Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Des Plaines, IL

...Pre-Med focus. All throughout high school I taught and tutored students in elementary and middle school. In college, I have directed summer school programs alongside teaching. I love helping others to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed, seeing the joy and relief on any students face when everything begins to click is a strong driving force for me. I enjoy teaching in the biological sciences as well as reading, writing, and math.

...Service in Alaska backpacking across remote national parks including Katmai, Bering Land Bridge, and Kobuk Valley completing field work and reports for the park service. I tutor a wide variety of subjects and am most passionate about natural sciences, math, and ArcGIS. I've always enjoyed prepping for standardized tests (ACT, GRE) and hope to help all my students reach score beyond their targets. I believe there is no single correct way to go about learning...

...enjoyable and school less stressful. I take a compassionate, empathetic approach towards tutoring. It's important to me 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 knowledge and learn...

...trying to convey 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, english, writing, and test preparation, among other subjects. I have experience teaching and tutoring people from elementary...

...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 unless you can tell me what you already know, so I am ready to listen to you. Outside of academia, I'm into woodworking, other arts and crafts, exploring my city, and...

...concepts such as pre-calculus, geometry, and calculus. My teaching philosophy is that I try to provide as many different types of explanations necessary for a student to understand. Sometimes this means that I introduce logical proofs for why we do certain operations. I set an example that the students and I can walk through, and then I allow some time for students to work on problems individually as I standby for any questions. Aside from...

...reinforce Math, English, and General Knowledge skills. I worked with students through early elementary to secondary levels. My teaching and tutoring style is to work to help students develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills. In addition to this, I also strive to help the students think analytically about major concepts or situations. Working one on one with students is one of the best ways to achieve this. In fact it is my preferred...

...organization. I have started a PhD in Public Health now at the Aga Khan University. I have a great fund of medical knowledge and knowledge related to statistics, research and public health. I want to share that knowledge with my students. I want to build a teaching career and varsity tutors seems like a nice platform to start from. I have family and friends in Kansas City, Chicago Washington and Pakistan, I travel to meet...

...for tutoring. During a college math course I was asked by a fellow student to explain the concepts we were going over in class. She later told me about failing 3 consecutive exams and was on the verge of quitting. After our third session together she began to see improvements in her homework grades and was able to score an 88% on her math exams. To me the greatest highlight of my time at that...

I am a current school psychology graduate student. I have been working with students as a tutor and mentor since high school. I believe that education is a gift, so it's important to me to make learning fun and personalized. My goal is to help students build confidence in themselves and find joy in the work they do.

Hello, my name is Kristy Mielcarek and I have held a Doctor of Pharmacy degree since 2007. 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 certification exam twice.

...my University and tutored classmates and my sibling during high school. I've volunteered at church for several years and tutored elementary and middle schoolers. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about math and college applications. I particularly enjoy tutoring students for the SAT and ACT or writing college application essays because I remember how difficult it was during that time but learned to have fun with the process and would...

...disparities in education. Additionally, my role as a Research Assistant in the Neuroscience Department involved utilizing advanced microscopy techniques to investigate the impact of stress on neuronal connectivity. These positions have honed my analytical skills and deepened my understanding of the educational and psychological challenges students face. I have also gained valuable experience through internships and externships, such as at the Lakeside Community Committee in Chicago and Blue Shield of California. These roles have provided...

...track. I 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 formulated and applied during those years and I am excited to share these highly functional study tips and...

...and learn as they continue to gain more knowledge and it gives me joy to see them succeed with my help along the way. I am a great communicator and listener, and I can put myself in my student's shoes and understand their lives. It is my goal that any student that I have will fully understand any issue they have with any subject. Also, Ive worked as a tutor/mentor all through out my high...

...in natural sciences and psychology. During my education, I also conducted 3 years of psychology and psychiatry research and was recently published in a major scientific journal. In addition to this experience, I have been working for a private company to edit and proofread admissions essays and term papers for the past year. In that time I have edited dozens of essays, with maximum customer satisfaction ratings from each person who reviewed my work.... I am...

...Neuroscience. I have five years of experience teaching math, biology, english and other subjects to K-12 and college students. I have learned that students understand the material easily when explained using pictures, flow charts and videos. I try to inculcate small activities to keep my students actively engaged during sessions. I personally create a study plan for each student depending on their needs. I'm passionate about teaching and helping students come to love learning.

...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 has taught me to flexible and modify my tutoring approach based on the tutee. Since I just graduated high school, I can empathize better with other high school students and build a personal connection that can aid in creating the perfect learning...

...the most fun (and results) when teaching students to build strong foundations for future success, whether they're solving complex problems in math or crafting personal statements that reflect their unique stories. My approach to tutoring is very hands-on-learning and adaptability. I believe that every student learns differently, and I strive to tailor my sessions to each individual's needs, breaking down complex concepts into manageable pieces. In my free time, I enjoy going on runs and...

...background has honed my ability to plan, organize, execute, and communicate educational information to the required audience. I am committed to fostering a positive learning environment where all students will feel valued, supported, and successful. Highlights of my qualifications include: A record of improving student performance through differentiated instruction and personalized learning approaches. Strong classroom / online management skills, fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere. A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying informed about...