Top Biology Tutors serving Smithtown

Ashley: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...more than academic content. Tutors must instruct and reinforce skills that equip students for lifelong learning and success. Tutoring is really about meeting a child where she or he is and guiding them to where they need to be for optimal learning. I am a great tutor because I understand that each student learns as an individual and that learning occurs best when tutors utilize research-based teaching strategies and best practice methods. I employ a...
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SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelors, History, Anthropology
Western Governors University - Masters, Science Education (Geosciences, 5-12)

Michael: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...as an educator is to help students find excitement in what they are learning - a "cool" factor. Showing students how cool (even fun!) learning certain subjects can be because of how it relates to them is an irreplaceable tool to get them interested in actually learning something, instead of simply "getting by" by cramming the night before. I do my absolute best to provide a positive, fun, engaging experience for students which focuses on...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 31

Tejas: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Science where groups of students from Binghamton University would go to local elementary schools and teach weekly science lessons and conduct experiments with students ranging in the K to 4th grade levels. As a Biology major, I have always been a strong math and science student. I especially love teaching math because I believe that there are many teachable moments to be had when learning math which can help both students and myself as a...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Science, N/A

Paul: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...my Bachelor of Science from Boston University where I studied Biomedical Engineering. I went on to work as a field service engineer in Atlanta, GA. I recently went back to school and received my Masters of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Connecticut. I tutor a range of subjects, but I especially like tutoring admissions tests such as the SATs and GMATs to help enable people to reach their educational goals. In my...
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Boston University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
University of Connecticut - Masters, MBA - Marketing
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 700
GMAT: 740

Sabreen: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Having taught students in various subjects before, and as a college student myself, I believe that the best teaching approach is one that caters directly to the student's needs-whether it's through lecturing or more personalized attention. I also think that learning should be an enjoyable experience and not feel like a chore which is why I teach in an interactive and exciting manner.
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Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Premedicine

Marianna: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...examinations) as well as preparation for the SAT and ACT. I find tutoring to be a very rewarding experience not just for myself but for my students- especially when I see the "light bulb" go off in someone's head and a concept that has been giving difficulties is finally understood! My teaching approach is very flexible and catered to the individual that I am working with because I believe that everyone has their own preferences...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 720

Andrew: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to pursue my MD and hopefully begin a career as a pediatrician. For as long as I can remember, I have loved math and science. Now, as a tutor, I am extremely excited to share my passion for these subjects with other students. Though math and science can often be intimidating, I hope to show how approachable these subjects really are. Everyone can succeed in math and science if they want! In addition to teaching...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Anthropology
Stanford - Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Sherry: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their schoolwork and test score goals in a flexible, tailored, understanding way,...
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New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Sebastian: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a postdoctoral associate at Yale University conducing research in genetics/neuroscience. Throughout the years I have had many opportunities to interact with and train students. Specifically, as a graduate student I have had experience as a teaching assistant for general biology and advanced genetics lab courses, and have also tutored high school students in AP chemistry. Hopefully as a tutor for VT I can make STEM courses more approachable and rewarding for high school and undergraduate...
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Boston University - Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Case Western Reserve University - PHD, Biology, General

Maxwell: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...STEM courses and education. I have the most experience tutoring math, science, and Spanish, using my personal and current education with feedback from previous students to refine my approach. In high school I started a student success center during covid to provide free online tutoring, providing tutors in all subjects during set hours of the week. I work hard to create a comfortable environment to reduce the stresses and pressures of tutoring, not only allowing...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Alec: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, AP tests, and the MCAT. I sincerely believe that while some of the concepts presented in these subjects and tests seem initially very difficult, they become much less intimidating if you have the confidence and perspective to look at the problems from the right angle. They don't have to be so challenging! I like to connect on students' levels and help them to find that confidence. In my...
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry and Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Katherine: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Gus: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of a hobby. I also enjoy reading, creative writing, and perfecting the poached egg (the key is vinegar). In my spare time I act, perform improv, and think about how great dogs are. As a tutor, I believe my greatest strength is that I am not a textbook. I'm here to make even the driest material interesting and personally relatable, and to talk out difficulties when they arise. I hate memorizing, and would much prefer...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Tong: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
As a self learner, I understand different struggles that students like myself might come across. I have a great passion for math and would love to share the tips and tricks that I have discovered that are application to not only the liberal arts but also in non academic activities as well.
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Matthew: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...ophthalmology research at Washington University Medical before moving to New York City, where I am currently conducting breast cancer research as the lab manager in an immunology lab at Columbia University Medical Center. I am extremely comfortable with physics and mathematics (from my studies) as well as biology, chemistry, and biochemistry (through my research experience) and sincerely enjoy tutoring students in those areas. I also enjoy tutoring for standardized tests. While I was studying for...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Physics, Music
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Ethan: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...mathematics at the university level. I have experience in helping students keep up with their studies and well as designing plans to help students advance through material at an accelerated pace. My academic interests are in resource economics though I have training in mathematics, the natural sciences, and public policy. Through my interests in music, teaching, and research the most valuable skill I have learned is the ability to communicate material in a clear and...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Rebecca: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...than five years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770

Max: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...and tutoring experience, and I'm excited to work with you to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan before going back to Columbia to complete...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Shawn: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to occupy myself, but my mother would sometimes work until ten or eleven o'clock at night. On these nights, I would simply pull together two leather chairs and doze off. The lab was really my second home. Gladly, I have matured from merely vapid admiration. These instruments are no longer my means of entertainment, but rather, the medium through which I complete my own research projects. I now appreciate the kinds of tasks that those...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Alana: Smithtown Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of Science in Molecular Biology and a minor in Spanish Literature. Since high school, I have tutored various subjects including biology, math, Spanish, and English. In college, I was accepted into the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program for underserved children in Philadelphia. I served as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers in Spanish and Biology as well. Having taken the MCAT and excelled on the SAT, ACT, as well...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760
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