Award-Winning Anatomy Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...problem too complicated that I cannot help with if not solve. I am exceptionally dedicated to my students; ensuring that they not simply memorize concepts or regurgitate facts but truly understand the material. I ask them to defend their answers which teaches them that the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try my...

...past 6 years in both formal and informal settings. I have tutored primarily in social sciences (psychology and sociology), English (writing, editing, and literature), and biology. My tutoring style varies depending on who I am working with - for example, if someone is a learner by doing then I won't have them watch me do a practice example, instead I will give them one and have them talk me through the steps they are going...

...have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I love helping students find meaning in their learning. So, you won't be bored. We will develop a plan each session and work hard to complete it -- with stops along the way to try out our learning with games, visuals and fun! I am a nationally known leader in teaching with technology, and you'll see that in each...

...adults evolve as learners. There is nothing more fulfilling than seeing a young person's aha moment and I strive to reach that moment with patience, humor, and creativity. Every person learns and engages differently, and it is crucial that a tutor be aware of, attuned to and prepared for those differences. I believe that tutoring is about growing minds and forging connections and I believe my long history of successful tutoring partnerships attests to that...

...of my basketball, baseball, and football teams in high school, I have spent a lot of time teaching others how to succeed both on and off the field. To excel as a student-athlete at a rigorous academic institution, I had to learn how to properly manage my time due to my hectic schedule. The time management skills, discipline, and perseverance I gained from football are abilities I tried to impart on my teammates every day...

...training is in Cell Biology with a concentration in Neurotoxicology and Pathology. In addition, I am currently an assistant professor at St. John’s University. I have over ten years of teaching experience and I have received the Bromberg Scholarship for Excellence in Teaching in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. As an instructor I bring my own passion for learning to foster students’ appreciation of the academic discipline, development of critical thinking, improvement in problem-solving abilities,...

...sometimes a little bit of personalized attention can go a long way when students are missing just one or two key points of understanding. I love seeing a concept click and inspiring confidence in my students as they advance through increasingly difficult topics. I also like tutoring test prep because there is no hiding behind the raw numbers, and I enjoy helping my students maximize their potential and achieve their goal scores. Sometimes, a little...

...diagnose strengths and weaknesses and form individualized plans to accelerate every student's understanding. My engaging teaching, high expectations, progressive curriculum, and strong relationships with students and parents ensure that the plan is implemented to the highest level. With excellent, passionate teaching, every student can excel. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, drawing, and exploring the city. Whenever I have the chance, I head upstate to go hiking. I look forward to getting to know...

...at the opportunity to share my enthusiasm and expertise in the sciences and social sciences with others. I think every student, at every level can benefit from one-on-one learning; and can excel in an active learning environment where they are comfortable asking questions and engaging with material in their own way. In particular, I have a passion for working with those who struggle to find a system of academic organization and time management that works...

...currently learning. And if you aren't so interested in the material I will try my best to make it fun for you. My goal as a tutor and educator is to teach big concept ideas: things that people will remember for years to come, not just tidbits to remember for the test! I graduated from William Paterson University earning my BS in Biology in 2010. After four years of working in a medical laboratory I...

...to majoring in biology at Quinnipiac I also minored in mathematics. During my senior year of high school I taught a class of first graders religious education at Saint Brigid's Parish. I greatly enjoyed teaching this class and the ability it gave me to engage students in a subject and bring them new information. I am passionate about the sciences, mathematics, English and reading. I hope to bring my joy learning new subjects and challenging...

...a medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Along the way, I have worked and volunteered in healthcare, academia, and non-profit spheresboth domestically and abroad. Nurturing people to reach their full potential through tutoring is one of my passions, and I am eager to share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China, mentally disabled adults in Harlem, and villagers in Mozambique. My...

...I've had many teachers and tutors, both good and bad. My personal philosophy is to respect my students and engage with them on their terms, and to foster a sense of purpose and positive attitude towards whatever I'm tutoring. I believe that a positive student-teacher relationship creates the best learning environment, and I try to achieve this with each of my students. I am a basketball junkie. I also enjoy football, lounging with my dog,...

...in my teaching. I was born and raised in Paris, France. I married an American man 27 years ago, and after moving around we decided 12 years ago to settle in America. When we arrived, the 2 oldest of my 5 children, and I had difficulties to acclimate to our new life. I understand how difficult it is to learn a new language; more so, when it is a language that you don't use all...

...a part-time tutor for my student-athlete classmates, teaching a range of topics including Biology, Chemistry, and Calculus. Additionally, for my senior thesis project, I developed and taught a comprehensive sexual education class for local high school students and college freshman. During my first year at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, I volunteered as a mentor to a local middle school student, helping him with his classwork as needed. I found both teaching...

...have extensive experience tutoring students of all ages, from fourth grade up to and including my undergraduate peers in college. I excelled in all my classes, including biochemistry, organic chemistry, physics, chemistry, biology and physiology. I also completed a tutoring course which taught me different techniques, learning styles, and how keep the student engaged and interested in the session. I have learned how to work with each individual's learning style to maximize the student's understanding...

...plan to attend medical school in a few years. Writing is one of my favorite subjects to tutor as my liberal arts education at Georgetown has taught me how to successfully write papers, articles, and essays for biology, chemistry, history, philosophy, and psychology. I am currently working with a professor and another colleague to publish a project that we have developed that uses ethical leadership as a framework for the Olympic games to address health...

...kindergarten through medical school. I absolutely love math and science, and I try to share my enthusiasm for learning with all of my students. Teaching is not one-size-fits-all. My goal is to help each student achieve to the best of his or her ability by adapting my teaching style to the needs of each individual student. I believe that students can master (and enjoy!) any subject if they can find the right teacher. I'm available...

...my tutoring style to each individual student. Every student is different and learn material differently so as a tutor I must find what works best to teach my students. I believe it is important to stress teaching concepts so that the student is able to learn the material and be confident enough to solve any problem. I also teach proper note taking skills and study methods that can be implemented outside of the classrooms to...

...most of my life. I am currently in the process of applying to graduate school for Physician's Assistant. I have a strong background in math and am eager to share my study methods with others. I have a BS in Public Health from Rutgers University and a Masters in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. I currently spend my spare time volunteering as an EMT where I able to...