Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Suffolk, VA

...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 world and especially to things the student already knows they care about. Second, getting to know the student- everyone has unique talents, tendencies, and goals. There is an area of overlap between each school subject (even standardized tests, which require critical thinking!) and a student's goals, and it's usually bigger than it...

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

...continue to be the one, out of the four of us, that to this day is asked to double-check papers, to explain a formula, to clarify a concept. Even though I've decided to ultimately pursue a career in medicine, teaching is always something that has piqued my interest. I enjoy helping others learn, and I enjoy the new ways of learning material that come from the act of rephrasing a concept or coming up with...

My goal is to prepare students for courses in various ways to make them as successful as possible. I hope to teach students proper habits and a routine that would make them successful in future classes.

My name is Gabriela and I am eager to share my knowledge with you. My experience includes volunteer service through reading programs, athlete tutoring , after school tutoring , Girl Scouts mentoring and the YMCA. I have experience leading lesson plans and adapting them to a specific audience as well as working with children and adults. During my after school tutoring and the YMCA...

I have been teaching science for 14 years now in NC. I graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a degree in Biology and a minor in chemistry. I believe it is ok to struggle, as long as it is a successful struggle. If we don't learn it one way, then we change the way we are taught!

I have been teaching and tutoring Math for over 15 years. I started my career as a high school teacher and am currently a Lecturer of Mathematics at a local university. I have a Master's Degree in Applied Computational Mathematics and can help with nearly all high school and college level math courses. I look forward to helping you understand the Mathematics that's giving you trouble!

I help learners develop the cognitive, language, physical, and social skills required to be successful. I help inspire learners to develop the self-confidence required to succeed in school and in life. I make learning fun! I support, encourage, engage, and cultivate creative minds. As an educator I offer experiences working with students, and adults. I strive to support all learners, and their diverse academic development and needs.

...along with discussion, and doing enrichment activities. Also, I critiqued their essay papers to help win a scholarship. This experience influenced me to help individuals improve in their reading and writing skills. Although I tutor English and Science, Math is my favorite subject because I like to do step by step methods in solving a variety of problems. While working at Tidewater Tutors, I assisted fifth, eighth, and tenth graders with their math homework and...

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.

...Science in Biology and minor in Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University in three years as part of the Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine. I was admitted to this highly competitive BS/MD program on a full scholarship directly from high school. I am passionate about academic success and very knowledgeable in college and medical school preparation. My primary tutoring experience includes admissions coaching, standardized test tutoring, and essay revisions. I value mentorship and forming lasting relationships...

...that is being able to find help when needed. I have been tutoring online for a few years. I got my BA in psychology at Christopher Newport University and my MA in applied psychology at Liberty University. My favorite subject to tutor is research methods and statistics for psychology. I enjoy the topics and have experience presenting concepts in a way that makes them easier to understand. I would describe my teaching/ tutoring style as...

...I started school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. During my tenure at the medical school, I took two years off: one to do research, and one to pursue a Certificate of Anatomy from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Halfway through my third year (clinical year) I found that my passion for medicine was not what I had thought it was and decided to make a career change to pursue Software Engineering. I have...

...learn when I would always find myself leading study sessions for upcoming tests with my classmates both in high school and in college. I have always received outstanding feedback from my tutoring services and I expect nothing less from myself. I graduated from High school as the valedictorian and I graduated from Hampden Sydney College cum laude, so I know how to work hard in school and know how much work it takes to be...

...a focus in higher education. My dissertation focused on exploring factors which influenced nursing students retention With decades of Nursing Education and critical care experience, teaching, tutoring and mentoring nursing students is my passion. I am a Certified Nurse Educator, with extensive teaching and work experience in the areas of Adult Health Nursing, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Dosage Calculations. I especially am drawn to assisting nursing students to apply knowledge learned throughout their program of study...

...to help all learners achieve success. A great tutor uses their skillset within different learning environments , and help children reach there highest potential . If offered this position, I would be able to take both my former tutoring and classroom experiences and differentiate to help other students excel. I am available 15 hours per week year round. My availability is during the day through the week and anytime on most weekends. I look forward...

Graduated from Old Dominion University and have been teaching math with Virginia Beach City Public Schools for about 3 years.

I believe that a good teacher makes all the difference when it comes to learning. A good teacher is someone who makes their students want to learn. Through Varsity Tutors I am committed to being a good teacher to all of my students and to help those struggling in certain subjects find a way to understand concepts in a way that works for them.

...of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Rutgers University, and Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. During both my graduate and undergraduate years I have been heavily involved in scientific research in oral biology and electroanalytical chemistry. In regards to tutoring, my expertise is in general chemistry and organic chemistry; I have developed strategies to simplify difficult topics such as chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, HNMR spectroscopy, or functional group chemistry. Over time I've become impassioned by...

...them the skills to overcome those challenges through attainable milestones. I have fostered and tutored three nieces into advanced programs and honor rolls in their schools through my method of engaging their skills with real world applications, and showing them how all of these skills are used in our society in various ways. This provides motivation and purpose and takes the subject from one of "a required knowledge" to one that they see as valuable...