Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

...a life where you can obtain a 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...

...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...

...the United States, gaining employment and eventual citizenship. I grew up speaking Spanish in my home and it is my first language. Although I am a Navy veteran and have a background in Nuclear Technology, my passion is to teach, and translate Spanish. I have a Master's in Education from Grand Canyon University, and I enjoy teaching the language that I love. Serving as an interpreter for my church has allowed me to share my...

Graduated from Old Dominion University and have been teaching math with Virginia Beach City Public Schools for about 3 years.

I have been teaching science for 14 years now in NC. I graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a degree in Biology and a minor in chemistry. I believe it is ok to struggle, as long as it is a successful struggle. If we don't learn it one way, then we change the way we are taught!

...would always find myself leading study sessions for upcoming tests with my classmates both in high school and in college. I have always received outstanding feedback from my tutoring 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...

...math to my students and helping them to enjoy a subject that most students don't like. I hope that if I get the opportunity to work with you that I can help change your mindset about Math. I hope to if not instill a love for Math but take away the self-doubt and fear of the subject. I hope to make it a fun and enjoyable experience. Math Rocks and so do YOU!

...Biomedical Sciences from Rutgers University, and Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University. During both my graduate and undergraduate years I have been heavily involved in scientific research in oral biology and electroanalytical chemistry. In regards to tutoring, my expertise is in general chemistry and organic chemistry; I have developed strategies to simplify difficult topics such as chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, HNMR spectroscopy, or functional group chemistry. Over time I've become impassioned by the material and...

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.

...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!

...having a busy schedule, and felt the constant urgency of developing sturdy, consistent study skills. I decided to work as a tutor my last two years at the university. Not only do I enjoy utilizing and teaching the most effective study skills, I am also passionate about the subjects of English and Biology. Throughout my studies I was first focusing on English Literature, before switching to and deciding on Exercise Science. All of my courses...

...style, I believe it is extremely important to get to know a student both personally and academically. Doing so helps make my job easier, and the student's experience more enjoyable. I tend to focus on breaking down a task into its simplest parts, so that I can see and explain to the student what they are doing well, and how to apply that success to areas that need work. I am a huge believer in...

...Ph.D. in Marine Science and minor in Marine Policy. My area of expertise is marine biology and ecology focusing primarily on how organisms fit in with and affect their habitat. I also have a Master's in marine science from the University of San Diego where I focused research on a small swimming red crab common to the southern Pacific Ocean along Baja California, Mexico, after first completing a Bachelor's of marine science at Coastal Carolina...

...certificate in Dietetics at Virginia State University. Having both school experiences has given me exposure to a wide variety of subjects. I also have diverse tutoring experience. I tutored peers in Writing, Math and Statistics as an undergrad, pre-kindergarteners to adults in reading comprehension, phonics, math and test prep at a learning center in Michigan, and, most recently, reading, writing and standardized test preparation to a variety of students here in Virginia. I don't have...

...discussion, but also as means to mitigate rediscovery in science. ______________________________________ EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & EMPLOYEMNT: My neuroscience education began as an undergraduate at the University of California at Berkeley where I designed my Individual Undergraduate Major in neuroscience before one was established at UC Berkeley. I received my doctoral degree from Northwestern University in the Interdepartmental Program in Neuroscience (Thesis studies: Department of Pharmacology, Chicago Campus). As a highly skilled cellular and molecular neuroscientist...

University of South Carolina. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Major: Risk Management/Insurance (Pre-medical) Minor: Psychology. Medical Scribe

...of students that struggled in these areas. I believe that you have the capability of succeeding in all that you do, and I strongly believe that learning should be 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...

Passionate educator in science and excited to help students learn biology, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry in new ways that help them be successful in and out of the classroom!

...of California, Berkeley where I earned a Master of Science in Chemistry. I have instructed and tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biological sciences, chemical sciences, and Spanish. I have served as a teaching assistant for a variety of undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses, including biochemistry, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. Through these experiences, I have taught, assessed, and tutored students of all levels and am very familiar with the common and not-so-common...