Award-Winning Genetics Tutors serving Connecticut

...the challenges learners face and how to support them effectively. My teaching philosophy is simple: every student learns best when taught in a way that makes sense to them. I strive to create an environment where learning feels exciting, not overwhelming, and where students can see how what they're learning applies to their everyday lives. By making learning enjoyable and meaningful, I help students build confidence, stay motivated, and achieve success in any setting.

...score. Specifically, I seek to improve the skill set of my student so that the test becomes an exercise of well trained understanding of the material and the ability to really handle it. I use a practice exam to diagnose strengths and weaknesses, and then I follow the plan that will raise my students scores as much and as quickly as possible. This entails teaching specific strategies with which to approach each different question type....

...a fourth grader in math; high school students in math, chemistry, and French; and college students in chemistry and genetics. I strive to make personal connections with my students so that they do not just feel like bullets on a list. In explaining the material, I try to break it down into smaller steps since humans are naturally more motivated to achieve goals that seem more manageable. I want every student to feel capable and...

...research studying changes in stem cells and gene expression during different planarian physiological processes. I am extremely interested in biochemical and biophysical processes, closely tied to my interest in STEM courses and education. I have the most experience tutoring math, science, and Spanish, using my personal and current education with feedback from previous students to refine my approach. In high school I started a student success center during covid to provide free online tutoring, providing...

...my doctorate I have enjoyed a successful career as a chiropractor but crave further fulfillment. The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that I can teach people about their health. Although I have a vast knowledge base, my appetite for knowledge lies with biological sciences. The way our bodies and the world around us functions is astonishing and I can't seem to get enough of knowing about it. Many see science as boring...

...generation positively. In my classroom, I strive to create an engaging environment where all students feel heard and valued. My approach involves interactive discussions and tailored feedback, which helps students develop their critical thinking and express their ideas confidently. I enjoy adapting to the diverse needs of each student, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Joining Varsity Tutors is a thrilling opportunity for me to continue inspiring students and fostering a love of learning that...

...as biology, chemistry, and physics and have most experience tutoring middle school, high school, and college students. My mission is to develop students' problem-solving skills so that they can get to the answers on their own to not only improve their homework scores but also help on quizzes and tests through better knowledge of the material. I hope to be able to help you with all of your tutoring needs and to promote student success!

I love getting others interested in science and helping students reach their potential. I am very motivated to help others reach their academic goals. I am currently a master's student studying Immunology, but I have a background in general biology and chemistry, too, with a heavy emphasis on molecular biology and genetics.

...about an ethical framework for epigenetic disease treatment and prevention. My greatest academic passions are human genetics, ethics, and biomedical ethics. I love to travel and have lived in Austria and Spain. In Spain, I work as an English language assistant. In previous summers, I have worked as a sailing instructor so I love teaching people new skills and helping them improve. In my free time I enjoy exercising and finding the best restaurants around!

...pre-calculus at both the high school and college levels. I am extremely passionate about teaching because I found that, throughout my education, genuine teachers who truly wanted to help me learn and succeed were rare. I find that making connections and taking the time to truly get to know my students and why they may be struggling in a particular course is so important! In my free time, I love painting, reading, and taking my...

...math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is...

...Aspergillus nidulans. This experience led me to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. I decided to start tutoring because it is the perfect opportunity for me to share my passion for science and gain valuable teaching experience. The two things that make me a great tutor are my deep understanding of biology and my ability to communicate complex concepts in ways that are easy to understand. My passion for...

...full time as a high school teacher, I have tutored a vast range of ages from elementary, middle, and college students. I am extremely passionate about science education, because I think that it is one of the largest gaps in our current education system. There is so much potential to frame science in an engaging and exciting manner, but too often students are left to struggle on their own! In my personal experience, I have...

I m a dental graduate who has an experience teaching college level undergraduates subjects like anatomy, microbiology, physiology and biochemistry. I also have a good grasp on biology and have taught middle and high schoolers the same. I emphasize on the basic concepts to create a sound foundation for future, I believe in solving doubts to improve understanding and enhance interest in learning. I believe in consistency through revision of concepts.

...helping others out. I feel that knowing a subject and knowing how to teach said subject can be quite different. Being able to relate to different types of people and understanding different learning styles is extremely important and listening for comprehension, as a teacher/tutor, is a necessary skill that I don't see enough of. Knowing how crucial it is, I try my best to really listen and understand the learners point of view in order...

...and NY. I graduated from the University of Scranton with a B.S. in Chemistry in 2017. I tutored organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and instrumental analysis in my senior year. I then did one year of a Ph.D. program in Organic Chemistry at Temple University before leaving to pursue an M.S. in Secondary Education in Chemistry from which I graduated in 2020. I taught Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 laboratories to undergraduate students during my time...

...and I am always intrigued by the structures of functions of the human body. This, coupled with my desire to care for people in the healthcare field is what drew me to medicine. I hope to inspire all students to stretch their minds to learn the impossible and achieve their goals. I enjoy teaching, and I look forward to helping students out. We can always figure out a solution to a problem. Looking forward to...

I have truly enjoyed studying the sciences in my college years, and since then have enjoyed even more so to tutor the scientific concepts to others!... Teaching is gauged by the comprehension of the student. If one knows something well, they can help another understand it in terms beneficial for the learner!... I like to get an idea of the student's comfort level with the material, and whether or not the student recognizes exactly which hurdles...

Hi! I am Antoinette. I am a Junior at Quinnipiac University, studying to be a Physician Assistant. I have been tutoring since my second year of high school! I am new to Varsity Tutors, and look forward to meeting new students!

Biology educator with 25 years experience - high school to college to graduate level. Currently teach college/graduate level molecular and cell biology, while managing three active research labs in microbiology, immunology and biotechnology.