Award-Winning Genetics Tutors serving Newton, MA

...work and been on the radio and TV. Some of the highlights of my career has been to use these experiences to help kids in need and help other people learn to write and communicate in a way to help other families and kids in need, too. For music, I've been playing the saxophone since elementary school. I love finding new ways to be creative and have conducted jazz ensembles in college as well as...

...number of different areas, including the MCAT sciences, SAT and ACT test prep, and even volleyball coaching. I spent two years in a Neuroscience PhD program before realizing that clinical medicine was the right path for me, and now I am a second year medical student at Boston University School of Medicine. I love tutoring because each student brings unique educational challenges and I especially enjoy helping students overcome those challenges to achieve their dreams....

...integrate the needs of the student and their personal learning styles to encourage an organized self-regulated process that a student can maintain after the appointment. When mentoring students, I employ several different modes of learning such as models, videos, concept mapping, illustration, etc. to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Additionally, I draw from my research experience and teaching assistantships to provide tangible practices in which the theory behind the topic is applied.

...State University. Thereafter, I received my MD, MBA and MPH from East Carolina University. I am currently an Adjunct Instructor with expertise in tutoring online and in person, where I seek to cultivate and create an enriching learning atmosphere. Educators have the unique privilege to make a lasting impression on their students, and it is my philosophy to empower students to synthesize scientific concepts. Furthermore, I understand that learning these concepts can be daunting for...

...in Instructional Biology at Boston University and my role as a research mentor of undergraduate students. I firmly believe that an effective tutor should be passionate, engaging and patient, as well as cognizant of the individual learning style of their student. As a strong visual learner myself, I appreciate the importance of tailoring individual lessons to complement a student's strengths. I am excited to work with you to achieve your academic goals!

...weekly review sessions outside of class and helped students prepare for tests, quizzes, labs, and pending homework assignments. I also worked with students in the local high school and college to develop personal statement ideas, how to write personal statements, and edit them. I love to use different strategies to help convey information and enjoy explaining topics in many different ways until something clicks. Working with students on educational topics is extremely important and crucial...

I am a Junior at Wheaton College. I am studying to be a biology major with a minor in psychology. I can help you with biology, physiology, chemistry and psychology homework! I can also edit essays if need be. I'm excited to start tutoring!

...also taken 2+ years of chemistry, biology, anatomy, etc. I hope to obtain my M.D. in the future and work towards a DrPH as well. In my free time, I love to explore the city, go to museums, national parks, and just adventure with my friends. But sometimes I like those quiet days reading about astrophysics in my free time! When I interact with my students, they're more than just my students. I like to...

...I enjoy reading and writing as well. My tutoring philosophy is to simplify information into a form that almost anyone can understand. I usually do this by gauging a student's background information on a subject, starting with the basics and working up in complexity, until I can determine and focus on what a student is specifically struggling with the most. In my free time, I love to stay physically and mentally active. I enjoy playing...

...US History. I also have three years of experience teaching as an Adjunct Professor of Biology at Sacred Heart University and 1.5 years of experience as a teaching fellow for Biology lab courses at Yale University. While I was at Yale, I was also a Teaching Fellow at the Center for Teaching and Learning for 2.5 years. As a Teaching Fellow, I developed lessons to help first time teaching fellows become familiar with fundamental concepts...

I am a Junior at Tufts University studying Biology and Psychology on the pre-medical track with intent of becoming a physician in Emergency Medicine. I have been tutoring students in high school and college level sciences for the past 6 years. I have maintained a 3.99 GPA here at Tufts and am looking forward to help others achieve their academic goals.

...Molecular Biology and over two years of tutoring experience. I recently took the MCAT and completed all the premed prerequisites, so I know what it's like to be in your shoes whether you're navigating AP classes or preparing for college and med school. I love working with students and sharing both my academic knowledge and personal experiences. My goal is to help you not just understand the material, but feel confident and motivated while doing...

...rate different from their own. If a younger student associates learning with a negative experience early in life, their learning and their outlook on school will be negatively affected. Thus, I find it very important to instill a positive attitude about learning at an early age. In my spare time, I enjoy running, practicing yoga, sketching and playing music. I play the flute and the ukulele. I am also an avid nature lover. I enjoy...

...from a local community college and my own Ph.D. program, exposing me to a wide range of cultures and points of view that enriched my own experience as a student. My Ph.D. lab was very diverse, including members from at least seven countries.I am personally motivated to broaden my mentoring focus to engage underrepresented communities at the high school and college levels. It is important for students in these groups to see a path in...

I've been teaching biology to undergraduates since 2003, as a tenured professor at the University of Redlands and as visiting faculty at various institutions, including Boston College and Williams College. One of my greatest joys in life is seeing my students grow in their skills, their confidence, and the power to shape their futures.... I focus on helping students build a network of ideas so that they can remember and use them. I also guide them...

Hi! I'm a biochemistry major at Northeastern University. I love math and science, and like to work with kids and teens on those subjects. I have also worked in an ESL classroom, and am available to help with reading and writing skills. I look forward to working with you!

I have a Phd in biology and a masters in biotechnology. I have taught 2 semesters of cell biology, 1 of evolutionary biology, 3 semesters of freshman biology and have tutored GRE and TOEFL test prep. I enjoy teaching Biology, biochemistry and microbiology to a college and high school students

...challenges they face in the given subject area. Then, I apply this knowledge to personalize their coursework accordingly, so that we can work together to develop strategies to make such complex concepts understandable, which they can subsequently use to succeed independently in the classroom and achieve their long-term academic aims. In my free time outside the clinic and the laboratory, I enjoy cooking and baking (especially anything chocolate!), drawing and painting, and practicing yoga.

...veterinarian or a surgeon Well see where the wind takes me! Ive been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for almost a year and have loved meeting students from all over Boston and helping them with SAT preparation or science class. Its a very rewarding feeling when students achieve their goals because of your help. This feeling, and the growth of confidence Ive seen in my students after our sessions, has led me to keep tutoring in...

...schooling is over. I've loved teaching since I was in middle school, and as the oldest sibling I spent much of my formative years playing a teacher role, even when I didn't know it. Teaching is what I do, and it's what I love to do. I tend to "nerd out" when I find a cool new activity I've never tried or when I can use new technology to improve my ability to inspire my...