Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Clifton, NJ

I am a graduate of the University of Toronto, Reichman University, and Western Governors University. I have been teaching children, youth, and adults in various academic settings since 2008. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is that of open discourse and conversation, actively involving students in their own learning journey by connecting lesson material to their own interests and hobbies. I specialize in homework assistance and exam preparation.

...all of us can relate to. Growing up I too struggled in grade school and would often need the help of tutors to enrich my learning experience. Throughout this journey I've had the incredible opportunity of being tutored by some of the best teachers, many of whom explained the material better than my own professors did. Each of these tutors had their own individual styles of teaching and explaining concepts, and I have tried my...

Hello my name is Vianne Garces. My passion is tutoring in Elementary School Mathematics. My long-term goal is to become a Pediatrician.

...but tutor students because I enjoy teaching. I especially love working with students one-on-one. I currently tutor Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and general science. I have loved Biology since I was in High School and especially love Microbiology because it is completely fascinating. My tutoring style tends to be a mix of both auditory (explaining) and visual (drawing) styles with the understanding that each student learns in their own way. I think it is essential...

...can also teach plant biology since my majors in BS and MS degrees are agronomy and plant pathology. I have also extensive experience in research in the area of environmental microbiology dealing with bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and ecosystem analysis. Moreover, I was employed by a biotechnology company where I gained good experience in studying industrial microbiology and enzymes. This will be a great asset for my teaching college students as well as K-12 school students...

...their difficulties by being sympathetic and friendly. I believe that smiling, being joyful and having a sense of humor are very important traits of a tutor. A teacher will teach you the theories, concepts, etc on a subject. A tutor will help you understand the theories, concepts, lessons more deeply and answer any questions you have. A tutor is more 1-on-1. Biology always fascinated me as a student which led me to becoming a dentist....

...science subjects are spot-on and I can easily make a student understand anything regarding sciences or mathematics. I know this because I have tutored science and mathematics before and the result percentage was 100%. Also, I was ranked in top 100, in the World Math Day Competition Year 7. My knowledge, the bonding with the student and the student-teacher relationship that I develop are my biggest assets to achieve the results that are expected.

...years (high school, undergraduate, medical). I am a former doctor who left medicine to start a business in healthcare innovation. I enjoy tutoring very much in addition to my business and my schedule is very flexible. I have worked with children and adults of all ages, and find that the key to learning is making the material relatable to the student. Each student learns in his or her own way, thus the tutoring must be...

...classes and have taught fellow students throughout the years in my classes. I am enthusiastic about learning and I would like to help give students the same confidence and ability to grasp a subject. I am passionate about helping others and would like to teach those struggling some different methods of learning. I will teach the student how to break down concepts into easier steps and to get the big picture so that the details...

...teaching methods to each unique student. It is extremely fulfilling to watch someone progress throughout our sessions and grow academically. I am entering my 3rd year of undergraduate studies in Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley. After graduating I plan on moving back to take a gap year before attending medical school. During my gap year I will work in a lab and accumulate more volunteer hours. I love all things math and science...

...organic chemistry. At NYU, I am currently a teaching adjunct for introductory biology labs and continue to tutor students in biology and chemistry. Through my experiences, I have developed a love of teaching and want to pursue a career in biology education. Biology and Chemistry are my favorite subjects to tutor because they have a reputation for being very difficult. My tutoring style is to take a difficult subject and make it more approachable, clear,...

...come. When I obtain my B.S. from Rutgers, I plan to go on and eventually get a Master's and Ph.D. My favorite and strongest subjects are math and the sciences. Because of my background in high school and major in college, I have plenty of experience with Calculus I through IV, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. I love helping students in math and science and it gives me a sense of satisfaction to see other people...

I am a 2016 alumna of Cornell University, graduating summa cum laude in Anthropology with a minor in Global Health. I also participated in the pre-med curriculum, taking courses in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Math. During my senior year, I tutored students from the Department of Athletics and the Office of Academic and Diversity Initiatives in Calculus I. I am passionate about helping others gain the skills, confidence, and understanding to achieve academic success. ... In...

...to New York in 2014, I am applying to Osteopathic Medical schools for the Fall 2015 cycle and I am excited to join the field of medicine. While in college, I held a job as an organic chemistry lab instructor and tutored, informally, general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and various English courses like grammar, American literature, and Elizabethan literature. My favorite of the set was organic chemistry because I was not only able to help teach...

...of a semster at college at the tuturing center learning Calculus 2 and one day someone behind me asked for help with a question and I knew exactly how to help. At that moment a light went off in my head. Since then tutoring has actually become my own learning style. I love being able to create a relationship with somone on the foundation of both of us becoming better at a subject through the...

...English to adults who immigrated from South America. While I can tutor a wide range of subjects, I am very passionate and eager to teach all levels of Biology and English. In my experience the English language can be very challenging to grasp, yet with the right mindset and consistent study it is very much possible! Similarly, the subject of Biology can seem difficult and intimidating at first, but my goal is to exhibit how...

...break things down to their fundamentals and learn from the bottom up, so that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a list of bullet points and ideas. Patience is a virtue and I exercise it dutifully. I'm comfortable tutoring all ages; a bit of empathy can span even decades, I believe. In my free time,...

...of this experience involved preparations for the GRE or SAT. I have also taught high school and college students in science and mathematics. My approach to tutoring encourages students to build upon their strengths and to gain confidence in question areas that they once found challenging. I achieve these ends through accurate diagnostics, effective introduction of content and strategy, and positive reinforcement of progress. Each tutorial entails an individualized approach to maximize time and effectiveness....

...I'm leaning towards pursuing a higher degree in Genetics. I loved school when I was growing up, and science and math classes were my favorite subjects because they made the most sense to me, but I understand that they can become very challenging very fast. My past tutoring experience involved mostly mathematics tutoring in subjects such as geometry and algebra, but I feel just as confident in my knowledge about the science courses to be...

...at Connecticut College I served as a peer tutor in the Biological Sciences department in both group and one-on-one settings. In my senior year, I served as the Teaching Assistant for our Genetics course. My roles as a TA included attending class meetings and facilitating discussion and problem solving sessions. I also hosted a review session every week where students could work through problems and ask questions. I enjoy tutoring a range of subjects including...