Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Kirkland, WA

...grad of Dartmouth College and graduated cum laude with High Honors in Biology, modified with mathematics. I graduated Mercer Island High School as a valedictorian and math award recipient in 2014. At Mercer Island High School, I was the president of the school's tutoring club, Kids Corps. This fall, I will begin a PhD program in Immunology at the University of Washington. I've spent extensive time abroad and love to learn and teach language. Most...

I am an experienced science educator at the university level. I am flexible and engaging with my students, and consider their understanding of the material and joy in learning it to be of the utmost importance.... I seek to increase literacy in STEM fields through engaging and flexible teaching styles.... Introduce ourselves and determine learning interests.... Encourage them to continue exploring for questions that they have, and demonstrate the rewards gained by doing so.... Motivation often...

...from Seattle University with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology, Magna Cum Laude. I am currently taking a break from school in order to prep for med school applications--hopefully within in the next couple years!:) In contrary to popular beliefs about bio majors, my most effective study technique is to avoid memorization whenever I can. I always aim for long retention of information--yes, I am against cramming! Of course, there are numerous occasions where...

Graduated from Columbia University with a M.S. Neuroscience and from UCLA with a B.S. Psychobiology. Taught high school biology and chemistry for 2 years.

I have tutored in both individualized and group settings for various purposes, including SAT test prep, supplemental learning, and as a primary teaching resource. To that end, I have endeavored to truly understand my students on a personal level to make sure that the way I am tutoring them is the best way for them to learn. I have constructed lesson plans for both a single person and an entire 30 student classroom.

...high school teacher (Geometry, Algebra 2, Chemistry) and scientist, I have ample experience to bring to the table to help students succeed. My favorite part of teaching is making direct connections with students, understanding their strengths and struggles, and helping them move through difficulty to experience success. I make sure to focus on the emotional development of a student, not just the intellectual, because I firmly believe self-confidence is an essential ingredient for growth that...

...a teacher, I've grown up with a deep appreciation for learning. My goal with tutoring is to help other students find their passion for learning as well! I first started helping out in a classroom when I was 12. My middle school had a special education center and I had the opportunity to work with a class of high-functioning, non-verbal 3rd graders for a year! Throughout high school, I babysat the four children of a...

I am a professional scientist with multiple years of experience in the biopharmaceutical field. I have spent time in the classroom with elementary aged students and am comfortable with this age group. I am also familiar with AP classes and ACT/SAT preparation. I look forward to sharing my love of learning with students and helping them achieve academic goals!

...the process of modern education is easy for the one being subjected to its process is either ignorant or unwise. One could suppose that's another way of pointing out those who haven't been part of it, but that's not my purpose. My purpose is to aid those in the muck of it so their efforts and time expenditure are met with appropriate results, because things are not easy and often times quite grueling. But we...

I am a potential friendly mathematician who is also interested in computer programming.

...12 years of experience bridging the fields of oncology, molecular biology, genetics, mouse disease models, microbiology, and cell biology. I have gained valuable experience as a leader through designing projects for and managing several graduate, undergraduate, and high school researchers. I have led collaborative efforts across multi-disciplinary research groups including those focused on immunology, advanced imaging, and gene therapy throughout my career. My proficiency in scientific writing includes preparation and organization of numerous grant and...

...recent graduate from the University of Washington's interdisciplinary Bioengineering program. This is a highly competitive program that requires proficiency in nearly all areas of high school and college level science and mathematics subjects, which is why I chose to teach these subjects on the Varsity Tutors platform in 2018 (my freshman year of college). When I'm not tutoring, I like to spend my time running, hiking, reading, coding, and doing research. If there's anything else...

...to truly align with what you learn by finding a sense of purpose and joy in the mastery of even the most challenging of subjects. In other words, I aim for tutoring to not only be an aid for mental understanding but an avenue for turning the subject at hand into a fulfilling part of the overall life of the scholar. Therefore, I also work well with those who may be struggling with self-esteem and...

...undergraduate in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the University of Washington Seattle, specializing in Nanoscience and Molecular Engineering. My goal is to help students reach the point where they won't just be able to ace exams, but will in fact be able to teach material back to me, since that is the sign of true understanding. When I see someone's face light up when a complicated set of ideas is distilled into a...

...enrolled in the University of Washington. My major is currently undeclared, though my primary interests are Computer Science, Comprehensive Mathematics, and/or ACMS: Discrete Math and Algorithms, with a possible minor in physics. While, I am passionate about all of these subjects, I am also generally interested in the progress of technology, and find myself excited at any new breakthrough. I am a firm proponent of education, and believe it to be necessary for a proper...

...University of Washington and study Public Health and Portuguese, while also pursuing pre-medical studies. I have gained a wide variety of teaching and tutoring experiences in classrooms and via community service work. I was a teacher's assistant for grammar and honors chemistry courses at the high school level. I also assisted English Language Learner (ELL) students with questions regarding their high school coursework. No two students are alike, so I strive to personalize tutoring sessions...

I believe that education takes form in various stages and via different platforms. If you struggle with a particular material, dont despair! We just need to tweak the way you learn the material.

...5's in Calculus AB, Spanish, Biology, Statistics, US History, Comparative Government and English Language). As a tutor in the humanities I bring a strong command of writing mechanics and research and argumentative strategies, as well as background in history (a subject in which I've completed a minor) and Spanish (including a summer immersion program in Spain). As a math tutor I bring strong communication skills, test taking experience and background in calculus, statistics, geometry and...

...of Washington as a Clinical research coordinator, working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma in childhood. I intend to apply to Clinical Psychology PhD programs within the next few years. My love of theatre, psychology, and math all work together to help me become an effective tutor. I love finding creative ways to make content clearer for my students' unique learning styles. While I am capable of engaging with a wide array of...

...graduate of the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, with a minor in Microbiology. Currently, I am going through the process of applying for medical school, and I hope to work as Medical doctor to deal with issues of health in underserved communities and global communities. After graduation, I traveled solo extensively with the Bonderman Fellowship offered by the UW. Through this program I was able engage with people around the...