Dr. Tara Mcgill

Instructor

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Biography

Tara McGill has been teaching for the Master of Science in Education (MSED) program since 2017, focusing on curriculum development and cooperative learning. She has a rich background in P-12 learning, beginning her career in this area in 2008. Her work includes teaching an MSED course and engaging in grant-funded middle and high school curriculum-design work in collaboration with Brian Reiser’s research team at Northwestern University. Tara holds a Master's degree in Secondary Science with a Middle-Level Learning Endorsement from National Louis University, a Master of Science in Entomology from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Boston University. Through her professional development initiatives, she designs scientific curriculum materials aimed at enhancing educational practices and supporting student learning.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.