Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Tacoma, WA

...science, and programming by breaking down complex topics into clear, manageable steps. With over three years of tutoring experience from middle school to college, I create engaging and encouraging learning environments tailored to individual learning styles. I hold a Master's degree in Education from American Intercontinental University London and a teaching certificate, specializing in building confidence and critical thinking skills. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy strategy games, logic puzzles, and exploring renewable energy innovations.

...for pleasure, and getting to know my new city. In addition, I am enthusiastic about cooking and baking, and love to try new recipes, with varying levels of success. I have a personal passion for learning, and an interest in sharing that passion with others. It is my belief that everyone learns differently, and that by discovering the right methods, everyone can be an effective learner. By finding out how you learn best, you can...

...can excel with the right support, so I tailor each session to fit individual learning styles and needs. My goal is to break down complex concepts, transforming challenging subjects into manageableand even enjoyablelearning experiences. Seeing my students grow in confidence and mastery is the most rewarding part of my work. If you're looking for a patient, dedicated tutor who is committed to your success, let's begin your journey to academic excellence together!

...and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of writing a paper, passing a test or understanding new concepts. My favorite subjects to tutor are biology or writing. In my spare time I enjoy the...

...I hope to share my passion for science with younger learners. I recently started a part-time job at the Seattle Aquarium as a mentor and supervisor for high school volunteers working on the youth-led Puget Sound: We Love You campaign. Encouraging and supporting young people's efforts to make the world a better place is very rewarding work, and I love getting to go to work each day. In my free time, I enjoy skiing in...

...be ecology: literally, the root words in ecology translate to "the science of the house," meaning the study of systems and parts of systems interact with each other--how different organisms within a species affect each other, or how different species affect each other, or how the environment affects organisms or organisms affect their environment. Depending on the day, my favorite subjects might also be plant biology, animal behavior, or evolutionary biology. I also love to...

Greetings students! I am Kurtis Cruz, a University of Washington graduate with a BSc in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and former employee in the Department of Biology as well. My primary goal is to use my enthusiasm for the arts and sciences to motivate my students. I seek to project an upbeat attitude when teaching any student and adjust my teaching to the students needs as needed. ... One of my goals of teaching is...

...have sought several opportunities to be involved in leadership and learning processes. I have worked with several different populations including elementary school, junior high, high school, and college-aged individuals on various professional levels including leading support groups, coaching, and teaching. I am currently a training manager for a medical scribe company where I frequently assess learning styles and seek to individualize training processes. I aim to act as your liaison through the delicate and sometimes...

...and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my 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 am a professional scientist with multiple years of experience in the biopharmaceutical field. I have spent time in the classroom with elementary aged students and am comfortable with this age group. I am also familiar with AP classes and ACT/SAT preparation. I look forward to sharing my love of learning with students and helping them achieve academic goals!

...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 there's anything else you'd like to know about my background, feel free...

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.

...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 test. I am an adamant believer that everyone is a life-long learner, and no matter the subject everyone can learn and understand how a certain discipline views the world. I believe that a positive attitude, a little hard work, and developing personalized...

...Synthetic biologist with evolutionary biology, microbiology, and molecular biology experience 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,...

...education! I am certified to teach high school science and have taught high school 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...

...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 can be so specific and have dynamic changes in properties with seemingly minor changes. This is especially evident when studying stereochemistry, comparing medicines that can be life-saving or toxic based on the orientation of the molecule. My hobbies include drawing, music, jogging,...

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.

...academic pursuits a sustainable lifestyle is my primary goal but I enjoy enriching their understanding of the universe and enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to make sure my students feel comfortable with analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give them a competitive edge. The fuel students should use is intrinsic motivation, enjoyment, and the thrill of delving...

...from the University of Washington with a double major in Neurobiology and Biochemistry. I love learning so I know how frustrating it can be when unable to grasp some difficult concepts. I aim to be able to break down explanations so these difficult concepts are easier to tackle. I think that any student can feel confident in their abilities with enough support and hard work. I'd love to to help you reach your goals.

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