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Pallavi
I am a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration), a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Healthcare Management and Policy concentration), and a Master's in Biology. Throughout my undergraduate, I have loved tutoring...
University of Pennsylvania
Master's in Biology
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration)

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Nadine
I am a graduate from Columbia University with a dual degree in Physics and Mechanical Engineering.
Eckerd College
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Columbia University
Dual degree in Physics and Mechanical Engineering

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Elizabeth
I enjoy helping others find their way through challenging and new concepts, especially math and physics. I like to break concepts down to basics to make sure the student understands those before moving on to the bigger picture.I have experience working with a wide variety of students of all ages, ha...
Stanford University
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

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Yanira
I am a graduate of Ashford University. I received my Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology. I also graduated from the University of El Salvador with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a specialization in Teaching. I have taught ESL in a private school and at the English Extension P...
Ashford University
Master of Arts, Education & Technology
University of El Salvador
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ethan
Having taught students of all ages and from diverse backgrounds at the collegiate-level for over seven years, I learned the importance of building a supportive and collaborative individualized instruction. At times comprehension and excelling at a certain subject, particularly where the student may ...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Fine Arts, Writing
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Literature and Writing

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Julian
I studied at Beloit College for Theatre and Media Studies, and interned/volunteered for Aurora Theatre's Education Program for several years, teaching young children how to act/improve. I am very good with children, and can help guide them through whichever school teachings trouble them.
Beloit College
Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies

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Colin
I am a biology, physics, chemistry, and math tutor, and I hope my academic achievements can catch your eye: masters student in epidemiology at Columbia, Biology degree from Washington University in St. Louis (14th nationally), extensive coursework in chemistry and physics, lab work in immunology and...
Columbia Mailman School of Public Health
Master in Public Health, Epidemiology
Washington University in St Louis
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Kouame
I am currently at the University of Texas at Austin pursuing a bachelor degree in petroleum engineering. Since January 2016, I have been tutoring Math and Physics at my current college. These two subjects are my favorites because I am proficient. My tutoring style consists in having my students comp...
The University of Texas at Austin
Current Undergrad Student, Petroleum Engineering
Cuyahoga Community College District
Current Undergrad, Sciences

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Caleb
I am a graduate of Regent University with a Masters in Digital Media. I received my Bachelor of Science in Communication with a focus on Television and Theatre.In terms of teaching, it's important to understand that each student learns differently. My area of expertise is helping the student break d...
Regent University
Master of Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science, Communication, General

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Vibhav
Hello,I am graduate in Computer Science from University at Buffalo (SUNY). I have always had interest and passion to study Maths and Science since secondary school. I received Letter of Appreciation in English course in 9th standard and stood among top 10% in International Mathematics Olympiad in hi...
University at Buffalo
Master of Science, Computer Science
Amity University
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science
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I graduated from Ohio State with honors with a Bachelors of Science in Actuarial Science, with minors in Economics and Statistics. During college, I spent some time at the Columbus Literacy Council, where I helped adults learn to read and develop English skills. I enjoy tutoring math because you can do so much with it. Mathematics provides a variety of useful tools that can be used in a variety of different places. My tutoring style is to help the student learn how to break down problems into smaller, more manageable pieces. I am looking forward to helping students learn and accomplish things they didn't think they could accomplish. My hobbies include reading and playing video games.
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I have always had an interest in learning. Whether it is new skills or new concepts, I am both fascinated by and curious about the world around me. After graduating from high school, I attended Transylvania University (a small liberal arts college in Lexington, KY) and graduated in the spring of 2014. While there I completed my Biochemistry major, but also took a number of classes in Psychology, Classical Latin, and other corresponding classes.My primary interest was to pursue a career in food science with respect to food product research and development. As a student, I worked as a chemical researcher on food dye in children's food products, maturation of bourbon, and later the aromatics of wine. Part of these research was completed in New Zealand- a country I fell madly in love with. After graduation, I moved to New Zealand on a full tuition scholarship to culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu.After the completion of my culinary schooling, I moved back stateside to Philadelphia. I currently work as a full time pastry chef, but still enjoy engaging in the academic community. I tutored math and science for two years in college and have always found myself in mentoring positions. I find immense fulfillment in helping others understand difficult concepts, and feel as though my patient and creative personality truly helps people feel comfortable while struggling through new material.As a tutor, I value the advantage of being able to work with a student one on one. A teacher is bound to time limits and must divide their attention to a number of students. By getting to spend quality time digging into information with a student, it is easier to understand what areas the student is struggling with and how to best help them achieve their goals.
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As you can see from my resume, I am a well-educated, experienced and professional tutor! I think that what makes me an effective tutor is that I really try to customize my lesson plans to each individual student. I am very focused on completing the tasks at hand, but I also like to have fun while doing that! My personality is warm, friendly and outgoing. I have a good sense of humor and I'm very patient with my students! I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule and I am willing to give lessons at any level...whether you are a beginner, a student struggling with French class or just someone who wants to learn French for fun or travel purposes, I can accommodate you! I look forward to hearing from anyone who reads and likes my profile.
Tim
Admissions Tutor • +28 Subjects
I graduated from CUNY Hunter College with my Masters in English Literature in 2019, marking the end to a long period of intense study and travel. Since then, I have gone on to become an instructor and tutor for first-year undergraduates and older adult students at my local community college, where I have helped to coach students on ways to improve their writing and research strategies for their schoolwork and other projects. While my field of study focuses primarily on English Literature, I am eager to learn more about History, Philosophy, and the many areas of science.I try to maintain a relaxed environment while working with students, treating my one-on-one sessions like friendly conversations, which I find helps to put students at their ease even in the face of approaching deadlines. That being said, my sessions can be as in-depth as needed. While I am happy to advise on grammar and spelling, I will switch the focus to important content concerns if I see fundamental issues that need to be addressed. My goal is to help students stay on task, and to ensure that their arguments in writing are supported by strong details and the appropriate use of evidence.Teaching undergraduates has given me a unique perspective as I now approach my first year teaching as a certified teacher for high school English. I have seen for myself the importance of college readiness, and I have made it a professional goal of mine to better prepare students for the rigors of academic writing later in life.When I am not reading for research or for fun, I'm a shameless nerd, and I love to talk about my latest hyperfixation in the worlds of movies, TV, anime, or video games.
Didi
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I graduated from The University of Southern Maine with a B/A in English in 2009. While I was doing my English studies I was also earning my teaching certification through their Teachers for Elementary and Middle School Program. Upon receiving my certification I was hired to work with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders under Title 1 which supports low income school districts in Math and English. This work allowed me to actively be engaged in the students daily school life and work one-on-one with them inside the classroom. I was also allowed to collaborate with the teachers to modify lessons and materials for individual students. It was during this work that I realized my niche for teaching students in small groups or as individuals. My greatest asset in teaching is being able to connect with all students on a personal level and using that to advance their learning in education.Since my work under Title 1 I have returned to school and earned my Masters in Education, my certification in Secondary English, and secured a job in a resource room at Scarborough High School (a top 10 high school in the state of Maine).This involves working with students in all subject areas in all four grade levels. I find the work to be highly rewarding and I enjoy coming into my classroom everyday to experience a new and challenging behavior.
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Shawn
Biology Tutor • +15 Subjects
The Ancient Greeks called it episteme. Up until the 1840's, it was known as "natural philosophy." The contemporary world calls it science. It has had many names throughout its long history, but it will forever be my fascination. Science involves pure rational thought and is viewed as unbiased and unsentimental. Therefore, association with such a compelling emotion is only acceptable when viewed in terms of its prevalence, and indeed, science has been an important part of my life.Raising me on her own and unable to afford a babysitter, my mother used to take me to her clinical laboratory whenever necessary. I remember hearing stories of how I was not quite tall enough as the lab counter and had to stand on my toes to get a better view of the PCR machine whenever she used it. I wasn't really interested in what it did, but rather, in the noise it made- a low, grumbling hum. Then, there was the fume hood, a glass and metal contraption that I thought was from another world entirely. It had multicolored valves that I didn't dare touch; although I will admit that I did have the urge to stick my head under the glass opening to look around. I had much around the lab to occupy myself, but my mother would sometimes work until ten or eleven o'clock at night. On these nights, I would simply pull together two leather chairs and doze off. The lab was really my second home.Gladly, I have matured from merely vapid admiration. These instruments are no longer my means of entertainment, but rather, the medium through which I complete my own research projects. I now appreciate the kinds of tasks that those machines are able to accomplish. The PCR machine, for instance, allows me to recreate vast quantities of a specific chain of DNA, a feat that would be almost unheard of a mere fifty years ago. The possibilities are endless.I dedicate entire summers to science research, to take advantage of such resources. Whenever I create a hypothesis, it seems there are always techniques that allow me to substantiate my claim. The extraordinarily complex processes of biology are then wonderfully simplified. But there will always be a degree of marvel associated with the human body, how the smallest of chemicals can manage to have the greatest of significance, how the weakest of electric impulses can move the strongest of muscles. Millions of different compounds are present in the body, each of them influencing numerous pathways and, seemingly, interlinked. Science is my passion, and I want it be my student's too.
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I am a cum laude graduate of Syracuse University, where I received my undergraduate degree and Western New England University, where I received for Juris Doctor in law. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in two majors; English and Public Policy. In addition, I am a member of the New York State Bar and I exclusively practice immigration law in New Jersey. Besides helping my clients to understand their legal rights, I am passionate about helping children learn and improve upon their reading, writing and presentation skills. It is so important to understand how to be a successful communicator and this only happens after having a strong foundation in English. As the mother of two teenagers, I continuously help my children to develop these skills. In addition, because of my training as an attorney, I understand how to craft essays and arguments in a persuasive manner. I have also delivered webinars, seminars and community presentations to groups large and small. All these experiences have been so much fun-I love engaging people to learn and ask questions. Most importantly, I am patient and encouraging with my students so as to create a positive learning experience.and I look to create a positvie lea. as I am playing attorney by day.I am passionate about Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children of immigrants in California for the "No Child Left Behind" program; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the Veneto region of Italy. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, yoga, running, and the odd game of ice hockey.
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Biophysics integrates physics principles with biological systems, so you'll encounter a diverse range of topics. Common areas include biomechanics (how forces affect movement and structure), thermodynamics of biological processes, membrane transport and ion channels, protein folding and molecular dynamics, and electrical properties of cells. Many courses also cover light-matter interactions in biological contexts, such as photosynthesis and vision. Since biophysics bridges two disciplines, understanding both the physics fundamentals and biological context is essential—personalized tutoring can help you see how these concepts connect rather than treating them as separate subjects.
Visualization is one of the biggest challenges in biophysics, especially when dealing with concepts you can't directly observe. Working with a tutor who can walk you through molecular visualization tools, draw diagrams showing force vectors on biological structures, and use analogies connecting microscopic physics to macroscopic behavior makes abstract ideas concrete. For example, understanding how electrostatic forces hold protein structures together becomes clearer when you see the charges visualized and understand the underlying physics. Tutors can also help you build mental models by connecting equations to physical reality—so when you see a formula for membrane potential, you understand what's actually happening at the molecular level.
In biophysics, memorization alone won't serve you well because exams and applications require you to apply physics principles to unfamiliar biological scenarios. True understanding means grasping why a protein folds the way it does based on thermodynamic principles, or predicting how a cell membrane will respond to osmotic pressure using your knowledge of physics. Personalized tutoring emphasizes this deeper understanding by asking 'why' and 'how' questions, having you work through problems from first principles, and connecting new concepts to ones you've already mastered. This approach takes more time upfront but builds genuine competency that carries through advanced coursework and research.
Many students excel in one discipline but struggle when they're combined. The key is recognizing that biophysics problems require you to identify which physics principles apply to a specific biological system, then execute the physics correctly while maintaining biological accuracy. A tutor can help you develop a systematic approach: first understand the biological scenario, then identify the relevant physics (forces, energy, thermodynamics, etc.), then solve mathematically, and finally interpret results in biological terms. This structured thinking transforms biophysics from feeling like two separate subjects into an integrated whole, making problem-solving more intuitive and less overwhelming.
An excellent biophysics tutor has solid grounding in both physics and biology, but more importantly, they can explain how these disciplines intersect. They should be comfortable with mathematical reasoning and able to help you work through derivations, not just memorize formulas. Look for someone who can guide experiments or lab work if that's part of your course, and who encourages you to think like a scientist—asking questions, testing hypotheses, and reasoning through unfamiliar problems. They should also be patient with the 'back and forth' nature of biophysics learning, where you might need to refresh physics knowledge to understand a biological application. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in biophysics and understand these unique learning challenges.
Lab work in biophysics often combines experimental techniques with theoretical understanding, and it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture when you're focused on procedure. A tutor can help you understand what you're measuring and why, connect your experimental observations to the physics and biology concepts you've learned, and troubleshoot when results don't match predictions. They can also guide you through scientific reasoning—how to design controls, interpret data, and draw valid conclusions. This goes beyond just getting the right answer; it develops your ability to think scientifically and prepares you for research opportunities where independent experimental thinking is essential.
With personalized biophysics tutoring, students typically develop stronger conceptual understanding, gain confidence tackling unfamiliar problems, and improve their ability to connect physics principles to biological contexts. Many students see grade improvements, but more importantly, they move from feeling confused by the material to feeling like they can actually think through biophysics questions. Research on 1-on-1 instruction shows it's particularly effective for complex, multi-disciplinary subjects like biophysics where you need to integrate knowledge from different areas. You'll also build problem-solving skills and scientific reasoning that extend beyond the course itself—valuable for advanced coursework, research, and careers in biology, medicine, or physics.
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