Hi, my name is Zenin. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, I’ve spent my life balancing city grit with the grace of complex equations. After navigating Walter Payton College Prep, I headed to the University of Chicago for degrees in Neuroscience and Quantitative Biology. You could say I’m a glutton for academic punishment, but I prefer to think of it as a deep-seated love for understanding how the brain works—and how to trick it into actually enjoying calculus. I scored a 1580 on my...
Hi, my name is Zenin. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, I’ve spent my life balancing city grit with the grace of complex equations. After navigating Walter Payton College Prep, I headed to the University of Chicago for degrees in Neuroscience and Quantitative Biology. You could say I’m a glutton for academic punishment, but I prefer to think of it as a deep-seated love for understanding how the brain works—and how to trick it into actually enjoying calculus. I scored a 1580 on my SAT (800 Math, 780 Reading), though I’ll admit that 20-point gap in Reading still keeps me up at night. Now, I use that same obsessive energy to help students conquer their own academic mountains without losing their sanity.
Over the last six years, I’ve transitioned from a student surviving the "UChicago curve" to a seasoned guide in STEM and standardized testing. My experience spans one-on-one sessions with high schoolers and seniors, covering everything from the intricacies of biology to the high-stakes strategy of ACT/SAT prep and college admissions. My teaching philosophy is simple: if you aren't laughing at least once during a session, I’m probably explaining the mitochondria too slowly. I focus on building confidence through clarity, ensuring students don't just memorize formulas but actually understand the logic behind them.
When I’m not analyzing data or explaining why "x" finally decided to equal "y," you can find me in a pool, in the kitchen, or yelling at a TV during a game. I approach swimming with the same precision I do my tutoring, and my cooking is essentially edible chemistry—mostly successful, and only rarely explosive. I bring this same well-rounded, high-energy vibe to every session because an engaged student is a student who is actually learning. If you’re looking for a tutor who understands the South Side hustle, the rigor of a world-class university, and how to snag a top-tier score while still having a life, I’m ready to dive in.
