Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving Washington DC

...a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where I tutored college students in various science subjects for two semesters. I have a passion for biology and chemistry that has led me to work in labs at both the University of Massachusetts and the University of Maryland. I firmly believe that the best use of knowledge is to spread to those who wish to learn and I seek to demonstrate this belief in my...

...viral diseases. I've always had a passion for science and want to utilize that energy to help students gain meaningful understanding of the subject. I grew up in the rural Midwest and did not have opportunities to attend prestigious schools. My parents worked hard to provide us that opportunity and this has granted me motivation throughout my career. I believe education is vital to your quality of life and want to use my education to...

...regarding their lives and the environment they live in. In addition, it allows me to share my vast knowledge and experience with future scientists and colleagues. I also want students to appreciate and value biological diversity and to leave my students with an increased sense of awareness. Below are several objectives I strive to achieve as an educator. Objective 1: Students should understand the relevance of biology to their lives. I emphasize relevance by discussing...

...1996 RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL ROLES: College (3 years) - Science Education Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington (Online only, In-Person and Blended) Courses Taught: Grad Statistics, Research Methods, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Philosophy of Science, Educational Psychology, College (6 years) - Science and Math Education Adjunct Instructor, Illinois Institute of Technology (In-person and Blended) Couses Taught: Grad Statistics, Research Methods, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Philosophy of Science, Educational Psychology, High School (5 years) - Robotics...

...from studying abroad where I learned my third language, Spanish. I have spent my life living and attending schools in different countries to which has taught me a plethora of life lessons. My favorite lesson relating to learning is to never let "schooling" interfere with my education. This same lesson is one I encourage all of my tutees to recognize - to embrace curiosity and immerse themselves to learn at every moment both inside and...

...new students on this material! I won the National Merit Scholarship in high school for my scores on the PSAT and SAT, and I have worked with high schoolers and rising college freshman in various STEM topics. I have also been virtually mentoring a disabled individual in the natural sciences for about seven months now. I love teaching and tutoring because I get to witness and be a part of a student's learning process, and...

...master's degree is from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, where I practiced peer-to-peer learning in study groups. I am skilled in coursework that includes advanced statistics, biology, chemistry, environmental science, political science. However, my true passion is the art of communication. I love to help students discover the most effective turn of phrase in styles of writing that range from technical reports to creative narratives. I also enjoy returning to fundamental concepts like...

...experience through helping students with math and biology in high school, with environmental studies at my university, and with English in Costa Rica during a volunteer trip. I understand the challenges of online and distanced learning, and I want to provide students with a teaching method tailored to their personal learning style. I myself got tutoring help in high school, and I truly believe it made a world of a difference and helped me get...

...and Chemistry. As a graduate student, I instructed an undergraduate general biology lab, and I offered tutoring assistance to my students outside of class. I enjoyed my teaching experience, and I received favorable reviews from my students. I feel very fortunate to have been offered some outstanding educational opportunities throughout my career, and I am eager to help students succeed in attaining their own opportunities. In my free time, I enjoy playing with my 5-year...

...a focus on pre-medical studies. I am also a coxswain on the NYU Crew team and practice every morning, either in the gym or on the river. Since 2013, I have worked as a lifeguard, a summer camp counselor, and as a private tutor in both English and Spanish and a peer tutor in math and history. While I enjoy learning and teaching a broad range of subjects, my passion lies in social science and...

...Dean's Teaching Fellow in the Biology Department at Johns Hopkins University. Last fall, I was a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, teaching the freshman only seminar "The Human Microbiome". This course was a modified version of the course I taught as a Dean's Teaching Fellow. I have also been a teaching assistant for various other courses, including Biochemistry, the freshman only lab course Phage Hunters, and others. I have tutored for graduate level biophysics, and...

...also spent a year in AmeriCorps, where I was a residential counselor for students in a residential academic program here in Baltimore. There's no one right way to learn and I believe students are most successful when their instructor is able to meet them where they are. I enjoy helping students identify their strengths, which not only helps me tailor my sessions to their specific needs, but also provides encouragement for learners who may feel...

I'm a senior Biochemistry student at UMBC. I have two years experience as a teaching assistant for four professors in our Evolution and Ecology course. I have also interned in Leips Lab at UMBC and am currently an intern at the Institute of Fluorescence. I'm very knowledgable in Biology and have a strong background in Chemistry and Math. I love assisting other students in learning and appreciating these subjects.

...psychology. I have a number of experiences tutoring students from elementary school to adult learners in subjects ranging from algebra and organic chemistry to microeconomics and sociology. A lifelong commitment to learning has led me to pursue tutoring jobs or positions for the past 9 years. Even while I tutor a large range of disciplines, I especially like preparing students for the MCAT (in the past seeing increases of 10+ points) and love teaching physics.

...functioned and interacted with one another. I spent countless hours observing insects, plants, and other creatures in my backyard and reading books about biology. As I got older, my interest in science only grew stronger, and I decided to pursue a degree in biology. During my undergraduate studies, I gained a strong foundation in the fundamentals of biology, including biochemistry, genetics, evolution, and ecology. I also had the opportunity to conduct research in a molecular...

...profound passion for teaching students from elementary to high school levels. I am deeply fascinated by the field of life sciences and am eager to share my passion with young students to help them understand and appreciate the wonders of biology in the world around us. I recognize the significant role a teacher plays in fostering a child's interest in a subject, and I aspire to be that inspiring figure for you/your child. I believe...

...and at home, I developed highly effective lesson plans, motivational exercises and performance assessments. I have also helped improve test scores in my home tutoring projects (GED, GRE, CPhT, SAT/ACT, etc.). I have also received positive feedback from parents, and fellow educators alike for my abilities in helping students excel. My teaching style demonstrates dedication to fostering a positive learning environment to all students and maximizing individual student performance. The accomplishment I am most proud...

...Drexel University and have tutored students of all levels in organic chemistry and biology. I am eager to help students advance their skills in organic chemistry and immuno fields. My tutoring style incorporates a combination of guided mini lectures and practice problems to help students build confidence in their skills in high school and university level science. I strongly believe that guiding students with foundational knowledge in chemistry and biology is important for growing their...

...The most important skill we can develop as students and people is to realize the things that we do not know and find ways to ask questions about them. Whatever these things are, they are most certainly different for everyone, and challenging them and tackling them head on is a sure fire way to grow intellectually. Being an effective questioner and an astute observer of the unknown is a life-long task, and through hard work...

I have a large range of tutoring experience from very young to adult. I enjoy teaching and am considered to have a youthful/ caring approach as I try to make sure that learning takes place in a relaxed but studious situation. One of my goals each session is to keep my students challenged but not overwhelmed. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you excel in your studies! ... The first thing I would...