Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Waltham, MA

...I am currently enrolled at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, where I study Development Economics and International Monetary Policy. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant, and as an Actuary, and have a particular passion for teaching Mathematics. When tutoring I try to include visualizations and real world examples whenever I can so that it does not feel like a fruitless exercise. I help students reach their goals with a two-pronged...

...not go into a tutoring session with any preconceived notions about a current level of understanding. I am there to figure out where the difficulty in learning stems from and to find creative ways to help the student learn to problem solve in the context of his or her specific subject so that he or she may bridge that gap for themselves in the future. In the past, I have been very successful in these...

...pursuing a PhD in the fall and have some time off this summer. While at MIT, I came to really enjoy teaching. I have degrees in Physics and Linguistics, and am proficient in a variety of subjects including (but not limited to) math, physics, English, and foreign languages. I am fluent in German (both speaking and reading), and I studied Spanish extensively in school. My teaching experience includes tutoring throughout middle and high school, as...

...and Physiology, and Calculus. Hard work and learning is easier with interest and engagement. I make the environment interactive and comfortable with patience and a sense of humor. I focus on helping individuals firmly understand concepts and be able to use those concepts in problem solving. Each session is an opportunity to ask questions, make mistakes, and expand one's intellect. I am dedicated to being an active part of each student's academic journey.

...have taught and mentored students in science from a variety of different age groups. These experiences have taught me how to tailor my teaching methods to a particular student. I chose to pursue a career in science because it is a subject I find interesting and exciting. I have spent the last 10 years advancing my understanding of Biology and Chemistry and I enjoy using this knowledge to help make science less confusing and more...

Biomedical Engineer working for a Medical Device company as an Engineer. Eager to learn and help others learn. ... Practice makes perfect.... Introduce myself and get to know them. Understand what they are having trouble with, and why, and then jumping in.... I will do a problem with them, provide the theory, and then have them do a few problems on their own. At first, I will give assistance when needed, and then when I feel like they have a good grasp on the material, I have them do problems independently without my help. Once completed, we will go over the problem together.

...Biomedical Engineering. Prior to that, I attended Tufts University where I earned my B.S., also in Biomedical Engineering. During my tenure at Boston University I was responsible for teaching two undergraduate level engineering courses, requiring me to teach in both large classroom and one-on-one settings. I am most comfortable teaching quantitative sciences, although I also have experience teaching standardized tests and more qualitative subjects such as Biology or Chemistry. I am a born and raised...

...patience and motivating nature, I help students build confidence in their inherent abilities. In the last seven years, I have had a range of tutoring experience from being a Biochemistry Teacher's Assistant to teaching ESL classes online. I am a graduate of Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering. Since graduation, I worked as an engineer for more than two years. I am now preparing to go to medical school. In my...

Hi! My name is Melissa and I graduated Boston University in 2016 with a degree in Biology and a concentration in Neurobiology. I am applying to medical school and am passionate about learning and helping others to learn.... Being interested in a subject, or studying in a way that keeps you engaged helps you remember and understand things. If you don't feel engaged, then you aren't studying in a way that will be useful.... Go over a brief outline of the material they are learning to identify what they are struggling with. After identifying the problems, we can work towards improvement.

...gained a significant amount of experience working with people of various ages, aptitudes, and study habits. In this time, tutoring has grown into a great passion of mine. I enjoy seeing my students become increasingly more confident in their academics. As a patient, personable, and enthusiastic tutor, my philosophy on teaching has always been that fun is the best motivator. Learning should be an enjoyable and enriching experience. I also believe that answers should not...