Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Suffolk, VA

...as my medical training I enjoyed studying and tutoring other students, and formed many study groups. I have won a medical student teaching award, as well as a resident teaching award. My subjects of interest are the sciences, specifically biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I am also interested in helping students excel in the MCAT, USMLE, and even medical board exams. I found that the best way to help the concepts...

...level course level. I received my IB diploma and then received a full tuition scholarship to VCU, where I majored in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry. During my tenure at VCU, I held many leadership positions, including but not limited to, being 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...

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,...

...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 assessed the type of learner the student was and by having this information I could adapt the lesson specific to them. I am a visual learner and enjoy making diagrams, maps and posters to help me further understand what I am learning. Let...

...fun! I most recently received my Masters degree in Medical Science, and prior to that I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology while double minoring in Spanish and Leadership Studies. Additionally, my long-term goal is to become a physician, so I am willing to assist anyone who has questions pertaining to the medical school journey. In my spare time, I enjoy reading mysterious novels, yoga, painting, and lets not forget karaoke! Learning is...

I love Chemistry, it is a true interdisciplinary Science. Without Math and Physics you can't really understand Chemistry. That is why I enjoy and am confident in tutoring all three subjects. When of my students stated that, "Finally Chemistry makes sense to me," I know I am doing something right in teaching.

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! :)

...for two years) at UB, and I have done private tutoring for Physiology courses. Most importantly, I enjoy helping people figure out strategies that work for them, and want others to love learning as much as I do. I scored in the 85th percentile on the MCAT, and my strong suits are Biology and Psychology/Sociology. I have written for The Spectrum (the student newspaper at UB) and took English literature courses there; I enjoy writing and...

...I was growing up and encouraged me to always be curious and ask a lot of questions. I started my bachelors degree in biology straight out of high school. About halfway through my undergraduate work I decided to join the US Army. I served as a combat medic and was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. After the Army I went back to school and completed my bachelors at Austin Peay State University. I focused on...

...to pause my college education to attend paramedic school and work as a paramedic. Then after becoming a US Navy wife and mother, I returned to college through Trident Technical college in SC to obtain my Associates in Science, I am currently a Psychology major at Old Dominion University and am studying to attend medical school in the hopefully near future. When I first attended college at UNCW, I would tutor middle school aged kids...

...assistant at the middle school level. I specialize in working with students who have specific learning disabilities and are emotionally disturbed. I love math and science so much that my energy carries over into my students as well. I try my best to facilitate independent growth and learning while being understanding, personable, and motivating. I spend my time outside of work playing video games, on the soccer field or reading. I am also a volleyball...

...teacher at the Children's Museum of Virginia. This internship focused on conducting science-based experiments for summer enrichment camp. My experience teaching ages 3-12 campers a specific content relating to a theme, helped them better understand and apply to real world application. I was a tutor for ManBasch Program at James Monroe Elementary School. I taught fifth through twelfth grade by helping them with their homework, reading a book along with discussion, and doing enrichment activities....

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.

...in which I was responsible for assisting students with their educational needs. In my last position, I served as an education paraprofessional. I also served as a teacher's assistant for two years in an elementary school. In this position, I was responsible for developing a technology instruction curriculum based on state standards, and tutoring individuals and small groups. My favorite subject to teach is math, by far! I look forward to helping you reach your...

I am always learning, so I like to encourage others to keep learning too.... Helping students identify with what they are learning is very important to me. Helping them see that, "Yes, this does apply to me," makes all the difference.... Get to know them and their likes in school. What are they finding most difficult? How can I be help them get to the heart of the lesson?... First, I like setting a foundation for...

...classrooms. The most rewarding part for me is being able to co-teach math in order to help not only resource students but also general education students as well. I have previously been an elementary resource specialist in Trona California. I had kindergarten through 6th grade students on my case load during the 2013-2014 school year. I was a para-educator at Luis Obispo High School from January 2010 to March 2013. In the summers of 2011...

...biology, but my in-depth knowledge allows me to appreciate the chemistry and physics involved when analyzing biology materials. I have over a year of tutoring experience, which includes working at Lake-Sumter State College in a certified learning center, as well as independent tutoring in college chemistry. I have tutored many courses and have tutored students with varying learning styles and from diverse backgrounds. As a successful first generation college student who is now applying to...

...doctorate in Ecology. As you can imagine, I love nature and I love teaching biology, which is why I also work as a zoo educator. I am comfortable teaching other natural sciences as well as reading, writing and basic math. I speak both English and German (my native language) fluently and would be excited to help you practice your German! I can also teach English as a second language. I am very patient, kind, and...

...December. I've been in the business of education since I was in 6th grade and finally started getting paid for it nearly 3 years ago. I'm big on empowerment and not making short term fixes but instead long term fixes so that on test day you won't need me. I'm super excited to be getting the chance to work with as many of you as I can and I can't wait to make a difference...

...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 successful. Since I have plans for becoming a doctor, I have studied for multiple tests including the SAT and ACT. I have extensive experience in standardized tests and can tutor not only...