Award-Winning Physiology Tutors serving Palatine, IL

...to my students how I think through a problem and adapting that to their learning process. I think I am talented at helping people understand topics by explaining each step, as necessary, to demonstrate how to go about solving a problem. My education has provided me with expertise in the biological sciences, medicine, math, statistics,...

...an even more thorough mastery of the material through MCAT preparation. Part of what makes a great tutor is not only having a strong knowledge foundation, but an ability to listen to the tutee and convey that information in a way that makes sense to them. My tutoring philosophy revolves around the Socratic method: namely,...

...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 volunteer at shelters, shadow veterinarians, and I even have eight cats and two dogs at home! In the time that's remaining, I like to read,...

...on Math and Science is well grounded from 15 years as an engineer with GE, Kawasaki and Zeon Chemicals in several different capacities in manufacturing, design and business development. Working with students to 'get the light bulb to turn on' is very rewarding and keeps me returning to the classroom. One-on-one tutoring has even greater...

...content presented and subjective awe experienced by a student. I am a firm believer in the idea that there is no better feeling than that "aha!" moment. Having endured a challenging pre-medical curriculum at the University of Chicago and scored in the 95th+ percentile on the MCAT, I have a thorough background in STEM that...

I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...

...had my own struggles in certain classes over the years and I think I have learned some good strategies to help overcome learning difficult material. Moreover, I am very passionate about science and truly enjoy discussing the topics I teach. I am comfortable tutoring any level of biology through the college level, most college level...

...an educator, my own goal is to figure out the best approach for each student to learn for their own particular style, transcend the content we are approaching, and observe the world through the logical lens of science. My hobbies include sports of all sorts, guitar, drawing/painting, cooking, gaming, and I myself am learning Spanish...

...become a doctor. I had been following my interests up to that point, and my interest in studying the human body started me on the path that I am on today. While I did not begin my journey with an ambition to become a doctor, experiences throughout my life have prepared me to make the...

...knowledge. It allows students to improve critical thinking skills that will not only be useful for exams, but in their future academic, professional, and personal ventures. As a tutor, my aim is to provide students with the assistance they need in the present and the motivation to continue to succeed in the future.... Finding a way to relate the subject to something the student is interested in outside of academics can help spark interest in the...

...school. Previously, it seemed the best way to learn is to memorize a whole bunch of facts and regurgitate them on paper. However, my goal isn't to memorize, but rather learn and retain details, to overlap and combined concepts, to be able to critically think. I tend to be very out going, but at the...

...as a United States Peace Corps Education Volunteer in Malawi. I taught Math, Physics, and Chemistry with a focus on critical thinking and study skills in an underserved rural secondary school. I especially enjoyed teaching math because it was a language my students and I shared, and I believe they enjoyed it as well. Often...

...mentoring two MD/PhD students from the NYU School of Medicine who were working in the lab. In the summer of 2015, I wrote and developed content for an Algebra 2 digital teaching platform. I believe that the skills I have developed over the years would be most helpful in tutoring students in math and life...

...most complicated material accessible and applicable without the need for hours spent on rote memorization. This method has proven to instill a deep working knowledge of the material in students of all ages that will stay with them long after they pass the test. In my spare time I'm a comedian who enjoys both comedy...

...the flip side, I continually remind my students to critique and to question what I am presenting, especially if a point is unclear. This not only helps my students to gain a complete understanding, but it also drives me to improve how I explain a concept. My passion for being a tutor comes from my...

...tutee going over concepts in physics. Of course after our long session we both swore never to look at physics again, but the following Monday there I was at the Center for Academic Success with another student. Throughout my educational endeavor I've being privileged to help students both in my class and the classes behind...

...and microbiology because of the understanding required at a cellular level. I believe all students have the ability to excel and reach their individual goals in any subject and my philosophy lies in creating a context for understanding for the student. Science is fun and changing the framework in how a student looks at science...

...professional degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Because of my background in the various sciences, I am most comfortable tutoring students in those subjects with both Biology and Nutrition being my personal favorites. Outside of academia, I enjoy participating in sports such as surfing, ice hockey, and mixed martial arts, and I also enjoy cooking.

...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...

...the morning and teaching is one of my favorite ways to help. I am a certified MRI technologist, a certified medical coder and I have bachelors of science in Biology. This education and work has given me extensive knowledge of anatomy and the human biological sciences. So, these are the areas where I can offer...