Award-Winning Genetics Tutors serving Norwalk, CT

...student, I had a hard 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?...

...tutored students of all ages, from preschool to undergraduate, particularly enjoying my work with ESL students and students with disabilities. I am especially passionate about foreign languages, the humanities, and social sciences. I received four consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension....

...in Biology, Chemistry and Math. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized exams for undergraduate and graduate school admission. In addition to my private tutoring activities, I was also a TA to an introductory science course at Cornell. In this position, I lectured weekly to a section of 15 undergraduate students and learned how to engage students in course material. In my free time, I enjoy cooking new recipes, competitive swimming, and tennis. Please...

I grew up in Belgium before moving to Los Angeles in 2010, and now I live in New York. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Bioethics and Natural Sciences and recently was accepted to medical school. I am a native French and Dutch speaker (don't worry - my English is good, too!) but I also love studying and teaching sciences, including physics, general and organic chemistry, biology, as well as math and Latin.

...postdoctoral associate at Yale University conducing research in genetics/neuroscience. Throughout the years I have had many opportunities to interact with and train students. Specifically, as a graduate student I have had experience as a teaching assistant for general biology and advanced genetics lab courses, and have also tutored high school students in AP chemistry. Hopefully as a tutor for VT I can make STEM courses more approachable and rewarding for high school and undergraduate students.

...biology, and physics, as well as math subjects like algebra and calculus. I also tutor for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, AP tests, and the MCAT. I sincerely believe that while some of the concepts presented in these subjects and tests seem initially very difficult, they become much less intimidating if you have the confidence and perspective to look at the problems from the right angle. They don't have to be so challenging! I...

...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 science and education also makes my tutoring sessions a lot of fun for my students. Outside of tutoring I love being active and outside. I am desperately trying to get better at tennis in the summer and racquetball in the winter. You can also...

...background in academia and teaching, I desired to maintain plugged into that world in whatever way I could. That is how 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...

I am a 4th year medical student who has been tutoring since college. I love working with people and teaching students. I have a strong background in the sciences and look forward to helping make science easy for everyone. I look forward to working with you. ... I love working together and trying to keep the student involved in the learning process.... As a tutor, you are able to give students the fundamentals and teach them...

...- including social media and visual aids - to prepare students in many aspects of science subjects such as anatomy, physiology , pathology , microbiology and others. In 2012 I had the chance to join the New York College of Podiatric Medicine to earn a doctoral degree in foot and ankle medicine and surgery. There, I managed to obtain multiple honors and awards including Pi Delta honors and the Dean's List status, in addition to...

...biology teacher, rising M1 medical student, and certified tutor. With over 1,000 lessons taught at a 5.0 rating, I have been in education for around 10 years. I attended Drexel University College of Medicine where I earned my master's in Pharmacology & Biochemistry. Prior, I attended Binghamton University where I studied Neuroscience (B.S.) and French Linguistics (B.A.), in addition to a Pre-Medicine concentration. In the past, I've worked as a T.A. for intermediate & advanced...

...University with a Bachelor's of Science in Genetics and a minor in philosophy. I was in the honors college and completed my departmental honor's thesis in philosophy, where I wrote 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...

Hi, my name is Zain and I am a senior studying Biology and Physics. I tutor almost every science subject, from chemistry to biology to physics, and enjoy tutoring students from high school to college.

My goal as a tutor is to ensure that every student learns the material that I am assigned to teach. I intend to work until I accomplish this goal. I will not feel fulfilled if a student walks away from the session unsure of the material. ... My philosophy is quality over quantity. I would rather teach the student 2 concepts and have them know it than teach 10 concepts and have them not be comfortable...

...senior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Philosophy major at Wittenberg University. I enjoy the exchange of learning and that's why I decided to become a tutor. I have been a tutor since high school and I continued during college. I have taught high school level math, biology, chemistry and physics and college level chemistry. I connect with my students and help them to gain a better understanding of the subject matter. I cannot wait to...

...I have been a peer to peer tutor at the graduate school level in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy, Immunology, and Biostatistics. Through my experiences in both tutoring and medical school, I understand that learning can be challenging and isn't always fun. However, when you find someone who is passionate about a subject and has a good base of knowledge, learning and retaining information can be so much more manageable. I am here to...

...Stony Brook University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology. While in college, I tutored children in SAT math as well as subjects such as chemistry and biology. I have recently also taken the MCAT and am very passionate about chemistry, biology, biochemistry, psychology and sociology. While tutoring students, I have seen progress in the skills and techniques they acquire for standardized tests. I believe such strategies are...

...ELA, and SAT prep. In my five years as a teacher, I developed a passion for helping students learn to love science and perfect their reading and writing skills. I believe that an effective teacher or tutor meets students where they're at, whatever their skill level, and then helps them set goals and strive for growth. As a former teacher, I have a wealth of experience designing learning activities to meet a variety of different...

I am a student at Columbia University in New York, studying Computer Science and Biochemistry. I offer person-centered learning approaches in the subjects of ACT prep, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Spanish, English, Writing, Psychology and other areas. Outside of school, I enjoy reviewing films and novels, conducting biomedical research, exercising, and writing.

...math with a crinkled up face and a feeling that they just can't do math. Personally, I love math, but my goal for my students is to have them leave say, "It may not be my cup of tea, but I can do it." Mastery, and a sense of "Yes I can" is what I hope to leave my students with. I am always interested in trying to connect math to something else that you...