Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Paterson, NJ

...learn the tuba in 6th grade, and I have been playing ever since! When told that I could not audition for the jazz band as a tuba player in high school, I self-taught myself trumpet and was able to join the group in addition to still playing tuba for the wind ensemble and marching band. When not studying or in rehearsal, I really enjoy being active and getting outdoors. I've started to get more into...

...liberal arts and science research. As a freshman, I began workshop leading in Introductory Chemistry courses and, soon thereafter, progressed to Organic, Quantitative and Thermodynamic Chemistry. I enjoyed my interaction with the students so much that, after graduating, I decided to adjunct lecture at a community college. There, I welcomed the exciting challenge of engaging adult learners in an introductory biology course with labs. Recently, I have garnered some extensive private experience tutoring middle to...

...interrogated pre-clinical sex differences in the metabolic neural patterns associated with opioid pain management using18-fludeoxyglucose (18FDG) and micro positron emission tomography (MicroPET). I was able to show that distinct metabolic patterns of pain were sex-specific, and confirmed that an animal model could be useful in revealing distinct metabolic indicators of opioid withdrawal and improve the efficacy of therapeutic intervention. As a Research Scientist at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, I oversee operations of the...

...Skidmore, working with local high school student,s and coordinating with my ice hockey team to complete several community service projects in our area. My experiences as a tutor, team leader, published researcher, and NCAA athlete have taught me to form strong bonds with those I work with. I hope to share my passion for science and inspire others as I tutor. I plan to continue tutoring in the area for the next year while continuing...

...Bachelors Degree in Biology Pre-Professional on the Pre-Med Track, along with a Minor in Chemistry. I am currently a tutor at my University. I tutor students in courses I previously completed in order to help them achieve their full potential. I am passionate about educating students through developing effective study habits and interactive learning techniques. I believe that every student should be confident in their knowledge, as it is a tool to achieve each one...

...me to appreciate that medicine alone is effective only to a certain point. Despite the years of textbook knowledge and medical training, critically necessary foundations that allow physicians to recognize common symptoms of disease and provide medical therapy, there must be an understanding of how to apply this vast amount of information. I hope to help strengthen the knowledge of others and most importantly to assist in the ability to apply this knowledge in the...

Hi I'm Kara! I graduated from Grinnell College in Iowa in May 2017 where I majored in biological chemistry. During college, I worked as a class mentor for 1st and 2nd-year biology classes. As a mentor, I helped during class time and lab, but I also held sessions twice weekly outside of class to review and teach the material. I really enjoy working with my peers on biology concepts.

...balancing a heavy work load. In addition, I was awarded a SURE-EH (Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health) Grant to conduct my own research. I am currently working as a researcher on the ACT-AP's (Adult Changes in Thought-Air Pollution) team. The ACT-AP study focuses on the impact of air pollution on the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, such as the development of neuritic plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. As a researcher, my responsibilities range from collecting...

...Science Education, I am also a certified Chemistry teacher. I am currently teaching at a top New Jersey High School as a CP Biology, AP Biology, and Forensic Science teacher. I am looking to tutor in biology, chemistry, algebra 1 and algebra 2. Biology and Chemistry are my favorite subjects to tutor in because they reflect my teaching philosophy the best. My philosophy includes: having students practice scientific literacy that bolsters content knowledge, learn through...

...group discussion in class, assignments, or laboratory exercises. For graduate classes, the learning comes from doing experimental demonstration in classroom or lab. Research is core soul of science. During teaching, my aim to convey my message to undergraduates and all graduate students, choose science (research) for their future careers, science not only brings progress in life also significantly contribute in progress of nation and that possible by today's students and tomorrow's scientists.... Ensuring students understand basic...

I have a medical degree and have practiced medicine for more than seven years. I also have teaching experience at Drake College of Business, Star Career Academy, and Berkeley College. I love teaching and I love helping others succeed. My favorite quote is "Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom." - Thomas Jefferson.

...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 tailored specifically...

...would learn each subject on my own and then teach my fellow medical students. This helped me remarkably to pass my board exams with decent scores, and in the process I became fond of teaching. Therefore, I would like to share my knowledge of basic sciences that I have worked on since I started medical school in 2007 up until now. Above all, I loved helping others achieve the same goal by teaching, and I...

...of Microbiology, I am committed to fostering a supportive and stimulating learning environment. The breadth of subjects I tutor is a reflection of my own academic pursuits and personal interests. While my major in nursing has equipped me with a rigorous scientific background, my enthusiasm for language and communication is equally robust, allowing me to guide students in Science, English and Russian with equal adeptness. Biology holds a special place in my tutoring repertoire, as...

...Health. While at Cornell, I was a teaching assistant and also spent time tutoring young men for their GED exams and fellow students in Biology and Chemistry. I currently tutor various subjects, but feel most strongly about Biology. I also find that I enjoy tutoring for MCAT preparation, as I understand how difficult the process can be, and wish to help others in the way that my own MCAT tutor helped me.

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...at the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University. I've consistently scored in the top percentiles for numerous standardized exams, including the SAT, MCAT, USMLE Step 1, and USMLE Step 2. I love to teach, and I have a TON of coaching/tutoring experience, including my own small "business" as a freelance college application advisor to help students with essay writing, interview prep, and more. My goal is to help you reach your goals!

...studying Biology and Public Health. I love teaching, and I'm so excited to work with you! My teaching style is mostly about building strong foundational knowledge, filling understanding gaps, and using those skills to develop higher-level thinking and understanding that's often found on tests. My goal is to make sure you understand every concept clearly, so we can go at whatever pace you need to get you where you need to be!

...currently a Clinical Research Associate at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where I lead patient management for a number of groundbreaking clinical trials in the Multiple Myeloma service. I also recently studied for the MCAT, in which I self-disciplined with a set of Kaplan books, and scored 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...