring in Mathematics Education, and plan to teach High School Math when I graduate. Past subjects I've tutored include Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, SAT Math, and everything in between. Math is nothing to be scared of! Please feel free to reach out if you have any...