Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Elk Grove, CA

...teach students about the miracles of life and help them appreciate the intricacies of not only their own bodies, but also the world around them. I firmly believe in building and maintaining a supportive, encouraging relationship with each student I teach, and I see helping them improve their academic performance as a way for them to attain their goals. I collaborate with the students and the parents to best address each student's unique needs and...

...they are working with. With every problem we cover, I try to go over related concepts and ways they might see the material on a test. In my free time I like to ride horses and I also do jiu jitsu. I also love the outdoors and enjoy camping and hiking as well. I love to travel and I have studied abroad in South Africa and Costa Rica and visited many other beautiful countries.... My philosophy is to help give my students the self-confidence to tackle even the most daunting questions. I want to help students understand the subject, not just memorize answers.

...elements that are fundamental to our being. I believe that education addresses one of these fundamentals. My drive to teach is fueled by my own experiences with fascination and imagination, which stemmed from the knowledge my education provided me with. I want to bring to children the fascination and imagination I experience. I’m currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in neurobiology at UC Davis. Although I find myself drawn to a variety of subjects, I love...

...the University of California, Davis. I am pursuing a double major in Neurobiology and Psychology and a minor in Economics. I have been tutoring a plethora of subjects for the past 6 year. While I tutor a broad range of subjects including Psychology and History, I am most passionate about the sciences, especially Chemistry, Biology and Physics. I also love to teach students who are struggling on standardized tests such as the MCAT and SAT....

...such as diagrams, charts fun mnemonics that helped me understand concepts. I will go the extra mile for your success. I will quickly fill in the gaps, get you caught up and teach you how to deal with new concepts on your own. Each student comes to the table bearing different strengths and weaknesses. I pride myself in being able to identify these to your advantage. I will adjust myself to a style that is...

...Cruz with a degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, a minor in Statistics, and a minor in Bioinformatics. At UC Santa Cruz I worked as a Research Assistant and led countless study groups. I have always been exceptional with numbers and I love math and statistics. I have an aptitude for explaining the material in multiple fashions in order to fit individual student's needs. I have developed a passion for helping others learn and...

...Vista High School in Cupertino, CA. I am also currently a student at the University of California Davis studying Managerial Economics. Although I am still a student, I have lots of experience tutoring and working with students in different environments. I worked as a Spanish and biology tutor for two years throughout high school, and I also worked as a Private Tennis coach for three years. I take pride in my exceptional ability to cater...

...in college, I gained skills in peer tutoring. I’ve been through the process of grasping difficult science concepts--I know it can be done! With hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm for knowledge, I am ready to assist students with their study and test goals. Dedicated to quality preparation, my tutoring style not only includes subject mastery, but also focuses on study organization skills. I encourage every student to play an active role in creating study strategies...

...people to learn. I think that curiosity is an important part of understanding ideas, and I think that people are most successful when they find the areas they are most curious about, or the most interested in. As a tutor, I always seek first to understand the issues that the student may be having, and then to give the most helpful tips possible to help make difficult problems into easier ones :)... I try to find the way that the student learns best, whether it's using visual tools, association techniques, memorization tricks, or any way that can help connect the concept within the student's mind. I think it's also good to be able to explain a problem in a few different ways, in case one way makes more sense to a student.

...to graduate from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. In the Navy, I was in charge of teaching and training personnel in scholastic topics in math and science. Since being in college, I have tutored for the last three years at San Diego State University and San Diego Mesa Community College in math and science. I enjoy teaching and tutoring in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Organic Chemistry. My...

...California, I just moved back to the area after graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from San Francisco State University. As a pre-med student, I’m currently studying research at UC Davis’s Surgical Bioengineering Lab. My inspiration for medicine first started with my love for science, specifically Human Anatomy, and therefore is my favorite of all the subjects that I tutor. In fact, I have two years...

...My philosophy is that there's always a way for each person to learn the necessary material to achieve their goals, and it's my job to find the way each student learns best and reinforce understanding through active-learning. When I tutor I work to make sure each student truly understands the material by relating it to their interests, unique learning styles and perspectives, and attentively listening to them to pinpoint any potential weakness in their understanding....

...I have a B.S. in Biology with an emphasis on Neurology, Physiology and Behavior. I am working on going to medical school, and I am currently in the process of completing my applications. I have worked with my peers throughout my degree to help understand university level Biology. I have also helped tutor children from 7th and 8th grade when I was in high school. I usually tutor Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, General Sciences, English,...

...for me and push me to grow. When David entered my classroom, I had heard stories of his behavior. Underneath his jokes, I knew David was seeking attention—he just desired to be heard. I worked to build a relationship with David (and it wasn’t easy) but I continued to be patient and over time David began to meet me halfway. If you asked him at the beginning of the year, he would say Science was...

...frustration of struggling with learning difficult subjects. Through tutoring I have extensive experience teaching with diverse methods. I take pride in my ability to get to know my students and adapt the style of tutoring to supplement their learning strengths. I am a strong believer that learning is multifaceted and not a simple uniform entity. Being an Anatomy and Physiology major, I am mainly a visual and auditory learner. However, everyone has his or her...

...the University of California, Davis, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Genetics with a minor in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics. I will soon be entering one of the premier Genomics PhD programs in the country to study the genomics behind neurological disorders. I have tutored students ranging from sixth grade through college. I really enjoy tutoring Math and Science topics because I really enjoy seeing someone who may be struggling finally understand these...

...and I enjoy making math fun and accessible. I make sure to establish a strong connection with every student I work with, always emphasizing the good work each student creates. I love to have fun and joke around with my students to create a sense of comfort, caring, and fun. In my free time, I love to play basketball, listen to music, read up on current events, or just spend time with my friends, family,...

...English major at the University of California, Davis. I have quite a bit of tutoring experience, including my work with students in the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program at Palo Alto High School, as well as my participation in the Children’s Harmony Independent Reading Program (CHIRP) for young children in Davis. My best and favorite subject to tutor is English, but I’m also proficient in high school math, science, history, and SAT prep. I...

...all pretend we know what we are doing but in reality all we're doing is balancing our daily responsibilities. My balancing act includes being active, pursuing enriching outlets, being adventurous, and trying to have new experiences in my life. Where does tutoring come in to play? For me, tutoring is an enriching activity. I enjoy tutoring. It helped me pay off college, it helped me pursue hobbies. I have been tutoring for almost ten years...

...and I am one of many Varsity Tutors. I attended Jesuit High School in Carmichael, CA where I graduated with a 4.3 GPA taking multiple AP and honors courses (AP Bio, Chem, Physics B, Gov, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, English Lit, and English Lang). I also participated in several tutoring organizations throughout high school. I then attended UCLA for my undergrad degree in Political Science (Class of 2014) while also completing the pre med requirements there. At...