Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Burr Ridge, IL

...voice. My college entrance essay is held up by Johns Hopkins as an example for other students. I spent the last year teaching students in a troubled Italian high school. I loved the challenge of working with unmotivated learners, and several of my students told me I was the best teacher they had had. Before...

...ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students see themselves as bright, creative, and intelligent individuals that deserve specialized attention. In my free time...

...SAT Math, and AP Physics. My tutoring philosophy is centered on building strong conceptual foundations and using visual learning techniques to make abstract material more intuitive. I adapt each session to the student's unique learning style, fostering both confidence and independent problem-solving skills. Outside of tutoring, I'm involved in hands-on engineering projects and enjoy exploring...

...seven years at traditional schools in the Chicago area. I have taught Biology, Forensics, Anatomy and Physiology, and English. All along, I have continued to tutor test prep, as I enjoy helping students make huge gains on high-stakes exams. Education is an essential part of life in a democracy; democracy cannot exist without an educated...

...when he or she applies his or her own logic to the problem, thus, when I tutor, I adapt to the method and logic that the student is using and guide them to the correct answer. I will, also, suggest other methods and demonstrate my method of solving the same problem to provide the student...

...on their own. This, I believe, is the most efficient way of teaching. My curiosity drives me towards a variety of subjects. I research, write, and teach Art History, History, and photography. I am also coming from a science background, where I dedicated my college years to physics and mathematics. These two are my long-term...

...their positions with their Employer. I have written more than 100 Technical Articles for Industry Publications. I served two (2) years as an enlisted soldier at the US Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds optimizing the 105mm Howitzer for the US Army. I have Masters' degrees in Chemistry (Analytical equipment) and Business Technologies. I have been honored...

...prep. When working with others, I have a goal of empowering them to see and achieve their full potential, which I accomplish through directive strategies that allow students to explore different theories and learning practices than they'd considered. I will provide individual-based tutoring that is catered towards the student's needs to ensure their success.

...and their academic achievements reflect our efforts: my son received a perfect Upper SSAT score, leading to his admission to Choate Rosemary Hall and Milton Academy, followed by a 35 on the ACT and enrollment at Northwestern University. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D in Chemistry at UCLA. My daughter earned a 33 on the...

...all! I began my love for tutoring when I had gotten a job as a babysitter for young kids when I moved back home. I initially majored in Accounting at the University of Missouri but have since then switched programs and am currently an undergraduate student studying Psychology and Computer Science at Northeastern Illinois University!

...find my strengths in the STEM field, particularly in mathematics and physics. Outside of academic topics, I spent 10 years playing flute as a primary instrument, 10 years dancing in different styles from cultural to hip hop, and have an arsenal of many other organizational, public speaking and presenting skills. I am willing and open...

...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 on one's education outside of regular school hours shows an incredible initiative to learn, and I want to encourage this drive for learning in my...

...order to better communicate with them. These were also the lessons I picked up while tutoring at-risk students at Pathways-In-Education. I also learned the need to work alongside teachers and other staff to ensure the organization could give the best possible support to each single student. This, combined with my years of assisting AP calculus...

...at Chicago majoring in Neuroscience. I am on the premedical track and apart of the Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions Medicine program at UIC. I am well versed in ACT prep tutoring as well as all subjects ranging from junior high to AP courses in high school. I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success...

...I love teaching. I utilize my psychology experience to foster a comfortable environment for my students and help them know they are safe to ask questions. I work very hard to ensure that my students and I are on the same page and I won't move on to another task until they feel ready. I'm...

...I currently have an active Registered Pharmacist license in the state of IL. I spend 10 years in retail pharmacy, 3 in long term care, and I am currently a Pharmacy Consultant for an IT firm. I have tutored in the past, and thus far I have only had 1 student have to take the...

...current Sophomore at Saint Louis University studying economics on the pre-medicine track. I have a passion for service, spending time volunteering for Special Olympics Missouri, L'avenir tutoring, and Kids Vision for Life. I have a lot of fun tutoring and watching students grow and understand the subjects we work on together. I am comfortable tutoring...

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!

...it allows me to help others cultivate their own unique, long-term set of tools and techniques that are catered specifically to their specific needs and learning styles helping people make small changes that will have long-lasting impacts is truly a dream come true. I have two degrees and a minor from Loyola University Chicago and...

...to get to know a student, so I can best support their learning style and align learning with their interests. My teaching style is collaborative; I want students to feel in charge of their own learning. I am a graduate of Northwestern University with experience working with elementary school-aged kids. I'm excited to share my...