Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Missouri

...am double majoring in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science with a minor in Economics. I love problem solving and analyzing situations creatively and enjoy studying the real-world applications that accompany engineering. I mostly tutor math and science courses and hope to illustrate my passion for these subjects to my students.

...open a mind to that. Learning can be fun and especially when you work one-on-one with someone. The lessons can be focused to exactly what one needs and that really helps things to move along more quickly. After being in education for over 20 years, I am excited to work with new people and to...

...Life Sciences. I am able to help students with many subjects but I feel best when teaching life sciences (obviously), as well as history and Latin. In my free time I enjoy reading, playing video games, learning new things, and watching and talking about films, TV, etc. I look forward to helping people succeed.

...early school days, I suffered math anxiety. I just could not get it. It frustrated me to the point where I would give up on a problem without trying. Fortunately, I had a teacher in college who was able to identify where I was struggling, and she (patiently) worked with me to break down problems...

...these have always made logical sense to me. However, I also enjoy tutoring other science related subjects as well. My teaching philosophy is that it is always possible to try a little but harder to achieve the goals you set out to reach. Other that studying until the wee hours of the night, I enjoy...

...relate the material to students' lives so they can understand it in their own terms. If the student doesn't reach the answer on his own, then it won't be meaningful or committed to memory. I find a way to lead with questions so the students can feel the small triumphs of answering questions on the...

...hiking. When I'm not immersed in my medical studies, you can often find me on the soccer field with friends, cheering passionately for the Kansas City Chiefs, or embarking on spontaneous road trips with my wife. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I am eager to share my knowledge, experiences, and passion for learning with...

...psychology and general science. I know firsthand how frustrating and time-consuming it can be to study science, and I love helping students master difficult concepts and gain confidence. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE. It can be particularly challenging to raise verbal, English, and reading...

...Medicine. I have had the pleasure of being an admissions committee student member during my second year of medical school. While in undergraduate at Spelman College, I was a Biology major with a pre-medicine concentration. I have 4 years of experience with tutoring and I have truly enjoyed it. I look forward to helping you...

...1 and 2. Although these are higher level subjects, I work very well with children and have tutored some of my friend's younger siblings in areas like algebra and science. I am very excited for the opportunity to help scholars excel in their school work. I look forward to any and all obstacles that we...

...became a mentor and friend to me. He helped me realize my professional and educational goals. He even challenged me daily to make sure that I was retaining the information that we would talk about. I began succeeding in school and life. That event inspired me to teach others what I was fortunate enough to...

...opportunities for growth. In my previous roles as a Supplemental Instruction Leader, peer tutor, and mentor, I have guided students with varying levels of confidence and skill, from those building foundational understanding to those striving for top grades. Seeing students have "aha!" moments and watching their confidence grow is the most rewarding part of what...

...truly the study of life in many different aspects from the cell to ecosystems. My teaching philosophy for science is to always try your best and that is all I can ask for. Education is the key to success. From a working family I grew up valuing education as a way out of poverty. Outside...

...so I integrate sample problems for the student and myself to practice throughout the lesson to ensure the benchmarks of understanding are met. When necessary, this is adjusted for students' individual needs to optimize the learning process. I am currently a teaching assistant for the Kansas Algebra Program. I teach precalculus/trigonometry and college algebra; I...

...hands on learner, but that does not mean that I will assume everyone learns best that way. I am a Registered nurse who works in pediatric oncology research and who just recently graduated as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, passing boards in June 2021. I am a mother to two beautiful children and one dog. I...

...Merit Scholar and have 3 masters degrees). I am currently a statistician by trade and training, but my former career was in music theory and music instructor. I have worked with children as young as 4 all the way through graduate students studying computational statistics. I look forward to learning with you!

...time and the time of my clients effectively. I aim to not only improve test scores, but to set students up so they may efficiently study without a tutor. I hope to not only have an impact on students during the few hours I see them, but to improve their study habits for a lifetime's...

...communicate with my students on a deeper level so I know exactly what they need from me, and how to cater to their needs specifically. I try to keep my own knowledge current. I'm able to tutor the subjects that I do because they're things I enjoy not just in an academic conext, but also...

I am a senior at KU studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. I am studying to become a doctor and am looking forward to medical school!

...kids in tutoring and mentoring since I was about 16 years old. I know how frustrating it can be to not understand something while it is being taught in the classroom. As a result, I can connect with most of students pretty well. I let them know right off the bat that they are not...