Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Virginia Beach, VA

...to graduate school for Biotechnology, Immunology, or Virology. My favorite subject to tutor currently is chemistry because many students see it as a daunting subject and I take great pride in helping students overcome that mindset and realize that it is a course they can succeed in. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid volleyball player and a track athlete. When I can I play videogames in my spare time or take a day on...

...with Varsity Tutors! I am currently a senior at Old Dominion University majoring in Biology with an interest in Wildlife Biology. However, I have a high interest in languages, as I have been studying Japanese for 10 years, Chinese for 2, and Italian for the past year! I also enjoy spending time with my 2 dogs, my enormous black cat, and writing. Don't hesitate to contact me, I love meeting new people!

...career that doesn't feel like work. My name is Malik Laidlaw and from my beginning stages of school I vowed to pursue the life of an educator because I knew from an early age that a student can only become as good as the teacher motivates them to be. I stand for understanding, simply because you wouldn't leave an artist to paint if the artist didn't understand the purpose of a brush.... A student is a...

...learning styles I make sure I address all those styles. Currently I am working with students that live in a mental health facility. Everyday I enjoy watching them grow to improve their way of life to reach their professional goals. After receiving my PhD in educational leadership and curriculum instruction (April 2018), I am planning to open a life skills center for special needs and at risk students. This center will teach various job skill,...

...undergraduate degrees in Biology and Philosophy from Virginia Wesleyan College. My interest in the subjects that most students have difficulty with makes what I have to offer essential. Being able to teach a student to have an understanding of the work given to them so that they can be successful in any educational subject is one of the most rewarding things I have done in life. The fundamentals of subjects are what I have the...

...Chemistry with a minor in Sociology. While attending ODU, I also received a Master of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Analytical Chemistry. Since I graduated with my M.S, I have also taught undergraduate General and Organic Chemistry Lecture and Lab sections at Thomas Nelson Community College. I also work full time as a Chemist for the Department of the Navy. While I can tutor a range of subjects, I feel that I would...

...objective is to ensure you are confident in completing/answering the problems by yourself. Because when you believe in yourself you will succeed and are able to do anything. I will breakdown your lesson plans and cater it to you so you can enjoy it. What's the point of learning if you cannot enjoy it. I will answer all your questions and make sure you understand it; so please, do not hesitate to reach out to...

...over three years, I received 2 Bachelors of Science Degrees- one in Chemistry, and the other in Instruction & Curriculum. As part of my Instruction and Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have primed me to effectively present new and dense information to a variety of audiences....

...in biology. I have previously graduated with my bachelor's degree in biochemistry. I have a lot of experience with most sciences and I understand that the concepts can be very difficult at times if they are not explained properly. Science is an absolutely incredible field of study and is a critical foundation for several fields of further study like engineering or medicine. It is important to build a strong foundation. I believe I can be...

...a deep love and understanding of the sciences. I thoroughly enjoy helping students reach their goals and set new ones along the way! I received a bachelor's degree in business administration at Longwood University while getting my science education at Virginia Commonwealth University in their Post-Baccalaureate Health Sciences program with a GPA of 3.71. I am patient and understand that learning can be challenging; but I also try to emphasize that learning can be fun...

...a Bachelors in Geology. I'm planning on continuing my education in a Masters program this fall. I'm attending the University of Idaho and I plan to study volcanoes. I got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and I want to continue to do that. When I'm not tutoring students, I enjoy reading and writing. I've taken plenty of classes...

A kind hearted, friendly, professional and highly trained teacher. I am extremely passionate about teaching, I find the position personally satisfying and beneficial to the students I work with. I am a great communicator and listener, and have the ability to understand a student's needs.

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.

...outgoing person who works well with individuals of any age in order to provide a learning style unique to the individual's needs. I have a passion for Science and Medicine, but also love Math and English. I have taken high level courses such as AP and honors classes in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, English, and Math throughout my academic years. I have tutored a wide range of age groups including middle school siblings, high school family...

...to help individuals improve in their reading and writing skills. Although I tutor English, Math is my favorite subject because I like to do step by step methods in solving variety of problems. I assisted fifth, eighth, and tenth graders with their math homework and prepared them for the SOL. I provided SOL practice tests from different years and assisted with explaining questions they didn't understand. Also, I provided worksheet packets that focused on overview...

...in the hopefully near future. When I first attended college at UNCW, I would tutor middle school aged kids in a variety of subjects. I really enjoyed teaching and helping others with their education and really looking forward to tutoring again. I will be tutoring all elementary & middle school subjects, Algebra 1&2, MCAT verbal reasoning and after refreshing my own knowledge, I will be tutoring Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry and Physics. As a long...

...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 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...

...my philosophy is two-fold: 1) learning should be enjoyable and 2) the goal of tutoring is independence. I want my students to look forward to when I come, but also to be able to confidently wave goodbye at the end of our time together because I have prepared them to handle their work on their own. When I'm not in class or tutoring, I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, gardening and boating. I...

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...

...practices within my daily classroom culture 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...