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...is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
Daniel: Biology tutor
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...courses from middle school to college level. I graduated from Boston College in 2009 and have worked at the neuroscience and psychiatry labs at Yale and Cornell. I enjoy working with people and wish to one day specialize in geriatrics. I have taught chess and English to young children and tutored children from foster care for two years to improve their literacy skills. I plan to work as a Teacher's Assistant for Physics at SUNY...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Christopher: Biology tutor
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
Diptesh: Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking,...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Rachel: Biology tutor
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...main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
Max: Biology tutor
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...sociology, and lab sciences. I have also recently taken the new MCAT and believe that I can teach my tools for success to any pre-student willing to learn them. I have been a teaching assistant for both General Chemistry I and II for two semesters each and have taught CPR, AED, First Aid to Salt Lake City Citizens. I have always enjoyed teaching, specifically being able to teach one-on-one. Connecting with students, making them feel...
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University of Utah - Bachelors, Exercise and Sports Science
Lexi: Biology tutor
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
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Ellen: Biology tutor
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...small schools my whole life, I believe in the power of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor
Chloe: Biology tutor
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...the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or writing. In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, playing piano, sports and...
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Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Kristine: Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
Caroline: Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I am also very accessible for additional questions...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Ruthie: Biology tutor
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
Brandon: Biology tutor
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...has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.-Confucius As a tutor it is my goal to not only teach my students the material they need to learn, but to better their core understanding of a subject and their methods of learning for the future. This way, they can continue to learn at an advanced level long after they no longer require the...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Minu: Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Clara: Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...I will graduate from USC with honors in May, and although I am originally from the Midwest, I plan to stay in the Los Angeles area. My course background includes a full load of college-level premed courses (three years of biology, a full year of organic chemistry, biochemistry, etc.), and my favorite subjects are math, physiology, and writing. I love teaching! I am a registered college science tutor at USC, and I also teach younger...
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University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Sean: Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...have tutored ACT prep and SAT prep previously on many occasions, and I am willing to work with and help you reach your full potential on these tests. I really enjoy teaching test preparation, as there are so many aspects to taking these exams ranging from test taking strategies, the material itself, as well as preparation right before the tests themselves. I believe that every student requires a different teaching strategy, and I believe in...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Zach: Biology tutor
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...programs, and watch movies with my friends. I specialize in math and science of all kinds, I really love teaching biology, chemistry, and physics. I also can prepare students for the ACT. As a sophomore I have already taken physics, calculus, biology, intro chemistry, and organic chemistry. I believe I am able to break down very complex ideas to make any subject much easier to learn. I am available for tutoring in person and online....
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
Jaimie: Biology tutor
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...Chemical Engineering. I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy tutoring because I find it to be an engaging and dynamic...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Miguel: Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR program and helped graduate students from foreign countries...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
Austin: Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...primary goal is to help students become independent, comfortable, and confident in the fields they are studying. I love helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that anyone can master any of the subjects I...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Computer Science: Bioinformatics
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Receive personally tailored Biology lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Varsity Tutors can help you to explore more concepts in the academic field of biology, as part of your test prep or class assignments by linking you to an experienced and understanding biology tutor. Working with biology tutors can help you to work toward academic progress in a lower-pressure environment, especially when your biology tutoring is one-on-one like this would be. Instead of wasting precious time searching for "biology tutors near me," you can use that time to focus on the concepts in biology that you're trying to understand more fully before tests and to complete your classwork. A private biology tutor can help you to get more done and it's easy to get started quickly when you contact us today. Keep reading to learn how a tutor can reinforce your classwork and complement your efforts in the academic discipline of biology.
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If you could use some help with your biology coursework, then Varsity Tutors has you covered with the help of experienced biology tutors. Working with a private biology tutor provides a unique way to make progress with your understanding of the subject area. Your instructor can provide you with personalized guidance in a one-on-one setting. This means you'll be able to focus on the biology topics that you need the most help in understanding. It also means that you can spend as much time as you'd like to on each of these topics. Do you think that you would benefit from this type of academic assistance? If so, then the quickest way to get started with the process is by reaching out to us directly today. You can also keep reading to get a closer look at the subject of biology and how we can help you develop a better understanding of it.
What is Biology?
Biology is one of the most widely studied subjects in the broader academic category of science. Technically, biology is classified as a natural science. This is due to its focus on living things. As a field of study, biology's roots can be traced all the way back to the 1700s and the work of Carl Linnaeus. The advent of the microscope in the 17th century is what led to biology becoming a serious field of study. With the power of the microscope, scientists of the era were finally able to examine things like cells, bacteria, and other tiny organisms on a deeper level.
Since those early days of biology, the field of study has grown tremendously. Today, it encompasses a number of topics that are at the forefront of scientific discovery. There are also a wide variety of sub-disciplines within the broader field of biology. For example, biologists who focus on studying the environment are called ecologists, whereas those who study animals are called zoologists. Other subdisciplines of biology cover things like immunology, biochemistry, botany, evolutionary biology, and even genetics.
Whether you're just starting out on your biology journey or you're an advanced student, you can get help with your coursework by signing up for biology tutoring. Working with a private instructor is a great way to build your understanding of foundational topics in the field or to expand your understanding of more complex sub-disciplines within the field. Your instructor will focus on the specific biology topics that you need the most help with in order to ensure that you're getting an efficient and effective supplement to your biology education.
Learning Biology
The roots of biology are planted very early on in the educational process. Even though students don't usually start taking formal biology classes until high school, they'll spend their early years learning about scientific topics that will help them once they get to those formal biology classes. For example, younger students will spend time learning about animal and plants and their different classifications while in elementary school. These are things that will prepare them for a more rigorous study of living things later on in their academic careers. These early years are important because it helps students become more comfortable with biology concepts.
As students progress forward with their education, they'll start to learn about more and more advanced concepts in the field of biology. For example, the National Human Genome Research Institute has laid out a suggested guideline for what a student's first advanced biology course should cover. This includes things like using both the qualitative and quantitative methods of observations, describing the structures and functions of different parts of cells, and understanding and being able to explain the purpose of DNA and RNA.
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Testing and Biology
As one of the core scientific subject areas, biology is a subject that is often tested. You may be asked to demonstrate your understanding of biology in the classroom or when taking standardized tests. For example, if you're a college student who wants to test out of a biology class requirement, then you may take the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) test on biology. Performing well on this test could allow you to skip over a class that you would otherwise have to take. If you feel that you already have a strong understanding of biology, then this could be a worthwhile option for you to pursue.
However, if you decide to take the CLEP test on biology, then you'll want to spend a good amount of time preparing for it. This is something that biology tutors can help you with. The CLEP on biology has a time limit of 90 minutes and features 115 questions. It focuses on the broad content areas of molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and population biology. Within these categories, you may be asked questions on things like the chemical composition of organisms, various parts of cells, evolution, social biology, and more.
Working with a biology tutor is a great way to prepare for any exam that features biology questions. This is because your instructor can focus on the specific biology topics that you need help understanding before taking your upcoming exam. You'll be able to work quickly through the biology topics that you already understand at a high level and can spend as much time as you need to on the topics that you're having a tough time with. This creates an efficient and effective test preparation process that can help you feel more confident on the day of your test.
In addition to helping you with your biology knowledge, your instructor can also help you develop your general test-taking skills. For example, you can spend some of your time together learning about how to deal with restrictive testing time limits and how to manage your time more effectively when taking important tests. If you've ever struggled with test anxiety in the past, your tutor can even spend some of your time together showing you relaxation techniques that you can use to deal with test anxiety if you start to experience it on your upcoming biology exam. These are skills that you'll be able to use on the exam that you're currently studying for as well as on any future exams that you take. Thus, test preparation biology tutoring provides a well-rounded learning experience.
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When you sign up to work with a biology tutor, we'll start the process off by connecting you with an experienced educator who can start working with you quickly. We'll make every effort to connect you with instructors who are able to work around your existing schedule, as well. This makes it easy to get the academic assistance that you're looking for, even if you already have a full schedule.
Once you get connected with your instructor, you'll be able to start working with them through a series of one-on-one learning sessions. Your instructor can create a customized lesson plan for you that's based on your specific academic needs and targeted with your growth in mind. You can take as much or as little time as you need on each biology topic that your lessons cover. For example, if you have a hard time remembering the functions of different parts of cells, then your instructor can spend extra time with you on this. You can go through each part of the cells that you're studying at your own pace and ask your educator for additional guidance with whatever functions you're having the hardest time understanding. You can also move through the cellular functions that you already understand as quickly as you want.
In all, this creates an entirely personalized learning experience. This type of educational assistance is hard to find through other academic opportunities. For example, in the classroom, teachers simply don't have enough time to devote this amount of attention to each of their students. This is why signing up for tutoring is a great way to fill the gaps between what's being covered in your biology course and what your current understanding of the subject is.
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As detailed above, biology is an extremely important field of scientific study. You'll need to have a solid understanding of biology if you want to work in industries like medicine and research. However, biology can also be a challenging subject to fully understand. This is where biology tutors come in. Varsity Tutors would be happy to connect you with private instructors who can help you work through your problem areas in biology. You can get the focused guidance that you need to prepare for an important exam or to just feel more confident with your biology coursework. Consider reaching out to us today if you think that you would benefit from this type of educational assistance. We'd love to work with you and hope to hear from you soon.