I graduated from college in May 2011 with a degree in astrophysics. I will be tutoring students in math, physics, and ACT/SAT prep.I want to tutor because, as a math and science student, I get a real thrill out of understanding new concepts, and I want my students to experience that joy for themselves. Moreover, when I teach students a certain concept, to some extent I am reliving the process of learning that concept myself, both by explaining the concept in new ways and by seeing students wrestle with and eventually grasp the concept for themselves. For me, teaching is a way of "living vicariously" through students by experiencing the joy of learning once more.As a tutor, I teach every concept that a student is struggling to learn very thoroughly. I give a lot of examples. I break problems down into carefully thought-out steps. Because I studied physics and math myself, I can anticipate certain roadblocks a student may encounter and will be able to steer a student in the right direction should he or she initially misinterpret a certain principle. Having tutored high school students in math and science for a number of years, I know how to help students get past what can initially appear to be daunting conceptual barriers.Last, but not least, I know what it's like to struggle. I am not a math and science genius who breezed through college to get his astrophysics degree. I had to work very hard for my grades, especially during my freshman year. I can empathize with students who strain to get through their courses and am better equipped to help them because of my struggle.I am honored that I have been given the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors, and I look forward to meeting and working with new students as they begin another school year.

My name is Aaron Jackson. I am a student at Columbia University in the City of New York studying biochemistry on the pre-medicine track. I also enjoy meeting new people, exploring world cultures, and developing my sense of self.

My tutoring experience started when I was an A Biology and Chemistry student at County College of Morris and was hired to work at the colleges Science Resource Center as a peer tutor. Subsequently, I won the CRC Press Chemistry Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in Chemistry, graduated from the College with an A.S. in Chemistry, and continued my education at Montclair State University where I earned a B.S. in Biochemistry.Helping students to understand, master, and succeed in Chemistry and Biology is something that I find personally rewarding, and the accolades that Ive received from my students over the past six years have been highly gratifying. Even the most complex material is presented in a simple, easy-to-understand manner, and I am pleased to offer students my supplemental study materials on a variety of topics to help them succeed.

I have been tutoring or teaching since I was in the 8th grade. I have always been drawn to the physical sciences and I love sharing my knowledge with anyone who will listen. My teaching mentors are Richard Feynman, who won the Nobel prize in Physics, my PhD advisor George Olah, who won the 1994 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and my Postdoctoral advisor Donald Cram, who won the 1987 Nobel prize in Chemistry. As a footnote, my graduate school professor in Quantum Chemistry, Arieh Warshel, won the 2013 Nobel prize in Chemistry. I include these people in my statement to convey that I have been taught by some of the best scientific minds in history. All of these men had an astounding love and passion for their fields and they deeply inspired and very much intensified my own love and passion. They were all incredibly gifted teachers. During my time with them, I wanted to be like them, a great teacher.

I was born in Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, NY to an Oncology nurse and FDNY fireman from Bayside, Queens. My parents were born and raised in queens and loved it like anyone loves their home, but when my two younger brothers were born over the next few years, they decided we needed more space. In 2004, my family and I moved to Levittown, NY into a quiet section of the neighborhood, nearly in the shadow of the high school. I started school shortly after, and when I entered Kindergarten I met my best friend Nick. We were inseparable and a bit too loud for our teachers. We started playing Tee-ball at the local little league and made some friends around the neighborhood and we spent all day playing tag, football and exploring the town. Some of the most exciting days were when we had no responsibilities except some homework and getting home for dinner.In school I was always an honor student and ahead in my reading ability. History and English came easy, Math required some extra practice although I enjoyed the challenge but I was particularly fond of science. Chemistry and Physics were my favorites in grade school because of the application of math and abstract thinking. The intertwine of these two fields also allowed me to use them to understand each other and practice the application of concepts. The nearly infinite ways of combining chemicals and unpredictability of the properties of chemicals as well as the unchanging nature of the laws of physics and brilliance of the scientists who discovered them is something I still find myself baffled by. It is this interest in the laws and mechanisms of the universe that allow me to remain open minded and welcome new information with enthusiasm. I became interested in Neurology and neuroscience while participating in a biology and genetics lab in high school with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories. The hands-on experience collecting samples and performing experiments exploring the effects of inhibiting certain genes in the nervous system of nematodes opened my eyes to the many fields of exploration regarding the nervous system and brain.Neuroscience and Biochemistry became two of my favorite fields of research as I continued my education for the reason that there is so much still left unknown and undiscovered. The human brain remains such an uncertain area of study with many mechanisms and pathways still not explored and understood in depth. My exploration of the scientific world has revealed to me that my biggest passion is in human interactions and impacting people. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the principles of the world and the diversity of particles and organisms that exist, and my work in wet chemical manufacturing is some of the most challenging and educational, but my most enjoyable experiences have come from volunteering in schools and in nursing homes.My most memorable and impactful experience that influenced this the most was singing in a nursing home for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. Many of the residents did not have a long memory but when we started singing Christmas carols for the ladies and nuns who ran the facility, they all came to life and the room turned into a concert hall. The happiness on their faces and the sudden change in their mind was amazing and stunning to me. It overwhelmed me with joy and also led me to inquire about dementia and neurodegenerative disorders. This led me to my interest in researching the protective mechanisms of fasting in the brain, the influence of Glial cells in neuron degeneration, and positively influencing the way that prescription drugs are given to children. I believe that this passion was instilled in me from my parents, who were both public servants, and taught in multiple if not all aspects of my upbringing to give me the principles I value today. As I watch my friends advance in their careers and others move away, I find that I value the time I get to spend with them more dearly. My passion for others connects me to science and drives my interest in exploring and teaching about information that will hopefully benefit the whole of society.My current aspirations are to complete a master's degree within the field of neuroscience, and eventually continue on to Medical school to pursue a career in neurology. The motivation to achieve these goals stems from my desire to impact people and positively influence lives. I believe the best way I can do this is by devoting my life and time to serving the health of others and working so that I may be a conduit of science to those who do not have the time or opportunity to engage in study. The path to getting an M.D. is long and tiring, but it is one that I know I am capable of conquering and a challenge that I look forward to facing with full enthusiasm.

I love working with learners of all ages and backgrounds! I have a long list of approved subjects on Varsity because in my 20 years as a bilingual educator, I've taught various subjects in K-12, English / Spanish language, test preparation, and in university and corporate contexts. I'm licensed and experienced in teaching all content areas for elementary grades. I really enjoy making Math and Science fun, and I'm a book lover! For middle and high school, I specialize in Social Studies, Humanities, and Literature/Language Arts at the secondary level. Project-based learning, research skills, and integration of technology are some elements that I use to make learning meaningful and connected to the real world. I have a BA in American Studies from a prestigious women's college, and a Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language. In my BA program, I also studied Spanish and Education, and have lived and taught in Latin America. My passion is finding creative ways to reach each learner according to his/her learning style, interests, and goals with a student-centered approach and growth mindset. Everyone is capable and intelligent. :)

I am an undergraduate student obtaining a degree in pre-nursing. I like helping students because I have been that student that has struggled myself, and I see helping others as one of my life purposes.I worked with students in an academic and performing arts setting. I worked with kindergarten, first, and second graders in math, reading, and science. In the performing arts setting I taught music and dance.On Varsity Tutors I tutor in a variety of math based topics and music/music theory. I love math but music is a passion.My tutoring style is based on conforming to what will best help the student learn and grasp the subject. I value making the student feel comfortable and learning based on his/her learning style.

My goal as an educator is to promote a positive appreciation for education, especially the subject of mathematics.For the past ten years I have, in varying capacities, been involved with teaching or tutoring mathematics at the middle school to post-secondary levels. My goal for my students is for them to question why they are studying what they are so they can foster a deeper understanding of the material. To aid in this, I draw from my extensive knowledge of the subject of mathematics and expand upon what they are studying. This allows me to call on different approaches and methods to solve problems, and I believe allow my students to more completely grasp the concepts.

I am a Frenchman lost in America, accomplishing a Master's degree in Finance at Boston College. I have been tutoring Math and English to French students for about 4 years. Other relevant experiences include translations for the French Red Cross and large financial groups.I like to work with students by encouraging them to have the appropriate reasoning by themselves, making them better understand the grammar rules and the use of the language. My interests in French culture are architecture, cinema and XIXth century literature.In my spare time, I like to swim and I play the classical guitar.I will be glad to talk to you about France and help you grow in your fields of interest!

My philosophy to child rearing is based on the assumption that children know everything from the time of birth. I believe that children possess an innate ability to assimilate knowledge and adapt to almost any environment. Children learn by observation and mimic those behaviors immediate to their environment, therefore we as parents and caregivers must be cognizant of every observable action, for we are our child's primary teacher.We must grant our children the opportunity to successfully evolve at critical stages of development, i.e., crawling, walking, falling, climbing; and offer our children the necessary tools to creatively and independently face and overcome challenges. In doing so, we will nurture an autonomous, independent, happy, content, and self-actualized generation of future thinkers, healers, scientists, teachers and artists. As parents and caregivers, all we can do is facilitate the growth of our children, the rest they will handle on their own.

I graduated from college in May 2011 with a degree in astrophysics. I will be tutoring students in math, physics, and ACT/SAT prep.I want to tutor because, as a math and science student, I get a real thrill out of understanding new concepts, and I want my students to experience that joy for themselves. Moreover, when I teach students a certain concept, to some extent I am reliving the process of learning that concept myself, both by explaining the concept in new ways and by seeing students wrestle with and eventually grasp the concept for themselves. For me, teaching is a way of "living vicariously" through students by experiencing the joy of learning once more.As a tutor, I teach every concept that a student is struggling to learn very thoroughly. I give a lot of examples. I break problems down into carefully thought-out steps. Because I studied physics and math myself, I can anticipate certain roadblocks a student may encounter and will be able to steer a student in the right direction should he or she initially misinterpret a certain principle. Having tutored high school students in math and science for a number of years, I know how to help students get past what can initially appear to be daunting conceptual barriers.Last, but not least, I know what it's like to struggle. I am not a math and science genius who breezed through college to get his astrophysics degree. I had to work very hard for my grades, especially during my freshman year. I can empathize with students who strain to get through their courses and am better equipped to help them because of my struggle.I am honored that I have been given the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors, and I look forward to meeting and working with new students as they begin another school year.

My name is Aaron Jackson. I am a student at Columbia University in the City of New York studying biochemistry on the pre-medicine track. I also enjoy meeting new people, exploring world cultures, and developing my sense of self.

My tutoring experience started when I was an A Biology and Chemistry student at County College of Morris and was hired to work at the colleges Science Resource Center as a peer tutor. Subsequently, I won the CRC Press Chemistry Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in Chemistry, graduated from the College with an A.S. in Chemistry, and continued my education at Montclair State University where I earned a B.S. in Biochemistry.Helping students to understand, master, and succeed in Chemistry and Biology is something that I find personally rewarding, and the accolades that Ive received from my students over the past six years have been highly gratifying. Even the most complex material is presented in a simple, easy-to-understand manner, and I am pleased to offer students my supplemental study materials on a variety of topics to help them succeed.

I have been tutoring or teaching since I was in the 8th grade. I have always been drawn to the physical sciences and I love sharing my knowledge with anyone who will listen. My teaching mentors are Richard Feynman, who won the Nobel prize in Physics, my PhD advisor George Olah, who won the 1994 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, and my Postdoctoral advisor Donald Cram, who won the 1987 Nobel prize in Chemistry. As a footnote, my graduate school professor in Quantum Chemistry, Arieh Warshel, won the 2013 Nobel prize in Chemistry. I include these people in my statement to convey that I have been taught by some of the best scientific minds in history. All of these men had an astounding love and passion for their fields and they deeply inspired and very much intensified my own love and passion. They were all incredibly gifted teachers. During my time with them, I wanted to be like them, a great teacher.

I was born in Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, NY to an Oncology nurse and FDNY fireman from Bayside, Queens. My parents were born and raised in queens and loved it like anyone loves their home, but when my two younger brothers were born over the next few years, they decided we needed more space. In 2004, my family and I moved to Levittown, NY into a quiet section of the neighborhood, nearly in the shadow of the high school. I started school shortly after, and when I entered Kindergarten I met my best friend Nick. We were inseparable and a bit too loud for our teachers. We started playing Tee-ball at the local little league and made some friends around the neighborhood and we spent all day playing tag, football and exploring the town. Some of the most exciting days were when we had no responsibilities except some homework and getting home for dinner.In school I was always an honor student and ahead in my reading ability. History and English came easy, Math required some extra practice although I enjoyed the challenge but I was particularly fond of science. Chemistry and Physics were my favorites in grade school because of the application of math and abstract thinking. The intertwine of these two fields also allowed me to use them to understand each other and practice the application of concepts. The nearly infinite ways of combining chemicals and unpredictability of the properties of chemicals as well as the unchanging nature of the laws of physics and brilliance of the scientists who discovered them is something I still find myself baffled by. It is this interest in the laws and mechanisms of the universe that allow me to remain open minded and welcome new information with enthusiasm. I became interested in Neurology and neuroscience while participating in a biology and genetics lab in high school with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories. The hands-on experience collecting samples and performing experiments exploring the effects of inhibiting certain genes in the nervous system of nematodes opened my eyes to the many fields of exploration regarding the nervous system and brain.Neuroscience and Biochemistry became two of my favorite fields of research as I continued my education for the reason that there is so much still left unknown and undiscovered. The human brain remains such an uncertain area of study with many mechanisms and pathways still not explored and understood in depth. My exploration of the scientific world has revealed to me that my biggest passion is in human interactions and impacting people. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the principles of the world and the diversity of particles and organisms that exist, and my work in wet chemical manufacturing is some of the most challenging and educational, but my most enjoyable experiences have come from volunteering in schools and in nursing homes.My most memorable and impactful experience that influenced this the most was singing in a nursing home for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. Many of the residents did not have a long memory but when we started singing Christmas carols for the ladies and nuns who ran the facility, they all came to life and the room turned into a concert hall. The happiness on their faces and the sudden change in their mind was amazing and stunning to me. It overwhelmed me with joy and also led me to inquire about dementia and neurodegenerative disorders. This led me to my interest in researching the protective mechanisms of fasting in the brain, the influence of Glial cells in neuron degeneration, and positively influencing the way that prescription drugs are given to children. I believe that this passion was instilled in me from my parents, who were both public servants, and taught in multiple if not all aspects of my upbringing to give me the principles I value today. As I watch my friends advance in their careers and others move away, I find that I value the time I get to spend with them more dearly. My passion for others connects me to science and drives my interest in exploring and teaching about information that will hopefully benefit the whole of society.My current aspirations are to complete a master's degree within the field of neuroscience, and eventually continue on to Medical school to pursue a career in neurology. The motivation to achieve these goals stems from my desire to impact people and positively influence lives. I believe the best way I can do this is by devoting my life and time to serving the health of others and working so that I may be a conduit of science to those who do not have the time or opportunity to engage in study. The path to getting an M.D. is long and tiring, but it is one that I know I am capable of conquering and a challenge that I look forward to facing with full enthusiasm.

I love working with learners of all ages and backgrounds! I have a long list of approved subjects on Varsity because in my 20 years as a bilingual educator, I've taught various subjects in K-12, English / Spanish language, test preparation, and in university and corporate contexts. I'm licensed and experienced in teaching all content areas for elementary grades. I really enjoy making Math and Science fun, and I'm a book lover! For middle and high school, I specialize in Social Studies, Humanities, and Literature/Language Arts at the secondary level. Project-based learning, research skills, and integration of technology are some elements that I use to make learning meaningful and connected to the real world. I have a BA in American Studies from a prestigious women's college, and a Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language. In my BA program, I also studied Spanish and Education, and have lived and taught in Latin America. My passion is finding creative ways to reach each learner according to his/her learning style, interests, and goals with a student-centered approach and growth mindset. Everyone is capable and intelligent. :)

I am an undergraduate student obtaining a degree in pre-nursing. I like helping students because I have been that student that has struggled myself, and I see helping others as one of my life purposes.I worked with students in an academic and performing arts setting. I worked with kindergarten, first, and second graders in math, reading, and science. In the performing arts setting I taught music and dance.On Varsity Tutors I tutor in a variety of math based topics and music/music theory. I love math but music is a passion.My tutoring style is based on conforming to what will best help the student learn and grasp the subject. I value making the student feel comfortable and learning based on his/her learning style.

My goal as an educator is to promote a positive appreciation for education, especially the subject of mathematics.For the past ten years I have, in varying capacities, been involved with teaching or tutoring mathematics at the middle school to post-secondary levels. My goal for my students is for them to question why they are studying what they are so they can foster a deeper understanding of the material. To aid in this, I draw from my extensive knowledge of the subject of mathematics and expand upon what they are studying. This allows me to call on different approaches and methods to solve problems, and I believe allow my students to more completely grasp the concepts.

I am a Frenchman lost in America, accomplishing a Master's degree in Finance at Boston College. I have been tutoring Math and English to French students for about 4 years. Other relevant experiences include translations for the French Red Cross and large financial groups.I like to work with students by encouraging them to have the appropriate reasoning by themselves, making them better understand the grammar rules and the use of the language. My interests in French culture are architecture, cinema and XIXth century literature.In my spare time, I like to swim and I play the classical guitar.I will be glad to talk to you about France and help you grow in your fields of interest!

My philosophy to child rearing is based on the assumption that children know everything from the time of birth. I believe that children possess an innate ability to assimilate knowledge and adapt to almost any environment. Children learn by observation and mimic those behaviors immediate to their environment, therefore we as parents and caregivers must be cognizant of every observable action, for we are our child's primary teacher.We must grant our children the opportunity to successfully evolve at critical stages of development, i.e., crawling, walking, falling, climbing; and offer our children the necessary tools to creatively and independently face and overcome challenges. In doing so, we will nurture an autonomous, independent, happy, content, and self-actualized generation of future thinkers, healers, scientists, teachers and artists. As parents and caregivers, all we can do is facilitate the growth of our children, the rest they will handle on their own.