Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving New Haven, CT

I am looking to get some more experience tutoring and teaching with the idea of pursuing further academic work in the future.... It changes based on the student. Not all students work well with a particular philosophy, nor should such a philosophy be set in stone.... I would look to understand the student's class, goals, and strengths/weaknesses. Then I might have them work on their normal homework with me making suggestions to get an idea of...

...especially love logic, discrete maths, probability theory, and game theory. I have tutored, course assisted, and led my own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also enjoy working with college students and students preparing for graduate applications. I believe that the development of critical analysis skills is the most important thing I can teach, and I'm...

...clinical nutritionist. I also have years of experience as a behavior therapist, working primarily with autism and autism spectrum disorders. One thing I find most effective, whether working with patients or teaching, is meeting the person where s/he is at. I believe individual learning styles should be respected and taken into consideration to optimize success. I work to identify strengths and build upon weaknesses. I am patient, consistent, flexible and focused. Learning is a work...

...hiatus from school for a little while to take care of family, but then went back in January of 2014 to Tunxis Community College. It is at Tunxis where I began my career as a tutor. I got CRLA Certified through Tunxis and I've never had a better job in my life. I love to see the smile on my student's faces when they finally solve a problem they have been struggling with. I graduated...

...chemistry, chemical bonds, etc). The student achieves good understanding of the material. Next step will be connecting the new material with relevant chapters already mustered - in order to have him understand the topic in full, get the full picture. After chewing it down in the tutoring session, I give the student similar kind of problems to solve independently, at home, for the next tutoring session. This active approach will rapidly improve students school performance....

...natural world, which motivates me to learn and teach. I believe that the best teachers make learning engaging and exciting. I am an incoming junior at Smith College, majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry, hoping to pursue a research career in developmental biology working with the zebrafish model. I have experience teaching biology in classroom settings through several month-long internships/work opportunities in classroom and lab settings. My strengths are patience, endurance, and organizational skills....

My name is Vladimir and I have a B.S in Biology from Stony Brook University. My academic background and interests include biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, microbiology, and medicine. I have a lot of practice in studying science/medicine, tutoring classes, teaching, researching, and volunteering.

...I will be starting medical school in the fall and have experience in the application process. I enjoy providing advice and feedback to individuals who are on a similar track. I am the oldest of 4 children, therefore I have a lot of experience with helping young students learn, as well as a lot of patience. Most recently, I worked as a STEM instructor at Launch Math and Science Centers in NYC on the Upper...

...English, writing, STEM subjects in elementary- high school levels, medical subjects, nursing subjects, test prep for NLCEX, TEAS, MCAT, etc. I have taught students from elementary to adult level for over 10 years virtually and in person. I use engaging techniques to help students learn and tailor my lessons to their specific needs. I have worked with students with different learning abilities and backgrounds and am able to effectively teach them with engaging lessons. All...

...style even as I challenge them to solve problems through their own critical reasoning. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than when a student tells me "I'm really starting to enjoy learning about this," because in my experience, this is a preliminary step towards personal ownership of their academic pursuits. Guardians value my commitment to their student's education, my effectiveness in enhancing their scholarly capabilities, and my reliability. Students appreciate that I connect with them directly,...

...an instructor for a General Psychology course over two semesters. This gave me the opportunity to create a space for students to clarify course material, have critical discussions about various psychology concepts, and learn through interactive activities the ways in which these concepts might apply to their everyday lives. I also served as an instructor for Research Methods in Psychology for 8 semesters at the college level. Along with teaching basic principles of conducting scientific...

Hi! I'm a freshman at Princeton University from Greenwich, CT. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, with a certificate in Computer Science. I'm also fluent in Chinese, and currently taking a heritage speaker's Chinese class here at Princeton. I'm more than happy to help you with any math/science/Chinese questions!

...inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and into science. Now, I am a PHD student studying environmental science. While my research focus is on microbial ecology, I have broad tutoring experience, ranging from teaching reading and math skills to elementary school students, tutoring middle school students in English and writing, and teaching biology to college students as a course assistant. I tutor in two main areas, literacy skills and biology, and teach...

...salt in my pasta water or sprinkling it on an icy sidewalk to alter boiling and melting temperatures. I find myself using science and engineering practices to figure out an answer for a question I'm wondering about or to solve a problem I'm experiencing. We feed birds and squirrels on our decks. I think of them through different lenses (cross cutting concepts that apply to all science disciplines). I observe patterns of behavior; consider the...

...in Environmental Communications. I also worked in the newspaper industry for two years as a journalist. I recently published my first book. I have taught kids from kindergarten to senior year of high school as a substitute teacher, coached an undefeated JV boys soccer team, and have spent years tutoring kids in college and in high school. I use the information I've gathered from my various adventures to keep learning engaging and fun. I believe...

...helps you get through it. My promise to each student I spend an hour with is to do my best to help you understand whatever it is that you are having trouble with. I have been working in a private school for the last nine years where we focus on the whole child. Getting to know your student and how they learn best is just as important with one on one tutoring as it is...

...to open up new understanding of your subjects. I believe tackling a concept from different perspectives is the best way to understand the mechanisms and relevancy. Let's connect the dots in science and paint a broader picture! I'm a full time biology teacher in Queens, NY, and a proud science enthusiast outside of the classroom. I have spent over 10 years learning and photographing the night sky- galaxies, nebulae, eclipses, and more recently, planets. I also...

...in the BA/MD program, and Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College. I hope to go to medical school and become a doctor, in addition to being a business major. I went to high school in Long Island, where I graduated with 13 APs, an advanced regents diploma, and honors societies. I have always loved to challenge myself. I have been private tutoring for quite some time now. I have worked for other companies as well,...

...Class of 2020, and a future part of the Stony Brook Medicine Class of 2024. As a member of the Honors College and the Scholars for Medicine program, I am working towards a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry in my undergraduate studies and will be working towards a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in my graduate studies at Stony Brook Hospital. Ever since junior year of high school, I've been exposed to a...

...at Pearson Education and The New York Times Digital, then became involved in microbiology and neurogenetics research at Yale University. Kristin received her M.F.A. in Fiction and Poetry from Fairfield University. She has experience in freelance journalism, travel writing, and science writing. As well as teaching English Literature at Fairfield University, She conducted college interviews for Stanford University admissions for two years and helped write and publish the New SAT Guide, New SAT Practice Tests...