IG Tutoring
About
My tutoring service stands out due to my diversified experiences along with my relatability to many students. My work experiences have been many; I have worked at a neuroprosthetic lab at Feinberg School of Medicine, a cancer genomics lab at the Ben May department at the University of Chicago, as well as my current endeavor at the Stem Cell Core of Northwestern. Furthermore, I believe that I can offer a relatability to today's students better than most tutors since I just recently graduated high-school. I know how tedious and boring traditional schoolwork can be, and I will offer my students a personalized approach that caters to my client's individuality.
I believe the school system (at least in the United States, where I am located) can be very flawed at times. By taking a generalized approach to teaching, many students have been left behind. I myself was one of those students in the past, so I know how hard it can be to passed over by teachers and have exams 'measure' my incompetence. However, I am grateful for that experience, as it has allowed me to understand that for each student, learning comes differently. By taking my own measures to learn the subjects, I was able to significantly improve my academic ability. I want to be able to spread my knowledge and help students that face the same problems I did in the past in regard to school and education. It's not fun being left in the dust, and I'd want to help students going through that.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I tend to create a personalized lesson plan for students after I gauge their strengths and weaknesses. I believe in fundamentals, so I won't start teaching advanced topics until I know my student has a solid knowledge of the fundamentals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have graduated from the Illinois Math and Science Academy, which is the number 2 public school in the United States. Although it was rigorous, I learned a lot about what it means to be a student. Although my first year there was an academic failure, I was able to maintain a 3.95 (out of 4) for the rest of the semesters at IMSA. I have also worked at three esteemed labs in the last few years. I developed a stroke rehabilitation program at the Slutzky Neuroprosthetic Laboratories at Feinberg's school of medicine. I was also able to work at Lixing Yang's lab in the Ben May cancer department at the University of Chicago, and currently, I work with induced pluripotent stem cells at the Stem Cell Core at Northwestern. This fall, I will also be attending Northwestern as a freshman, majoring in Neuroscience.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Depending on the client and the studies involved, I'll work with students to come up with an affordable price for learning. I tend to be on the cheaper side when it comes to personal tutors.
How did you get started teaching?
A few years ago, I began teaching chess (my elo is 2000+) on the side to make some pocket money. Eventually, although my business had grown significantly, I had to stop due to studying at a boarding school. However, I still teach whenever I get the chance. I have quite a bit of time on my hands now, so I can teach.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students from 4th grade to students who just completed the 8th grade, but I am open to working with everyone 12th grade and under.