Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving New Rochelle, NY

...Science in Biochemistry and minored in English. I am currently enrolled at the City University of New York, where I am working as a graduate student for a PhD in biochemistry. I mostly tutor science and math, both of which I enjoy thoroughly. My goal as a tutor is to help my students in understanding and gaining interest in the subjects instead of pure memorization. In my spare time I enjoy ice hockey, skiing, and...

...My varied background gives me the ability to explain difficult concepts in many different ways so that my students can more readily grasp them. Repetition is necessary for learning to take place. Learning is fun, no other worldly activity gives the same sense of progression and advancement and this is the notion that I try to bring across to my students. When not learning or tutoring, I write poetry and articles and edit my recently...

...subject because I felt anything I studied in school could be fun and much easier if approached with the right attitude. Instead of boring memorization, I like to look for patterns and think of creative approaches to study subjects that can otherwise be very frustrating. My goal as a tutor is to help students gain confidence and to think of creative approaches to subjects (or standardized tests) that they struggled with in the past.

...in the 96th percentile. In conjunction with my clinical ambitions, I am also passionate about the learning environment and supportive opportunities that come with tutoring. Prior to Varsity Tutors, I gained tutoring experience in both high school and college. When I graduated from Colgate University, I was dedicated to continue this work in New York City. I am eager to translate my love for learning and promote an encouraging, comfortable, and supportive learning space. I...

I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.

Third year Ivy League medical student with a love for teaching!

...a great asset for my teaching college students as well as K-12 school students in a real-world situation. As an educator, my teaching philosophy is rooted in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that fosters student success, critical thinking, and scientific literacy. I believe in equipping students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to excel academically and professionally, while also instilling a passion for lifelong learning and a deep appreciation for the biological...

I am a highly motivated and dedicated scientist with strong background in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, behavior and signaling studies. I have intense research experience in different cell-tissue cultures, biochemical techniques, electron microscopy, cognitive behavioral assays and molecular genetics. I also have excellent communication, organizational, competitive intelligence, and analysis skills. I have over seven years of teaching life sciences, biology, and genetics courses at the University level.

...me to individualize the way I present course material to each of my students. I find that life science classes are my favorite to teach because their applicability to the real world makes for fun and interesting tutoring sessions. In my spare time, I am an advocate for social justice. I have founded two non-profits at my university; one which focuses on implementing public health infrastructure in low-income countries and one that focuses on building...

...began tutoring, helping my peers by assessing their learning styles and developing academic strategies for them based on their strengths. I discovered a passion for helping my students succeed, and have been tutoring ever since. I graduated from Columbia with honors in 2014 with a BA in molecular biophysics, and am currently doing research in molecular biology, theoretical physics, and philosophy when I'm not tutoring. The core curriculum at Columbia is very broad, and so...

...through doing practice questions, others are visual learners and need more of a creative approach. I have a lot of experience in tutoring. My first tutoring experience was as a junior in high school. I tutored students starting from elementary school to high school. I tutored them in reading, writing and prepared them for their standardized school. One of my student, who didn't get into one of the six specialized high school as an eight...

...of my life, including being a high school and middle teacher. In college, I was many people's go to guy to help explain difficult problems. I personally like to deconstruct problems in to smaller chunks and explain each part individually. Then, we will put them all back together and come up with a solid solution. Understanding how you got an answer is much more important than just answering a question. My best subject is biology...

...in Chemistry and I am currently an incoming graduate student who will pursue a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. My goal is to ensure that each student gains a thorough understanding of the material and gains confidence in their ability to handle complex problems. I break down the material so that the student is able to clearly understand and adjust my tutoring style to fit each student. I love Chemistry and I am passionate...

...idea of helping students achieve their academic goals appeals to me. I have extensive knowledge of biology; specifically biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, as well as a good understanding of chemistry, history, and mathematics. My hobbies include reading and writing, animal care (I have a pet dog), hiking and fitness. Growing up with three younger siblings has given me the life experience necessary to understand and relate to younger generations. I also understand the concerns...

...approach will rapidly improve students school performance. Preparing the student to take test requires similar, but not the same strategy. Despite the apparent and real difficulty of the test, it is teachable and can be learned in a way that will dramatically and consistently improve the students score. By focusing on the logical inferences and patterns which are repeated over and over in the test, I will help my student achieve mastery of the test...

...what I am studying and I have developed a practical system for studying and organizing. While you may shrug organizational skills off now as something only old people do, I have to tell you otherwise. As a twenty year old college student with a full plate, organization is one of the most important things to learn early on. I have worked as a tutor since the 9th grade, starting out with biology and chemistry, and...

...Spanish at a Spanish university. After graduation, I went to Africa for six months. I spent three months in Tanzania teaching English and three months in Mozambique working as a research assistant at a health clinic. My international teaching experience helped me become a more creative teacher because I often had to improvise on the spot when my students didn't understand me, which happens quite a lot when you and your students don't speak the...

...continue helping students achieve all that they can. My teaching philosophy can be described as, Customization and Repetition. I break down complex scientific concepts and present the information in an easy to understand way for each of my students. Once Ive laid a foundation, I like to periodically reintroduce the concepts to strengthen overall understanding while moving ahead with new material. I believe my years of education, coupled with my teaching experience, gives me the...

...biology, where I had the opportunity to get hands on scientific research experience. I have been a tutor for 8 years in a variety of subjects in the mathematic and scientific fields. My students have ranged in skill and course level, and include students from adolescents through the college level. My major goal is to help my students understand the core concepts behind their current coursework. Using real world examples to explain not only how...

...mostly in the humanities and social sciences. I also tutor in Mandarin Chinese. As a native speaker in Chinese, I love to teach Chinese because the language relates to my background and specialty. I can also tutor areas in social sciences, including statistics, biostatistics, psychology, etc. I am looking forward to meeting new students. My teaching philosophy is to let students get the most out of the sessions and I am very flexible to cater...