Award-Winning Genetics Tutors serving Somerville, MA

...art in that it exists at the intersection of theory and practice. I have tutored college biology, taught English in South Korea, and STEM in Manhattan and art in Cambridge. I enjoy the challenge of presenting information in a manner that will engender understanding and communicate a passion for the material beyond the textbook or the test. My goal as a teacher is to not only help my students succeed academically but to enrich their...

Hi! I am Thomas, I currently attend Harvard Medical School and have a strong passion for both science and teaching. I have quite a lot of experience tutoring at various levels (elementary- graduate school) and feel very confident I can get you performing at your true potential and scoring at your goal test scores!

...philosophy that a teacher has to excel in three main domains, specifically that of an instructor, a mentor, and a professional. To enhance the educational experience of students, a teacher in the biological sciences has to possess an exceptional skill in creating the appropriate course sequence to teach complex concepts to students from diverse scientific areas. My love for teaching begun from the time I was a graduate student. I taught classes in the fields...

...peers in my class or tutoring students, I strive to help others succeed by teaching them with their individual needs at the forefront of my approach. My favorite subjects to teach are Biology, Chemistry and Math, whether it be to lower school or college-aged students. I graduated from Summa Cum Laude Brandeis University with degrees in Chemistry and Biology, which provided me with a deep understanding of these subjects. I also conducted a research project...

Hello! I am a freshman at Boston University studying Biochemistry. My passions include instrumental and vocal music, hiking, and reading. I'm excited to meet you!

...now decided to work independently. I have an MD with honor's. This demonstrates competency in Anatomy, Histology, Pathophysiology and Clinical sciences. I have a Master's in Pharmacy. This demonstrates competency in Chemistry, Genetics and applied Pharmaceutical Sciences. With my qualifications and certificates, as well as a 96% average (Summa cum laude) in medical school, which include NBME/USMLE guided assessments in calculations. This said I still feel like the hardest part of being a tutor isn't knowing...

...study, because I have struggled as a student and know what it takes to improve significantly. My experience working with students has been positive as we work one-on-one and set goals with realistic expectations. I received my medical education (M.D.) from the American University of Antigua in the West Indies and undergraduate education from the University of Massachusetts (BSc). I matriculated into family medicine residency and am working towards medical education goals. I tutor for...

...understanding the needs of a student and the level of detail required for their course. I 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...

...am also capable of tutoring English, Math, and Science for elementary and middle school children. Some of my hobbies include crafts, creating healthful and microbiome-consious recipes on my foodie instagram, reading Stephen King novels, and (embarrassingly) updating and drawing in my planner. When I am not in the lab, I am often speaking at panels and forums on the importance of gender and racial equity, especially in higher education. I am actively involved in a...

...a note taker for the General Biology course, a tutor for the Cell Biology course, and a tutor for a Biochemistry course for graduate students. After college, I attended the University of Pittsburgh for graduate school and earned my PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pathology. During graduate school I was a mentor for a junior high school student in a summer program and helped her design and execute a research project examining a genetic knockout...

...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 sports like basketball, pick-up...

...in the form of banter or jokes embedded so that the tutoring feels more interactive rather than someone talking at you. I like tutoring to be a setting where students can feel comfortable asking questions so any knowledge gaps can be filled. I know the importance of studying hard, but also maintaining a healthy balance of fun to prevent burnout and I keep that in mind when tutoring to ensure that student's mental health is...

...and was captain of the sailing team. I also spent a semester studying sociology and biology in Chile where I lived in Spanish for five months. I tutored math in high school and college and will be tutoring Spanish, algebra, calculus, and biology with varsity tutors. I look forward to helping others with all of these subjects! I am working full time as a research assistant at Boston Children's hospital. I also enjoy biking, cooking,...

I have three years of experience in 1:1 tutoring and two years of experience in classroom teaching. I have experience with ADHD clients. Creative, agile, and willing to pivot to new teaching methods in order to best serve the clients.

...Biomedical Engineering. During my tenure at Boston University I was responsible for teaching two undergraduate level engineering courses, requiring me to teach in both large classroom and one-on-one settings. I am most comfortable teaching quantitative sciences, although I also have experience teaching standardized tests and more qualitative subjects such as Biology or Chemistry. I am a born and raised Bostonian, having grown up in Reading, MA. I am a proud product of the Massachusetts Public...

...Biology. I then received a Master of Science from Johns Hopkins University where I focused on Biotechnology. I am currently pursuing my M.D. in Boston, MA. During my time in graduate school, I tutored middle school and high school students in science and math. I love tutoring science, especially health sciences as I am in school to become a physician. I also enjoy teaching math and I find it to be one of the most...

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

...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 to understanding material. Still, I also think introducing new and upcoming study techniques can help make studying...

...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. Outside of tutoring, I...