Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Durham County, NC

...approach that I find works for 90% of my students, but I am always open to feedback and tailoring my approach for each of my students. I am familiar with most if not all available MCAT materials (UWorld, Kaplan, Princeton, AAMC, etc.) and I can make recommendations on what materials to purchase so that you...

I am committed to each and every one of my tutees! I will teach to the best of my abilities; I will make learning fun, but efficient!

...others to understand their schoolwork or to "crack the SAT." Seeing the light bulb go off when a student finally gets it is an amazing feeling! Because all of this material is fresh in my mind, I'm able to share personal experiences and give first hand advice on all of the subjects that I tutor....

...and I work in the pharmaceutical industry as a microbiologist. I received my PhD from the University of South Carolina in Biochemistry, and am very passionate about organic chemistry and the small world of molecular biology! Nature is the inspiration for all great inventions, and has so much to teach us. I want to inspire...

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...I retired from classroom teaching in 2015. However, I have been teaching part-time and full-time since my retirement. I love what I do and I fully enjoy the opportunity help students be successful. Having two consecutive careers in science and education allows me to help students bridge the gap between theory and practice. Out of...

I am a PhD student in Civil Engineering and have more than 7 years of teaching experience.... My philosophy of teaching evolved from many years of teaching experience. As I reflect on my beliefs regarding teaching and learning, I find that my mission as a teacher is threefold: to promote positive learning; to spark learner enthusiasm for learning; and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

...in all of the subjects they were struggling with. As it turned out, I am good at tutoring so I kept doing it to help my friends; I came to the conclusion that I am good at it because all the people I have tutored have said so but mostly because I compared how they...

...I recently graduated from Duke University with a major in Biology and a minor in Environmental Policy. I am currently doing research on personalized therapies for glioblastoma brain tumors at the Duke Medical Center, before I continue on to medical school. I love to swim, walk my pug dog, and hang out with family and...

...1st grade and have taught University Mathematics for more than 10 years. I have a BS and a MS in Mathematics. Mathematics is not easy for most of the world. Lectures are not very entertaining and it is easy to miss one step in the boredom. Then , who wants to ask a question. I...

I am extremely passionate about educating our future. Being a teacher, one of the best outcomes is seeing your own students be successful, gaining confidence in themselves and most of all, finding their purpose.

...that the most growth comes from being open about what is difficult and where we can genuinely improve. I strongly believe that this transparency allows us to create actions steps to tackle each difficult concept and question. To me, the most rewarding part of seeing a student grow is watching them become more confident in...

...helping other students with learning materials and quiz/exam preparation. I am excited to have another opportunity to help other students again through Varsity Tutors because I truly believe that education is absolutely imperative to a better quality of life and that everyone is fully capable of learning and making potentials to reality. As for tutoring,...

I graduated from NC State University as a Biochemistry major, and also earned my Master of Biomanufacturing degree there. As a tutor, I love teaching Mathematics, and I believe that every student can excel as long as they are given the attention, time, and type of guidance needed!

...in gastroenterology and because this is a subspecialty of internal medicine, it challenges me to maintain my comprehensive medical knowledge. I feel the same way about tutoring in that it forces me to stay up to date on a variety of topics. I feel strongly that I can learn as much from you as you...

...past 3 years, I have been teaching English and English as a Second Language to a variety of age groups of students via distance learning. I am known for developing supportive relationships with my kids to help them gain more from their learning experience. It is my hope to help guide them to all the...

...materials and challenges. I believe that connecting with students in a positive way is vital to assisting a student in unlocking their hidden potential. Being supportive, patient, willing to change my own approaches to accommodate the needs of a student, and being dedicated are the pillars in which I stand by to assist all of...

...I am currently a high school Biology teacher. I have been teaching for 2 1/2 years now. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from North Carolina Central University. I also received my Master's degree in Physiology from NC State University. I look forward to helping you with all of your Biology needs!...

...insatiable in high school as I tackled my first Anatomy and Physiology class, and led me to further my education in courses such as Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, Biology, and Health Science. After being accepted to nursing school I focused on Pharmacology, Ethical Nursing, Medical Surgical Concepts, Critical Care Concepts, Pathophysiology...

...and molecular biology. Additionally, I am well-versed in tutoring statistics, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and Calculus I-III. I believe that engaging the student throughout the lesson is of the utmost importance to ensure retention and understanding. Therefore, I incorporate practice problems and questions throughout the lesson that helps encapsulate the material we have been learning.