Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Newton, MA

...my leisure time I enjoy being outdoors, watching sports, cooking, community volunteering and playing with dogs! How I can help you I've likely been in your shoes. I've been the student who has been frustrated with difficult assignments and seemingly useless subjects. However, through my partnership with tutors and a passion for knowledge I have acquired a broader context of the sciences and the study skills that have turned learning into an evolving process rather...

...Science in Biology. This fall, I'll be starting a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program. Over the past three semesters, I served as a Learning Assistant for two Anatomy and Physiology-based biology courses. Additionally, I worked as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant from 2019 to 2021, supporting courses in Human Biology, Neuroscience, and AP, Honors, and Standard Level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. I am available to tutor high school Biology and Chemistry, as well as high school...

...independent school entrance exams such as the ISEE and SSAT. As an educator, I am passionate about helping every student, because I believe that everyone has the potential to succeed in Science and excel on standardized tests. I love the subjects I tutor and I strive to help my students appreciate the value of knowledge so they understand not only the material, but why it is relevant and important in their lives.

...reading memoirs and a variety of fiction, spending time with my little sister and brother, journaling, conducting clinical cardiovascular research, and long nature walks outside. Gathered beneath the same constellation of scientific wonder, let us learn together. Grow together. And most importantly, have fun along the way. After all, as John Corsby famously said, "mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction". I will most certainly...

...State College, and his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He did his post-doctoral work in Cardiovascular Medicine at Harvard. Dr. Peal has tutored in many different venues, and has been an adjunct Professor at Salem State College and Lasell College. Dr. Peal is happy to be a part of Varsity Tutors, and hopes he can help every student achieve their learning objectives in a relaxed yet forward-moving manner.

...passionate about teaching not just the facts, but also the reasons behind them and how to apply this knowledge. My focus extends beyond merely reciting facts. I emphasize understanding what's being asked and strategizing approaches to questions, as well as building your confidence in test-taking. Knowing your material is crucial for exams, but figuring out the best way to tackle those tests is equally important if you aim to achieve your goals. I tailor my...

...Educational Studies. In college, I tutored my peers in General Chemistry and Calculus. I also mentored students at underserved elementary and middle schools in the Atlanta community through an organization called Emory READS. In addition, I taught a Health course, which is mandatory for first-year students at Emory. I am passionate about the math and sciences as well as the field of education. I am currently working as a medical scribe at a family practice...

...goals. o Strategic: Working to find common ground and being well planned to meet the immediate goals as well as building toward a future. o Measureable: Knowing that we have met the goals includes a process of evaluation, review and reporting. o Authentic: Connecting the concepts to the real work of practitioners in the field helps students to see the purpose of their learning. o Relevant: Working one on one to use examples and a...

...skills, writing skills,and critical thinking skills, especially about current events. I agree with Jefferson on the necessity of well-informed voters to a functioning democracy. I also believe that learning should be fun, whenever possible, while admitting that, particularly in high school, students must often "get through" subjects they do not find fun. I feel I should acknowledge that I consider that once my student, always my student. This means that I answer panicked emails from...

I've been teaching biology to undergraduates since 2003, as a tenured professor at the University of Redlands and as visiting faculty at various institutions, including Boston College and Williams College. One of my greatest joys in life is seeing my students grow in their skills, their confidence, and the power to shape their futures.... I focus on helping students build a network of ideas so that they can remember and use them. I also guide them...

I am currently a Research Chemist and have been at my current job for the past three years. In the past I have worked at Dow Chemical, where I did research on computer chips and solar panels. I am looking forward to tutoring chemistry because I enjoy teaching it.

...with middle school, high school, and freshman college students will surely help me understand the best way to teach you in order for you to understand and excel in your quizzes and examinations. I will accompany you in your journey of academic transformation through guided explanations for all the questions you might have, mock tests and assignments that build confidence. You will be much better than the state you were when we started.

...great success in their classes. In medical school, I peer tutored many of my fellow classmates by helping them develop better study strategies, helping them with time management, and brainstorming solutions such a color coding notes, and teaching them to study smarter, not harder. I tailor my tutoring techniques to individual students based on their level of preparation and what exactly they're struggling with. Is it content? Is it time management? Is it developing better...

...academic resources to help me learn. With my extensive knowledge in the maths and sciences, I believe I can help students really understand the material by using various strategies so that they can tackle any form of question that comes their way. Making sense of concepts that feel impossible to conquer is such a rewarding feeling to me and I would love to be a part of my student's journey to reach their academic goals!

...the University of Virginia and majored in Public Policy and Spanish. This past year, I worked as an AmeriCorps member with high school English Language Learner students, ages 14-19 and focused specifically with them on Algebra and reading, writing, and conversation skills in English. Outside of working with students, I love to read, hike around New England, and go on runs. I love working with kids of all ages and abilities and look forward to...

...I was an Art minor in college and like to draw and play guitar; not to mention the fact that I can quote pretty much any funny movie ever. I believe that anyone can learn any material; it just needs to be presented in an engaging fashion. We all tend to do better in the subjects that we enjoy but unfortunately we can't love everything; so it'll be my job to make the experience as...

...General Chemistry, as well as Algebra and Geometry. My tutoring philosophy is mostly about proper communication. Most Math and Science classes are normally taught by teaching professionals who are well qualified to lecture in their areas of expertise. However, if the material is not explained in a way that is understandable to the student, then it may be necessary to recruit the help of a tutor. I like to use different examples and analogies to...

...East Carolina University. I am currently an Adjunct Instructor with expertise in tutoring online and in person, where I seek to cultivate and create an enriching learning atmosphere. Educators have the unique privilege to make a lasting impression on their students, and it is my philosophy to empower students to synthesize scientific concepts. Furthermore, I understand that learning these concepts can be daunting for the new learner. However, studying medicine is very fascinating when the...

I am a very flexible, compassionate, and accommodating tutor. I am a gamer and a geek and I relate well to bullied kids and kids who are not doing well in school. I have a lot of empathy for struggling students and strive to be clear, concise, helpful, and validating. My favorite subject to tutor is English and everything to do with it. My hobbies are writing, drawing, reading, and gaming.... My teaching philosophy is to...