Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...received my Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in psychology from Northeastern University. I am a STEM educator with over ten years of experience and worked with diverse populations of students at primary and secondary levels spanning traditional public and charter schools. I firmly believe that all students deserve bright futures through equitable access to education and career opportunities. I enjoy the outdoors and reading with my young daughters in my spare time.

Hi! My name is Alexandria and I work as an Assistant Science Teacher at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School. I graduated from Stonehill College with a BS in Biochemistry. I'm excited to start tutoring and helping everyone with their future successes!

...cell biology, and bioinformatics. I began my tutoring career in high school as a peer tutor, where I spent my free study periods in departmental offices offering academic support on a drop-in basis. In college I also enjoyed tutoring my friends when they wanted some extra academic support. My passion is for mathematics and the sciences: as an engineer I have a deep appreciation for how theory in textbooks translates into real world applications. In...

...a minor in Philosophy. During my time at Emory, I have developed a passion for understanding the human mind using an array of methodologies. While I can tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and writing. I can often be found in the library studying with my peers and helping them to understand complex topics that arise in our coursework, and have developed a knack for breaking down...

...worked with before, and thus became adept at quickly discovering and implementing the strategies that worked best for a particular student (e.g., visual/tactile examples, analogies, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts). While tutoring a janitorial staff member in preparation for the mathematics portion of her GED high school equivalency exam, I learned how to quickly identify the highest yield topics for a standardized exam and focus our efforts on those. Each of these...

...am so appreciated the requirements in my undergraduate program. I needed to take a lot of science and math courses which enriched my knowledge and capability for my career and life. I have been teaching or tutoring for twenty years. I love to share my knowledge and experiences with my students and fulfill their needs in learning. All you need is to get the key to open the door by yourself. The treasure is behind...

...But I didn't do it alone. I had tutors help me every step of the way. Not only did they help me to boost my grades, but they provided me with academic confidence and mentoring, all of which made me realize that my greatest goals could be a tangible reality. Now I couldn't be happier in my career as a surgeon in training. I have ever since been "paying it forward," educating high school and...

...Caribbean island! I then completed the final 2 years rotating between hospitals and clinics in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Graduating with Summa cum laude. While in the Caribbeans I tutored other junior medical students through personally scheduled lectures and vignette sets. Throughout my clinical years in the US, I have been working with a private tutoring agency. I have now decided to work independently. I have an MD with honor's. This demonstrates competency in Anatomy,...

...the University of Washington. I have worked as a researcher and computational biologist in both academia and the biotech industry, and science outreach and education is a passion of mine. My favorite subjects to tutor are science and coding. While some people think of these as difficult subjects, I firmly believe that anyone can understand these topics if taught in a way that engages them personally. It is important to understand a student's experience and...

...pre-clinical drug trials for a rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy. I have been tutoring for the better part of seven years, mostly focusing on one-on-one sessions in chemistry, physics, and physiology. For me, these are the most enjoyable subjects to tutor because through them we can begin to understand how and why the natural world works. The sciences are what propel our civilization forward and hold the keys to our future. It is a...

I'm a second year MD/PhD student currently enjoying medical school. I'm a laid back guy who loves to teach and help people understand topics. I also enjoy teaching people new ways to learn, allowing them to spend less time studying and more time enjoying other activities, like playing soccer or exploring around their city.

...tutoring experiences 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.

...range of different subjects, I enjoy tutoring Physics and Math the most. I am passionate about tutoring because I like guiding my students and helping them see problems in a much less complicated way. I have 5+ years of experience teaching and tutoring students of all levels from elementary school to college. Over the past years, I have loved seeing the same students who had difficulty in the subjects become masters in them under my...

...a programming language that I like is passing on my enjoyment of writing programs and the excitement of learning how to code. When I have taught classes I try to encourage the students to explore what they can do with the language they are learning How to use it to accomplish their task or objective while also gaining an understanding of how it works. One of the best ways to learn coding of course is...

...obstacles and turn confusion into success. I specialize in all levels of math up to and through precalculus. Everyone thinks about numbers and equations differently, and I want to help each student I meet in and individual, patient, and personalized way. I'm a graduate of Boston University, where I studied theatre and biology, but was very active in my high school's math curriculum. Outside of academia, I'm passionate about theatre, acting, current events, and instrumental...

...full potentials. I love getting to know each individual student so I can help in a way that will best fit their learning needs and to make each tutoring session fun. My background is in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Molecular Biology. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2012 in an accelerated BA/MS program, and currently work at Harvard University as a research assistant in Developmental Biology. I have a good deal of personal experience with...

...way of learning. The trick is unlocking what that is in a safe and nurturing environment. We learn through doing, through mistakes, through trying things a few different ways. Conventional teaching methods don't always allow this level of individualization. We learn and remember the most when we're actively engaged, enjoying what we're learning, having fun, and making meaningful connections. Learning is not simply memorization, it is being firmly rooted in the knowledge where you yourself...

...spent the past 10+ years working with many different students in lots of different subjects including general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, MCAT test prept, SAT Chem Subject Test, and even general study and organizational skills! I have worked with high school students, undergraduates, pre-med students preparing for the MCAT, and adults who have gone back to school. I love science and I enjoy sharing that love of science with students. It really...

My name is Emma and I am a recent graduate of a MSN program and currently work as an ICU nurse. I am also a Family Nurse Practitioner hoping to specialize in pediatric palliative and hospice care. I enjoy working with a multitude of age groups from elementary school to students in undergraduate and graduate studies. I try to make my sessions as fun and interactive as possible while still ensuring student success