Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Norridge, IL

...mentoring/tutoring history started in high school with a mentorship initiative, in which I went to local elementary schools with other high school students to mentor children in expressing leadership qualities and help them with their homework. My passion for tutoring rooted from the time my little cousin immigrated to the United States from India. As...

...grew more as I saw an open heart surgery and took a problem solving class. I decided to choose biomedical engineering because of my passion for medicine and problem solving. The summer after, I was chosen in a biomedical engineering research position where I wanted to learn more about the applications of biomedical engineering. A...

...Opticians to certification, taught music theory and saxophone in a music school. All these experiences taught me learning is a life long journey and every person learns in a slightly different way than the next. Every brain is wired a little differently and that is the exciting part for me to discover together with my...

...degree in Biomedical Science, I've honed my knowledge and expertise in various subjects. Teaching has always been my calling, and I find immense joy in guiding students through subjects like math, science, and test preparation. My goal as a tutor is to empower students to reach their full potential and achieve their academic aspirations. Whether...

...Chemistry, expressing complex ideas in a couple sentences or diagrams is the most rewarding part of my work since it yields the most excited responses. I am a firm believer in the 'growth mindset,' where a topic deemed difficult is one that will become easy with practice and understanding. For me, the sentence "I don't...

...is in the medical sciences/molecular biology. Currently I am a medical student, but prior to this I did a PhD in Physiology and Developmental Biology. In addition, I work as a researcher looking at stem cell populations involved in fracture healing. When I am not studying, I love playing soccer, guitar, rock climbing and reading.

...15 years, with a passion for helping students succeed in STEM subjects. With a degree in Electronics Engineering, I focus on making science easier to understand by connecting it to real-life examples and practical applications. In my classroom, learning is a two-way process. I encourage students to ask questions, share ideas, and think critically. Together,...

...had was leading a summer programming poetry class at a Chicago based nonprofit that served HIV, homeless, and/or refugee youth and families. I still recall the lessons learned - both in the classroom and beyond the page. Collectively we transformed our understanding of spoken word and improved our overall comprehension through poetry. Since graduation, I...

...to show others just how interesting these classes can be. I like to make sure that every student feels that they are being taught how they best learn and that they feel they are well equipped with the necessary tools and strategies to become independent learners so they are successful after our time together is...

...received my Master's degree in the History of Philosophy. I've spent several years as a university writing tutor and I love helping students take their papers to the next level! Finally, I have several years of experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in all subjects especially in reading and writing! Whatever you needs are,...

...content, I take great joy in sharing study tools and strategies that have helped me succeed in challenging college courses. I also enjoy providing insight and advice to students who are preparing for college and eventually planning to attend PT, PA, or Medical school. The application process for these competitive programs can be daunting, and...

...love the reaction people make when they finally understand a concept or subject. I believe that everyone learns differently whether it is through lectures, or videos, or even notecards. So there is always an approach to making the material easier to understand. Learning should be fun at the same time. The teachers that stood out...

I have been a math teacher and tutor for 5 years in elementary through high school levels. The best part of my day is seeing students smile the moment they understand the problem and can solve it themselves.

...and created engaging games to help them actively learn. At Cornell, I serve as Math TA for Algebra. My main goal in these tutoring sessions is to create a safe learning environment to encourage growth and success. I want every student to feel comfortable enough to ask questions when they are confused. I want to...

...as a Residential Assistant for the Spectrum Program at Northwestern's Center for Talent Development. Through these positions I have worked with students ages 12-18 as a tutor, counselor, and mentor. I am most passionate about tutoring in the humanities and literature, as I believe these subjects touch all facets of our daily lives. I believe...

...tremendously and it did just that. Every morning, I had to be prepared for all three courses in the likely hood that not only would I teach seventy-five minute classes but provide outside tutoring to my students at any moment. The balance of providing creative outlets and core science work in the classroom was doable...

...to learn more ways to help people. Observing surgeries has taught me what a special thing it is to have the ability to help people with my hands as well as my mind. Dermatology has given me insight into the gambit of medical fields and specialties, and I look forward to clinical rotations so that...

...(36 in Math and 35 in English, Reading, and Science) and a 800 on SAT Math Level II. I am very experienced and prepared as a tutor. I've worked with students from numerous educational backgrounds and helped them reach their goal scores. I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve success!

Hi, my name is Sydney Turner. I went to the University of Illinois at Chicago for undergrad and got my Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science in May 2020.

...improve their English language skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. I also conducted 2 classroom sessions weekly for college students to improve their conversational English skills. Through Varsity Tutors, I would love to continue helping students improve their language skills in both English and Spanish. I also am very well equipped...