Award-Winning Genetics Tutors serving Greenwich, CT

...a teacher I am trying to ignite that spark of passion for learning in my students. My ultimate goal is to teach them to be independent learners and problem solvers, to be critical readers, to ask questions, to know where to look for answers as well as to have the self confidence to tackle novel problems and find their own solutions. Over the course of my teaching career I have dealt with a broad range...

...that it brought me much success in my academic success. I wish, now, to pay it forward and impart my knowledge over the topics I consider my speciality. By working with several students over the years, I have developed teaching methods dependent on the type of student I am working with. Having a solid foundation to learn and good study skills is incomparable when pursuing higher education, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I...

...biology. I have a love for teaching and I take a creative approach that emphasizes teaching my students reasoning and learning skills rather than direct memorization. I enjoy approaching teaching from different angles in order to assure that my students learn in the way that is best for them. I am also a ballroom dance instructor and enjoy going to the gym and distance running. I try to stay very active and love meeting all...

Hello, my name is Brandon and I'm a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas College. My tutoring style is very hands on and diagram based. In the sciences, concepts can be very difficult so breaking down concepts into smaller pieces works best.

Hi I'm Kara! I graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa in May 2017 where I majored in biological chemistry. During college, I worked as a class mentor for 1st and 2nd-year biology classes. As a mentor, I helped during class time and lab, but I also held sessions twice weekly outside of class to review and teach the material. I really enjoy working with my peers on biology concepts.

...including within the field of medicine. As a future medical professional, it is imperative to be able to teach each patient about their medical conditions. Being able to teach a difficult concept is a great skill to posses. I personally know the struggle of not fully understanding a difficult concepts and failing exams. I know, as a student, I admired and certainly learned from those who are able to break down difficult concepts. I began...

...in helping students that are applying to graduate school. I have three years of experience tutoring students from a wide variety of backgrounds; most of this experience involved preparations for the GRE or SAT. I have also taught high school and college students in science and mathematics. My approach to tutoring encourages students to build upon their strengths and to gain confidence in question areas that they once found challenging. I achieve these ends through...

...I'm so excited to be working with Varsity Tutors! Understanding a subject boils down to understanding its basic components, and my philosophy is if you master the basics, no question can be too difficult for you. I can tutor a wide variety of subjects, but I'm most equipped to prepare students for their SAT's (math, critical reading, and writing) alongside teaching History, Economics, and English, both at the general and AP levels. In my free...

...music, I'm a classically trained pianist and a singer with my own album out and a European tour under my belt. Education-wise, I'm a pre-medical student hoping to graduate soon with a Bio B.S. Degree and minors in English and Chemistry. I'm also involved in Stress research at Seton Hall University and I'm the Vice President of the AED Pre-Health Honor Society. I currently work as an EMT in Paterson, NJ. If you'd like to...

I'm currently a medical student, with a PhD in biochemistry/immunology/chemical biology. I'm interested in biology, biochemistry, and the development of new drugs for disease, particularly blood cancers. I have years of academic and research experience in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and organic chemistry.

...I welcome You to my platform. My teaching approach is first always refer to the material that is required to learn at minimum and start from there while building a much stronger and deeper understanding of a topic by implementing games, active learning. Science is fun and my goal is for every student of mine not only excel in the subjects but also be able to apply them in future subjects and problems.

...challenging it can be to grasp certain concepts in these areas, especially when you want to truly understand them. Tutoring and office hours helped me greatly during these difficulties, and now I am committed to providing the same help to all students in many different subjects. These include elementary and middle school science and mathematics. One great TA I had, at the end of a tutoring session, would have me "teach" her the concept she...

...finding those connections that will make the learning stick. I am a Columbia University graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and behavior. I also have received my Masters in Education. I have taught middle school and high school science and for the past 9 years. I am passionate about supporting students in math and science to help them see how skills in the classroom are used In the real world. I have experience teaching math...

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...have been heavily involved in writing for many years. In high school, I was the News Editor and Managing Editor of the school newspaper. During college, I wrote for multiple publications, and was a copy editor at the Oberlin Review, as well as a co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Oberlin’s popular science magazine. As a result, I have many years under my belt serving as a grammar and content editor -- which involves not only correcting...

...teaching classes as an adjunct, I found my true calling. I love teaching: interacting with students, helping people solve problems, and seeing those light-bulb moments when someone really grasps a concept. I earned my PhD and my BS degrees at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. I earned my BA degree at Columbia University in New York, NY. My tutoring subjects, in alphabetical order: Astronomy, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Geology. I am comfortable...

...in biochemistry. I have tutored many subjects, including English, History, Mathematics and Science. Biology and chemistry are my favorite subjects to tutor, because once understood, you can really see how they relate to the world around you. I believe practice is key, especially in making subjects less overwhelming, allowing students to develop confidence in themselves. I focus on topics which will most likely be tested, so the student can be better prepared. With my free...

I am a person who takes pride in helping others achieve their educational goal. I am an extremely talented and focused person with excellent GPA. I graduated from UCSB in biology and earned excellent grades. With me rest assured that all your academic difficulties will be solved.

...and Chemistry. During my high school years, I often tutored and assisted my peers and younger sibling with whatever subjects they needed help with. Since I am fairly young, I believe that my tutoring style is more relatable to students younger or the same age as me. Personally, I love Biology and every time I learn something, I become more and more fascinated with how amazing nature is designed. I spend my downtime reading, playing...

...in R and D, and became a college professor. From then until the present day I've continued to stay active and refine my teaching skills in various chemistry areas (including organic), math and standardized test prep. It is fun and gratifying to see the instant feedback and rapid progress that can come from direct interaction of one student working closely with an experienced "guide". As an instructor in Higher Ed I can attest that these...