Award-Winning AP Physics 1 Tutors serving Merrillville, IN

...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...

...my studies at Elgin community college in 2001 and graduated in 2002. I continued my academic studies at Governor's State University where I obtained my bachelor degree in Chemistry and my masters degree in Analytical Chemistry in 2009 & 2012, respectively. I've also worked as a teacher assistant in several science disiplines during my undergraduate...

I am a teacher that is very passionate about learning and teaching. I feel that even though I am teaching; I still learn something new everyday. This is my niche, and I love teaching math, science, and English. Teaching is a privilege and I hope to be able to help you achieve your goals.

...Hopkins and Drexel University, I ended up teaching a lot of math and a bit of science not only as a tutor, but also as a teaching assistant and as a primary instructor. Since then, I've been working as a mathematician; I worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Free University of Brussels for one...

...engineering and earth sciences student at Dartmouth College, as well as a huge fan of anything STEM! I've excelled in all of my math- and science-related college classes, from mechanical physics to set theory. This excitement for numbers started in high school, with my AP Physics C classes and competitive math team. I'm especially excited...

...Physics, which is a very broad range of topics that I needed to master in order to succeed at my degree. It also requires creativity and curiosity to succeed in engineering. Although I have learned many things I continue to learn about the unknown because I am also part of a research team at UIC...

...with many things in your daily life. I am inspired to tutor those who are struggling in Math and Science courses because people are very discouraged while studying these subjects and I feel that, with the proper instruction, not only will people get better at those subjects; but they will become more confident in themselves....

...my passions include English and a heavier preference towards Mathematics as I've found the most enjoyment in learning both of these subjects. My teaching philosophy is centered around mastery of a subject. To me, mastery in a subject means that the student can teach their peers the same subject with the same level of understanding...

...each student's unique needs. Beyond academia, I actively engage in hackathons, publish research on peer-assisted learning, and have received awards for innovative projects. These experiences contribute to my creativity and enrich my tutoring approach. I am excited about the opportunity to guide students on their academic journeys, fostering both success and a genuine love for...

...Physics. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor are calculus and differential equations since they are the most applicable. I have been tutoring for the past 2.5 years college students, and I have developed a variety of techniques. My philosophy consists of visual learning, e.g. plots and drawings, and realistic work problems.

...sense of it. I particularly enjoy the natural sciences because of the elegantly consilient way that different subjects intertwine. If you find yourself not quite understanding the material as much as you would like for topics such as biology, chemistry, or physics, I may be able to help you. Furthermore, I also have experience tutoring...

...to help. Especially those who appreciate help. Teaching at a residential treatment facility is an excellent example of how I worked towards meeting this goal. My teaching philosophy is basically the Socratic method. Among its many benefits, this method makes it easy to engage with students. I also like to stress understanding. I remember the...

...true talents lie: in small group or one-on-one settings where I can give students the full attention they deserve and tailor my approach specifically to their learning styles. This is why I am now pursuing tutoring as a part-time occupation at Varsity Tutors. I embrace teaching all math and science subjects, especially physics and calculus,...

...that every student has the opportunity to succeed, and I understand that the path to success varies from person to person. In addition to my background in foreign languages, I really enjoyed all of my math courses, and a major part of my job at DGS is helping students with their math of all levels.

...high school, college, and adults :) I have worked at summer camps, tutored in school-affiliated programs, private tutored, and done lots of volunteer tutoring. I strive to help students not feel patronized or shamed in moments of confusion, but empowered to see that they CAN do it. Everyone is on their own individual education journey...

...philosophical and economic discussion, and playing trivia and word games. As a very cerebral type who is constantly exposed to new and interesting information, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and have a way of doing so in an engaging and sometimes quirky fashion. Also, I find that because of my passion for teaching,...

I am a seasoned tutor with over 5+ years of experience working with middle-school, high-school, and undergraduate college students on a multitude of subjects, as well as coaching potential applicants through the college search process.

...I loved tutoring when I first started working in my college math tutor room. Seeing someones understanding improve from our interaction was a great experience. I also liked the mental challenge and found out tutoring sharpened my mind. Since then I've looked for opportunities to tutor and have been tutoring college physics both as a...

...is to slowly ween my students off of my help. I usually begin the session with an example of myself performing a problem, and then I walk my students through the problem. Towards the end of the session, I challenge my students to act as if I'm the student and have them lead me through...

...several examples that I work out. I also have several bookshelves of textbooks from various subjects, mainly physics and mathematics. Education should be geared to and for the student, however some institutions are not set up that way. Students are the next generation of scientists, engineers, doctors, lawyers, etc. I am a proponent for helping...