Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors serving Portsmouth, VA

...basis, as time permitted, for the last eight years. My experience includes mentoring for the JCOC Kids Club program and the U. of Okla. K20 college-bound program, presenting Brain Awareness exhibits as a member of the Society for Neuroscience, and assistant coaching a high school Mock Trial team. Tutoring goes best when the student is motivated, and I have two main approaches to motivating my students. First, context- a topic isn't interesting or important 'just...

...be of most use in the areas of Chemistry and Math. I believe that education is the key to creating a better society, and I try to exude this sentiment in my teaching style. I also feel that being able to explain math and science subjects in terms of real world problems will make students able to relate to concepts historically difficult to grasp. In my spare time, I enjoy watching science and historical documentaries,...

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Fourth year medical student. I majored in biochemistry and economics at the University of Virginia. I enjoy running, reading, and watching movies. I listen to a few podcasts and like to learn about new things. I enjoy teaching and have taught for many years.

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

I graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelors in Physics. I'm currently a graduate student pursuing a PhD in theoretical physics. I immensely enjoy what I do, and that passion is what fuels my tutoring style. I specialize in tutoring for Differential Equations and Multivariable Calculus, these courses are often difficult to conceptualize and I enjoy communicating the ideas to students. ... The most important step towards understanding problems and mastering subjects is learning the...

I am a Neuroscience major but tutor in many different subjects. Science is where my heart is at though :) Lets get that A+!

...University. I received my bachelor's degree in biology. I competed both cross county & Track and Field. During my junior and senior year, I was a full-time volunteer science tutor for my teammates from both cross country and Track & Field. Also, I was a volunteer part time research assistant for my Environmental biology Professor. My love and passion for science has led me to Varsity Tutors. I am here and ready to help students.

I am a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have a bachelor of science in Chemistry and Forensic Science. I was a teaching assistant for chemistry while in school. I look forward to tutoring students in chemistry and math subjects.

...by how proficient they had become. It drove them insane, though I like to think I helped at least one some occasions; otherwise, why would I continue to be the one, out of the four of us, that to this day is asked to double-check papers, to explain a formula, to clarify a concept. Even though I've decided to ultimately pursue a career in medicine, teaching is always something that has piqued my interest. I...

My goal is to prepare students for courses in various ways to make them as successful as possible. I hope to teach students proper habits and a routine that would make them successful in future classes.

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.

...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 great asset to my tuttees future...

...science. In addition, as an older brother, I was always working with my brother to help him in classes that I had previously taken and had a lot of expertise on. Finally, I currently serve as a teaching assistant in Molecular Cell Biology, where I will help to grade work and tutor students in the class, including holding weekly office hours. I have experience in a broad range of subjects in the sciences, and am...

...great value to me as I have pursued and achieved high honors in my Bachelor's of Arts in English, and it is my hope that I might be able to provide those same advantages to any student that I have the privilege of assisting. My teaching experience largely comes from my hands-on practice in helping my younger siblings learn under a variety of subjects and curricula, as well as informal tutoring-style instruction for the benefit...

...content relating to a theme, helped them better understand and apply to real world application. I was a tutor for ManBasch Program at James Monroe Elementary School. I taught fifth through twelfth grade by helping them with their homework, reading a book along with discussion, and doing enrichment activities. Also, I critiqued their essay papers to help win a scholarship. This experience influenced me to help individuals improve in their reading and writing skills. Although...

...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, so my schedule...

...currently live in Chesapeake, VA. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences and Spanish. I love biology, math and Spanish, and I love teaching! I have an nine month old little boy, and I would love to continue to stay home with him, so tutoring is perfect for me and my family. I love helping others reach goals and learn new subjects. I have been tutoring ages elementary through college for about 7 years,...

...subject matter I have a passion for encouraging others to understand the world through math and science. I think it's vitally important to remove the intimidation factor associated with mathematics in particular. In my current position as a network administrator I spend a lot of my time explaining complex systems and applications so that all users have a working understanding. The majority of this work is one-on-one instruction. I look forward to the opportunity to...

...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 enjoy seeing my students succeed in their courses. Prior to beginning dental school this fall I have been working as a Scientist at a biotechnology company near Washington D.C. Therefore, whether it's to apply for medical or dental school, or recieve a reference to potential employers I can happily...