Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

...3 decades of employing concepts and methodologies from biophysics, pharmacology, physiology, immunology, and molecular biology to the study of ion channel function in neurologic diseases, I have a deep knowledge base and broad-based technical electrophysiology expertise. I have built conventional patch clamp laboratories, and an automated patch clamp laboratory for drug screening. I have authored data, review, and expert opinion papers. 1. Ion channel proteins: Biophysics; Pharmacology and toxicology; Molecular structure-function relationships; Molecular drug/toxin-ion channel...

...includes mentoring for the JCOC Kids Club program and the U. of Okla. K20 college-bound program, presenting Brain Awareness exhibits as a member of the Society for Neuroscience, and assistant coaching a high school Mock Trial team. Tutoring goes best when the student is motivated, and I have two main approaches to motivating my students. First, context- a topic isn't interesting or important 'just because', we have to discover how it's related to our whole...

...and not-so-common challenges they face. More importantly, I have strategies for helping students past their obstacles. There are often useful tips and tricks to help students manage difficult material with greater ease. Above all, I value creating a comfortable environment where even a timid student can feel comfortable taking chances and making mistakes with the material, free of embarrassment, in the name of improving. As I've said to my students, it makes no sense to...

...am a soon to be Dental Student at VCU School of Dentistry C/O 2024 with a deep love and understanding of the sciences. I thoroughly enjoy helping students reach their goals and set new ones along the way! I received a bachelor's degree in business administration at Longwood University while getting my science education at Virginia Commonwealth University in their Post-Baccalaureate Health Sciences program with a GPA of 3.71. I am patient and understand that learning...

...that engage multiple intelligences through the integration of technology and hands-on activities. Effective communication with students, colleagues, parents, as well as the community is a qualification that I possess. Most importantly, being both a International and Domestic Educator, I have adapted the use of best global practices within my daily classroom culture to help all learners achieve success. A great tutor uses their skillset within different learning environments , and help children reach there highest...

With a strong foundation in statistics and a passion for facilitating understanding in this field, I am excited to help students navigate the complexities of statistical concepts, making learning an engaging and empowering experience. Hands on application is always welcome.

...different techniques for problem solving. I also enhanced my interpersonal, communication, and team-building abilities and improved my leadership skills. After graduating from FIU, I felt the need to enhance my science background by enrolling to the Biomedical Science program at Barry University. Tutoring others helped me to extend my knowledge and be able to build my ability to get involve, and demonstrate my compassion and commitment in these areas. My interest in science and my...

...I am also pursing minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics. I have previous experience working as a supplemental instructor in the areas of Biology and Genetics and have extensive training in active learning techniques. My tutoring style employs visual aids and engaging activities to help my students grasp concepts quicker and have long-term recall. One of my primary research interests is genetics, so it is one of my favorite topics to tutor. I'm passionate about...

...the University of Idaho and I plan to study volcanoes. I got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and I want to continue to do that. When I'm not tutoring students, I enjoy reading and writing. I've taken plenty of classes that deal with literary analysis and editing. I really do enjoy that sort of stuff. I also like...

...a few students on the side. As a TA, I worked with hundreds of students in both large classes and small group environments. This helped me appreciate how student abilities range from individual to individual and the importance of building an honest and respectful relationship with clients. I am currently taking a gap year before hopefully attending medical school next fall, so my schedule is extremely flexible. I am happy to meet students at a...

...I have lots of experience throughout my student career as I would tutor in high school for about 10 hours a week and would tutor my friends in college. I believe that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. For me, my strengths tend to include math, science and Spanish classes. So, I would love to help anyone struggling in those classes to help them overcome these academic hindrances to reach their full potential and reach...

You don't have to know all the answers, but just where to get them. I look forward to working with each student to reach their potential. My tutoring approach is very simple. Whether it's an acronym, a creative song/saying, a book, or a picture, I am looking to use all the tools that will help the student connect the dots in their lesson! :)

...my bachelors at Austin Peay State University. I focused on field ecology and spent 2 years working in a herpetology lab where I studied the resting metabolism of box turtles. I also worked with 2 other advisors during my time at APSU and was awarded Biology Student of the Year as chosen by the faculty. I was also chosen by the national organization Council for Undergraduate Research to present my research to congress at their...

...and prepare for college applications/exams. At this time, I am willing to tutor any subject at the high school level and below, along with preparation for college essays and acceptance tests. My favorite subject to tutor is math, because contrary to popular opinion, it is the most enjoyable subject to me. My teaching philosophy follows the lines of practice makes perfect! For my students, I always make sure they understand the concept and are able...

University of South Carolina. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Major: Risk Management/Insurance (Pre-medical) Minor: Psychology. Medical Scribe

...eyes as they began to grasp the concepts or problems that they wee struggling with. I currently serve as a general biology and general chemistry tutor. I earned by Biology degree while on the pre-veterinarian medicine track at Bridgewater College; I am currently seeking to go to graduate school for Biotechnology, Immunology, or Virology. My favorite subject to tutor currently is chemistry because many students see it as a daunting subject and I take great...

I have been tutoring math for years and I have such a passion for it. I started tutoring by working with friends when I was a senior in high school. I also have tutored with a math center at college where I tutored 5 college level math courses. Math is a wonderful subject, and I believe in helping students overcome their challenges in order to understand and enjoy math. I have a teaching degree, and...

...Vice President of my fraternity and being lead teaching assistant for an Honors Rhetoric course. I was also heavily involved with Biomedical Engineering research, being a recipient of the Dean's Undergraduate Research Initiative Fellowship. I graduated from VCU in May 2015 with Magna Cum Laude and Honors distinction. In Fall of 2015 I started school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. During my tenure at the medical school, I took two years off:...

...working with them on any subjects in which they or their teachers thought they needed extra support. I have learned critical teaching skills from working with my elementary-aged sister, who was recently diagnosed with a learning disability. From my work with her, I have a greater understanding of how to approach learning when working with students who struggle with a disability. My two most valuable skills are English and Spanish. As demonstrated by my test...

...in the subjects that most students have difficulty with makes what I have to offer essential. Being able to teach a student to have an understanding of the work given to them so that they can be successful in any educational subject is one of the most rewarding things I have done in life. The fundamentals of subjects are what I have the capability to teach so that students will forever have a complete understanding....