Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...on to do a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. I moved back to my home country Cyprus and did a second postdoctoral fellowship on cancer at a research institute there. I was then hired as a lecturer at public and private Universities teaching Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Molecular Biology and General Biology for college students. I can also teach Genetics, Cell Biology, Microbiology as well as Physical Science. My favorite subjects,...

...learning it. After so many trials and errors, I developed a method of studying which proved to enhance my understanding of concepts and recall abilities. After I discovered this, learning was no longer a chore. Learning became an adventure and fun. I currently feel like I can learn anything as long as I apply the method I designed. My goal as a tutor is to demystify learning and to demonstrate to students that there is...

...wealth of science and mathematics courses. I have taken everything from elementary math up to Calculus II. I have taken Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Microbiology, Cellular Biology, and much more. I have also taken my share of writing and literature classes as I am a blogger, short story writer, and spoken word artist. I have a passion for passing on the knowledge and techniques I have learned. I genuinely enjoy helping others succeed. I cater my...

...devoted to studying for these exams in the past, I have gained experience when it comes to working under pressure and have now developed several test-taking strategies. Due to my medical background, I also have extensive knowledge when it comes to basic sciences such as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. At the same time, my main goal continues to be to spread my knowledge to others, which is why I spend my free time tutoring fellow...

...so that we can reap its rewards. Also, I believe learning from a friend helps understand material better than a professor or stranger. I hope to be my student's teacher and coach, so that they learn in a determined, progressive, active, and engaging way while remembering that we are friends! When I have time off of studying, I love getting involved in research at my school or having fun with friends and enjoying my college...

I am a graduate of Quinnipiac University and studied biomedical sciences. I also have a degree in biology from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA, where I was also a four-year varsity letterman swimmer. I love working with kids and with those students who want to get better in the classroom! I first started tutoring in college, where I worked through peer tutoring services. Subjects I've tutored include biology, chemistry, nutrition, english, and writing.

...and have taken all of the prerequisite courses. I am currently applying to medical schools and I hope to get my MD/MPH and become a primary care physician. I have tutored students as an undergraduate learning assistant in Organic Chemistry I and II for two semesters and will be tutoring students in the spring semester for Human Physiology. In addition to enjoying the physical sciences, I played the violin for eight years. I was a...

I am a biologist with a passion for education, as I believe that education is vital for conservation, progression, and making the right decisions.

As a recent college graduate, I look forward to motivating and teaching students. I am familiar with Honors, IB and college-level coursework. My areas of expertise include math, science, history, and MCAT prep.

...majored in Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry in college with a pre-medical focus. I then came to Washington, D.C. to begin medical school and have completed all but one semester of my rotations. I have tutored since I was in middle school as a peer educator. I worked professionally as a tutor during college for applerouth tutoring for 2 years and was a TA and peer educator in college from freshman year until senior year. I...

I am currently a graduate student at University of Maryland studying bioengineering. I did my B.S. in Chemistry w/ a concentration in Biochemistry at Wake Forest University and graduated in 2014. I thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and working together to understand new things (especially science)!

...During my college career I took a large variety of science and math classes such as: Immunology, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Physics, Genetics, Algebra, and Calculus. Over the last 4 years I have coached Varsity Football and Lacrosse at a local high school (Freedom High School) while attending GMU as a full time student. Being a student and coach requires that you be organized, dedicated, and pay attention to detail. Additionally, it teaches you...

...thesis at Auburn involved measuring the impact of invasive species on the pine forests that dominate the southeastern US. I completed my undergraduate degree at SUNY ESF in Syracuse where I received my B.S. in Conservation Biology after graduating cum laude. I have also had the opportunity to work with universities across the country such as the University of California at Santa Cruz, the Smithsonian Institute (The National Zoo) and the University of Minnesota. I...

My goal as a tutor is to make sure that those students I work with grow in confidence and skill. I want all of my students to gain not just an understanding, but a mastery of the subjects they are struggling with. Going from a point where they feel behind to a point where they can lead their peers moving forward.

I attended Columbia University where I received my B.A. in Biochemistry. Subsequently, I completed my MPhil from the University of Cambridge, also in Biochemistry. In addition to having tutored for 4+ years, I am well acquainted with a wide range of course materials and admissions test formats. This includes the ACT and MCAT, both of which I scored in the 99th percentile. I specialize in science tutoring.

My background includes clinical research and lab coordination. I enjoy tutoring math, science, and test prep. I have also taught biochemistry review classes, including preparation of study plans and materials, assessment tests, tools for my students, and instructional hours.

...teaching English as a foreign language to students of all ages. Outside of the laboratory and clinic, I have taken on several leadership, and social planning volunteer positions. The past two years Ive been a member of the NIH Science Policy Discussion Group, as the social chair for the past year, and writing summaries of current policy related journalism for the sciencepolicyforall blog. While I was a post-baccalaureate fellow, and a graduate student, I was...

...at BMW Manufacturing and Nucor Steel Mill. I graduated in 2016 from Clemson and commissioned into the U.S. Air Force as an Air Liaison Officer. I moved to Nashville TN and then San Antonio TX. I led a team of 36 men through training until I moved back to TN and then out to Albuquerque NM where I worked as a Space Situational Developmental Research Engineer working on adaptive optics, lasers, and telescopes. I completed...

Hi my name is Cristina and I'm a junior bioengineer at the University of Maryland. I'm really excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors and to have the opportunity to help expand your academic horizons!

...Thats because it was one of many constant challenges I faced myself as a Student-Athlete and Captain of the UMD Ice Hockey team. I am a very outgoing person, and am often able to motivate students by relating school material to their life's many activities. I enjoy helping students that take the time to learn the material and will benefit them most because I am able to teach the material in a highly effective manner...