Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Brentwood, CA

...myself on being especially encouraging, and I think this helps to build confidence in my students, which translates into long-lasting success. My favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry, Biology, and Algebra, and while each hold a very special place in my heart, I most enjoy tutoring math because I love helping people understand that math is nothing to be afraid of! When presented in the correct way, anyone can be good at math! In my...

...to school and get a degree either in Graphic Design or in Urban Planning. I am extremely passionate about interdisciplinary studies, especially where art and science/technology is concerned. I believe that art can be used as a tool for communication and social change both on micro- and macro-social scales. As far as tutoring is concerned, I have extensive experience teaching everything (and everyone) from piano to essay-writing to beginning chemistry. I hope to instill a...

I'm a professional environmental scientist and planner, with a broad background in geology, marine science, biology, etc. I'm dedicated to making science education accessible to all!... Respect for students, teaching at an appropriate level based on the student's background, and dedication to teaching science as a process accessible to all.... Determine their standing in a class, desired goals, and areas of difficulty - then tailor teaching to meet the stated goals.... I teach by allowing the student to do the work with hands-on tools and experiments.

...was to synthesize a topologically interesting porphyrin. Applying what I had learned in class to a real research project helped me to realize the importance of what I had learned. Hence, I try to conduct my tutoring sessions in this fashion by keeping it interactive and showing my students how what we learn is being applied to our everyday life. My understanding is that knowing the practicality of the information proves its importance to the...

...on bringing free after-school classes to under-resourced schools in the greater Somerville area, through which I taught French and poetry. Following graduation, I spent the school-year working as an English language teaching assistant at a high school in Bordeaux, France where I created lessons focusing on grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic speech, and culture. This past year, I received my master's in English at the University of Cambridge, writing a dissertation on trans-Atlantic/trans-cultural poetry with a focus...

...mine. Admittedly, learning hasn't always come easy to me, which is why I owe my academic success (4.0 in nursing) to the teachers that believed in me, worked to figure out how I learned best, and they created a safe environment where "failure" was an amazing tool. Thus, my goal as a Varsity Tutor is to do the same. I hope to inspire you/ your student, meet you/them where they are at, and realize your/their...

...performed in small theatres around the country. I was also politically active: I taught a weekly civics class to middle school students, ran a successful campaign for state representative, and volunteered for other statewide races. Currently, I lead post-production on a documentary web series, and I look forward to a life creating socially conscious films and plays. Few challenges animate me more than teaching Literature, Writing, History, and how to prepare for the SAT, ACT,...

...a graduate with a Bachelor's in Nutrition and a minor in Spanish from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego where I competed on the tennis team for four years. I tutored throughout college for peers, high school students, and middle school students. I also taught private tennis lessons for six years after high school. I am very passionate about teaching! I have just applied to dental school and am planning to start in fall...

My goal is to become a teacher, where all students can learn and have fun in a well-balanced environment.To help the student better understand the subjects they are currently having problems in.... My teaching philosophy is to create a positive learning experience; make sure that I create a lifelong thirst for knowledge. I want each student to take something from what I teach. I want students to go and find answers for the questions they have. I want my teaching style to be used in future classrooms. My personal style of teaching brings enthusiasm, cultural elements, and technology into the classroom to increase learning motivation. I teach with a contagious smile and open personality that helps me to interact with my students as I guide them through their learning process.

...Outside of the world of academia, I really enjoy being outdoors and being in nature. I have played sports my entire life so staying active is a big part of who I am. I love Star Wars, playing video games, and most things involving science fiction or fiction, including Harry Potter. That being said, working hard is what has gotten me to where I am today, and is always something I try to instill in...