
Lee: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...their path to success. But being laid back, I am also good at relaxing a student and helping point out what is important and what is not. In my free time, I enjoy writing music. I am also a die hard Packers fan originally being from Green Bay, and a Bulls fan.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Northwestern University - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Ruthie: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...it through timed Do Nows to create urgency, charts tracking individual and class success, or simply through getting extra help during office hours. In my spare time, I am a runner, a reader, a lover of outdoors, and a traveller! I am also a people person and enjoy spending time with family and friends, as...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior

Annie: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...a medical editor for a pediatric surgical practice. This job involves extensive research on complex medical subjects, compiling and analyzing research results, and writing papers for publication. I obtained a Master's in Medical Sciences this past year at Loyola University Chicago. And after all this hard work I was accepted to medical school! While I...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology minor Global Health Studies
Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Arts, Medical Sciences

Karishma: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...English, and I was able to help them develop study strategies such as using flashcards or translating a sentence they had spoken aloud that day in their heads for extra language practice. I am very excited to be able to tutor again and to work with students. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology

Andrea: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
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...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology

Ellen: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion for open...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor

Alex: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your college/grad school aptitude testing skills, as just a couple hours of study per week can yield enormous results in admittances and scholarships. On the weekend you might...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance

Smith: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...basic concepts, making sure that each student understands not just the "what" but the "why" of each topic so that each new concept builds on the last. I strives to foster independence and a love of learning in all of my students, beginning with myself; it's always easier to remember concepts that were fun to...
Education & Certification
Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts

Jhonatan: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...can later extend into more advanced content and novel applications. I also believe that challenging students to think beyond the content presented is crucial for the development of critical thinking skills and curiosity. Beyond all else, however, I believe that one learns best when he or she finds meaning in the material that extends beyond...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience

Jonathan: Merrillville Science tutor
Certified Science Tutor in Merrillville, IN
...Socratic method: namely, I try to help the student discover the subject for themselves versus me simply giving them the answers. I believe that (guided) personal discovery leads not only to greater understanding, but greater knowledge retention as well. Additionally, as someone who played Division III basketball in college, I have also been doing private...
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
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