Award-Winning Developmental Biology Tutors

...thoroughly enjoyed doing this. I began working as a tutor at my college and then worked as a teaching assistant in the Gross Anatomy and Cell Biology Labs. From there I went to medical school in Brooklyn, NY where I am currently a fourth year medical student in line to receive my MD in 2022. During medical school I continued developing my passion for teaching. Running tutoring sessions for my peers and underclassmen, organizing a...

...I discovered VarsityTutors. Tutoring allows me to use my experience and skills to help other students grow and learn in subjects they like and in subjects they dislike. What is most important to me is whether or not the student truly understands the material they are learning in class. In my experience, when a student "gets it," they are given confidence to continue to learn in that subject. The most exciting thing for me as...

...Baylor College of Medicine and previously graduated from Rice University, Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology. I have served on admissions interview committees for Rice and Baylor College of Medicine, have mentored and edited essays for numerous college and graduate school applicants, and served as a private tutor and classroom instructor for Advanced Biology and Chemistry courses for 3+ years. I am passionate about creating custom,...

...taught extracurricular classes to middle school students. In college, I worked with Varsity Tutors to tutor middle school and high school level standardized test prep. Likewise, at Northwestern, I was a TA for a biology lab sequence where I helped teach biology to younger college students. Working in these different experiences showed me how rewarding it is to help students understand material and become more successful in their educational paths. Having been both homeschooled and...

...educational levels. For example, as a medical student, I was often required to educate fellow medical students, pre-medical students, resident and attending physicians, nurses, and the remainder of the healthcare team about patients, medical conditions, journal articles, etc. Teaching and informing these individuals, who all had differing levels of education, at the same time was tricky, but I found that I was able to tailor my teaching to the entire audience, so as to ensure...

...providing homeless community outreach, preventative medicine education, and peer mentoring. I also enjoy exercising, reading, and cooking up a delicious meal whenever I have a moment! As a life-long learner, I value the power of education. I have always enjoyed acquiring and sharing knowledge. I am grateful for the mentorship and guidance I have received along my academic journey; I take joy in providing the same for others. Please don't hesitate to reach out with...

I have over 25 years of high school teaching experience in AP Chemistry, Chemistry, Biology, and AP Environmental Science. I enjoy teaching science and I am excited to work with you to help make you successful learning it.

...religion I have enjoyed interacting with students in all walks of life. I first began tutoring in early elementary through both my school and the school my mom taught at. I have essentially tutored forever! I have real life experience working with learners to find Ah-Hah! Moments, to break through times of frustration and to incorporate fun so that the learner is able to use the EXPERIENCE of tutoring to improve understanding, memory, confidence and...

...as tutoring sessions. I enjoy teaching many scientific disciplines, but I am most excited to tutor biochemistry and cellular biology. These subjects exemplify the "why" of biology, the practical application of organic chemistry concepts, and the interconnectedness of biological and physiologic systems. Biochemistry provides a sturdy base for learning more focused subjects such as endocrinology, neurobiology, and pharmacology. In my free time, I enjoy exercising, spending time with my dog, and watching The Office.

...teaching career my goal has been to make material easy for students to relate to and understand. I have done this by relating the material to real-life situations so students can make comparisons between content and things they can see everyday. My main focus is math and science, so my methods of teaching truly help students when much of what we go over in the course may not be visible to the naked eye. I...

...in biology and psychology. My primary interest is in neuroscience, which has driven me to do post-bacc academic work in the field and to apply to doctoral programs. As a tutor, I am committed to helping individuals achieve their personal and educational goals. I also want to ensure that I am able to connect a student's personal interests with their learning material. I want them to know how what they are learning applies to them...

...mentor. I want to fully prepare you for all four sections of the MCAT, but I'd also like to help you prepare the best AMCAS application. Some background on myself...I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology. At the time, I didnt know if I wanted to pursue graduate work or medicine; therefore, I did a one-year program at the University of Cincinnati where I...

...degree was in biology, my coursework spanned biology, chemistry, and several upper-level marine science topics, which prepared me for my graduate work. As part of my masters degree, I completed my thesis is the GIS mapping, tracking, and community-based removal of derelict fishing gear in the Florida Keys. Prior to teaching, I worked in field research, science communication, and environmental policy development and advocacy. I want all of my students to be successful, but I...

...My goal in every course I teach is to make the complicated simple and easy to understand. I have taught a variety of subjects and age groups. I currently teach psychology and statistics at Glendale Community College and plan to teach other courses there in the future. I am very excited on the first day of every semester to meet my new students! It is my goal to make all the material relevant and interesting....

...I share my passion for knowledge and critical thinking, with enthusiasm and empathy, and I effectively impact learners and connect them to their passion and lifelong learning. I direct students to overcome any difficulties that their particular subject by first, helping them to take responsibility for their learning in order to engage; and I also emphasize the use of didactic (real-life) examples and get them involved by asking questions in class. I also believe that...

...with different styles and remembered what I liked about them, what worked, and what didn't. I think the best tutors and teachers that I have had were able to communicate clearly, adapt to their students and adjust their styles, and also had a passion for their subject that was infectious. I only tutor subjects that I love. Because if I'm bored by an area or not enthusiastic, how can I expect my students to be?...

...with the material through taking courses such as Biology Honors, AP Biology, Physics, AP Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Medical Terminology. Furthermore, I took an EMT course before becoming nationally certified EMT which afforded me knowledge in human anatomy. My main goal of tutoring is to instill a love of learning and an interest in the subject. Outside academia, I enjoy working in the medical field. I started my journey working as a hospital volunteer talking...

Fourth year medical student going into Internal Medicine and aspiring Hematology/Oncology Doc. Strong background in biology, genetics, pathophysiology, and clinical medicine. Fluent in Spanish.

...a tutor that showed me a unique way of approaching science, and I have carried that with me ever since. Coming into college with little background in science, I understand what it is like to build from the ground up - starting with a strong foundation before moving to more complex subjects. I know how intimidating certain subjects can be, but I believe my detailed understanding of these subjects has prepared me to explain them...

...time remembering concepts and terms. I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor...