Award-Winning Biotechnology Tutors serving Long Island, NY

...knowledge that must be learned early on, which is needed to be successful in future classes. While I am well-versed in many biological courses, I genuinely enjoy teaching microbiology with a focus on microscopy. This course allows students to learn of a new world that exists at their fingertips and one that they never knew existed. Outside of standard teaching, I initiated outreach programs for high school students to have the opportunity to be involved...

Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.

...and there, and not only did it help me further retain the information I had learned, but a way to apply it beneficially to help others grow. I know how challenging it can be to grasp certain concepts in these areas, especially when you want to truly understand them. Tutoring and office hours helped me greatly during these difficulties, and now I am committed to providing the same help to all students in many different...

...Biology & Society. I recently became a tutor to assist with the many students that are dealing with online learning this year. I understand how crazy this year has been and want to assist students by helping them through material that is difficult to understand given the circumstances. I love working with kids of all ages and helping them grow academically and as a person. In addition to content tutoring, I aim to teach kids...

...of Rochester and a M.Sc in Biotechnology from POSTECH in Korea (POSTECH is ranked top 10 in Asia for engineering). Calvin has contributed to scientific advancement in the fields of cancer, regenerative medicine, and medical devices, with publications in world-renowned research journals. Also a die-hard advocate for personal and leadership development of youth, Calvin has tutored and mentored underprivileged students and has founded a personal and leadership development organization for students which has international membership...

...(from middle school through college) in subjects as varied as math, organizational skills, PRAXIS prep, and of course, biochemistry! Additionally, I am well-versed in GRE, SAT, ACT, and AP exam coaching. Outside of the classroom, I have and continue to work in biochemical laboratories, play viola in an orchestra, and cross-country hike. As a student of pedagogy, I adapt to each student's unique needs to deliver hands-on approaches that use real world examples and provide...

...school and taught them math, robotics, science, and SAT prep. In my opinion, my tutoring expertise definitely falls on the STEM side, but I also have extensive experience working with reading and writing in terms of the standardized testing. I like to think that my teaching style varies widely between students, as I try my best to mold my plan around who I'm teaching. However, you'll often find me explaining not only how to understand...

...gain knowledge. In my opinion, a key to success is not only a hard work, but understanding also. When we understand the material, we have all the chances to learn something. Being an honored student myself, I know how to break down and teach the hardest topics. My teaching style will help students to memorize the material quickly and effectively with the help of mnemonics, visualization and spaced repetition. I look forward to see you...

...Brain Sciences and Communication. Since then, I have been able to further work on a research project I conducted where I studied the way we use social media and how we can improve our online experience. This allowed me to explore an interest in research, which also showed me how much I love contributing to education and development. I am currently working on Behavioral Cardiology Research at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where I...

...always enjoy helping other people learn new skills and overcome challenges in lifestyle, sports, and academia. In my experience, I had amazing tutors and mentors in school, internships, and jobs. I appreciate how much their guidance and support help my growth. They helped challenge me to learn, and explained topics through creative approaches that allowed me to understand. When I teach and tutor, I do my best to employ these qualities. My favorite subjects to...

...approach to learning. My academic training has provided me with a deep understanding of biology, psychology, and related sciences. I have extensive tutoring and teaching experience across different age groups. I have provided one-on-one tutoring in the Life Sciences and English Literature, adapting my approach to each student's learning style. I have also worked with education-focused NGOs such as Orange Leaf, Pendulum and Schools for Children of the World, gaining experience in curriculum development and...

...in the research lab, flying airplanes on the weekend, and still making time for my morning yoga and meditation. When tutoring, I always implement my time management and successful studying methods as well as college/career path advising, if requested. I have experience in working with disabled children that have trouble with reading and memorizing, so I am a great match with any student that have difficulties focusing. When I teach, I always provide multiple examples...

...with children in teaching environments to encourage a love for academia. In my free time, I volunteer for MiNDS (Mentoring in Neuroscience Discovery at Sinai). MiNDS is an outreach group of Mount Sinai scientists with an initiative that aims to ignite and nurture a passion for the brain throughout the Harlem community. Our program strives to make neuroscience education more engaging and accessible, to empower and inspire young students by extending mentoring resources to local...

...a background in healthcare, data science, data management, statistical models. With over 8 years of experience teaching elementary, high school, undergraduate and graduate students, I specialize in tutoring many subjects, mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology,...

Hi there! I am a researcher at Columbia University who is passionate about making subjects in STEM approachable and understandable. I completed my degree in biochemistry with a concentration in neuroscience in 2023. I have four years of tutoring experience in the sciences and mathematics. I am motivated by my own struggles in these subjects and hope to bring forth a positive and inclusive attitude towards learning!

...Nutrition. Additionally, I have completed Biology and Chemistry at both the Ordinary and Advanced Level as well as Spanish at the Ordinary level and so I mainly tutor Biology, Spanish and Chemistry. During my high school years, I often tutored and assisted my peers and younger sibling with whatever subjects they needed help with. Since I am fairly young, I believe that my tutoring style is more relatable to students younger or the same age...

...Engineering and a minor in Biochemical Engineering. I am passionate about giving back to the community and helping others find success in in their education. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about about Math, Engineering, and the Sciences. Growing up in NYC and attending NYC public schools, I am aware of the challenges many students face in the area. In my experience tutoring, I recognize the importance of grounding...

I am a graduate of the University of Toronto, Reichman University, and Western Governors University. I have been teaching children, youth, and adults in various academic settings since 2008. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is that of open discourse and conversation, actively involving students in their own learning journey by connecting lesson material to their own interests and hobbies. I specialize in homework assistance and exam preparation.

...genetics. I also teach through Columbia via an organization called Peer Health Exchange, which allows me to work with a group of 9th graders and to teach a comprehensive sexual health and wellness curricula. I myself had tutors throughout high school and even in some college classes, so I understand intimately how helpful a good tutor can be! In my spare time I like to read, sew, cook with my roommates, and play soccer on...