Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Lowell, MA

My name is Patrick and I am a microbiologist and ecologist by training. My research over the past decade has focused on microbes and how they respond to their environment and their host. I have a wide set of skills including deep knowledge of biology, molecular biology, microbiology, ecology, bioinformatics, and statistics.

...hospital in Boston for over a year now, in both clinical and research settings. My tutoring experience started a few years ago when I taught a nutrition class to children in their early teens, teaching them the basics of nutrition, such as picking healthy ingredients and avoiding processed foods. Since then, I have been a part-time tutor, and I look forward to meeting lots of new students through Varsity Tutors! As a current college student,...

...Science Masters student at The Commonwealth Medical College and a biology major at Wake Forest University has taught me that the best way to learn is to place yourself in a fun environment. As a tutor, I share this outlook on learning with my students by creating an engaging and gratifying environment conducive to the learning style of the individual with whom I am working. I am driven by my passion for science, English, writing,...

...subjects (Science Technology, Engineering, Math) but am also comfortable teaching English, Art, and Language. I have been tutoring since I was 16, starting with my younger brother then escalating up to middle and high school now college students! Since I came to the US in early 2007, I was placed in ELL and tutoring for majority of my young adult life. That has allowed me to navigate through different teaching styles, and be aware of students...

...apply to medical school. During my time as an undergrad, I was a teaching assistant and tutor for the introductory biochemistry course. I cherished the opportunity to bring peace to students who were facing the stresses of college, and I have always found it equally rewarding for myself when I help a student get an idea to "click" in their head. My tutoring approach focuses on developing notetaking strategies and a systematic approach to breaking...

...and East European and Eurasian Studies, earning departmental honors for my biochemical research and the Russian department prize. Since graduation I have continued research in the biomedical sector. In high school, at Boston University Academy, I served as a peer tutor in the sciences, and I was a peer mentor in college. I have additional teaching experience in sailing, which I also competed in at the varsity level in college. In addition to my passion...

...Bachelor of Science in Biology/Biotechnology. My coursework in biology has led me to explore the many different fields that exist in modern scientific research and is also an asset that provides me with a firm basis for tutoring other science-related courses. I have assisted a great deal of students in reaching their academic potential by relating what they have learned in the classroom to the natural world that surrounds them. This essentially builds curiosity and...

I am a passionate science educator with experience teaching high school students, college students, and adults. I like to teach by building frameworks of understanding with my students, and make sure to treat each case individually.... Every student is different. Instead of covering everything taught in the class, I prefer to focus on problem areas.... I believe that learning is a personal process, and the role of a good teacher or tutor is to facilitate and...

...is Biology but I'm also pre-med and working towards a minor in Engineering. From a young age, I have loved working with students and teaching them things that I am passionate about like math, English, science, and art! I have 4 cummulative years of peer mentoring in middle school and high school. I was always someone who wanted to do well in school, but I struggled with self-confidence and test anxiety. I was able to...

...to tutor are those related to Biology such as Microbiology, Ecology, Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, etc. I have always been curious about figuring out how life works and how ecosystems interact with each other. I particularly find the intersection of microbes with human health (be it good or bad) to be interesting. I also enjoy tutoring Elementary Math and Algebra. My favorite part of tutoring is helping students achieve their goals and become more confident...

I believe that all students can access and succeed in any curriculum area with the proper support and guidance

...biologist in both academia and the biotech industry, and science outreach and education is a passion of mine. My favorite subjects to tutor are science and coding. While some people think of these as difficult subjects, I firmly believe that anyone can understand these topics if taught in a way that engages them personally. It is important to understand a student's experience and interests to best tailor lessons and examples to fit their needs. I...

...my name is Matt and I graduated with a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. During my studies, I spent a year tutoring student-athletes in Chemistry, Physics, Math and Engineering. Earlier in my schooling, I spent two years as a camp counselor and a year regularly babysitting, so mentoring has always been a part of my life. I also have experience as a part of the Best Buddies organization during high school,...

I'm a recent PhD graduate in Bioengineering in the Boston area. My thesis involved nanoparticles and bacterial infections, but as a biomedical engineer I've had training in circuits, mechanics, some programming, chemistry and biology. Tutoring for me is a collaborative effort, following a problem-based learning with questions that will lead the student towards the answer they're looking for while providing a well-rounded understanding of why and how that answer works.

...After much thought, I deviated from a medical school track to pursue a career in the medical device industry. My love for math and science started around middle school, and I was strongly influenced by my teachers. Through tutoring, I hope to be a similar influence. I really enjoy working with students of all ages (elementary to grads!) In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and volunteering at the Animal Rescue League in Boston.

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!

...Hospital; I hope to eventually become a Pediatric Dermatologist! Although I grew up in Illinois, I have spent the majority of the last 6 years in Boston so I feel like it's a second home. My tutoring specialties are in SAT and ACT Test Prep, Algebra, most Science courses and Writing (especially college admissions essays! I served as an Undergraduate Writing Fellow in college and lead tutoring courses in Psychiatry during medical school. Outside of...

...get in to college (ACT, SAT and IB) and so can very much understand what students are going through. I primarily tutor biology for high school and first year college students, as well as high school and college Spanish. I believe in letting the students explain the areas they are having difficulty with and working through examples together, before allowing them to show me what they have learnt by completing some examples alone.

Julia is an alumna of AmeriCorps, the Harvard Innovation Lab, and an Intel Innovation Prize Winner at MIT. A strong writer who studied Women's and Gender Studies in addition to completing rigorous science coursework and a Master's of Public Health Degree, Julia finds her unusual perspective is useful in helping students tackle academic challenges.