Award-Winning Biochemistry Tutors serving Nassau County, NY

...because I simply loved it. It is hard to describe the wonderful feeling of seeing a student you helped master the material in front of you and run through problems like they're nothing. My favorite question since childhood has been "why?". I was never a fan of just memorizing facts, because not only do you not really understand the material, but you are likely to forget it. That principle has transitioned over to my tutoring...

...others to gain knowledge. In my opinion, a key to success is not only a hard work, but understanding also. When we understand the material, we have all the chances to learn something. Being an honored student myself, I know how to break down and teach the hardest topics. My teaching style will help students to memorize the material quickly and effectively with the help of mnemonics, visualization and spaced repetition. I look forward to...

...love of science and a desire to help inspire students to embrace and understand the scientific principles that govern our world. I attended Truman State University where I attained B.S. degrees in both chemistry and biology. I then went on to obtain my Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Weill Cornell Medical College (Cornell University). I currently teach upper school science (biology and chemistry) at a top rated independent school in NYC. I also tutor AP and...

I love sharing knowledge! Getting to work with students of all ages and share my passion for the subjects I teach is an amazing opportunity. I hope that by tutoring students in these subjects they begin to love learning, and enjoy to challenge of mastering a new skill!

...progress. I would like to offer solid support and basic skills that I have developed over the years. It takes commitment and hard work to study any course material. The first thing I do is highlight the central theme of each chapter, then work on central idea of each paragraph and tie it together to some unique concept. This tool has helped me through regular and honors courses. It is essential to be patient in...

...career in management consulting where I developed analytical and interpersonal skills that could prepare me for a wide range of career pursuits. After nearly 2 years in consulting I continued my studies at New York University, pursuing pre-medical courses for entry into medical school. I have completed coursework in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. I bring patience, diligence, enthusiasm, and a strong attention to detail to each and every tutoring experience. In addition...

...subject areas like reading, writing, chemistry, and physics. My tutoring style is very student oriented with some lecturing. I make sure that most of the time I am asking questions, even if it is basic, just to get the student to always be on his/her feet. I also make sure to use a lot of diagrams and flow charts when teaching. Outside of school, I spend a lot of time exploring and doing photography. I...

...current student, I understand various learning strategies and the different study techniques. I have extensive tutoring experience, serving as a tutor in Biology, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. In these sessions, I will use real life examples to make science fun and enjoyable! Ultimately, my goal as a tutor is to ensure the success of the student, whether it is prepping for a High School Regents examination or assisting in a laboratory report. When I...

Hi I'm Kara! I graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa in May 2017 where I majored in biological chemistry. During college, I worked as a class mentor for 1st and 2nd-year biology classes. As a mentor, I helped during class time and lab, but I also held sessions twice weekly outside of class to review and teach the material. I really enjoy working with my peers on biology concepts.

...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 favorite subject is biology and I also particularly enjoy...

...a result, would reach out to my professors for help. Their unconditional support and ways of helping students understand each concept inspired me to want to help students as well. Hence, I became a tutor at the learning center and helped students struggling in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and General Biology. Over the years, I have tutored students in Elementary school and High school in subjects such as Algebra, Geometry, and of course, the general sciences. Working...

...from this rich experience, my goal for teaching students is to show how much of a difference a teacher can make in having you actually learn and enjoy a subject. My experience in tutoring is from helping classmates in some of the most difficult classes for chemistry majors (physical chemistry, organic chemistry; calculus I-III, linear algebra etc.) This method optimized everyone's performance on exams and quizzes because we learned from collaborating, not by having information...

...(biology major) who has always had a talent for math and science, as well as a reputation for being able to explain concepts clearly to students. I have plenty of tutoring experience and have done well for everyone I have tutored thus far. Here are some of my achievements in the math and science department: I have scored in the top 10% in Chemistry I in the New Jersey Science League (NJSL) and first place...

...the Honors Program at Fordham University, majoring in Biology on the pre-medical track. I have tutored for the past five years, working with students ranging from elementary school to the college level. Most of my experience is tutoring in science and math, including for the MCAT. Through my own collegiate experience and my experiences working with other students, I have learned that I am passionate about helping others develop their individual learning styles in order...

...math and learning how to read. I am most passionate about science courses and working with children to establish a strong foundation in math and reading. I truly love learning and want to help the students I tutor develop a love for education. I struggled with learning when I got to college but learned there are different ways and techniques to help us learn. I firmly believe that regardless of past academic performance, you can...

...and hopeful medical student looking to provide tutoring in math, chemistry (general and organic) and physics, from the middle school level up to the undergraduate level. As a volunteer tutor for Reading Partners, I helped students in grades 5-8 strengthen their literacy skills. I tutored students at the Science Learning Center at Lehman College. Here I assisted students in the areas of general and organic chemistry for nursing and science majors, as well as general...

...high school and can teach a variety of subjects! I have been a tutor on varsity for 4+ years and have worked with a wide variety of students. In addition to school help, I would be happy to help high school juniors and seniors with the college application process, especially those who plan on going to medical school at the end of undergrad (resume writing, the common application, essay editing, interview skills, etc)

...I am a recent graduate of The Johns Hopkins University where I received a B.S. in Neuroscience and Visual Arts. Currently, I am studying for my Masters in Narrative Medicine at Columbia University. I have ample experience working with and teaching children of all ages. In previous years, I have tutored for the SAT, ACT, geometry, and calculus. Given my academic background, I also feel confident and readily prepared to teach high school and college-level...

...Meridian School of Medicine, and I graduated in 2021 from George Washington University with a BS in Neuroscience and a minor in Psychology. I found my love for teaching all the way back in high school when I tutored as a part of the National Honors Society. I then became an undergraduate teaching assistant for physics classes in college, helping students out with group work during class and holding my own weekly office hours. I...

My tutoring experience ranges from teaching a mid-20s Bloomberg employee how to program in Python to helping fellow MIT computer science undergraduates understand the more thorny minutiae of digital system design. I spend most of my free time programming, reading about transportation and politics, and playing softball most summer weekends.