Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

My name is Esther, and I am a recent recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and is now a master degree candidate for the Public Policy program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I can teach various math and science courses in middle-, high-school, and college levels! I have...

I am currently a Research Chemist and have been at my current job for the past three years. In the past I have worked at Dow Chemical, where I did research on computer chips and solar panels. I am looking forward to tutoring chemistry because I enjoy teaching it.

...helping people, and I do so whenever I can. I am a very outgoing and friendly person, which translates well to working with students. I do my best to understand where the student is coming from and work from there. Currently, I am a student at Northeastern University, but I also work with people with disabilities in a marketing setting. I can tutor Math, Science and English, and I would love to help you anyway...

...probably guess, my area of expertise is the sciences - specifically Biology and Chemistry. However, I am also able to teach other subjects such as math through high school levels, and standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, PCAT, etc). I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors since June 2018. While in undergrad, I was a college-level General and Organic Chemistry tutor, as well as a Chemistry laboratory instructor. Before college, I was a private nanny and...

...and currently has nearly five years of direct tutoring experience. I am happy to support students with existing classroom assignments, or by introducing new materials to reinforce previous work. I believes that any subject can become easy by structured practice. I've taken coursework in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, organic chemistry, and many other science fields. He has performed extremely well in these classes and understands that success comes from the right "strategy" of concept learning...

...I've also spent approximately three years informally assisting college students in various mathematics courses, from statistics and precalculus to higher-order algebra and analysis. While developing my own study skills, I've taken the time to research study strategies, work with others to learn material and adapt to different learning styles, and edit and review English and liberal arts assignments. Generally speaking, these jobs and experiences have taught me to approach every student as an individual, working...

...stuck on the previous problem. My goal is to find a way to guide students step by step through topics at their pace, and by using their own personal thought process and learning style, so that it becomes intuitive and fun to learn! I am a scientist working in Biotech, with a bachelor's in Biochemistry from University of Massachusetts Boston. I tutor mainly science and related subjects such as chemistry and biology (and variations of...

...with a degree in Biology. 2 time Captain for the varsity women's ice hockey team at Brown. 2 years of tutoring experience in general Biology and Chemistry, and over 6 years of experience working with children in athletic camps, as a student-athlete mentor, and through on ice games with the RI special hockey foundation. I enjoy learning from my tutees to find new ways to teach and explain information in a way that is fun...

...introductory biology to more advanced courses that I had previously taken. I also served as a tutor in my time at UMBC a wide variety of subjects in the science categories. In my time at HSDM, I have served as a tutor for Mission Crimson, where I was paired one-on-one with a 5th grader whom I helped with reading, math, and English skills in preparation for a standardized exam. I enjoy all subjects that I...

...Engineering, Math, and Science - an afterschool program. I also served within the chemistry department as a student representative and general and organic chemistry teach assistant and tutor. Currently, I am a graduate student at Tufts University, where I am pursuing a PhD in Chemistry. My past teaching experiences have helped me develop a love for mentorship and science communication! Some coursework I am comfortable tutoring: ACT, chemistry, high school math, and IB courses/Diploma.

...and physiology, and have been tutoring those subjects ever since. It has been a varied, rewarding experience, ranging in context from private sessions to group workshops to the hectic environment of a busy college learning center. Through it all, I've been able to hone my teaching craft, and also develop an appreciation for working with people to help them achieve their goals. Being able to work with people in the context of subjects I love...

...with concepts out loud and in a group. When I can express myself coherently, I know I have mastered the material. When I started tutoring, I received a formal job, from my undergraduate university, at the Learning Den at Johns Hopkins University Office of Student Support. I hosted lectures every week in a variety of subjects spanning mathematics, engineering physics, to chemistry and the biological sciences. Here, I encountered a variety of students and different...

...Clark School of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. During my final year of college, I began tutoring elementary, middle and high school students in all their subjects but focused strongly on math and science courses. I understand that these subjects can be challenging for most students but once students are able to work through the challenges, with the correct guidance of an educator, they are able to enjoy these subjects. My...

...now, ranging from grade school aged children at local elementary schools (in both the greater Boston area as well as in St. Louis) to volunteering at a school for autistic young adults. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science, since they are the two subjects I have been passionate about my whole life. I am, however, also comfortable with many other subjects, including french and writing skills. Additionally, I really enjoy helping students...

...as a tutor because it not only contributed to my growth as a scholar but allowed me to give back to the community by helping my peers succeed. My tutoring philosophy revolves around the students, not the assignments they bring. I believe that a tutor's job is to ensure students improve their own capabilities and are better able to work independently and successfully by helping them understand the problem rather than simply providing a solution....

...Not only does this set the student at ease, but it also allows me to identify how the students learns best. Learning can be a cause for anxiety. I like to build a relationship with my students and help them face fears about areas of anxiety. I have multiple ways of presenting content so that each student can discover which way works best for them. My goal is to get each student confident with a...

...subjects related to Medicine, covering both STEP 1 and STEP 2 CK topics, as well as shelf exams. My tutoring experience started as I tutored my peers in medical school, being the top-ranked student in my class. I was also involved in preparing easy-to-digest and up-to-date learning materials for my classmates. As I developed a strong passion for tutoring, I participated in the Mentor-Mentee program during medical school as a mentor. I strongly believe every...

...fun. My background is in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Molecular Biology. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2012 in an accelerated BA/MS program, and currently work at Harvard University as a research assistant in Developmental Biology. I have a good deal of personal experience with the competition and expectations of academics at top tier universities. I also have a Creative Writing minor and a huge passion for the written word. I like to approach essays...

I recently graduated with my PhD in chemistry from Tufts University, I received my bachelor's degree from Bard College in 2014 and worked in the private sector for 2 years in New York City as a analytical chemist. I tutor a broad range of subjects; I am most passionate about chemistry, mathematics and history (predominantly world history). I don't just wish to impart not just knowledge and understanding but also a passion for the sciences.

...to overcome obstacles and turn confusion into success. I specialize in all levels of math up to and through precalculus. Everyone thinks about numbers and equations differently, and I want to help each student I meet in and individual, patient, and personalized way. I'm a graduate of Boston University, where I studied theatre and biology, but was very active in my high school's math curriculum. Outside of academia, I'm passionate about theatre, acting, current events,...