Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Westchester, NY

...school and have a masters in biomedical engineering. I taught undergraduate students as a graduate student and trained medical doctors when I graduated. I have worked in private medical practice educating patients and other doctors. I can teach all levels of math, biology, and earth science. I am also familiar with New York State education regents requirements. I have relatives in the teaching profession and help them with their lesson plans. I enjoy music, guitar,...

...concentration in the biological sciences. I have a lifelong love of learning that I hope to instill in my students! In the past, I've taught Spanish, college level Biology, Physics, Biochemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Organic Chemistry, with experience spanning six years. For the last year and a half, I have been tutoring the MCAT. I scored a 520 - there have been issues adding it to my VT account but I can provide documentation...

...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 in Japan, Korea, Canada, and Australia as well as the United States. Calvin's...

...graduate school, I have taken many math and science courses and have 4 years of hands-on science lab experience. I love to explain science, especially biology, because I think it is exciting and has many applications in life. My tutoring style is to explain each step so that students learn why they are doing each particular part of the problem, and can apply that knowledge to other problems. I think understanding problems, not memorizing them,...

...tutor and become more flexible through experimenting and developing different teaching modes. In high school, learning to manage my time helped me dissect my learning style which resulted in more efficient and effective study methods. I joined Varsity Tutors because I want to help students not only maximize, but exceed their potential. Outside of academics, I enjoy watching and playing sports, listening to and writing and music, and hanging out with family and friends.

...I am currently a member of the Alpha Epsilon Honors Society, and a Collegiate Health Service Corps Fellow. Secondly, I am a Peer Mentor for incoming biology students. I also became the treasurer of the Medical Roots Project, which is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the underserved population by providing pop-up clinics. Moreover, I am part of a major African Dance group called TRYBE. For a form of income, I began tutoring in math...

...be of help to everyone I get to teach. I have a PhD in Molecular Biology and have always loved biology. I always believe that having a motivating and encouraging teacher can have an extremely positive impact on a student's life. I strive to be that teacher for my students. I take inspiration from some of my favorite teachers and how they helped me achieve my career goals. I would be honored to help any...

...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 tutor are STEM subjects; however, I still enjoy tutoring in a variety...

My name is Henry. I am currently a graduate student in the mathematics doctoral program at the State University of New York at Albany. I have been tutoring high school and college math for many years. I especially love algebra, calculus, and discrete math.

...taken on from many different angles. Every student has different learning styles and thusly requires teaching in dissimilar ways. Effective communication is imperative in order to figure out how to best help them. Science and math are so relatable to everyday life which is why I find them so enjoyable to study and teach. I am especially passionate about physics as the problem solving aspect is such an important skill for all aspects of learning.

I try to have students build upon what they already know and try to relate the subject matter to their lives as much as possible. I have two years in-class teaching experience for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.... I try to build students’ understanding of course material by expanding upon any foundation he or she may have. I also try to make science relevant to students' daily lives by including real-world applications of the material in my...

...where I would triage and care for sick and acutely wounded homeless individuals. As a 17-year-old alone in a world of destitution, where I would walk past malnourished children sleeping in the street every day, I decided I would not allow my passion for academic research impede my immediate responsibility to help others. My experiences in Kolkata, particularly the satisfaction of educating children, informed my plans when I returned home. For several years, I worked...

...at Brown University studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, International and Public Affairs, and Economics. I've had experience working as a teaching assistant at a New York City public high school in chemistry and physics as well as a tutor in subjects ranging from STEM to humanities to languages, e.g. Spanish and Latin. My teaching style is flexible and can adapt to any student. I am a firm proponent of education and hope that I can...

...learning, I am interested in teaching it! In my experience helping struggling students prepare for exams, we always seem to have the most fun with applicable questions to their lives based on the material. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches...

...don't understand something, or to go over something, even if we have already gone over it. Sometimes a different angle or explanation is required, as every student learns differently. I love when my students have that "A-ha!" moment, when something that was not clear becomes clear. I realize all students are different and am happy to work in different subjects with students of different levels and ages and abilities. I can help you!

Helping students with subjects I thrive in, improves my own understanding of the content. I don't plan on pursuing a field that incorporates calculus or any higher division math concepts for that matter, which is why I value my job as a tutor. I truly appreciate the fact that I'm not allowing this information to go to waste.

I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.

...in both chemistry and biology. I then went on to obtain my Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Weill Cornell Medical College (Cornell University). I currently teach upper school science (biology and chemistry) at a top rated independent school in NYC. I also tutor AP and SAT subject test in science for high school students. My philosophy is based on interdisciplinary thinking. It is important to connect different disciplines to help the students understanding and appreciation for...

...can vary widel, but mine was not a coasting position. I taught between 16 and 30 hour-long classes a week and then had to design lesson plans, run language club, write homework and tests, and then grade them. What is amazing, however, was I stayed longer than my contract. Even after being on my feet and using my voice for 30 hours a week, I loved the job. I ended up staying there two and...

...facilitated the acceptance of many students (who struggled considerably with academics and standardized tests) into ivy league and other top tier schools. I believe that the most successful learning comes when the student is able to develop a self-sustaining curiosity and interest in the subject matter, and, along with imparting skills and techniques to maintain grades and test scores, I have developed techniques myself to make students feel this sort of interest in what they're...