Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

...ion channels as therapeutic targets in neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. With over 3 decades of employing concepts and methodologies from biophysics, pharmacology, physiology, immunology, and molecular biology to the study of ion channel function in neurologic diseases, I have a deep knowledge base and broad-based technical electrophysiology expertise. I have built conventional patch clamp laboratories, and an automated patch clamp laboratory for drug screening. I have authored data, review, and expert opinion papers. 1. Ion...

...approaches to motivating my students. First, context- a topic isn't interesting or important 'just because', we have to discover how it's related to our whole world and especially to things the student already knows they care about. Second, getting to know the student- everyone has unique talents, tendencies, and goals. There is an area of overlap between each school subject (even standardized tests, which require critical thinking!) and a student's goals, and it's usually bigger...

...I subsequently attended the University 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...

...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 too!

...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 on most weekends. I...

With a strong foundation in statistics and a passion for facilitating understanding in this field, I am excited to help students navigate the complexities of statistical concepts, making learning an engaging and empowering experience. Hands on application is always welcome.

...origin, growth, and function of living species led me to major in Biology. I started at Miami Dade College as pre-med and transfer to Florida International University (FIU) where I received my bachelor of Sciences in Biology major. While I was attending FIU I worked as a Peer-Led Tutoring Leader at MDC, where I guided and mentored students who struggled with mathematics, chemistry, and biology. My experience tutoring other student help me understand the materials...

...with a concentration in biological and genomic sciences. I am also pursing minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Statistics. I have previous experience working as a supplemental instructor in the areas of Biology and Genetics and have extensive training in active learning techniques. My tutoring style employs visual aids and engaging activities to help my students grasp concepts quicker and have long-term recall. One of my primary research interests is genetics, so it is one of...

...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 that deal with literary...

...two years working as a Teaching Assistant for university chemistry courses and privately tutored a few students on the side. As a TA, I worked with hundreds of students in both large classes and small group environments. This helped me appreciate how student abilities range from individual to individual and the importance of building an honest and respectful relationship with clients. I am currently taking a gap year before hopefully attending medical school next fall,...

...a Spanish major with a pre-med track. I recently took my MCAT and have taken lots of other standardized tests like SAT, ACT and AP tests. In middle school and high school, I have always excelled in rigorous classes and received A's in all of them. Although it was difficult adjusting to college in the first year of college, I learned how to tailor my learning to how to study best for different subjects. In...

You don't have to know all the answers, but just where to get them. I look forward to working with each student to reach their potential. My tutoring approach is very simple. Whether it's an acronym, a creative song/saying, a book, or a picture, I am looking to use all the tools that will help the student connect the dots in their lesson! :)

...Campbell, KY. After the Army I went back to school and completed my bachelors at Austin Peay State University. I focused on field ecology and spent 2 years working in a herpetology lab where I studied the resting metabolism of box turtles. I also worked with 2 other advisors during my time at APSU and was awarded Biology Student of the Year as chosen by the faculty. I was also chosen by the national organization...

Hi! My name is Sonal Rajpal and I am an incoming first-year medical student. I have a BS in Health Sciences and a Master's in Public Health. I have over 10 years of experience with tutoring children aged 3-20 in all subjects and for standardized tests. I'm looking forward to supporting students' academic and personal goals in a comfortable, encouraging environment!

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

...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 the city that I...

...for it. I started tutoring by working with friends when I was a senior in high school. I also have tutored with a math center at college where I tutored 5 college level math courses. Math is a wonderful subject, and I believe in helping students overcome their challenges in order to understand and enjoy math. I have a teaching degree, and I use the skills acquired from that degree to help students reach their...

...of 2015 I started school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. During my tenure at the medical school, I took two years off: one to do research, and one to pursue a Certificate of Anatomy from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Halfway through my third year (clinical year) I found that my passion for medicine was not what I had thought it was and decided to make a career change to pursue Software Engineering....

...I was given a group of four girls and spent all semester working with them on any subjects in which they or their teachers thought they needed extra support. I have learned critical teaching skills from working with my elementary-aged sister, who was recently diagnosed with a learning disability. From my work with her, I have a greater understanding of how to approach learning when working with students who struggle with a disability. My two...

...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 capability to teach so...