Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Seattle, WA

...Research Center. Throughout my educational career, I was always the person that classmates asked for help. I peer tutored throughout high school and college. I taught a Biology lab at the undergraduate level, and as a graduate student, I mentored many other students in science. I can make even the most difficult concepts easy to understand. I am extremely patient with students, and I know working with me will lead to higher grades. I am...

...years not only because it is helpful in giving back to the community, but also because I need to in order to master my craft. Because of this, it is in my best interest to optimize my teaching style and habits whenever I organize a session. I dabble in epistemology, which is the study of knowledge, and am very intent on streamlining studying skills. I can definitely teach subject matter in the short term, but...

...English as a Second Language (ESL) with the Heartland Alliance in Chicago, as well as working with college students as a science tutor for the TRIO program at DePaul. I enjoy showing my students that while something may be complicated or hard, it's by no means impossible to learn. By exploring a subject from a variety of angles, true understanding and learning can occur. While my passions are for teaching biology and chemistry, I also...

...necessary to succeed in science and mathematics, particularly in grades 6th through 11. Most of my teaching methods and exercises are derived primarily from a student's current textbook, and by practice problems which I create from 'real world' situations. In addition, I have helped a number of students prepare for the SAT and ACT writing component by offering critical advice on how best to organize and defend a position on any given topic. My hobbies...

...would give a platform where I can transform my practical knowledge into a theoretical approach in a simple, interesting, and engaging way. While I tutor a number of biology subjects like ecology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, cell biology, zoology, immunology, botany, plant science, and other basic life sciences, I am passionate about microbiology and fancy the coexistence of microbes in this world. In the long term, I would like to establish my career in the...

...to learn. When I teach, I feel that it is necessary to be engaging, articulate, and enthusiastic to bring vitality in the course content. Encouraging the students in a positive manner will lead to a more positive and constructive learning experience. Additionally, I hold within my philosophy the belief that there is no end goal to learning. While certain aspects such as content mastery, individual fulfillment, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork, self-directed learning, and discovery...

...sciences. The hard data and empirical knowledge of chemistry and biology were a definite change from the political theory I studied at Whitman. At Montana State University, where I took my prerequisites, I served as a peer instructor for physics classes. Just as I did at the writing center, I tried to get students to see the fun in physics, making their studies less of a chore and more of an inquisitive process. Whenever it’s...

...algebra, trigonometry, calculus, physics, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, human anatomy, developmental biology, ecology, and biochemistry. Also, l tutor for the GRE, DAT, TOEFL, and IELTS. My favorite subjects are the math, physics, biology, and chemistry subjects because l, simply, enjoy these fields. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style are based on practicing with various examples. When you are confronted with numerous problems to solve, you become more confident in that subject area. As a result,...

I am passionate about helping students unlock their full potential and discover the joy in learning. My approach is tailored to each individual, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and curiosity. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to grow, and I strive to create an environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are embraced as part of the process, and progress feels exciting. Whether it's mastering new concepts, preparing for exams, or simply developing better...

...tutor, I trained incoming math tutors as well as helped my supervisor plan the different tutor meetings. My experience as a tutor has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Students often gave me positive feedback on my tutoring techniques, and I've seen many of them succeed in their classes after using the tutoring center and getting my help. I think the best qualities in a tutor are patience and empathy. As...

...nine months in Southeast Asia, India, Israel and South America. I am open to tutoring many different subjects, but at my core, I am a scientist and I love helping students learning specifically, chemistry, biology, and medically-related sciences. Ive taken many standardized tests, most recently the MCAT, and I am prepared to offer tutoring help to prepare for this exam, both academically and also with tips to deal with the stress and challenge of that...

Hello! I've recently graduated with my Bachelor's degree, and I hope to pass on the study techniques and ways of looking at information that got me through college.

...chemistry due to the ratio of students to tutors to provide assistance. Through Pierce College, I also was hired as a TA for two years for general and organic chemistry. I was a mentor to this position as well, training newly hired staff members on ways to conduct group activities to promote learning and engagement with sciences. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring chemistry, because it is fascinating to consider how such small interacting pieces of matter...

...Math, Chemistry and Biology. Currently, I work with school districts to help implement technology in elementary schools. I have a deep understanding of personalized and differentiated learning as well as the school systems as a whole. I also have extensive leadership experience in schools as a former water polo and swim captain in high school and college. Finally, I have business experience as a teacher recruiter and account manager for an education company.

...students to learn is a top priority. I am a grad student in Environmental Engineering expecting to wrap up soon. During high school and undergrad, I helped out a few students with their assignments. In grad school, I was a teaching assistant for a junior and senior level course. I addition to that volunteering to mentor K-12 students, introducing science made me realize how passionate I was about teaching and as such working with students....

...in academia and industry 10 years of experience in recombinant strain development and characterization (synthetic biology, metabolic engineering) 15 years of experience doing laboratory evolution and fermentation experiments (evolutionary biology, microbiology) 19 years of molecular biology experience with PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, DNA sequencing and alignment, etc. 6 years of industrial experience working in a team environment, presenting results at meetings, writing reports, meeting milestones, and management of research assistants, interns, and visiting scientists 14...

I believe that education takes form in various stages and via different platforms. If you struggle with a particular material, dont despair! We just need to tweak the way you learn the material.

I am a recent graduate from the University of Washington's interdisciplinary Bioengineering program. This is a highly competitive program that requires proficiency in nearly all areas of high school and college level science and mathematics subjects, which is why I chose to teach these subjects on the Varsity Tutors platform in 2018 (my freshman year of college). When I'm not tutoring, I like to spend my time running, hiking, reading, coding, and doing research. If...

...troubling you. :) I went to medical school for 5 years and worked in the hospital as well as in a laboratory setting. Before that, I majored in Molecular Cell Biology with a Neurobiology emphasis at UC Berkeley. While in high school, I took AP Biology and received a 5 on my AP exam. I also took the SAT II Biology test and received a 700. My medical school was in Guadalajara, Mexico, where I...

I enjoy meeting new people and to engage in learning with them!