Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Highlands, MA

...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 understand a concept. I understand school work does not come naturally...

...curious about the world around us. Science explains this curiosity, but sometimes the explanations become confusing. I love science and I enjoy making difficult concepts clear and meaningful. When concepts make sense, it is easy to recall them on tests and quizzes! My background includes 24 years of public school science teaching and three years...

...I like to break information down to its most basic form and build up. Additionally, the most exciting moments for me as a student was to learn the application of what I learned, so as a tutor, I like to bring in real world applications so we know why we're learning what we do.

...and teaching to be a very fulfilling job. I have experience tutoring high school students in Math, English, and Science from weekly sessions that I organized in the Peace Corps, and tutoring college students as a teacher's assistant for Genetics during my undergraduate degree. I love to work with students to help expand their knowledge...

...students who were struggling in the upper level courses I was taking. I love science and medicine and I love teaching students to understand and appreciate how cool science can be. I believe that once you understand the concepts and how they fit into the larger framework, it makes memorizing a lot easier and it...

...As educators, we can, and should, apply all of our knowledge and skills to positively affect students' lives for the rest of their lives. A good teacher, at every turn, continually endeavors to augment his/her pedagogy; yielding students knowledge, well-roundedness, a positive personal image, happiness, quality of life, and good citizenship. A good teacher's day...

...adults. Particularly, I focus on SMART goals. o Strategic: Working to find common ground and being well planned to meet the immediate goals as well as building toward a future. o Measureable: Knowing that we have met the goals includes a process of evaluation, review and reporting. o Authentic: Connecting the concepts to the real...

I graduated cum laude from Cornell University and currently work in academia. I love science and learning! As a sciences and history of science double major, I find great value in being able to effectively communicate science topics to non-scientific audiences. Let me help you learn to love learning and studying efficiently :).

...been that fun is the best motivator. Learning should be an enjoyable and enriching experience. I also believe that answers should not be readily given. To truly grasp a subject material, students need to engage their critical thinking and problem solving skills throughout the learning process. No one ever said that learning and studying would...

...Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I received my Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering. I am driven by an implacable urge to learn, explore, communicate and share knowledge with others. I now work as a high school biology and chemistry teacher at different levels with several years of experience : College Preparatory, Honors, and AP....

...in Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology for high school. I taught these subjects at Frank W. Ballou Senior High School in Southeast, Washington, DC from 2010-2012. I will be applying to medical school and am looking to use my teaching experience to tutor high school and college students in the area. I graduated from Duke...

...middle school math and science and have spent some time being a full time mom. I am available to tutor a variety of subjects, and most enjoy teaching biology, ecology, and the scientific method. I think the best way to learn is to find a way to make the material relatable and part of the...

...for three years, with experience teaching both math and English language arts. I have worked as a tutor or in other one-on-one educational settings all throughout high school, college, and graduate school. Outside of academia, I am an avid rock climber and an on-and-off runner. I also love to spend time near the ocean, no...

...at the University of Colorado in Economics and a Minor in Political Science. Then I spent a year in China studying Mandarin and working with a faith-based organization. After returning to the USA, I worked a couple of years as a personal and business banker. Then I got a four year Master of Divinity at...

...University School of Medicine and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Prior, I was a dual Biological Sciences and Economics major at my undergraduate alma mater, Fordham University. I am eager to utilize the knowledge acquired form my various educational experiences to teach and inspire the next wave of enthusiastic...

...I love seeing students make that gradual transition from anxiety about the course content to confidence and even passion. It's remarkable to be a part of and that's why I've decided to be a tutor. You're probably here because you have academic goals you'll like to reach and so far, you haven't been able to...

...medical student who is interested in tutoring any biological or medical science. I also have a graduate degree in public health (MPH) so can work with students or graduate related to writing, editing or resume building. I enjoy having students tailor sessions to their needs and personal learning style. I encourage positive interaction and self...

...As such, I am motivated to help othersa mission in my life and a larger goal as I hope to one day become a doctor. My main teaching philosophy is to help students learn and identity fundamental techniques that they can then apply to future problems and situations. While I believe that content-based learning is...

...for middle school - high school mathematics I believe I am best equipped to tutor in math. Additionally, I also have a strong basis in basic sciences such as biology and chemistry. I often find myself explaining challenging mathematical concepts to peers at school, and hope to extend that education to a broader audience.

...from Rice University ('21) and upcoming M26 at Tufts University School of Medicine, and I really enjoy teaching! I think that giving students the right academic support will help them to overcome daunting subjects with more confidence! As someone pursuing a medical career, I understand the value of lifelong learning and the skills required to...