Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...my Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. Teaching the content through highly effective modeling is another goal I have as an educator in the classroom. By accomplishing this goal in prior experiences, students have met the targets and expectations that I designed and implemented. Working closely with colleagues in the Learning Center remains beneficial because I have been motivated to make the course content as relevant to our students’ lives as possible in order to best...

I am an occupational therapy assistant looking to put my math skills back to work by tutoring. I began tutoring as a high school freshman and continued throughout my college years in subjects ranging from pre algebra up to physics 1.

...education research and teaching and mentoring in general. I want most to help people to achieve their personal and professional goals, both in academics and in life. I enjoy meeting students at their level of understanding and building bridges to new concepts and skills in an accepting yet challenging environment. I also study and teach Nonviolent Communication, which I use to connect with myself and others to solve problems collaboratively. My goal here is to...

...ela. I have tutored students in middle school while in Washington DC and loved it! I am passionate about math and reading. I know learning can be hard so I do my best to ensure its enjoyable while doing it. I teach because I believe in the power of education to change lives. Each day, I strive to create a supportive, engaging sessions where all students feel seen, challenged, and inspired. I'm passionate about helping...

...school math club. One year later, I was hired by a local Kumon center, where I worked as an education assistant for both math and reading. At the Kumon center, I worked with a variety of ages, from 3-16, on subjects ranging from basic addition and subtraction through beginning calculus, and from basic sounding out of words to interpretation of Shakespeare and beyond. I also worked as an assistant teacher at my aerial dance studio,...

...Teach for India where I got the chance to teach students. I believe that teaching requires a lot of hard work and effort as it is very important for the teacher to look at things from the student's perspective. I absolutely love teaching Mathematics and I feel proud to share that most of my students have become Math's wizards even though they didn't like the subject earlier. My teaching pedagogy involves innovative hands-on exercises and...

...a trial lawyer commanding a powerful pen, legal pad and ability at a podium. Changes in my personal and professional life over the past decade have lead me back to a love of education, teaching, reading, writing and sharing a passion for the academic enrichment of young persons through knowledge, education and opportunity. Opening the minds of elementary, middle and high school students, "tweenagers" is the reward, instilling in them an appreciation and curiosity for...

...to learn a language is through communication; I strive to create lessons that align with my students personal interests such as sports or music rather than teaching grammar alone. As a student myself, I have studied Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Russian, and I use my experience as a language learner to create the most engaging and effective language classroom possible. With four years of experience tutoring students of all ages, I am a flexible, encouraging,...

...a supportive and collaborative learning environment, tailoring my approach to meet each student's unique needs. Beyond academia, I actively engage in hackathons, publish research on peer-assisted learning, and have received awards for innovative projects. These experiences contribute to my creativity and enrich my tutoring approach. I am excited about the opportunity to guide students on their academic journeys, fostering both success and a genuine love for the subjects I teach. Let's navigate the complexities of...

My professional life has been spent helping young people reach their full potential in the fields of mathematics and physics. I am a full-time high-school teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. With a friendly and patient demeanor, I believe my tutoring will help build confidence and a strong academic foundation in struggling students.... With a growth mindset, there is nothing that a student can't accomplish.... I would get to know the student a little bit,...

I believe in learning as the unlocking of fundamental human potential. I think that knowledge of the world as a whole allows you to be yourself more completely, to express yourself to others, and to make your developing dreams into reality.

...Chicago State University. Completing that is my next goal. I believe everyone can understand math and science. While I was in college, I worked a full time job. I would run into many rodblocks, and there would be no clear solutions. I would be very frustrated if I didn't understand the subject, and, a lot of times, there was no one there to help me. The key is to keep trying and don't give up....

I am a graduate from University of Illinois at Chicago. I recently received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry. Throughout my undergraduate years, I have extensively taken an active role in a broad range of research projects including public health and biochemistry. Given my background, I am passionate about science and public health. In my experience helping students struggling with science courses, I have learned that a lot of times...

...approach is based highly on the individual I am working with. I like to get know my students style of learning and try to make it more meaningful through a personal connection. I believe less in memorization and more in creating foundations of knowledge that one can continue to build upon and rely on in moments of doubt. As your tutor, I would always be open to constructive criticism with the goal of creating the...

...chemistry, and biochemistry courses throughout my undergrad. I am passionate about tutoring students in science (biology, chemistry, and physics) and math (algebra). I am also keen on helping students master the math section on the ACT/SAT. I like to make sure that my students have completely understood any given concept to the point where they can explain it to me clearly. I am always motivated about creating study plans and discussing techniques that are personalized...

...tutor through my university and thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved watching the information click in students minds when I tailored explanations and material to their specific learning style, be that through mathematical examples, anecdotal mnemonics, or kinesthetic. Chemistry is my passion, but it stems from my love of math and numbers. I understand that both subjects can be a frightening to tackle for many students, but I believe that learning is a gift and should...

...is biology, but I am also strong in college-level chemistry and math up to and including Calculus 1. My experience in teaching includes being an Honors Mentor for the WVU Honors College, where I teach incoming freshmen about a wide variety of college topics and provide supplementary tutoring upon request. I would describe my tutoring style as demonstrative, as I have found that helping students practice the content they struggle with yields the most impactful...

...minor in French. I love reading, traveling, learning and helping others learn! I have experience tutoring high school and elementary school students in math, science, and English and I love tutoring in each subject equally. Eventually, I see myself going to medical school and researching topics related to viral diseases which I've been interested in since a very young age. I'm very passionate about the subjects I teach and hope to pass my passion on...

...me to pursue both full-time and part-time research in cardiovascular physiology. I have had the privilege of presenting my research at several conferences, including those at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. I am extremely passionate about learning and enjoy teaching the subjects that have had such a profound impact on my academic journey. Beyond the content, I take great joy in sharing study tools and strategies that...

...Medicine starting August 2019. I am an undergraduate researcher at Doisy Research Center and I volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital and at Ronald McDonald House. I love working with students and want to help them succeed and reach their potential for knowledge and learning. I am the President of SLU Rotaract Club and I am trying to start a non-profit organization that focuses on mentorship for high school students with the rest of the SLU...