Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Westchester, NY

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...Education is fundamental to success in life, and a good teacher is the best source of education. However, being a good teacher is the hardest of all the jobs in the world. In order to be effective and successful in educating students, a good teacher should possess certain defining characteristics that are necessary to properly educate and lead the students in positive ways. In addition to the academic (quantitative) qualifications, the effective teacher should possess...

...them; from the smallest particles to the biggest celestial bodies. My passion lies in science, and I take pride in making learning fun and comprehensive. Likewise, I love to find the passion within all my students, and find ways to relate those passions back into our lessons. I am comfortable with tutoring through all grades, and am great with kids and making sure their studying time is time well spent. I focus primarily on math...

...to realize that I would be most happy pursuing a career in Medicine and I began a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Dominican University where I was granted a Bachelor of Medical Science. I am looking forward to applying to medical school and to becoming a Physician! With a background in English Literature and Writing, along with more recent (and successful) coursework in premedical studies including college-level Math, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Organic Chemistry, I am...

...weather in the world) where I studied Cognitive Science and Theater. I am pursuing a career as an actor, but am thrilled to continue to flex my intellectual side and share my passion for learning with the next generation. In college, I studied Cognitive Science, not so much as a fallback career, but because I am fascinated by the subject. I succeeded in getting into Northwestern without the aid of any academic tutors or test...

...there! My name is Blu, and I recently graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Social Anthropology. My love of learning has led me to explore a wide variety of subjects throughout my life, and I've developed the skills to be successful in understanding them, both in my brain and on paper. I love working with kids and teenagers, and have experience tutoring for the SAT, various middle and high-school level subjects, as well...

...am currently completing a PhD in Environmental Science as part of which I have been tutoring and supporting environmental science undergraduates in seminars, laboratory workshops, and field trips. I have a master's in Environmental Science and Master's and bachelor's degrees in Chemistry all from the University of York, UK. I have a passion for science and transferring the excitement I have for it and the world to others. I can tutor all levels of Chemistry...

...will serve them beyond the classroom. I tutor math, physics, and biological sciences, with a special interest in Algebra. I find that helping students develop a strong foundation in algebraic thinking lays the groundwork for success in more advanced subjects like Calculus and Physics. It's rewarding to witness the moment a concept clicks, and even more meaningful when students begin to take ownership of their learning process. My approach to tutoring is centered around cultivating...

...general biology course. I also spent one year as an individual tutor for biology and general chemistry. One of my most fulfilling experiences as a tutor was working with several special needs students in the biological sciences; that experience really helped broaden my horizons as an educator. The summer after I graduated I was given the privilege of leading a study group for general biology. Students who needed a little bit of extra help for...

...that one-on-one learning is very efficient and a great way to catch up and/or stay ahead. I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. I make your challenges mine, and we work together to design an individualized learning technique. I strive to make learning fun, and we set realistic goals. I am qualified to teach middle and high school math, chemistry, and English writing and literature. I can also help with preparation and...

...reading, writing, and math in preparation for the New York State exams. I have tutored high school students in math, as well. Students that I have tutored have seen astounding progress in their work and grades have jumped more than 20 points. I attend Cornell University, where I am majoring in Biology, minoring in Business, and on the Pre-med track. I also attended a competitive specialized high school located in New York, NY. I graduated...

...to educate and empower others. I am hard-working, self-motivated and focused. I have worked in several capacities as a tutor and a mentor to students. Through these experiences, I was able to enhance the ways in which I can best serve others while guiding them through academic subjects, standardized testing and the college process. Through all of my experiences, I was able to strengthen my communication skills, problem solving abilities and organizational skills. I am...

...others. I love to teach and help people when I can. I have many years of experience tutoring and teaching people both one on one and classes of up to about 40 students and lectures with well over 100. I specialize in almost all things science and math. Throughout my many years of helping people achieve their academic goals, I have adapted a style which focuses on removing the doubt and worry from those whom...

...have a PhD in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry and post-doctoral research experience in nanomaterials with 35 papers published in peer reviewed journals. I also have over 14 years of industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing with 3 patents. I have now taken up tutoring as a way of returning to my love for chemistry. I believe in a fundamentals-based approach. Once a student firmly grasps the fundamentals, he or she can go as far as they...

...in a variety of subjects. I also worked extensively with students through an internship with the Maryland Zoo's education department. Since graduating, I have been traveling and working for an environmental nonprofit in NYC. I currently tutor in math, science, and test prep (SAT and ACT). As a tutor, I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to help them come to the answers on their own, and I find creative and fun...

...graduated from the University of California-Berkley with a Bachelor's in Chemical Biology and from Columbia University with my Master's in Chemical Engineering. I have a good track record of tutoring college students in math and science subjects. I acted both as a private tutor to individual and a group tutor to a handful of students in a classroom setting. I am very interested in imparting knowledge and have found teaching an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

...the complex subject material found in biology courses and presenting it to my students in a clear and understandable manner. Biology is more a story than memorizing a long list of facts, and as a Biology "story teller", my students retain more information than they ever did before. While at Stony Brook University, I worked as an assistant teaching new high school AP Biology teachers from the Tri-State area. Here I re-visited the high school...

...support and encouragement of many of my teachers, I was able to see the potential they saw in me. They showed me that learning can be pleasurable and that success comes with determination where theres a will there is a way. I aspire to one day be a pediatrician. I want to not only provide help to children in need, but serve as an example to my community. During my undergraduate experience, I tutored Physics...

...all-A track record in difficult science classes including Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Genetics. I also have a history of success on standardized tests, which I attribute to various test-taking strategies that I teach when helping students prepare for these exams. I have worked as a trained Peer Tutor at the Sweetland Center for Writing, led a study group at the Science Learning Center, and tutored independently in subjects ranging from Literary...

...for for the past four years years. I am especially passionate about genetics, chemistry, and biology because I enjoy learning about how the natural world works. Outside of tutoring, I spend most of my time outside hiking, backpacking and biking. I am also very creative and I enjoy painting and drawing. I have found that creativity really enhances my tutoring skills because it allows me to make learning fun! As a tutor, I strive to...