Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Newton, MA

Hi, I'm Jess! I have a Bachelor's in Biology and am going to Harvard Dental School next year. I'm passionate about helping people learn - I believe anyone can learn anything if they can just find the right approach. There are a million ways to learn, I hope you'll let me help you find yours!

...college friends. Growing up, I was placed into an advanced reading and writing track. In high school, I took exclusively Honors and AP classes in English and literature, earning nothing less than an A- in any of my classes. I received all fives on my AP courses in English curriculum. On my standardized testing, I earned a 35 and 34 on reading and writing respectively and the highest mark possible on the essay section. I...

...tutor a variety of math and science subjects, I prefer to tutor math. Algebra has always been my favorite subject with chemistry as my second favorite and is what I am most passionate about. I find that it is easiest for students to understand the subject when it is related to something they are interested in outside of the classroom. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, especially soccer, as well as reading and...

...upcoming M26 at Tufts University School of Medicine, and I really enjoy teaching! I think that giving students the right academic support will help them to overcome daunting subjects with more confidence! As someone pursuing a medical career, I understand the value of lifelong learning and the skills required to do so. Thus, I hope that I can share what I have learned in my journey so far so that other students can become strong...

...Medicine studying Biomedical Science. I have a dual degree from Franklin & Marshall College in Biochemistry and Neuroscience. I have been tutoring for the past 6 years and really enjoy teaching. Ideally I like to find out what the student is studying/struggling with BEFORE I visit so that I can make a visual study guide/review along with a few practice problems so that we can spend our time effectively. My strategy is not to tell...

...help a client overcome the challenging emotions behind what they are studying. I approach each client holistically in order to help them succeed. I grew up in the Boston area but spent most of my adult life living in California and the New York area. I have worked as an environmental policy analyst, Peace Corps volunteer, and (mostly) as a biology high school teacher. I enjoy the outdoors, exercise (Crossfit), reading, walking my dog, and...

...because I am a visual learner and have had a lifetime of learning to illustrate complex ideas into something understandable. I can touter for GRE and GRE Biology subject tests. I like to use inquiry based learning strategies to help students discover the answers they are looking for; just like scientists do everyday. In addition to being passionate about science and science education I really enjoy traveling, cooking (and eating), reading books, singing, hanging outwit...

...the mastery of a subject is dependent on how it was presented and the limitations you have placed on yourself. My teaching style varies with the student. I like to use many examples, pictures, videos, and funny stories that can help the student apply the concept to in-life situations. I believe when the subject is placed in perspective, there is much more understanding. When I am not interpreting legislations and reading about breakthrough medical devices,...

...my appreciation for the sciences until my undergraduate career. After finishing my B.S. in Biology, I pursued further graduate coursework at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. There, I studied Molecular and Human Biology. Performing research, assisting classes, and organizing seminars during graduate school inspired me to pursue a temporary job as an adjunct professor upon returning to the U.S. Teaching here in New York City has better enhanced my pedagogical skills and has taught...

...a topic is how well the subject matter is presented. Also, not all students learn in the same style. Hence, I am always conscious of the manner in which I present topics to students. Most importantly, learning should be fun. There is nothing more euphoric than the thrill of discovering new knowledge and achieving proficiency. I keep these principles in mind when outlining a lesson plan and I am confident that my tutoring methods will...

I am a Junior Chemistry major, Physics minor at UML. I also work on campus at the nuclear research reactor.

...blend education with inspiration. I believe a great tutor not only teaches the material, but also helps students to become more effective learners. I often provide real-world examples to help students get excited about concepts. Also, I use practice problems so that my students can see their own improvement and gain confidence. These strategies help students to become better lifelong learners, and their benefits extend beyond the subjects I am teaching. In addition to teaching...

...TA at Berkeley for the general biology lab course where I assisted in teaching lectures and contributed to writing the lab exam questions. Also, I have been recently accepted into medical school (so I've learned quite a lot about the application/interviewing process). While my specialty is biology (perfect score on MCAT biology section), I am well versed in other areas of science. On my free time, I like to swim, write music, and explore the...

...Boston. I have a masters in Special Education and work in all different subjects. I have a background in history and writing, but currently co-teach math and science classes, giving me skills and confidence across all subjects. I am a passionate and optimistic young adult who really enjoys working with teenagers. I feel as though I am always learning and open to new ways of thinking. I believe in each student's ability to succeed through...

...Global, Public, Environmental Health. I tutor a wide range of subjects including Math, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Psychology), and French, but my favorites are Psychology/Neuroscience, Biology, and Math. I have past experience tutoring elementary level math and really loved coming up with creative games to keep the student engaged and having fun while they learned! I also enjoy learning about the brain and studying why people behave and operate the way they do, which is...

...Bachelor of Science in Biology and Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry. I also received my Masters of Science in Neuroscience from Brandeis University. Since graduation, I have lived in Medellin, Colombia where I am doing research through the Veterinary school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math, chemistry, and neuroscience. I am a firm believer that natural ability has little to do with success in a subject....

...to know my students and seek to foster a comfortable, low-stress environment in which we can work together to capitalize upon strengths and interests, identify challenges, and explore a variety of strategies to maximize learning outcomes and performance. I get a thrill out of exploring new intellectual challenges, and my favorite aspect of the teaching process is finding a way to share that passion with each individual student. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy running,...

...reasons I can connect to students so easily, because I understand the difficulties with learning. My tutoring sessions involve a very interactive approach on the part of the student with a reward based approach for their efforts. This is my way of promoting student interest in the topics of study, to prevent monotony and boredom with school work. I like to try to incorporate games into my tutoring sessions that may include topics they have...

...Life Program. In addition to assisting with patient treatments and attending lectures with residents, I am conducting research. I am the co-author of a study on sonography for periodontal tissue imaging and another on maxillary sinus elevation. I am also conducting a review on the stability of occlusion in class-3 malocclusion. This post-doctoral program has been a great opportunity for me to explore dentistry in more depth and has enhanced my inquiry skills as they...

Julia is an alumna of AmeriCorps, the Harvard Innovation Lab, and an Intel Innovation Prize Winner at MIT. A strong writer who studied Women's and Gender Studies in addition to completing rigorous science coursework and a Master's of Public Health Degree, Julia finds her unusual perspective is useful in helping students tackle academic challenges.