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Erica
BA University of Illinois at Chicago • Doctor of Philosophy, Experimental Psychology University of Miami
8+ Years Tutoring

I received my PhD in Psychology/Behavioral Medicine from the University of Miami after receiving my M.S in Clinical Health Psychology from UM, and B.A. in Psychology and B.S. in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Consequently, my favorite subjects to tutor are psychology and biology! I also love tutoring writing as I have had extensive experience with academic writing throughout my career. I have taught at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate level and thoroughly enjoy working with students. I have always loved learning and I love sharing my love of learning with others!

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John
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
10+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Education. Since graduation, I have experienced many wonderful teaching and tutoring opportunities. Currently, I teach writing, grammar, British Literature, and Contemporary Literature at one of the oldest alternative high schools in the nation. I began teaching Survey of Literature and American Literature at the high school level ten years ago. I also taught British Literature and World Literature in a "No Child Left Behind" evening school program. My tutoring experiences throughout the years have been fun and interesting. In college, I was a part time tutor for our university's tutoring center, tutoring other college students and helping them with their language and writing skills. I have also participated in various after-school tutoring programs and standardized-test tutoring programs. Education is important to me, and it is important to always keep in mind the skill levels of every diverse learner I work with. After all, if students don't learn the way we teach, then we need to teach them the way they learn. I'm an extremely positive and enthusiastic person not only as an educator but as a person in general. In my spare time, I enjoy walking, cooking, throwing boomerangs, reading, and playing backgammon.

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Dariusz
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • BA University of Illinois at Chicago
4+ Years Tutoring

Hello! My name is Darius and I've been part of the educational world for most of my adult career. I've taught many different types of students at most grade levels. From elementary and high school to university-level teaching, I try to find ways to make all subjects as interesting as possible.In my free time, I enjoy photography, hanging out in nature and planting excellent things to eat in my vegetable garden.I live in a small midwestern town, where we own an old, former dairy farm, surrounded by green spaces.

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Asma
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • BA Illinois Institute of Technology
1+ Years Tutoring

I have a B.S in Biomedical Engineering from IIT and a Master's degree in Bioinformatics. I have been working as a tutor at a community college for a year and a half now, and I'm CLRA certified. I tutor pre-algebra, intermediate algebra, college algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus I, and statistics (Including statistics tests on TI83/84). My tutoring experience has been rewarding, as I have had the opportunity to meet many students with diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.It's my goal as a tutor to help students grasp the concepts and learn how to apply them, rather than simply accumulate information. I believe in students capabilities to learn and excel in math. During tutoring sessions, I do my best to break down the math problems into simpler ones, allowing the student to figure out the solution for the problem by him/herself. That way, I ensure that the student will be able to retrieve their math skills during the exams and score well.

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Osama
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • BA University of California-Berkeley
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a University of California, Berkeley graduate with over 7 years of tutoring experience in English and Math (through Algebra) for students in grades KG through college.Professionally, I have recently worked for the California Department of Public Health as part of the Affordable Care Act ('Obamacare'), and an international Oil & Gas company, for which I was posted in Jakarta, Indonesia.I am passionate about helping students increase their proficiency and confidence in subjects in which they previously struggled.I am excited to meet you, and help you increase your academic proficiency! Let's learn while having fun! :)

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Apoorva
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
6+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a M. Eng. mechanical engineering graduate student at the University of California Berkeley. I completed my undergraduate degree the University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in bioengineering. I have been tutoring other students since high school and also have experience teaching engineering in a classroom setting. I especially enjoy teaching subjects that have a stigma for being difficult or unattainable and strive to change that perception. My strengths are math, science and standardized test preparation.

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Larry
PhD University of Southern California • PhD Northeastern Illinois University
3+ Years Tutoring

I love to learn and help others. Empathy, caring, and genuineness are noteworthy traits, without judging others. I am thankful to Pursue the Path of the Heart to seek meaning and a career pathway, as I have just completed a new degree, a Psy D. (Doctorate). I am also thankful to have completed a second Master's Degree in Counseling, (4.0 GPA) and inducted to Chi Sigma Iota (National Honor Society). Professionalism within the educational community at UIC, working as a guidance counselor, a therapist, a teacher, and working with the business community has afforded me opportunities to gain much valuable experience in assisting people from all walks of life, while respecting the dignity of others. There is a story of a young man who was walking along a beach, picking up starfish and throwing them back into the ocean. A man approached the youth and inquired as to why he is throwing the starfish back into the ocean. The youth looked at the man, holding the starfish in his hand, and threw the starfish back into the ocean. The youth said to the man, "it makes a difference to this one." Each person is precious.

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Melissa
BS University of Illinois at Chicago
4+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I received my bachelor of arts and sciences in Biology. Since graduating, I've traveled extensively and worked throughout the US, Ecuador, and Spain. I've worked formally and informally, teaching or instructing children and adults in Alaska, and the Galapagos Islands, and Ecuador. I'm most passionate about teaching languages and studying skills and organization. I look forward to helping you accomplish your goals.

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John
AM University of Illinois at Chicago • AM University of California-Los Angeles
3+ Years Tutoring

Are you seriously interested in improving your grades and test scores? Probably so, since you are here, but do you know that improvement can be easier than you think? It is often simply a matter of learning a set of skills. I am a graduate of UCLA with degrees in French and Russian and studies in Spanish and German, but I have a broad background that also includes work in Mathematics and ESL. In addition to my college degrees, I have teaching certificates from the state of California in Mathematics (up to Calculus II or A.P. Calculus BC), English, and Multiple Subjects. I have extensive experience working with foreigners in China, S. Korea, Japan and Russia teaching Calculus and Pre-Calculus, Literature, ESL, and SAT and TOEFL preparation. Let's get together and I'll teach you what you need to succeed in your classes.

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Rebecca
MS Loyola University-Chicago • BA University of Illinois at Chicago
1+ Years Tutoring

I believe that I am an effective tutor, due to my number of years of experience with children ranging from primary to middle school grades. I am professional, patient and a good listener. I am resourceful when it comes to content area as well as finding multiple ways to approach the content based on students need and learning style. In addition my main objective is to teach the student how to learn, and to assist them in building self-confidence.

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Elizabeth
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a Chicago based CPA who has loved accounting since taking my first course at age fifteen. I attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and now currently am working towards my Master's in Business Education. Tutoring accounting is something I find a lot of joy in, because the concepts are applicable to everyone's lives and can benefit the way we understand the language of business. College Accounting and CPA-AUD are my favorite subjects to work with students on.

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Kevin
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May 2016 with a Bachelors of Science degree and majored in Biology. I will attend the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in the fall.During my undergraduate years, I have tutored students in math (up to Trigonometry), writing, biology and chemistry and I absolutely enjoyed it! I feel great to be able to teach someone shortcuts to solve difficult problems and understand difficult concepts.I tutor the DAT (Dental Admissions Test) and especially enjoy the perceptual ability section of the exam. I teach crucial test taking strategies I have learned from attending an 8-week Kaplan DAT-prep course. I scored in the 80th percentile on the DAT in the Biology and Chemistry sections; and scored in the 75th percentile overall.I am eager to work with students who are falling behind, as well as students who want to get get ahead or explore outside of the normal curriculum. I enjoy working with students and find great pleasure in seeing my students succeed. I'm patient and am skilled at explaining ideas and concepts in multiple ways to accommodate the needs of the students. I have a laid back demeanor, and I try to make studying as stress-free and enjoyable. I will always answer your calls and texts and I'm great at responding to emergency "My problem set is due tomorrow?!?!" or "I have a test when?!" situations.I have a thorough knowledge of the Cornell style of taking notes in order to perfect note-taking and study skills. At my job at a high school, I assisted students in learning classroom material, encouraged students to challenge themselves, helped students self-analyze, reflect upon, and improve study methods, and also provided tips for remembering difficult material. In addition to providing general tips for all students, I tailor study practices to fit a student's individual needs.I am looking forward to helping you achieve academic success!

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Marina
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • Materials Engineer, Civil Engineering University of Illinois at Chicago
14+ Years Tutoring

Hello,I am a life long learner and an Educator. It will be my pleasure to assist you with your questions in Elementary, Middle and High School Math. I love working with students as I spend 14 years as an Assistant Principal. I love being outdoors gardening, walking my dog and going to the Gym.

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Kenneth
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • BA Purdue University-Calumet Campus
10+ Years Tutoring

Thank you for checking my page.I have worked with multiple grade levels.I look forward to working with you to meet all your language and math needs.Contact me for more information!

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Maimuna
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
5+ Years Tutoring

I graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago where I received a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Chemistry. In terms of teaching experience, I tutored Organic Chemistry at the Math and Science Learning Center at UIC and taught Arabic and STEM courses to young students privately. In the past I've been a helping aid to teachers who taught in the ESL program where I worked with students to strengthen their Reading, Writing, and Mathematics skills. I am most passionate about Organic Chemistry although I enjoy teaching all other sciences as well. In my experience helping college students with Organic Chemistry, expressing complex ideas in a couple sentences or diagrams is the most rewarding part of my work since it yields the most excited responses. I am a firm believer in the 'growth mindset,' where a topic deemed difficult is one that will become easy with practice and understanding. For me, the sentence "I don't understand this," is incomplete without a "yet." Overall, I am passionate about helping students achieve the understanding and grades they are capable of.

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Laura
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • BA Connecticut College
3+ Years Tutoring

Holding both a Bachelors in History from Connecticut College, and a Masters in Teaching History from University of Illinois Chicago, I have a wide breadth of content knowledge available to help students. Two years of teaching at Evanston Township High School has given me excellent experience working with students and helping them through challenges. I especially enjoy tutoring students in US History, World History, and Civics/Political Science. As a passionate writer, I also have experience coaching students to improve their writing and editing skils, for college essays or their own coursework. When not teaching, I can be found singing in a choir, practicing figure skating, and reading fantasy and science fiction.

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Soromtojah
Current Undergrad, Computer Science University of Illinois at Chicago • Current Undergrad, Graphic Design DeVry University
10+ Years Tutoring

To achieve greatness within one's self is to help others outside one's self. Success is a path paved with many overcame failures. My goal is to help you help me to be foot stool to overcome the failures.I could be an aid in public speaking, placement test prep, computer/robotic help, digital design, world and U.S. history, and much more.Every core high school and elementary topic can be not just passed but be excelled in. With our partnership, the investment in your future will sprout success. Where shall we begin?

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Sara
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • BA University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate student in Chicago studying occupational therapy. I recently finished my undergraduate studies in Psychology and English at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During breaks from school, I am a substitute teacher for a local high school district. I also tutor students online in English and Psychology. Looking forward to tutoring through Varsity Tutors!

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Taha
MS Georgetown University • BA University of Illinois at Chicago
1+ Years Tutoring

Learning requires active involvement and attentively engaging with the material. This process can be at times frustrating and challenging, but ultimately a gratifying feeling. Opening a text book and feeling the increasing anxiety as you flip through unknown pages of what can only be viewed as a new language can repress the learning process. Nearly everyone at one point in their life feels overwhelmed and demurred about a specific subject. This feeling push someone away from learning something new and truly affect their ability to grow. I can understand this and have dealt with this in my own learning process.As an aspiring physician and an avid science lover, I am interested in not only medical science, but also ecology, evolution, biotechnology, and other related fields. I recall the difficulty of wrapping my head around specific concepts in chemistry, physics, and biology classes. My early struggles were amplified by my lackluster enthusiasm to understand why even this knowledge was relevant. Often times I would feel disconnected with what 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 paradigm in my learning philosophy; to thoroughly understand an essential point before moving on to the next subject. By retaining the foundational knowledge, it is much easier to apply and visit new, complex, information. Moreover, I believe learning is parceled into various tasks from listening, reading, writing, practicing and ultimately teaching to fully understand and retain new information. This is known as the ‘learning pyramid’ and can be very useful as a template.I constantly apply the ‘learning pyramid’ throughout my studies, beginning with attentive hearing at the basic level and reinforcing the subject material by reading and writing notes. After I felt confident with handling the material, group discussions can help reconsolidate the details and further solidify the major points. I truly believe that group work, used correctly, can help facilitate comprehension. This strategy was useful during my masters at Georgetown University, an accelerated one year program, which focused on physiology and biophysics aligning with the medical school curriculum. I was able to excel in the system-based modules by utilizing a steady academic focus alone and supplemented with group discussions between 3 to 4 students. During these group discussions, I realized the influence of teaching my fellow peers on improving my own interpretation. This marked the beginning of my interests in tutoring, specifically subjects that I am enthusiastic about. These include chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, and other science based subjects.My fellow group members and I would teach each other the material, we would practice explaining out individual thought process. This method enabled an active learning process with an emphasis on the main point plus important details. As a tutor, I would emphasize the major points and push my student to ask questions, be attentive, and then be able to successfully teach me. The learning process can be difficult at times, as I explained earlier, can push a student away from an interesting and exciting subject. My focus would be to improve the student’s knowledge about the topic by discussing why it is important and highlighting potential benefits of understanding the material. By enticing a student and tapping into their enthusiasm can evolve into a new found educational motivation. The best experience I can wish for is a student to learn something new, but also to apply learning strategies to other subjects and became a better academic scholar.

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Betty
MS Chicago State University • MS University of Illinois at Chicago
5+ Years Tutoring

I have a master's degree in mathematics and over a decade of in person classroom teaching. I also have a bachelor of science degree with over a years course work in both biology and chemistry. I have hands on experience in these fields from working in both biology and chemistry laboratory settings. I worked as administrator over a home school, teaching students from Kindergarten thru 12 grade, in math, science, and language arts and developing curricular materials. I have found from my teaching experiences that students learn best from active participation in the learning process, and are often encouraged with material that is practical and meaningful. My main goal in working with students who are having problems with a particular subject matter is to simplify the material as much as needed so that a student will get to the root of their difficulties and work from there to obtain a strong foundation of the subject material. I am not rigid in my approach. If a particular manner of subject presentation is not helping a student, I will use a different method to facilitate the learning process.

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Vivaldi
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • BA University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1+ Years Tutoring

I am a certified Illinois teacher with 11 years of experience educating students ranging in ages from middle school to collegiate freshman. I am endorsed in middle school math and physical science. I also carry an algebra endorsement. Math courses I have taught include Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. Science courses I have taught include Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. I have served as both a Math and Science Department chair, and a Science Instructional Coach. I am also very knowledgeable of the Mathematics Common Core and the Next Generation Science Standards.

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Gianpaolo
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I have tutored many classmates throughout high school. My strong suit is mathematics, ranging from elementary mathematics up to Calculus. I love math and would love to translate that love of math to you.

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Cam
AB University of Illinois at Chicago
6+ Years Tutoring

There is no better feeling than helping a young child understand a new concept or gain a new skill. I have been in the field of Education for over 30 years and have enjoyed every minute of it and look forward to working with children online to help them succeed!

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Kevin
MS The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago • BA University of Illinois at Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

My goal is to help you understand the material in a way that is simple and engaging so you can clear out any confusion, enjoy the learning process, and carry that forward in your studies. I do that by connecting the content to what is familiar and what matters to you so that the experience is meaningful and the learning sticks.I have my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I was an adjunct professor there and at several other schools for over ten years. I helped many students understand and enjoy topics like Statistics and Research Methods that at first seemed intimidating. I've also taught several business classes aswell as tutored high school students for ACT/SAT prep and for classes including English, History, Chemistry, and many others.These days, I work as a positive psychologist, helping people and organizations flourish. I am all about helping others succeed and I look forward to helping you excel in your studies.

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Huthaifah
BS University of Illinois at Chicago

Hi! I'm Huthaifah (Who-They-Fah) or you can call me Hudi - I'm a second-year medical student with a biomedical engineering background and a passion for helping students succeed. My experience in both engineering and medicine has strengthened my skills in mathematics, science, and problem-solving, and I enjoy making challenging concepts easier to understand. I believe the best learning happens when students truly understand the "why" behind the material, not just memorize facts. My goal is to create a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and gain confidence with every session. Whether you're preparing for the MCAT, working through a science or math course, or just looking for extra support, I'm excited to help you reach your goals.

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Sheza
Current Undergrad, Sociology University of Illinois at Chicago
10+ Years Tutoring

My desire to become a tutor began after a tutor of mine personally changed by life. The general perception people have of tutors is that they are just intelligent individuals with expertise in certain areas who lecture those who do not fully understand yet. In my case, my tutor helped shape the way I see tutoring and learning itself. When I was younger I personally struggled with many subjects. My tutor was very patient with me and followed my pace and asked questions that would improve my critical thinking. Most importantly, however, she never got frustrated with me no matter how many times I had to go through certain concepts. These characteristics she exhibited has guided me to develop my tutoring philosophy Learn first, teach after."Tutoring has been a significant part of my life since I started high school. I began tutoring right away in the 9th grade to help others understand and gain valuable experience. As I moved closer to senior year I began tutoring nearly every subject to become a more holistic tutor. Senior year arrived and I was thrilled for two reasons college applications and having the opportunity to tutor all grade levels in various areas of academia. Senior year was amazing and I was blessed with being the only student who had over 100 tutoring sessions that year. I credit this success to my tutoring style, which involves asking the right questions and putting myself in the tutees state of mind and never being afraid of going slower to help the individual learn. Tutoring is not about teaching what you know it is about guiding someone through a learning experience.

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Eric
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
10+ Years Tutoring

As a recent graduate from the University of Illinois at Chicago, I want to apply my STEM background to help students of all backgrounds succeed in the sciences. At UIC, I received a Bachelor's Degree in Sciences majoring in Neuroscience (summa cum laude), and am attending the UIC College of Medicine in the Fall. I am most passionate in biology and chemistry, but I tutor a broad range of subjects. I believe that tutoring should place a strong emphasis on the student's needs and I am a firm believer in making sure students leave no gaps in their understanding of a topic. In my free time, I like to make my own music and read philosophy books.

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Dhruvi
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
5+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate from University of Illinois at Chicago. I recently received my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry. Throughout my undergraduate years, I have extensively taken an active role in a broad range of research projects including public health and biochemistry. Given my background, I am passionate about science and public health. In my experience helping students struggling with science courses, I have learned that a lot of times constructing the basics about a given topic makes it easier to learn complex topics. Everyone has a different learning technique, and I am here to help.

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Masooma
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
10+ Years Tutoring

I am currently a graduate student at the University of Chicago. I have been tutoring for over four years, with hundreds of hours of experience in various subjects. The reason I love being a tutor the most is because I can relate with my students. I myself once had to go through the same learning process for each subject that my students now face as well, and so I know what that feels like, and love to help guide others through it. Likewise, I truly understand where those confusions often lie, and--most importantly--how to best overcome those obstacles to reach the a proper understanding of the material at hand.A little bit more about me! I'm an avid reader of a plethora of genres, and my other hobbies include baking, playing tennis, writing poetry, and watching Star Trek reruns. I'm also involved in various cultural and human rights organizations at college. In any remaining spare time, I can usually be found reading the news on actual physical newspapers.Regarding my tutoring philosophy: as a tutor, I believe that the most important way to help my students understand their material better is by simply being there for them every step of the way. 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 allows them to succeed the most.

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Riya
BA University of Illinois at Chicago
8+ Years Tutoring

I am a current student at the University of Illinois at Chicago and I have taken many rigorous courses to prepare myself for further education. I am constantly active in my community and have endless experience in tutoring and helping students exceed. I am very passionate about science and math, but love to learn new things about every field all the time. I know standardized tests can be very anxiety-provoking, but I want to help ease the tension by preparing students to the best of their abilities! I enjoy helping people and ensuring that students will exceed in their respective goals.

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Stephanie
BA University of Iowa • Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry University of Illinois at Chicago
8+ Years Tutoring

My name is Stephanie. I am a postdoctoral research assistant in Chicago with a PhD in Chemistry/Chemistry Education Research from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have enjoyed teaching at the college level as a TA in many chemistry courses and have privately tutored high school chemistry, algebra, geometry, physics, financial literacy, and test prep (ACT, SAT, SAT Chemistry Subject Test). When I am not conducting research or tutoring, you can find me being a mentor for Science Club at the Boys and Girls Club, enjoying the outdoors, or spending time with friends or my mom.

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Chang
MS University of Illinois at Chicago
2+ Years Tutoring

I'm currently in my last year of my physics PhD program. I have been tutoring online on Varsity since 2022. I have tutored college-level physics, Calculus, AP physics 1/2/C, AP calculus AB/BC, algebra, etc. On a separate note, I have been working as a Teaching assistant at my university (part of my PhD program) from 2020 to present. I have taught lab classes and problem-solving classes in college-level Physics classes such as Mechanics and Electromagnetism. I encourage trial-and-error. I believe making mistakes is the first step to learning anything. I focus on making materials interesting and showing different perspectives. I prefer a back-and-forth discussion style tutoring where we explore different ideas, rather than a lecture-style session.

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Anthony
BS University of Illinois at Chicago
2+ Years Tutoring

I have a bachelor's of science in mathematics from the University of Illinois Chicago. Additionally, I've tutored for three years, have extensive experience teaching each of the following subjects: K-8 mathematics, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1-3, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Statistics, and AP Physics 1, and have a year of experience providing SAT and ACT prep (all sections). After graduating, I've continued to find fulfillment in enriching students' learning experiences by making mathematics easier to understand. During sessions, I prefer to build conceptual understanding through collaborative problem-solving exercises. I tend to employ a "guided discovery" teaching approach and adjust my pace in accordance with the student's comfort with the material.

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Rob
BA University of Illinois at Chicago • Doctor of Business Adminstration, Business Administration and Management DeVry Universitys Keller Graduate School of Management-Illinois
9+ Years Tutoring

Highly experienced multimedia arts professional with in-depth knowledge of page layout, illustration, photo-retouching programs, web development and photography and film. Able to direct all aspects of design and production of multiple projects under tight deadlines while keeping a sharp eye on expense controls and profitability. Ability to market, inform and educate end-users the benefits of a project.

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Umar
MS Midwestern University-Glendale • BA University of Illinois at Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a medical student at Midwestern University starting in August 2017. I recently graduated Midwestern University with a Masters degree in Biomedical sciences. Additionally, I attended University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), where I received my Bachelors of Sciences degree in Biology. My expertise lies in the field of sciences, however I have vast amount of knowledge in wide array of subjects including elementary math, pre-algebra, algebra and American History, with a particular emphasis in the American Revolution time period. I have worked with many different types of students ranging from middle schoolers, high schoolers and even some graduate level students. My philosophy behind tutoring is that everyone is capable of learning, however not all students learn the same way. Each student must have an educational plan tailored to their strengths and needs in order to truly be successful. I pride myself in being able to work with different age groups, because it allows me to approach each student from a different perspective. Based off my previous experiences, I have found one-on-one tutoring to be a quite joyful experience for me, because I truly love teaching and it does not get any better then helping a student overcome a complicated topic.

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Kenyetta
AM School of the Art Institute of Chicago • AM Loyola University-Chicago
4+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of the University of Illinois, Loyola University, and The School of the Art Institute. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in math. I continued on to pursue a masters in counseling and art. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively while tutoring and providing therapy for children with disabilities through out the state of Illinois as a Developmental Therapist for the Early Intervention Program. I provided weekly therapy and educational services for infants and children that needed to improve their motor, speech, and conversational skills. Meanwhile I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Art, Drawing, Math, Psychology, and History. In my experience helping struggling students understand their past and prepare for their future is my greatest reward. Studying for Standardized Tests and preparing for future goals can be fun and provide remarkable advancements while prepping the student for the critical reading and writing exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students.

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Pierre
PhD University of Illinois at Chicago • MS University Illinois at Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a major in biology, a minor in mathematics, and a provisional teaching certificate for secondary education (grades 7-8 all subjects; grades 9-12 biology and math). I also have advanced degrees in biochemistry, physiology, cell and molecular biology. While a graduate student at the University of Illinois, I taught introductory and advanced courses in biology as a teaching assistant. I am passionate about biology, or shall I say, the study of life. As a scientist in the biotech industry, I used my math and chemistry skills daily.My teaching/tutoring style is to impart enough information and understanding of a topic to direct a learner toward self-education and problem solving. My style is not to provide the answer, but to guide one in knowing how to arrive at the answer. This approach has served me well in my professional career, as well as in my personal life. I find myself always challenged with learning new things, and self-learning is the key. For example, to advance my professional career, I took an online course in statistics. In my personal life, in order to become a better coach to my sons baseball team, I went to the web and studied videos on fielding, batting, throwing and pitching, and used this knowledge to run practices and develop players. My professional career has been in biotech, where I have been a mentor and trainer to colleagues, and an educator and resource to customers toward understanding the application of advanced technologies. Also, as part of my professional career, I had the opportunity to live in France and to further develop my French language skills. After moving to the US from Montreal, I took French language classes to continue to develop my grammar. As an adult, I lived in France for two years and received a Diplome de Langue Francaise avec mention assez bien (high honors) through Alliance Francaise. I enjoy sharing this language and culture with others.I am looking for new students who are eager to learn, and who want to develop their own learning skills. You may be struggling with a subject, but with time, patience, practice and a tutoring approach geared toward your learning style, you will succeed, grow confident, master a subject, and become a self-learner.

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Raven
MS UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work • BA University of Illinois at Chicago
4+ Years Tutoring

Hi,My name is Raven and I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago. My major was psychology and minor was sociology. In the upcoming fall, I will be attending UIC's Jane Addams College of Social Work where I will be work to earn an MSW in the mental health specialization. My goal is to one day become an licensed clinical social worker and work as a therapist. The subjects I can tutor in are clinical psychology, IB psychology, english, american literature, high school american literature, high school writing, middle school reading, middle school writing, middle school reading comprehension, social sciences, and spelling bee prep. I also can help with essay editing.

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Rohan
Current Undergrad Student, Neuroscience University of Illinois at Chicago
9+ Years Tutoring

I am currently an undergraduate student who is part of the Honors College at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am pursuing a Bachelors in Science Degree in Neuroscience with a Minor in Music. I am available to tutor students in a large variety of subjects , but I especially enjoy serving as a tutor for mathematics or science-related disciplines. In the past, I have had 2-3 years of experience (online and in-person) tutoring numerous high school students in disciplines as Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. Even when not formally serving as a tutor, I have always felt inclined to provide other students with advice concerning time management skills and studying tips to ensure their prospective academic success.I also enjoy to serve as a test-prep tutor, particular for the ACT and various AP tests. I believe these tests have large implications upon determining one's aptitude for success in college, and, thus, I believe that their importance should not be undermined. Personally, I have also participated as a student in ACT-prep classes to become better educated on useful test-taking strategies and tips. Relatedly, I am also willing to provide advice to younger high school or middle school students regarding how to adapt to college academics, or, in more general terms, college life.As a tutor, I believe it is most vital to be persistent and patient when helping other students. I strive to employ a more independent-tutoring approach, in which I attempt to help a student as sparingly as possible as to allow a student to arrive at a solution mostly on his/her terms. For me, learning and problem-solving require individual insight and reasoning, and, thus, my job as a tutor will encompass helping a student comprehend basic/underlying conceptual principles so that the student can arrive at an answer as independently as possible. Additionally, as a tutor, I will impart knowledge stressing the importance of time management and balancing skills on academic prosperity, and, also, I will attempt to make learning more enjoyable by connecting what a student is being taught to real-world applications.In my spare time, I enjoy watching and playing baseball and tennis, singing, playing the Alto Saxophone, playing the Guitar, and going to the movies.

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Heleina
MS University of Illinois at Chicago • BA University of Illinois at Chicago
10+ Years Tutoring

In all the roles that I have played so far in my life, two words sum all my experiences: lifelong learner. As a lifelong learner, I am not only constantly learning about becoming the best teacher I can be, but also the best daughter, sister, partner, friend, etc. I want to be able to encourage others to then overcome obstacles that prevent them from being the best that they can be; sometimes, we all just need another person to talk to in order to process and find a solution for our struggles in life. I want to then help you become a better you!

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