Certified Tutors From University of Chicago

...standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. I believe that the ultimate goal of teaching is to enable to student to function independently of the tutor. Therefore, I instill in my students not only an understanding of the core subject matter, but also key skills such as critical thinking and logic.

...a degree in Environmental and Urban Studies and currently work as a Research Associate with the Environmental Law Institute. I plan on entering law school in the fall of 2020. I'm interested in land use, endangered species protection, and urban planning and design. In my spare time, I like to read novels and bike around...

...some of that excitement in my students so that the intensive studying required for their target scores feels less daunting. I create individualized action plans to meet each student's unique needs and learning style, and to target their specific weaknesses. I'm happy to meet as frequently or as infrequently as you'd like to reach your...

...formally and informally from high school through graduate school, most recently as a game theory and microeconomics tutor for first year public policy graduate students. I also worked as a graduate school TA for game theory and cost-benefit analysis courses. I am passionate about lacrosse and football. I have been a boys lacrosse coach since...

...chemistry, and geophysics in order to better contextualize my work. As an aspiring scientist, I am also devoted to effective scientific communication. Throughout my education and career, I have dedicated myself to inspiring people of all ages to learn more about our captivating universe. Similarly, it is critical to me to share the story of...

...During my time there I tutored students in both class and individual settings. Following my graduation I spent over two years teaching as a member of the Peace Corps in Tanzania. I taught hundreds of secondary school students both math and physics. Now, having returned to the US, I am anticipating starting a master's program...

...designed to guide them through the admissions process for top universities, bolster their chances of success, and connect them with resources aimed at increasing access and affordability. Among other things, I have a strong background and experience in various types of academic and professional writing. My stints with college classes and all sorts of professional...

...receiving a dual masters in Global Social development and Social Service Administration. Much of my career has been dedicated to working for nonprofits, including many tutoring positions and curriculum design experience. My very first tutee was my little sister but in the times since I have worked with kids of all ages in Connecticut, Chicago,...

I've been tutoring for several years and love helping my students. I have worked with elementary, middle, high school, and college students in a range of subjects. I'm particularly enthusiastic about teaching writing, philosophy, and math. If academics ever wear on you, I'd love to help you learn how to play piano!

...in the social sciences with a concentration in social psychology. Prior to that, I received my bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in biology from the City College of New York. I have played several roles on research projects related to psychology and to clinical oncology. Additionally, I have served as a teaching assistant...

...The title of my Master's thesis is "Synthesis and Reactivity of Bis(pentamethylcyclopentadienyl)aluminum Complexes". I then moved to the midwest and spent time in Iowa City and Chicago during my Ph.D. studies. I was awarded a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Chicago and the title of my dissertation is "Understanding Structure/Reactivity Trends in Palladium(II)...

...accept that learning is an active process where the student and tutor work together to understand a concept, and then continually work on similar examples until the student is able to make connections from basic concepts to relatable examples on their own. I enjoy being a part of this process, and find it highly rewarding...

I am a historian, currently working on my PhD at Loyola University Chicago. I have over six years experience as a tutor or instructor, and have helped hundreds of students improve their writing and score higher on essays and exams. I am engaging, encouraging, and skilled at individualizing instruction.

...and philosophy. I'm an aspiring academic in Political Science and I hope to soon be off to grad-school! Academically, I'm Interested in Political Theory and Philosophy. I took classes in many different departments in college, and can help with subjects all over the humanities. In my spare time I love all things sports and binge...

...as a boring, mind-numbing process of blindly memorizing formulas and then forgetting them after the test, but a series of wonderful teachers showed me the truth. I had thought that everything in math was invented arbitrarily just to torture students, but actually it all made sense in a deep way. When I caught a glimpse...

...the University of Chicago, and a strong academic background in many subjects. I am very familiar with the wide range of resources, online and in print, which facilitate better language-learning. I have worked with students on poetry as well as prose and have developed methods to focus on vocabulary, grammar, and scansion.

...high school (14-18), tutored in the SAT, and tutored college students (18-20). I specialize in tutoring in the SAT as I have extensive test prep experience and test taking strategies. I believe that practice makes perfect and my method includes doing practice problems and learning concepts and strategies along the way if students have problems...

...physics, both with honors. Currently, I am a graduate student at New York University pursuing Ph.D. in theoretical physics. Specifically, I study modifications of Einstein's theory of general relativity that could possibly explain the mysterious phenomena of dark energy and dark matter. I have been teaching and tutoring math and physics for the past 6...

...Brazil. I play soccer in college and I am an amateur pianist as well. I enjoy reading, running, listening to music, and Game of Thrones. I have tutored various subjects, focusing on math and physics, for nearly 4 years. I am currently studying physics at the University of Chicago, and I want to continue on...

...in Social Sciences. I have been doing psychology research for four years, and hope to make a career as a research analyst. Over the years, I have done a lot of tutoring, I was a writing tutor at my undergraduate university's Writing Center, and I have been a tutor at an after school program my...