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Ian: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...general study techniques that will keep you motivated to learn. As an undergraduate, my primary focus of study was in neurobiology. I have a confident grasp of introductory and intermediate biochemistry, organic chemistry, genetics, and microbiology. Additionally, I am proficient in undergraduate general and cognitive psychology. Currently, I am available to tutor college students in...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences & Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Julian: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...find and deepen my own focus. The bicycle is a device that is meant to make life easier, but allows the rider to make the experience as physically challenging as possible. I find that both rock climbing and billiards are a wonderful mixture of accuracy, finesse, strategic thinking and creative problem solving.
Education & Certification
Florida Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Boston University - Master of Science, Physics

Benjamin: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...beginning, I am incredibly passionate about film and film studies I am a huge movie buff. But perhaps the most important thing I can say about myself is that I don't believe that any subject is out of reach for any student. It's just about finding a way through the jargon to something that makes...
Education & Certification
University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
GRE: 335

Ali: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...of an onerous chore. Call me an idealist, but I think learning should be fun! Though I keep the tone of my sessions light, I do expect my students to put in the effort necessary to achieve their goals. With my guidance, my support, and their hard work, I am confident that I can help...
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Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre with Premed
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Gabe: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...be it misunderstanding of content, time management, or any other reason, and offering multiple specifically-tailored methods for the student to employ before settling on what works best for them. I aim for my clients to improve as overall students as well, so that they can be successful in the face of any future academic challenges....
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

James: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...bachelor's degree, and have been doing so ever since. I have tutored several students in a variety of subjects in math and physics, from algebra 1 up through college level calculus, including ACT test prep. Working one on one with students to help them achieve their academic goals has been a deeply rewarding experience for...
Education & Certification
Illinois Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architectural Engineering
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Gabriel: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to know those students with whom I work because I believe that having a good connection and feeling comfortable is a key...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Josephine: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
I am a Mathematics major at Loyola University Chicago, minoring in Statistics. I am continuing my education to get my Masters Degree in Statistics.
Education & Certification
Loyola University-Chicago - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
GRE: 329
GRE Quantitative: 167
GRE Verbal: 162

Masooma: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...This way, students can feel comfortable making and consequently recognizing their common mistakes, which we can then work on to eventually fully grasp the material. I recognize that each person is unique and learns differently, and so I always try various learning methods to find the best technique for an individual's specific learning style that...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Jack: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
I'm a recent grad from Northwestern (B.A. in Theatre and Economics) who loves teaching and learning. I love helping other people achieve their goals and helping students find ways to be their best selves. Excited to meet and work with Chicagoland's students!... First sessions always start with discussion of a subject's foundations. If we nail these, the rest of the learning becomes ten times easier.
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics/Theatre
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Steve: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...teaching style is not set in stone; I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find a learning method that will suit the student. Next year, I will begin my pursuit of a PhD in Biological Engineering, and I aspire to be an undergraduate professor and researcher. In my free time, I love...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular

May: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...back to China and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800

Victor: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...explain the same concept. I also feel that teaching a subject is the ultimate test for the teacher, as the student may ask questions from any angle. It is always a challenge to answer the question in a manner that the student understands. I am primarily interested in tutoring the GMAT as I recently took...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
SAT Math: 800
GMAT: 740

Rachel: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...big believer that anyone can learn anything as long as they have 1) the right mentality, and 2) a good teacher. I hope to be the latter. For test prep, I am eligible to tutor all the tests I myself have taken: SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. Most of my tips will come from my own...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Economics
University of Chicago Booth School of Business - Masters, MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
GMAT: 760
GRE: 330
GRE Quantitative: 168

Micah: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...Urbana-Champaign studying Computer Science, as well as a National Merit Finalist. I also have experience working with kids ages 6-13 because of a history volunteering at a diverse range of locations, including the Park Ridge Public Library and Picture Us Different Dance Studio. I am most passionate about Math, because of its close relationship with...
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Karishma: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...I previously tutored with Boys Hope Girls Hope in Evanston, IL. I tutored middle and high school students in Spanish and 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...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, English/Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Andrea: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
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...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760

Benjamin: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...approach and meet students where they are. I am a big believer in the power of intuition and curiosity, so I try to teach in a way that nurtures both. I find that it is important not only to know how to get from problem statement to solution, but also to have some understanding of...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Drexel University - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Amanda: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...personally one-on-one and watching them learn new concepts or master old ones that is so satisfying. Since moving to Chicago in 2014, I've worked exclusively with three South Side Elementary schools. I have experience working with kids from Pre-K all the way up to 12th grade, but during my long-term positions, I've mainly taught Middle...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelors, English Literature

Benjamin: River West tutor
Certified Tutor in River West, IL
...and grew that into a peer tutor role a couple times a week during lunch my senior year of high school. What I hope to accomplish with my tutoring is ensure that you not only achieve your desired grade/score, but see how the different concepts relate to each other in the bigger picture. The more...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
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