Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

...school students to fluid mechanics, led study groups on biomedical imaging in a university student organization, and led small band practices for middle school students. With research experience across four labs at the university and national level, I am passionate about STEM and enjoy opportunities to show the real-world applications of different subjects. If you would like to see videos of me talking about STEM and exams, check out my LinkedIn posts at https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-borbas/.

...my career, I have developed particular expertise in standardized test preparation, working with students to achieve their best possible scores on tests such as the SAT, ACT, Selective Enrollment Exam, etc. Over the past 4 years, I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, from middle school students looking for additional assistance in math and reading to high school students preparing for college entrance exams. I have developed a personalized approach to tutoring,...

My goal is to make sure the student will understand the material and to be successful in the classroom while being an independent thinker.

...Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Industrial Engineering. After college, I have started my career in the Financial Services Industry and tutor high schoolers after work. Since my background was heavily focused on maths and sciences, those are the areas I like to focus tutoring in! With experiences in tutoring, but also being a camp counselor for many years, I am passionate about tutoring others to help them reach their goals and pursue their dreams. Other...

...math enrichment program for underprivileged middle schoolers, volunteered as a classroom aid, and worked with young children on literacy skills through a program called Jumpstart. I love teaching, which is why I pursued a position as a counselor at a German immersion summer camp. It is currently my third summer, and I have learned so much about immersive teaching and learning language through games and activities. I mostly teach German to children, but I have...

...studied Pre-Med as well. I was the Senior Resident Advisor of my University Housing building, and served as a mentor to my residents, both academically and managing personal stresses. I was involved in undergraduate research. I was a part of the Mentorship program at Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering at 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....

...Havana in Cuba. Graduating in the top 5% of my class with a GPA of 3.80, I overcame the initial challenge of not knowing a single Spanish word upon arrival in Cuba. I was determined to pursue my dream of becoming a doctor, so I immersed myself in the language and became fluent within six months before starting medical school which is taught in Spanish. My passion for teaching emerged during my time in medical...

...ages in building confidence and mastering problem-solving skills. I have tutored and assisted children with homework while also babysitting, and taught art and cooking classes through a nonprofit organization. Currently, I am a premedical student at Benedictine University, and alongside my studies, I am also taking a real estate course to expand my knowledge in different fields. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but math is my favorite because I love simplifying complex ideas...

...working with middle and high school students, I have worked with students as young as kindergarten and those well into adulthood. For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has successfully helped several students gain admittance to selective enrollment high schools and highly competitive universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the University of Chicago. (I'm also an alum of the University...

...always had a passion for helping others, and one way I could do so was by tutoring students so that they could achieve their full potential. During my time as an undergraduate, I was a part of the Emory Dream Project, a student-run organization that tutored at a local high school. I helped students with their algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus coursework. I particularly love tutoring math and physics because there are many different approaches to...

...utilize all the major data programming languages, including SAS, Python, R, SQL, and Microsoft Excel. I am proficient in other data visualization tools, such as Power BI. I am most passionate about science and applying my data skills to uncover trends! Public health is underrated, and other encompasses all of the major STEM courses commonly taught in high school and college. Science is challenging, but I enjoy helping students make connections to other topics they're...

...grade. Throughout my experience, I learned that I really enjoyed work with older kids. I liked the fact that I wasn't just teaching them how to do things. I was also mentoring them. I am very passionate about working with kids because they really are the future. I like being able to have an impact on their growth and development. It gives me joy to see a student accomplish something that they thought was impossible....

...required chemistry and physics classes. I also completed a Minor in Music, as well as participating in the Honors Program. These experiences gave me insight into the sciences as well as humanities, contributing to my passion for education and the power of knowledge. I am currently pursuing a Masters degree in Neuroscience, where I hope to further my academic career while contributing to the advancement of the biomedical sciences and healthcare in our world. During...

I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.

...humanities-expert here to help you with writing, reading, history, philosophy and more! I completed post-graduate studies at the University of Chicago, where I 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...

...students the same opportunities for success in their own education. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University and also hold both my Masters and Bachelors of Science degrees in Biology from Howard University. I’m particularly passionate about teaching the Science disciplines such as Biology and Chemistry, but I also enjoy tutoring Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Inorganic Chemistry and Microbiology. As a Science Instructor for inner city high school students in Washington D.C.,...

...on a 4 year scholarship. I received my masters degree (MPS) in public service from DePaul University in Chicago. I have worked for Sylvan Learning Center, Project SYNCERE STEM programs, and Chicago Public Schools where I have and continue to tutor and instruct youth in reading comprehension, vocabulary, math and the sciences. My hobbies include vegetable gardening, raising chickens, crocheting as well as cooking vegetarian meals. I enjoy tutoring in reading because it is needed...

Hello, I am Maggie! I recently graduated college in Biomedical Engineering. Throughout college I was a TA and tutor for Chemistry, Calculus, and MATLAB. I am passionate about helping others in their education. Learning is difficult yet extremely rewarding! I look forward to helping students on both content and reaching their academic goals. I am currently a PhD Student in Biomedical Engineering.

...There are many different methods in solving a math problem; however, many teachers are negligent of other possible ways of solving a problem due to the lack of time in class, thus they only present one method of solving a problem. Not every student can solve a problem using the same method; I have become aware of this as many of classmates and I will receive the same answer to a problem, but would have...

I am a certified teacher, counselor, and adjunct professor. I am certified in Social Studies, ESL, Science, Elementary Education, Counseling, and Music! I also have an LPC and NCC in counseling and am certified as an administrator. I believe all students can learn and succeed!