Award-Winning Biochemistry Tutors serving Virginia

...to ensure that they had the necessary support and materials to learn the subject matter. I am extremely passionate about learning and experiencing as many new things as possible in life. I am available to tutor a wide variety of subjects but am most passionate about science subjects and organizational/study skills. In my experience the most important part of tutoring is finding a strategy that works best for each individual. I am a firm believer...

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...workshops to improve my teaching skills. I have also freelance tutored with pupils of all ages, from elementary school kids all the way up to college students. I adapt my teaching methods to the student, identifying what their strengths and weaknesses are, explaining difficult concepts, giving practice problems, and helping with study habits. I specialize in SAT (all sections), math, and science. I also have experience with AP Tests. However, at elementary and middle school...

I am a current medical student. I enjoy tutoring because I find it fulfilling to be able to help students with concepts they're struggling with.

I am a current graduate student studying Biomedical Sciences, with a previous Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Biology. I have been working with students for several years and tutoring intermittently for the last 8 years. I have worked with a wide range of people and will be able to adapt as needed.

...decided to trek the long road of becoming a physician. I studied for the MCAT for a year, and during that year I took it twice. I am currently attending Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, where I am going through an accelerated master's program in biomedical sciences. Upon graduation in May, I will be applying to medical schools with the hopes of entering the field of oncology, either pediatric or orthopedic oncology. The subjects I...

...standardized tests, including the MCAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT, and have scored in the 99th percentile on the MCAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor the sciences and can cover all science topics up to advanced college-level chemistry and biology. As a science major and experienced tutor, I understand that the sciences pose unique and varied challenges to students. One of my primary goals is to meet students where they are, understand their specific needs,...

...and organic chemistry. During my time at the Tutoring Center, I found that I really enjoyed helping students understand their studies. I have always had a passion for helping others. In my time with the tutoring center, I earned the "Distinguished Service Award" three times. I really enjoyed learning how to best help each student succeed. Because of this experience, I intend to always include education as a part of what I do. Outside of...

...for the Duke Peer Tutoring program to tutor fellow students. I was a biology major and taking premed classes, so I tutored subjects such as organic chemistry, physics, general chemistry, and Spanish. I also volunteered with a student group that tutored adults in the Durham community that were learning English as a second language. Each of these tutoring experiences had unique challenges and provided valuable learning opportunities. I gained familiarity working with a wide age...

...University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is to go to medical school, but in the meantime I try to teach as much as possible!

...really fun, if teachers think outside the box and really challenge themselves to find novel ways of conveying concepts to students. Tried and true methods are always great in the classroom, but to work one-on-one with students requires a different approach. It's also critical that learning be something students want, not grudgingly sit through, so that their academic success is tied to their ability to understand and engage the material, not to what score they...

...like a conversation. By creating a dynamic atmosphere between Tutor and student, the student will be able to truly understand the material. Constant collaboration is the key to a student's success and I have spent years mastering this skill. My interests, outside of teaching, include sports, music, and international work. I personally understand the everyday challenges that student athletes must overcome and I can tailor my approach to best fit their academic needs. On top of...

...its history, as I was born in Mexico. I am currently working as a High School College counselor and helping first-generation and minority high school students obtain entrance into higher education. I enjoy learning and teaching a broad range of subjects, but I have the most experience tutoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Spanish. My main concern is to create a positive learning environment for the student, so that they feel comfortable asking questions and...

...I love helping others foster a deeper understanding in these two particular subjects! I also genuinely enjoy algebra and statistics and am quite the grammarian. From preschool to college, I actually loved going to school every day and learning, and I hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in Montpellier, France, and there I worked on mastering the French language. When I am not studying, you can find...

...Geisinger Commonwealth Medical College this fall. Having taken all of the science classes since high school, I know how daunting and hard science material might seem but if taken at a very fundamental level, it is much more logical and simpler than how many high school teachers or college professors make it seem. Thats how I approach tutoring my clients. I try to use practical examples on how the science principles come into play in...

...at St. Vincent's Free Clinic in Galveston both weekdays and weekends. Supervised by UTMB faculties and 4th year medical school students, I was in charge of the paperwork for reduced-cost medicine in low-income families. I also assisted in various medical procedures. I volunteered at Hillcrest Cancer Center. There, I got to know the cancer patients on a personal level and found out what kind of hardships they were going through. I regularly volunteer at the...

...I did as a tutor. Already an expert in his field, he was able to easily pass his knowledge onto his students. My initial impression was that any well trained neonatologist could fill Dr. Sims's shoes. It wasn't until I witnessed my first death while shadowing Dr. Sims that I found another essential avenue for teaching in medicine. After trying to resuscitate a baby boy for hours while waiting for his parents to arrive, Dr....

I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.

I'm a pre-health student at the University of Pennsylvania, and have an extensive background in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts easily understandable. I also love sports, adventures, travelling!... My teaching philosophy is to teach in a...

...focuses on providing instruction that incorporates education on minority issues along with the traditional subject. I have done private tutoring on the side, and successfully watched my students development into independent and confident individuals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Science and Math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this...