Certified Tutors From Northwestern University

...the more technical aspects of it. In college we had science outreach days where we presented and explained demonstrations to students and I was a very busy tutor throughout high school and early college years. I believe in teaching students not only subject material, but also how to check their work and know it is...

...a scale with numbers weighing different amounts. I learned to add and subtract, and quickly found how many real world applications there were when I understood math. It was only natural to turn my love for math and learning into teaching others. I have been a tutor since I was in high school. I began...

...completed my Theatre major and Jewish Studies minor, with a concentration in Playwriting. While I strive to forge a career as a writer, I am looking, not only to break out of the solitary confines of the process, but to assist others along the way. One of my favorite parts of my writing sequence that...

With education being crucial to any person's future, it's my goal to assist in any way possible to help facilitate a need to learn and assist those struggling with school

Hi! My name is Michelle Stephens. I received my BA in English from Northwestern University and my MA in English from Loyola University Chicago. I speak English and Spanish. My interests include writing, editing, and 20th century literature.

...in Chemistry from the University of Rochester. I believe that all students can achieve high marks in chemistry and math once they learn good note-taking skills, organization, logical problem-solving approaches, and other essential study habits. It's my job to facilitate every student's learning of subject material and instill in him or her all those skills...

...I taught mostly fourth and fifth graders on basic math and science concepts. As you might have guessed, I graduated from IMSA which is a STEM focused residential high school! While I was at IMSA, I also served as a hall tutor for girls in my dorm! I helped them with variety of homeworks and...

...peer tutor in high school as well as college, in addition to being a private tutor for the ACT and SAT. I've also recently taken the MCAT as part of applying to medical school. I enjoy sharing my own experiences with these tests, and I also want to help my students reach their goals and...

I am a recent graduate of Northwestern University with a double Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Creative Writing! I taught theatre at local schools while at NU, and my greatest strengths as a teacher are in reading, writing, and public speaking. I can't wait to work with you!

...that has prepared me to succeed in college, internships, and the work force. Because everyone learns differently, I believe one on one tutoring is an extremely powerful educational resource for a student that is struggling or hoping to get ahead. I would begin a tutoring session with a few sample subject questions to determine the...

...in Music. I tutor a variety of Test Prep/English subjects and really enjoy adding context about the importance of these areas in everyday life. As a tutor, I emphasize the importance of patience and steady progress towards understanding the material. Outside of academia, I'm a obsessive music nerd and an enthusiastic watcher of too many...

I am dedicated to helping my students understand every single step of the progress.

...and I recently finished a season where I was the Director of Programming for a summer camp supporting kids with speech disorders. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, writing, listening/telling stories, and playing board games. I enjoy seeing students suddenly "get it," particularly in the areas of math, writing, and reading (for school...

...fun exploration of the world and ideas around us. Everybody learns differently (different styles, different abilities to retain information, etc.), and my goal as your tutor is to unlock the code to how you learn, so that we can work together to deepen your understanding of whatever subject area you're struggling with -- and find...

...rhetorical devices, grammar and text analysis, but I also honed my ability to take complex and sometimes esoteric passages and express them clearly to a contemporary audience, unfamiliar with such language. My experiences with making classical texts more comprehensible have greatly enhanced my ability to take complex information and distill it into a clearer and...

...based out of Chicago, IL. During the day, I work as a web developer for a San Francisco-based software company. My main technical skills include HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2012 with a BA in Communication Studies and a minor in English Literature. My degree allowed me to develop essential...

...studying or attending class, I enjoy reading, practicing yoga, listening to music, and discovering fun recipes (lots of Cajun food) to cook at home! Let's work together. Whether we are sharpening those writing skills or tackling a tricky math problem, it's your show, and I will be here to support and help drive your growth...

...working with middle and high school students in the Aspen Valley in partnership with the Aspen Music Festival and School. As a performer, I've been an integral part of the musical community in Colorado, having worked with numerous reputable ensembles across the state since 2013, such as the Fort Collins Symphony, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra,...

...subjects touch all facets of our daily lives. I believe that a key to a student's success is the belief that they are capable of doing the task set before them. Confidence and self-assuredness are some of the best motivators. Apart from tutoring, I am working to publish both creative and critical work, and I...

...attended Northwestern University in Chicago where I majored in Communication Studies and minored in Legal Studies while playing varsity tennis. The majority of my course work involved different forms of paper writing, research, group projects and public speaking. I enjoy reading in my free time and have a passion for learning from others!