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Thomas tutors in Downers Grove, IL

Thomas C.

Private tutor in Downers Grove, IL

Education

Senior Chemical Engineering major at University of Illinois-Chicago Concentration in Biochemistry Two Associates Degrees: Associates in Arts Associates in Science Composite score of 30 on ACT. I received a 30 in Science, a 33 in reading and a 33 in English. I graduated from Downers Grove North in 2003.

Experience

I have been tutoring for 2+ years now. I started out on craigslist and a few tutoring sites and have tutored well over dozens of students to great success. I have a 30 composite on the ACT with 30+ scores in English, Reading and Science. I enjoy tutoring, I offer unique and interesting ways to get the student to understand something. Sometimes you just need to take a step back and explain things in a different way for it to click. Typical first sessions include an initial assessment where I try to pin point where the student is having difficulty in a certain area. I have an instinctual ability to explain complicated subjects in a way that clicks and connects with students. I am a Chemical Engineering major with a concentration in Biochemistry. A few courses I have taken: Physical Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I and II, General Biology and Chemistry I and II, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Engineering Thermodynamics, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Transport Phenomena, Process Heat Transfer, Chemical Equilibria, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Circuit Analysis, along with all the required general electives to earn two Associates Degrees! I look forward to showing you that learning does not have to be stressful and a pain. If done right learning can be actually quite rewarding. There is no greater feeling than receiving an A on an exam you studied really hard for!! In addition to science, I have a very solid understanding of writing, English, reading. I have never received lower than an A on any research paper written. My strategy for research papers would be ultimately to make the student do most of the writing however provide a structured outline and premise to follow. I can tutor writing at a elementary level or an advanced college level.

Availability

Weekdays after 12 Noon, Weekends at any time

Can Meet

Up to 25 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

In my spare time I am a full time student. One year out from graduating with a B.S. Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Biochemistry. When I do have free time (which is rare) I play guitar, play with my dog, go and do fun things on the weekend with my wife like see movies, plays, festivals, and swimming. I love music. My favorite band is the Beatles, I have been playing guitar for a little over 18 years now! I am a very fun person who is outgoing and very adventurous in life. I love to travel. My wife is pregnant, and this baby will be our first!!! We are so excited, I can't wait to experience the wonder of fatherhood. Last year we went on a road trip through Colorado, Grand Canyon and ended in Vegas! I will do my absolute best to make sure your son or daughter get the grade they want and deserve!!

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