Paulina: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...English, writing. I worked both with students who needed additional help to comprehend a subject area, and with children who already excelled, but wished to push their grades to the maximum. I adjust my tutoring style to each student, but I always focus on understanding the main idea and purpose behind the material in order...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Midwestern University-Downers Grove - Non Degree Doctorals, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- +19 subjects
Adam: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...that I am allowed to do as a Nursing Assistant, and this makes me excited to learn more ways to help people. Observing surgeries has taught me what a special thing it is to have the ability to help people with my hands as well as my mind. Dermatology has given me insight into the...
Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Bachelors, Biochemistry
- Medical college - PHD, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- College Biology
- Statistics
- +37 subjects
Yesha: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...college, I love to read. I'm a big fan of fantasy novels and Harry Potter, but I also like classics such as Dickens' books. I play French Horn and flute, and this summer I am teaching myself to play violin. I also dabble in photography, specifically landscapes. I don't play any sport competitively anymore but...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Current Undergrad, Integrative Biology Honors/ Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +42 subjects
Andrew: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...instill in my students a desire to learn more of the German language through a glimpse of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance, and this means that I am especially adept at dealing with difficulties in...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College and Conservatory - Bachelors, German Studies and Voice Performance
- DePaul University - Masters, Voice Performance
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- +26 subjects
Alex: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the...
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- ACT English
- +88 subjects
Meriam: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...Honors BA in French, and have been a tutor for years. Having worked in countries all over the world, I am comfortable working with a diverse range of people, regardless of their language fluency and subject expertise. Since graduating, I have been attending a post-bac program at the University of Toronto in intensive Spanish and...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and French
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- +63 subjects
Jack: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
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
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- +67 subjects
Mark: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...which makes learning that much easier. Mostly I am interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information, because like it or not, even if the student is not interested in learning, I want to convey that in...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Current Grad Student, Bioengineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- +37 subjects
Matt: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. While I was there I also received a math minor, which helps me understand math at a more basic level. In high school I worked as a tutor and enjoyed helping those students. I loved the subjects I studied in college and my hope is to share my knowledge of...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- College Physics
- Algebra 3/4
- +22 subjects
Chelain: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...of Medicine) and a PhD in Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology from Thomas Jefferson University. I am currently a resident physician at Northwestern Hospital. My favorite part about teaching is trying to convey to my students how I think through a problem and adapting that to their learning process. I think I am talented at...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Biology, Psychology
- Thomas Jefferson University - PHD, PhD: Molecular Pharmacology and Structural Biology; MD: Medicine. Currently a Resident in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Completed Internship in Internal Medicine.
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- +90 subjects
Ruthie: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...to do their best, be it through timed Do Nows to create urgency, charts tracking individual and class success, or simply through getting extra help during office hours. In my spare time, I am a runner, a reader, a lover of outdoors, and a traveller! I am also a people person and enjoy spending time...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- Science
- French 2
- Other
- +22 subjects
Katie: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...degree from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
- University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- +40 subjects
Michael: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...classmates through math and computer science classes. I enjoy anything that has to do with physics, math, and computers. A little personal information about me. I was born at 26 weeks gestation, and because of that, have swam all of my life to stay healthy and fit. Swimming has been my whole life up until...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- +40 subjects
Siva: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...fallen in love with tutoring and seeing so many new faces in the process. I especially love to tutor in math, chemistry, MCAT, and chemical engineering topics, and have experience tutoring students of all ages - from elementary school to fellow college students. When I am not tutoring or in school, I am an avid...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
- Northwestern University - Doctor of Medicine, Health Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
- Physics
- +54 subjects
Todd: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...agency that serves the homeless, where I spend most of my time training and teaching staff and clients. I believe service to others is one of the highest callings, and want to pay my success forward. For fun, I like to read, play soccer, chill out with a good movie or Netflix, and spend time...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- University of Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- +72 subjects
Madeline: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...where I studied Finance and Accounting. While I now work as a Financial Analyst, my academic interests go beyond my fields of study; I also enjoy Writing, History, and French (among other subjects). I have always enjoyed working with and teaching others: in high school, I spent three years as a math and reading tutor...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- +48 subjects
Rebecca: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...many other things. Some of my more serious interests include preventing human trafficking and slavery, and promoting better environmental stewardship. Having a variety of interests helps me connect with my students, and I like to focus our lessons on things that they care about, so that what they've learned becomes part of their lives and...
Education & Certification
- Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT English
- +17 subjects
Smith: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...teaching style is based upon the premise that knowing how to think is much more useful than knowing what to think. My sessions are characterized by frequent questions and discussion of basic concepts, making sure that each student understands not just the "what" but the "why" of each topic so that each new concept builds...
Education & Certification
- Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +52 subjects
Jhonatan: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...the University of Chicago has strengthened my writing skills and has introduced me to meditated critical thinking skills I hope to share with others. I strongly desire to not only help others learn but to help them acquire the skills and attitudes needed to become lifelong learners with a curious, skeptical eye. Please feel free...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- +48 subjects
Ellen: Streamwood ACT Science course instructor
...chemistry. Having gone to small schools my whole life, I believe in the power of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide...
Education & Certification
- Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
Subject Expertise
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- ACT English
- +43 subjects