Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Upper Darby, PA

...science for the past 6 years. I have also worked to tutor middle school-age, high school-age, and college level students in a non-professional environment. I am working towards my bachelors degree in Marine Biology, and so have a lot of experience in high level science courses. I also excel in English and writing (I was...

...mentoring students in the field of biology, chemistry and pharmaceuticals. I enjoy using personal anecdotes that helped me grasp concepts while I teach students and understand that patience is key when explaining things. I believe in a quote by Einstein that says if you cannot explain something simply enough, probably you don't understand it well...

...currently pursuing an EMT certification, and hope to return to school to pursue a medical degree in the near future. I am most passionate about teaching math, biological sciences, and psychology, due to my strong background in those subject areas, and due to my personal experience struggling with and overcoming different concepts within these subjects...

...for my college peers and students from elementary to high school age. By tutoring students, I learn more about my own teaching process, the subjects I am teaching, and how to create meaningful relationships that lend themselves to success in academics. I'm really passionate about neuroscience, biology, and chemistry, and I love sharing my passion...

...scientist for top pharmaceutical companies Johnson & Johnson and Merck. What I offer is a strong foundational knowledge of biology with real world applications in drug discovery. In graduate school, I tutored hundreds of students in biology ranging from non-biology majors to advanced pre-medical students. My personal philosophy is that even the most complex subjects...

If students remain teachable and avoid shutting down, they will have the extra energy and potential to learn. In addition to the students' attitude, the teacher must be dynamic, allow relearn/retakes and urge students to get outside help. Hearing the same information from a different teacher can make a huge difference in retention.... The more and more I come across chemistry students, the more I see them trying to "rote" memorization. Since it is cumulative, you...

...math, biomedical science, pathophysiology, and more. However, my experience as a tutor extends beyond this; since middle school, I've been teaching elementary and middle school math and science at my local library. As a tutor, I'm passionate about math and science: this includes subjects from elementary math/science to AP courses like AP Biology, AP Calculus...

...subject areas from grades 6-12. I am a huge believer in differential learning and believe every student learns a different way. I will strive hard to discover a learning style that will ensure continuing success and development in and out of the classroom. I'm completely invested in seeing each student I tutor grow and become...

...subject area can be difficult, and even scary sometimes. I strive to make that experience smooth, easy, and fun! I have 5 years of educator experience, specifically in the natural sciences, where I have worked with youth of all ages to create a safe learning space. The subjects I am most comfortable tutoring are science,...

...helping all introductory courses in the Geoscience Department during nightly hours held in the Department building. Sometimes I also had the opportunity to help upper level students, and I loved discussing and teaching other Geoscience majors. At the time, I as also enrolled in the Colleges’ Teacher Certification Program, and was also interning as a...

...be a Varsity Tutor because I enjoy helping students learn, understand and succeed. I am familiar with the SAT Verbal and subject test strategies. I enjoy helping students to understand not only WHAT the test is like, but HOW to take the test under timed conditions. I also hope to act as an accessible and...

...an accessible way. This want to tap into every students academic potential is what began my passion for teaching. I am currently a junior at Villanova University studying biochemistry as well as minoring in education and Spanish. I transferred into the biochemistry program from chemical engineering because I wanted a career that centered more on...

...School and Middle School. I am passionate about intentional and experiential educational practices which I believe are the foundation for success. I focus on providing applicable knowledge and skills for all students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Theater. In my spare time I enjoy listening...

...bound to a protein called CTCF. Afterwards, while attending Drexel University, I wrote my master's thesis based on clinical research I conducted at the Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA. The thesis was related to the effects of prism glasses on the satisfaction of diplopia patients. The research was presented as a poster at the...

...labs, classical piano, and adult GED and ESL courses. In the past three years I have done test prep for the ACT and the GRE extensively, and know both tests inside and out. I'm easy going, mesh well with most anyone, and have been told I have a knack for making myself understood. I've had...

...as an Anatomy and Physiology Lab Instructor at Philadelphia University. I also work in the life sciences industry working with knee and hip implants. I also tutored as a work study during my undergraduate career in A&P I and II. I am most passionate about science, environmental health, and health policy. I am used to...

...To me, tutoring is mainly about cultivating a passion to learn in the student so that they are able to achieve their ultimate goal. Accordingly, my approach to tutoring is not merely to cram facts into your brain, but also focus on organization by establishing a plan during our first session. If this is what...

I have always been fascinated with making connections. As a Biology major with a Leadership and Global Understanding minor, I have found encouraging ways to intertwine these seemingly different subjects together. An aspiring doctor and public health professional, I hope to help in any way I can! ... I aim to match a mode of teaching that best suits the student. If the student needs a discussion-based learning experience, I will happily oblige. If there are...

...the premed track. I've been tutoring since my sophomore year of high school and I love it, especially tutoring math. I am using this platform because I am so eager to help you out with any difficult subjects you may have and I hope to be able to teach you strategies to tackle problem areas.

...significant improvement. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, and your needs and preferences as the learner will always be paramount. I hope to help every one of my students reach every bit of their potential, and along the way, to utterly shatter any self-induced limitations that have been placed upon what they can...