The Best Science Tutors in Des Plaines, IL

As a teacher of mathematics and science for twenty years, tutoring has helped me to keep grounded in what I really enjoy, teaching. I have tutored K-8 math and science, from PreAlgebra to Calculus, Chemistry and Physics. I am uniquely qualified for ACT/SAT college entrance exam prep and work for a...See Gabriel's full profile

This job meant that I had to patiently work with students who may have struggled with the subject and I had to spend additional time outside of class refreshing my knowledge on the course's subject matter. Being an engineer, I am immersed in science and mathematics all the time. I have worked heavily to...See John's full profile

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Emphasis on English & Literature Focus on ESL/ELLSee Paulla's full profile

My name is Melanie, and I’m here for all of your tutoring needs. I graduated in the top 3% of my class at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Speech and Hearing Science. I also attended Northwestern University’s Doctorate of Audiology program and graduated in 2020. I currently work as an audiologist at...See Melanie's full profile

Hi, I’m Rachel—a passionate and patient tutor with a strong background in middle school math and science. I hold a master’s degree in Gifted Education and a bachelor’s degree in Education, with certifications in both middle grades math and science. For over six years, I’ve taught in a classroom...See Rachel's full profile

I majored in molecular biology. I took Biology Honors in 9th grade and AP Biology in 12th grade (score: 5), as well as biochemistry, genetics, and cell and developmental biology in junior year of college.See Stephanie's full profile

I've worked as a full-time, professional tutor for the last 20 years. In the field of test prep, my areas of specialty include GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams in U.S. History, European History, World History, Human Geography, and Language. I have helped nearly 3000 students improve their scores on these exams. I...See Jason's full profile

Susan distinguished herself when she initiated, designed and taught the first interdisciplinary course of its kind in Illinois for the acquisition of language proficiency through the academic content of social sciences. She also expanded high school Spanish programs to all levels of course offerings and...See Susan's full profile

Hi, I'm a Graduate student in the field of Chemistry. I have experience in the fields of Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. I focus on a problem-based, hands on method of teaching, where students are taught concepts by being guided through example problems until they are ready to handle test-level questions on their...See Zayd's full profile

... supported my peers for two years. In this role, I worked with fellow high school students in one-on-one settings, helping them navigate coursework in math, science, and their reading and writing skills. This experience strengthened my ability to communicate complex ideas in a digestible way and supported my ability to ...See Trey's full profile

Obtained an undergraduate degree in Global Studies, with a concentration in international political science (i.e. International Relations), conflict studies, comparative politics, political theory and political economy. Tutored an ivy league political science undergraduate for final 4 semesters of their...See Nicholas's full profile

I love teaching and look forward to sharing and promoting the fascination and wonder of the sciences with young minds everywhere, one student at a time. I have thoroughly enjoyed spending thousands and thousands of hours discussing science with both teens and adults through WyzAnt. Teaching is second nature...See David's full profile

I have ten years experience tutoring high school and college students in chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical or analytical), physics and mathematics (geometry, calculus and algebra) on both a one on one level as well as in big groups. My undergraduate was a major in chemistry with a minor in math after which I...See Jason's full profile

I've always enjoyed helping others learn, especially in science and math. I've always learned by having a deep conceptual understanding of the underlying principles, and then applying that knowledge to new information. I've had the opportunity to teach high school science for a year before...See Levi's full profile

I teach calculus regularly, and I am in the process of writing a rigorous text for students in the life sciences. I have taught traditional calculus courses (for physics, engineering, and mathematics), calculus courses for life sciences, and business calculus. I have served as a Reader (grader) for the AP...See Timothy's full profile

I help students move from observation to argument, develop and organize ideas, use textual evidence well, deepen commentary, improve grammar and syntax, and expand vocabulary. I also specialize in structured literacy using Orton–Gillingham. My approach draws on Science of Reading principles, including...See Ann's full profile

M.A in Education. M.A in Communications. M.A in Political Science. -Tutor students in English and Spanish for over 15 years -Wrote various news articles in Chicago -Translated many published news articles from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. -Gave lectures in English and Spanish for over 15 years. See LAURA's full profile

I am a graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech and Hearing Science and Audiology. I later went back to school and earned my clinical doctoral in Audiology through the University of Florida. I worked in a hospital setting at the start of...See Sheri's full profile

I have tutoring experience in all TEAS subjects, particularly math and science. Math and science are my specialties, and I am also able to help you come to grips with the reading, English and language usage. I have taught them professionally, and I have more than 1000 hours experience teaching math and...See Richard's full profile

Regarding K-6 teaching, I am state certified for 6 - 12 English and K-12 substitute teaching. At Northeastern, I student taught English at a private Chicago Catholic school at the 5th grade level; and I student taught Math and Social Science at the 5th grade level at the APMA school in Chicago. (Albany Park...See Peter's full profile

I have taught Physical Science in the past! My minor is in Chemistry, and I have also taught Physics and Chemistry.See Katherine's full profile

I help students and professionals develop skills in data science, including data collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization. I specialize in using tools such as R, Python, and Excel to interpret complex datasets and extract meaningful insights. I also provide guidance on statistical modeling, data-driven...See Nicole's full profile

I am a 4th year medical student receiving my MD in May. After passing USMLE Step 1 and 2 I began tutoring 1st and 2nd year medical students to help with study skills, study schedule, and content mastery. Having recently been in the shoes of students preparing for the exam I understand the stressors and time restraints...See Mark's full profile

I worked professionally for both SPSS and IBM as a trainer and curriculum developer, creating courses and instructional materials on statistical analysis and data science. I specialize in making statistics easier to understand and can assist with assignments, thesis/dissertation analysis, interpretation of...See James's full profile

At Ohio University, I took extensive graduate-level coursework in computer science including: data structures and algorithms, design and analysis of algorithms, theory of computation, and operating systems. I program in Python, C, C++, and Java. Let me know if you or your kid needs tutoring in Computer...See Pooya's full profile