Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Lakewood, WA

...succeed. I was a French Studies major at Fordham University, with a pre-medical concentration. As a result, I am passionate about a wide range of subject matter from the sciences to the humanities and want to share my passion with students at any level. Currently, I work in cancer research while I apply to medical...

...PhD student in Bioengineering at the University of Washington, I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University studying Biology with a minor in Spanish. I'm very interested in all things math and science and also tutor in Spanish and with the ACT. I live in San Francisco and would love to help out with anything of...

...human computer interaction at the University of Washington, I have a robust well developed academic career, and studied a wide variety of subjects, ranging from higher level college stem courses such as Calculus, Differential Equations, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Architecture, Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science, Web development, Human Centered Design, etc. to humanities, such as history,...

...and expand from there. I help students find the connections between subjects and then give them the tools necessary to find their own answers. I know I've done my job right when a student has the confidence to defend their answers and don't just look them up in the back of the book. In the...

...graduated from Columbia University where I majored in English Literature. I'm also a pre-medical student, and I am currently taking a gap year teaching at an elementary school in Seattle before I apply to medical school next year. I have the most experience tutoring elementary and middle school students, but I am also comfortable with...

...beyond. Regardless of the course I want students to want to learn. This desire to learn is present in everyone but it needs to be activated. Anatomy & Physiology is a very challenging course but the subject is fascinating. It presents an opportunity to spark interest & interject humor. The rectal valve, for example,...... My teaching philosophy is to create the best possible learning community by offering a variety of instructional approaches and foster the development...

...and Medical Anthropology & Global Health. Understanding people and their needs is what I love about my field, and is what I hope to bring to tutoring sessions and classes through Varsity. As a student who has experienced alternative methods in education back in high school, I find that education is something that should be...

...of all ages in a variety of subjects and settings, from all backgrounds in this country and others. I have found, consistently, that the best way to connect is to be genuine and sincere with enthusiasm for the material and compassionate consideration for the learner. It is a pleasure to meet you :-)

...reading coach and site assistant at Team Read. I tutor many subjects including science, reading, and writing, though I most enjoy ecology and environmental science as developing an understanding of the world around you is key to becoming a more successful learner. I am especially passionate about teaching students studying habits and organizational skills that...

...PhD in neuroscience and have three years research experience studying epilepsy pathology. I am immensely passionate about understanding the natural world and tutoring allows me to pass that drive on to others. While I tutor many STEM related subjects, anything Biology related I'm most enthusiastic about teaching. I am a big proponent of the notion...

...to be a tutor for Sylvan and have lots of experience tutoring elementary reading and math along with middle school reading and math. I love science and am familiar with elementary through middle school for this subject. I have a passion for teaching! I have spent numerous hours volunteering and working with preschoolers up through...

...in June of 2016 with a degree in Biochemistry. I love the subject and learning about the chemistry behind many important processes going on every day in our bodies. I am hoping to continue my studies in a research lab after I graduate. As much as I love chemistry, it is nice to take a...

...has always been a passion that I enjoy sharing. Math is the way we describe what we discover with science. I have been a substitute teacher for all grades and all subjects in a rural district, then later worked in a maximum security Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. There, I worked at aiding teachers and individually tutoring...

...aspiring to be a doctor I have a strong science and math background but have striven to become a well rounded student. I have been tutoring since high school, and I truly enjoy helping people figure out difficult concepts or getting that lightbulb moment. I think the best way to learn is to find ways...

...passionate about helping students because I realize how hard school can be when striving for As or falling behind and not feeling good enough. Being a student myself I have achieved an Associates of Arts and am currently pursuing my Bachelors of Science at the University of Washington. I have tutored community members and peers...

...include determining what-if any- incomplete or incorrect knowledge the student may possess, identifying sources of error, detailed, guided instruction and frequent checks for comprehension. I have experience teaching students from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities and am more than willing to assist all students, including those struggling to grasp basic content to those...

...limited to: thesis formation, essay structure, logical flow, and aesthetic flow. Small-scale tutor challenges also play to my strengths as I excel in word-choice and improving sentence dynamics. Apart from most tutors, I engage in a compassionate-style of tutoring, employing heavy focus on encouragement and reframing writing as a type of "play." Writing is an...

...tutoring experience from middle school to college, I create engaging and encouraging learning environments tailored to individual learning styles. I hold a Master's degree in Education from American Intercontinental University London and a teaching certificate, specializing in building confidence and critical thinking skills. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy strategy games, logic puzzles, and exploring renewable...

...a difficult concept, questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I...

...undergraduate, I squeezed in as many extra curriculum classes and worked in several research labs alongside working as a lead STEM tutor at my university's learning center while obtaining my Biomedical Engineering degree. Despite being done with school, I continue my pursuit of knowledge working in different labs and spending free time continuing to read,...