Award-Winning Biochemistry Tutors serving Raleigh-Durham, NC

...school diploma and associates degree in Biology at GTCC. I'm currently working towards a Ph.D. in Microbiology at a future institution and is my goal to be a Ph.D. candidate within the year. My passion for research and microbes guides my academic and career choices. I believe that everyone is capable of achieving their academic goals and that consistency accompanied by a growth mindset are our best tools. Overall, schoolwork can be challenging and burdensome....

...an effective tutor comes from my academic struggles and a fixed mindset on my capabilities as a student. In the past, I tutored at-risk and adjudicated youth in high school math, science, and language arts. My style focuses on distilling difficult concepts and enhancing learning through their application while considering individual strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. I advocate for understanding and being able to apply the material, and that grade improvement will follow. Strong academic...

...variety of subjects including English, Psychology, and Biology. The summer after I graduated college, I traveled to Salzburg, Austria for an internship at the Global Citizenship Alliance where I worked with college students and college faculty on strengthening their leadership skills. While at Duke, I worked with refugees in the community through the Refugee Health Initiative, as a health counselor and French translator. I am most passionate about helping students achieve their personal goals and...

...the basic knowledge and skills they may use for the rest of their lives is mightily rewarding. I have had a tremendously positive experience of both high school and college education. I received a chemistry bachelor's degree at the Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria, and a master's degree in chemistry at East Tennessee State University, TN. As a high school classroom teacher, and a graduate assistant, I taught a Chemistry course and instructed Organic...

...where they are and going from there. When students learn concepts like trigonometry in math or moles and functional groups in chemistry, they often think, "I'll never use this in real life." But this perspective overlooks something crucial. It misses the fact that the act of learning how to do math and the process of learning these subjects establishes a new kind of brain wiring - a problem-solving and critical thinking kind of brain wiring....

...in Biochemistry from the University of Havana. While in Cuba, I worked as a research technician in immunology and plant science, gaining hands-on experience in biological research. After moving to the US in 2002, I worked as a high school Biology teacher in Miami, FL, and Durham, NC. During this time, I completed my teaching certificates and taught Honors and AP Biology classes, enriching my teaching skills and student engagement techniques. I then transitioned to...

...into medical school, and coming back to assist my fellow medical professionals with USMLE tutoring feels like somewhat of a homecoming. During my time with students, I feel like patience is one of the most important things when trying to get through to a student, and coincidentally, my name means 'patience is good' in my native language. I look forward to helping students understand what they never thought they would be able to master, and...

I am a successful scientist looking to help equip and prepare the scientists of tomorrow. I enjoy helping students learn and excel in scientific subjects.

...Instructor and a peer tutor throughout college so I am comfortable working 1:1 and in groups, making sure my students stay engaged and maximize our time together. I take an integrative approach to tutoring, ensuring that we review topics holistically and work on how to attack the problems you might see on quizzes and exams. I find this approach keeps students from being overwhelmed with background information and helps them feel like they can tackle...

...laboratories, a section of an undergraduate analytical chemistry course. I have also tutored students in chemistry, math, and other sciences at both the high school and undergraduate level. I really enjoy tutoring, especially chemistry, in that it allows me to interact closely with students to be better able to understand exactly where they might be having issues, which allows me to better assist them in mastering their subject. Outside of work and tutoring, I enjoy...

...keeping students focused on their goals while keeping classes interesting. After earning a bachelors degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Asheville I received my masters in biochemistry and molecular biology from Wake Forest University. When I tutor I try to bring in real life examples based on what I know interests my student and keep students motivated by keeping them focused on their goals. Helping students surpass me is the most rewarding...

I majored in chemistry and can tutor general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Duke University

...still work in the ICU, as I have always been passionate about direct patient care. I have also served as adjunct clinical faculty for Palm Beach Atlantic University College of Nursing. Over the years I have worked with many nursing students and new graduate RNs in both clinical and academic settings. I believe every new nurse can be successful on NCLEX and throughout the grueling didactics of nursing school if given the right tools and...

...and a hands-on teaching approach to my tutoring sessions. With experience in guiding students through complex concepts in AP Biology, Cell Biology, and Genetics, I focus on tailoring each lesson to meet individual learning goals. My methodology emphasizes interactive problem-solving and real-world applications, fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive. I believe in making learning engaging by incorporating memory devices and fun facts that spark curiosity. I'm excited to inspire the next generation of...

...doubt, you will see your best results once you have learned to enjoy the grind of becoming an expert of the material placed before you. Together, we can learn to enjoy the process as well as enjoy the results you will achieve. Whether you are working through upper-level science courses to complete a pre-med degree, taking the MCAT before applying to medical school, or studying for the USMLE Step 1 or 2 exams to get...

...approach of teaching This method would help enable each of them to learn and understand the concepts rather than just memorize. While attending undergraduate and graduate school at the University of Missouri, I worked as a TA in a Medical Microbiology and immunology lab, this experience has exposed me to teach a group rather than individuals at once. It lead me to implement methods of active learning to ensure that the content presented was understood...

...all ages. I helped teach three 200 student chemistry classes at UNC as well as led weekly recitations for students. I also worked as a chemistry tutor at UNC for a year. In addition to working with college aged students, I have experience teaching science to elementary aged children. For two years, I designed science experiments and brought them to a Mary Scroggs elementary school in Chapel Hill to teach children science through a program...

I believe in Interdisciplinary studies merging fundamentals of physical, quantitative, biological and metaphysical sciences to improve human life from molecules to societies.

...and into a master's degree in biotechnology. Most commonly, a science undergraduate pursues either graduate school, or some type of medical professional coursework, (doctors, nurses, or pharmacists). This was my original plan; to finish my undergraduate degree, and then go on to do a PhD. But after working as a teaching assistant during my master's degree, I realized how much I enjoyed working with my students and encouraging them to pursue and work hard in...

...Chemistry. I also took the MCAT this past spring and scored a 522. My subscore breakdowns were (131/131/129/131). I teach all sciences (biology, chemistry, anatomy, etc.), French, and MCAT prep. For French, I have been studying for 10 years and am completely fluent. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, yoga, and spending time with my friends. I am a Marshall Scholar and will begin graduate studies at the University of Cambridge in the fall.