Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...to present any given material in two ways, such as aurally and visually, so that various learners can access the depth of the content. An example might be to have them select quotations from Civil Disobedience, put them in their own words, write whether they agree with them or not and create a visual of a selected passage from Walden. Or in addition to an aural discussion of a Scene in Hamlet I will write...

...only did they help me to boost my grades, but they provided me with academic confidence and mentoring, all of which made me realize that my greatest goals could be a tangible reality. Now I couldn't be happier in my career as a surgeon in training. I have ever since been "paying it forward," educating high school and college level students, and now medical students. The greatest satisfaction is seeing my students get that "ah...

...Spanish Language Citation track and studied abroad in Costa Rica, so I'm comfortable speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. In high school, I took many honors and AP courses on literature and history and have continued to take such diverse coursework at Harvard, experiences which make me an apt tutor in the humanities. My current academic project is my senior thesis, which will examine the impacts of different farming techniques on small-scale farmers in Latin...

...and a minor in French from Allegheny College. Outside of my PhD work, I am an avid skier, runner, traveler and beach goer. My experience as a teacher spans from my responsibilities as a graduate teaching fellow in Instructional Biology at Boston University and my role as a research mentor of undergraduate students. I firmly believe that an effective tutor should be passionate, engaging and patient, as well as cognizant of the individual learning style...

...team and global medical brigades. I recently returned from a trip to Honduras where my brigade was able to provide healthcare to a rural community in central Honduras. Before applying to college, I went through extensive ACT tutoring and would love to relay those skills to other students. I'm passionate about the social sciences, math, spanish, and all things natural science :) I intend to go to medical school and would eventually love to become...

...learning is a highly individualized process; learning styles differ across people and can change according to a person's goals. I want to share my skills and love of learning with students who are motivated to improve their scores and understanding of material. I will listen carefully to each student's goals and feedback so that we can adjust our tutoring sessions accordingly and get the most out of them. I will work with each student as...

...in what matters most to us - physics, journalism, medicine etc. - and we all need to pass exams and do well in our other subjects. I find that communicating my approach, and ensuring that I know my students expectations takes my students a lot closer to achieving their goals. 3. While I am excited about topics in science (not just math and physics!), I also feel overwhelmed by the density or volume of reading...

A mid-level career scientist with extensive knowledge in the fields of biological sciences. Secured PhD in Biological Sciences and Human Pathologies in 2011. Passionate about developing immunological and molecular assays for the diagnosis of diseases and the discovery and validation of disease biomarkers. Articulate communicator with exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills. Fluent in French (native), Wolof (mother tongue), Serer (mother tongue) and English.

I have a energetic and fun personality that I bring to tutoring. I make sure the students have a clear understanding of what they are trying to learn but also have fun as well. Students that learn while have fun keeps their interest high.

...statistics. My teaching style targets each unique student's learning style and way of analyzing. That is my first targeted observation before I can truly begin tutoring with any true impact. I have spent the last two years out of school managing an organic farm and directing product and systems design for a farm-tech startup out of Boston. I am now working on some personal projects that I dream of one day becoming a business. I...

I believe that people can learn anything if they work hard enough and have a good teacher. Relating subjects to a student's interests allows the student to be fully engaged and want to learn the material. From there, you can teach the student how to critically think through a problem so they can solve any problem or learn any material that comes their way.

...didn’t “click,” I have found myself banging my head against the metaphorical wall more than once. The best solution I found in these situations was to seek help, which is the reason why I am here with Varsity Tutors. As a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Denison University, I have found a deep passion for the sciences. During my undergraduate career I have studied for courses within my major (such...

...was always challenging for me. I had poor reading comprehension and I really struggled with math. No matter how hard I worked, sometimes the material just would not click. I worked with my teachers and tutors who helped me overcome many of my learning barriers. I have been tutoring students for 6+ years in all academic and organizational areas. I am patient, kind, understanding, and willing to take the time that each student needs to...

...Bachelor's degree in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin. My passion lies in helping students navigate the complexities of Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Algebra, Writing, and Spanish, where I strive to create a supportive learning environment that fosters confidence and curiosity. I believe in using a hands-on approach, connecting biological concepts to real-life applications to make learning engaging and relevant, and most importantly, teaching students empathy, passion, and emotional curiosity with personal interests in...

...Stony Brook University. I am a research engineer and have 5 years of work experience as an engineer. In addition, I have worked with students throughout high school, college and post-college as a tutor. While I tutor a variety of math and science subjects, I prefer to tutor math. Algebra has always been my favorite subject with chemistry as my second favorite and is what I am most passionate about. I find that it is...

...(and not engineering), I had to take a lot of extra math courses to get into CMU. While I was taking my prerequisite courses to get into graduate school, I worked part-time as a tutor for Upward Bound. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, physics, chemistry and biology. I firmly believe that in order for a class to be interesting, the teacher must be passionate about the subject. I'm very passionate about the natural...

...found that hearing an explanation from a fellow student can help to bridge the gap of confusion in more complicated subjects. A recent student can recall what was difficult about the class and explain how they worked through that confusion. I found this philosophy to be especially helpful in college-level math, where the teachers often don't have the time to explain rigorous subjects slowly. Being able to ask questions of a former student and hear...

As a dedicated and enthusiastic tutor, my goal is to help foster a supportive and engaging learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. I have always believe that every student has different learning styles, but the common ability to succeed. It is my job to help unlock that potential by tailoring my approaches to fit their individual learning styles.

...on the necessity of well-informed voters to a functioning democracy. I also believe that learning should be fun, whenever possible, while admitting that, particularly in high school, students must often "get through" subjects they do not find fun. I feel I should acknowledge that I consider that once my student, always my student. This means that I answer panicked emails from students who have forgotten how to do footnotes once they get to college, among...

I've been teaching biology to undergraduates since 2003, as a tenured professor at the University of Redlands and as visiting faculty at various institutions, including Boston College and Williams College. One of my greatest joys in life is seeing my students grow in their skills, their confidence, and the power to shape their futures.... I focus on helping students build a network of ideas so that they can remember and use them. I also guide them...