Award-Winning Biology Tutors in New York City, NY

...My goal is to identify your style in order to make lessons more memorable and enjoyable. I have been tutoring for six years and teach a college level biology course and am teaching assistant for several others. I find one-on-one tutoring has an advantage over classroom settings because you are able to adapt material for the individual so that there is a higher level of understanding. I received my B.S. from Rice University in Ecology...

...in Business Management from California Lutheran University. During my education, I was able to become proficient in accounting and other business related subjects. Throughout my college career, I took on students to help them improve their grades. Aside from teaching students I have grown an interest in sports. Currently I am pursuing a master’s degree in Sports Business from New York University. Before I moved to New York, I had the opportunity to work with...

...be the teaching assistant for the "Risk Assessment, Management, and Communication" course; during medical school, I was chosen to be a teaching assistant for the "Medical Biochemistry" course and the "Anatomy Laboratory" course. I held weekly review sessions and question and answer sessions, and I always made myself available via email/phone. I always enjoyed taking the time to help my colleagues understand the difficult concepts being presented to us during our coursework. I absolutely love...

...while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding for students of all ages and welcome opportunities to tutor in Spanish or Arabic (or just to chat!) at all levels. I hope to work with you to develop the approach that works best for your learning style. I always adapt my plans to suit an individual student’s needs and interests, keeping in mind that the...

...major in Chemistry (ACS certified B.S.) along with a minor in mathematics while focusing on Physical Chemistry. Since graduation, I have been tutoring high school students independently, focusing on physical sciences (Chemistry, Physics) and mathematics. Recently, I decided to become part of the Varsity Tutor organization in order to branch out my network. I am most well versed in Chemistry (Physical, Organic, Inorganic, and Analytical) but have taken multiple higher level classes in Physics and...

...embark on learn a language, they also embark on learning about a new way of looking at the world. I like to help students develop confidence in their knowledge and skills. Every one has strengths and weaknesses. I like to guide students in learning how to capitalize on their strengths and turn their weaknesses into an opportunity. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking in nature, biking long distances, exploring NYC neighborhoods, and volunteering for...

...assistant as well as volunteered in different hospitals in New York and New Jersey. I consider myself a very honest, prepared, motivated, and patient person and I am willing to share the knowledge acquired to help those who really need it. My tutorial style is best on a one on one basis. I emphasize my points with visual aids whenever possible. I am bilingual and I can explain in English or Spanish. I am constantly...

...in the humanities -- my two and a half years in the pre-medical program at Fordham notwithstanding -- particularly in American and European history, literature and Latin. In the fall, I aim to apply to graduate school for classical studies, and I anticipate tutoring with Varsity to be very instrumental in getting me back into an academic mode of thinking. I am excited to learn from my students while also imparting some of my excitement...

...at Albert Einstein College of Medicine who graduated with honors from Johns Hopkins University. My degree is in Public Health with a Biology concentration, but I also studied two full semesters of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics. During my time at Hopkins, I developed a passion for the sciences and, in turn, grew to enjoy teaching others about their principles. As someone who had to balance a rigorous academic workload with being captain of...

I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2013. Wanting to study the brain, I double majored in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Cognitive Science with a focus on neurobiology and cognitive neuroscience, respectively. After graduating, I began working at the University...