Certified Tutors From Northwestern University

...education inequities, utilize my experiences with multicultural/special education contexts, and be continually inspired by students in addition to offering them the personalized support they deserve is what drives me to work with students. I've guided students with special needs aged 3-14 through summer program activities in Shanghai, coordinated an after-school program for K-12 refugee students...

...the Quest+ Scholars Network, and getting involved with the Society of Women Engineers' outreach committee. I currently hold a work-study position as an administrative clerical aide in the Institute of Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern and was an undergraduate researcher in the John Rogers Lab. As I look forward with aspirations of applying to graduate...

...worked with students on English grammar and writing, and held weekly conversational groups. Prior teaching experiences includes tutoring in math and reading with Apex Elite in Chicago, teaching horseback riding and horse science classes at a summer camp, and participating in College Mentors for Kids. I enjoy keeping up with current events, sports, and news...

I love tutoring. It allows me to bring together my two degrees and decades of professional experience to help students better understand and appreciate the subjects I teach.

...C++, C#, and Java coding. I am proficient in Python, SQL, and a number of other languages. I taught upperclass and graduate computer science topics at Illinois State University for six years, including operating systems, distributed processing, graphics, and gaming. I also taught at DigiPen Technical Institute for a year, topics including software engineering and...

...will begin teaching high school biology in Chicago this upcoming fall. I completed my undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in 2019, majoring in both Biological Sciences (concentrating in Genetics and Genomics) and in German. I have experience working with students of all ages, including elementary, middle, and high school. I am consistently energized by the...

...helping others learn and seeing the accomplishment on their faces when a concept we've been working on finally clicks. Some of my favorite topics to teach are psychology and standardized tests like the ACT--these are areas that I enjoyed studying when I was in high school, so I like to make them fun and interesting...

...two years of private tutoring. I tutor Phonics, elementary school math, elementary English, reading, and writing. The reason why I am proponent of education is because it really affects the intellectual and socio-emotional growth of a child and is essential to be a quality contributor to society. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy Pilates, cooking, and...

...language of learning. Whether that means finding new ways of approaching a topic or crafting unconventional exercises to hone a skill, I'm always eager to create flexible learning plans personal to each student's needs. I also believe that, as a tutor, my first job is to create a supportive, easygoing, and enthusiastic environment in which...

...I served as a writing center tutor in my high school and delved deep into language and literature classes, as well as debate and creative reading and writing, which are all experiences that I am confident I can draw upon for tutoring in these subjects. I strive to tutor in a manner that is informative,...

...and Northwestern University with a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. I am passionate about helping mentor the next generation STEM students, with my favorite subject being chemistry. I first developed my interest in education during college where I worked for a science summer camp and also performed chemistry outreach events at local schools. I...

...academic subject, but rather an art form. It is a universal language that everyone knows how to speak, regardless of who you are. Math is definitely NOT an easy subject. In fact, I struggled with it too. I want to teach my students not only how to cope with difficult problems, but to develop an...

...love getting to work with my students everyday and see their growth over time. I have also taught middle school math and done after school tutoring and intervention. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects but my particular interests are elementary and middle school subjects, from reading and writing to math and science. I...

...a chance to touch. I believe that a true understanding of mathematics comes from a deeper understanding of these principles. It's more rewarding to know why mathematical principles work the way they do and be able to apply them more broadly than to simply know rote computations. That being said, the student should always be...

...enthusiastic and ambitious, and I want to bring out these qualities in each student that I have the privilege of working with. I believe that learning is one of the most enjoyable aspects of life, and my teaching philosophy builds strongly on the idea that an exciting learning environment must be carefully tailored to the...

...as a student I have realized how important it is to have individuals that are able to help as you progress through school, especially when you are struggling. To this end I want to be a great academic resource for students and help them solidly the concepts which will help them succeed in their academic...

...making sure all of their questions are answered. I also like to articulate the material in various formats since everyone has a slightly different learning style. This includes concept maps, outlines of notes, pictures, and analogies. After the student has gained a sufficient understanding of the material, I will give them practice problems to apply...

...students. My interests lie mainly in the social sciences and humanities. At school, I'm pursuing a degree in Social Policy with an emphasis on communication. I'm looking forward to tutoring in a variety of subjects ranging from the ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams to academic writing, reading comprehension, and social studies. I understand...

...I gained experience tutoring in coursework that required the highest level of academic rigor. I use my extensive science background to help students better understand the fundamentals of the physical therapy curriculum, and draw upon my clinical experience to frame that information in a more understandable and useful way. After experiencing the extensive prep-work that...

...love to tutor Math, Economics, and Physics because there is so much to explore in these subjects and so much relation to the "real world" that it is enjoyable to see students discover the usefulness of these studies. In my free time I love to go on hikes, play any sport I can find, and...