Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Newton, MA

...School. I recently graduated Amherst College with an English and Neuroscience double degree. As the oldest in the family, I have been tutoring and mentoring my siblings and cousins my entire life. I worked as a volunteer tutor throughout high school and started to tutor professionally during my senior year. Ever since, I have been working as a private tutor, either in tutoring centers or for personal contacts. I have tutored privately and professionally throughout...

...medical school taking a gap year. In college, I was a biology and business major. I've had various tutoring experiences teaching AP chemistry, finance, computer repair, and more. My teaching philosophy is similar to how I like to learn. I believe it's important to have a solid background knowledge in order to see the context of the material learned. I like to break information down to its most basic form and build up. Additionally, the...

...in math) can be something like a game: there's a goal, there's someone to collaborate with, there are strategies to use, and if you let yourself you can have fun doing it. The mindset of curiosity and enthusiasm that comes from a game is powerful when used in a math or science setting. I also make a point of emphasizing thinking actively about different strategies when doing schoolwork, studying, reading, and test-taking. I believe the...

...former physics and mathematics student from the University of Rhode Island. There, I discovered the teachings of renowned physicist Richard Feynman which, compressed, might read: "if you really understand something, then you can explain it to your grandmother." I spend a lot of my free time reading and writing, and am currently working my way through Dubliners, a series of stories by James Joyce. I also play guitar and know upwards of several hundred songs.

...and science in my sophomore year of high school. After seeing the impact I can have on a student’s attitude towards learning, I fell in love tutoring. It’s always a pleasure to see the “aha!” moment written on a student’s face. When it comes to tutoring other students, I strive to make sure students have a full grasp of the concepts. I hope that each time I work with a student, they not only understand...

...believe that a well-rounded education is incredibly important and that any subject can be made applicable to any interest. A fair combination of hard work and fun is my standard for life and for teaching. I like to help students use their strengths to help balance and improve weaknesses. As a previously anxious test-taker myself, I know firsthand how challenging standardized testing can be, but I can share valuable strategies to help a student reach...

...from hating math to enjoying and succeeding in it. I want to help others make that same transition--a bad teacher or tough class can crush a student's innate curiosity, but a good tutor can restore it. I currently tutor students in the social and biological sciences (elementary school through college level), reading and writing, and in standardized test preparation. I am also an avid debater, and coach debate at a high school in Providence, RI....

...my knowledge with others and help students get past learning hurdles. I have more than 5 years of tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students...

...Island with a triple degree in chemical engineering, mathematics, and French language. Throughout my undergraduate, I worked both at the college of engineering and department of mathematics as a chemistry and mathematics tutor, respectively. I thoroughly enjoyed my four years of teaching and primarily helped students from underrepresented backgrounds. Currently, I am a graduate student at Brown University, pursuing a PhD in Chemical, Environmental, and Biochemical Engineering. My research interests include synthetic biology, nanotechnology, and...

...work. Through this program, I tutored Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Trigonometry for four years. I then went on to teach of all of the same at my high school's summer school program for three years. From there I attended and worked for City Year. City Year is a nonprofit sponsored by Americorps that provides extra support for students in low-income public schools around the country. In tutoring I believe in a fun...

...pursuing a PhD at RPI, I was a volunteer tutor for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering students. While working in industry, I taught my co-workers Statistics, Experiment Design, and Technical Writing. More recently, I have been a professional independent tutor, helping students with test prep, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, and Physics. I help teens and adults overcome fears (especially fear of Math) so they can learn more effectively and solve problems confidently. I teach test prep, Math,...

...learning should be fun. In my tutoring sessions I like to take time to get to know the student before we jump into the material. Even as we work through the session, it is not uncommon to joke around and laugh. Currently I am tutoring Biology and Life Sciences which are my favorite subjects because they can be observed in everyday life! After receiving my MBA in Healthcare, I have had more time to spend...

...at Notre Dame, and my favorite part about working with students has been the immensely rewarding opportunity to not only get to know the people I've worked with, but also to watch them grow and develop over time. From writing and history to biology and math, I've had experience creating individualized lesson plans that are uniquely tailored to each student's needs and desires, no matter the grade level. I will be continuing my education at...

...to many it can be a challenging topic. I believe that my natural aptitude for it comes from a deep and genuine interest in the subject. I recognize the grave importance of instilling scientific knowledge in our future generations, so it is my goal to help students overcome any struggles or intimidation of the subject. I aim to do this by encouraging the same interest and curiosity in the subject that has lead me to...

...always found it equally rewarding for myself when I help a student get an idea to "click" in their head. My tutoring approach focuses on developing notetaking strategies and a systematic approach to breaking down information to form strong connections between ideas. The path to success with this method of tutoring looks different for each student, and I enjoy the process of working with them and learning how they think to figure out exactly what...

...of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering. Since my undergraduate degree was in environmental sciences (and not engineering), I had to take a lot of extra math courses to get into CMU. While I was taking my prerequisite courses to get into graduate school, I worked part-time as a tutor for Upward Bound. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, physics, chemistry and biology. I firmly believe that in order for a class to be...

...teaching! Whether I am helping peers in my class or tutoring students, I strive to help others succeed by teaching them with their individual needs at the forefront of my approach. My favorite subjects to teach are Biology, Chemistry and Math, whether it be to lower school or college-aged students. I graduated from Summa Cum Laude Brandeis University with degrees in Chemistry and Biology, which provided me with a deep understanding of these subjects. I...

...over the years, have had a tremendous amount of experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis, entry and modeling and, as a result, am confident in tutoring any individual who needs to learn how to effectively use Excel for any purpose. Though I love tutoring in all of these subjects, tutoring in Chemistry is by far my favorite. Chemistry provides an opportunity to think in every possible mode of thought, from visual-spatial reasoning, to cold,...

...University of Massachusetts Amherst and a master of public health from Northeastern University. I currently work as a chronic disease epidemiologist, studying cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in populations. I am lead author on multiple peer reviewed publications. I offer tutoring in writing, biostatistics, psychology, and biology. Through tutoring at Northeastern University, I developed a teaching style that is supportive, patient, and, most importantly, flexible based on the needs of the student. My goal...

...Harvard, I worked as a research assistant in the lab of the Chief of Nephrology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and volunteered extensively. One of my favorite volunteer experiences was tutoring high school students from Dorchester and Roxbury. I taught my students English, Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Biology, and helped them with standardized test preparation. My personal tutoring style is to use a combination of relatable metaphors and real life examples to help my...