Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Streamwood, IL

...my own path to a very special teacher I had while in high school. The effort she put in to each of her lessons and caring she showed to each individual student is something that I strive to provide each of my students with. I currently work at Downers Grove High School as a paraprofessional...

...Youth Development Professional at the Boys and Girls Club. During this time, I had the opportunity to work with and tutor at-risk youth in an underprivileged community through programs and activities. From this experience, I developed an understanding of students and was challenged to adapt to different learning styles and motivation levels. Through both these...

...my passion for automobiles(they are more similar than people think). I worked as a repairer until 2017. I was a substitute Teacher in Illinois from 2001-2005. I am, at present, an active Substitute teacher in Georgia. I want to spend the rest of my working life helping others realize their opportunities for success. I did...

...the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Since then, I have continued to study electric machine drive systems. Presently, I work on establishing electric machine and inverter models for transportation and industrial applications. As I advance in my degree, I also occupy teaching roles for an undergraduate machine lab course for which I instruct on the theory,...

...hands-on experience in various engineering roles, I've developed a deep understanding of complex technical concepts and their practical applications. My background spans from working on cutting-edge 3D printing technologies to leading integration projects for electric vehicles, allowing me to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry practices. My goal as your tutor is not...

...I started tutoring students in high school and continued during college. While I tutor a variety of topics, I especially enjoy teaching science and math. My teaching philosophy is all about engaging interest in the topic the student is learning by tailoring each lesson specific to each students' needs. I believe in supporting students while...

...a Cell Biology laboratory course. There, I enjoyed helping my peers understand the larger picture developing through our weekly experiments. At Loyola University Chicago, I continued to tutor a variety of subjects while earning a Master of Arts in Medical Sciences. As a double major in biology and English, I like to build stories whenever...

...Python class at a computer camp and tutored many middle school and high school students in a wide range of subjects. I believe people learn best when they are engaged, so I prefer a balanced mixture of probing questions combined with straightforward lecturing. Furthermore, having watched thousands of hours of educational Youtube (e.g. TED-Ed, Schishow,...

...both formal and informal experience tutoring in math and science. I am currently enrolled in grad school physics courses and intend on start my PhD in physics this fall. I am a person who's passionate about learning, and loves to help facilitate learning in others. There's nothing that brings me greater pleasure than taking difficult...

...are learning so they can retain it rather then memorizing just to obtain an "A" at all costs. I have learned that this is a great quick fix but has long term consequences. Memorized information is easily forgotten whereas concepts and how they relate to one life endures a lifetime. It is my goal that...

...internationally, I understand why people have problems learning English. In Prague I learned Czech, and studied Spanish and German. I received my B.A. in Anthropology from Wheaton College, where I also studied French. I spent a semester in Ghana, West Africa, studying regional languages and culture. After college I volunteered as an English tutor in...

My name is Brit Howard. I've been a teacher now for 10 years. I've taught elementary school from Kindergarten to 6th grade. I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in English and have a Masters in Education. I love helping students become engaged with the materials and find their passions.

...that we learned math when we were in school years ago is drastically different from how I run my classroom and tutoring sessions. I encourage conversations about math, use of manipulatives and games, and I even encourage productive struggle! I use strategic questioning and visuals to guide my students through their struggle to help them...

I am a graduate of a top engineering university and a doctoral candidate in biomedical engineering. I have years of experience tutoring math and various sciences from elementary through college. I tutor high school sciences such as physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics. I also have extensive experience in several college engineering classes.

...from the ages of 9 to 15. I was also a summer camp counselor for four years. While I tutor mainly elementary school kids, I'm most passionate about Chemistry. In my experience with tutoring younger individuals, I learned how to adapt to each person's teaching style. I spent a lot of time trying to find...

...experience in the education field beginning with my time as a preschool teacher for 1 year. Additionally, upon my undergraduate graduation, I worked as a full-time substitute teacher for grades K-8. I have experience teaching all subjects in K-8 classrooms. I am most passionate about tutoring science, especially biology, as this is the field I...

...was learning. This issue affected my foundational knowledge in sciences and it took me time to realize that without understanding the basics it becomes seemingly impossible to incur further knowledge. It is evident that many concepts are a continuum and by building upon previous knowledge can help consolidate new information. I find this as a...

...I knew that I wanted to work with children. I have taught preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade in various schools. One fun fact about me is that for my first teaching job, I taught in the same school that I attended as a child. It was strange teaching with some of my former...

...a sound conceptual foundation that a student 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...

...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...