Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Vermont

...I was a natural science major (chemistry, physics, biology) but growing up I always excelled in English class. As a tutor, I think the most rewarding achievement is when you help a student transition from perceiving a subject as impossible and chore-like to regarding it as a challenge they are able and excited to master.

...the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics...

...have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is to go to medical school, but in the meantime I try to...

...am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started an afterschool engineering program for elementary school students. I am a strong proponent of framing intelligence as a muscle that is strengthened over time rather than an...

...staff at weekly tutoring centers for both calculus and and organic chemistry, where I helped students with issues that came up on weekly problem sets or during their studying for exams. I also was teaching assistant for upper level chemistry and biology lab courses, where I helped students during lab periods complete and understand their...

...like to hike, play tennis, crochet and travel. I consider myself a huge foodie, and I love going out to new restaurants and trying different types of cuisine. I also bring my love of food into my kitchen and enjoy trying out new recipes and hosting dinner parties to share my food with my close...

...learn in subjects they like and in subjects they dislike. What is most important to me is whether or not the student truly understands the material they are learning in class. In my experience, when a student "gets it," they are given confidence to continue to learn in that subject. The most exciting thing for...

...well as prepare for standardized tests. Being tutored and tutoring has always been a large part of my academic career and I have found it is often an integral part of truly mastering a topic. My tutoring approach takes a hands-on style that lets students work through problems with assistance first, and then on their...

...“useless” as many students think learning how to, say, calculate an integral or write an essay analyzing Austen is, most of the skills they pick up along the way do serve some purpose later in life, both directly and indirectly. Outside of tutoring and academic pursuits, I am on the debate team and plan on...

...others learn. I have been tutoring my peers, siblings, and neighbors my whole life. My tutoring style is very adaptable; I change it based on each individual's specific needs. I like to get to know everyone and use metaphors about things they enjoy to help relate subjects to them. I am pretty versatile in all...

...I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science from Cornell in 2016 and I plan to attend medical school in the fall of 2017. I am really excited to be tutoring for Varsity tutors because I really enjoy helping students with subjects that gave me trouble in school. I hope that my time spent developing strategies...

I am a 4th year medical student who has been tutoring since college. I love working with people and teaching students. I have a strong background in the sciences and look forward to helping make science easy for everyone. I look forward to working with you. ... I love working together and trying to keep the student involved in the learning process.

...skills that will help you succeed in your subject of need and develop critical thinking that will apply to any challenge you face academically. I'm an advocate of the "Learn One, Do One, Teach One" methodology of tutoring, and have seen it transform students academic confidence and learning efficiency. I look forward to helping you...

...I believe that personal development and the journey one takes to reach personal goals is the most important aspect of life. I am active and enjoy participating in sports, working out, spending time with family and friends, cooking, and playing with my Aussie, Koda! I continue to improve my knowledge and education by reading and...

...a candid, charismatic, creative, and communicative environment for all of my students and am flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of preferences and needs. With me, you can feel confident that you or your student will not only receive an accurate and comprehensive tutoring experience, but also one that encourages a retention of knowledge...

I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...

...from assessing how a student thinks, and then tweaking my teaching style to a way that makes sense to them. I studied Neuroscience and Biomedical Humanities during my four years at Hiram College. My coursework consisted of a variety of subjects in biology, chemistry, math, Spanish, and English. I plan on continuing on to a...

...was through this private tutoring that I realized I truly enjoy helping others succeed. Through tutoring this student it brought me great satisfaction helping this student who struggled with the simplest concepts and topics to being able to comprehend some of the harder topics and concepts with little or no help. Helping students further strengthen...

...the local community. Since graduating from Berry College, I have been active in tutoring peers (both at the undergraduate and graduate level) as well as younger students in a variety of subjects including biology, chemistry, physics and math. I also specialize in improving academic essays and writing skills with students for whom English is a...

...of the University of Arizona, wherein I achieved Summa Cum Laude status with degrees in English and Russian (with a minor in Pre-Med), but I have been active in accumulating useful experience in editing and writing scientific and nonfiction content. This is because I am very passionate about entering a career that provides the resources...