Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...to learn and remember the material. I also think learning and laughing work well together, so I make my tutoring sessions educational and fun. I graduated from Williams College in 2012, where I majored in biology and completed pre-medical studies. I also spent a semester in Spain, taking all classes in Spanish at a Spanish university. After graduation, I went to Africa for six months. I spent three months in Tanzania teaching English and three...

...since I have been tutoring Math, Chemistry and standardized tests. Tutoring is a pleasure to me, I particularly enjoy helping students reach that 'aha' moment, where they gain an insight into a particular concept. As of January 2012 I have tutored more than 20 students for a total of nearly 500 hours. In the future I will be attending graduate school in Chemistry, and will later continue as an educator, hopefully on the university level.

...sequencing. Over the years, I've mentored and taught students in subjects ranging from math and chemistry to more advanced topics like molecular biology, pharmacology, and cancer biology. My approach is rooted in empathy and curiosity. I believe every student learns differently, and my job is to meet you where you are and help you build the skills and confidence to succeed. Whether you're tackling high school science, preparing for a college-level exam, or just trying...

...I believe that almost everything in this world comes down to how we were taught. It took me years to learn to swim. I got the stroke patterns down early but it wasn't until someone told me to exhale all the way through not just into the water but as my face is leaving the water that I really got it. The same applies to learning in school: one key idea or concept can make...

...is 7th Grade Math, as it is a very critical point in establishing all of the fundamentals that will be used for the rest of one's math education. When I am not buried in a book I enjoy Mountain Biking, Sailing, and Kayaking. I have studied Biochemistry for two years at SUNY Geneseo, and I am currently transitioning to a career path in Health Sciences closer to home. I believe I stand out as a...

...a teaching fellow at Johns Hopkins University in Probability and Statistics, and later at Harvard University in Stochastic Processes. In addition, I completed a variety of foundational and applied computer science courses in college and applied these skills in various projects. I have been fluent in Java, and today I primarily use Python and R for my research projects. While most of my teaching experience is at the college level, I also enjoy working with...

...nursing education. I am currently and instructor at JC in Teterboro NJ. I have been their for 13 years, teaching Medical-Surgical Nursing, Anatomy in nursing and NCLEX prep. I am creative and a Technology adept hands-on instructor that emphasizes the profession of nursing and the importance of connecting theory with clinical experience, public speaking, and interpersonal skills at all levels. I am a Nurse educator, a counselor and advisor handling the complexities of the student's...

...Briarcliff High School I tutored students in math because I was a member of the Math Honors Society. It was a really awarding experience. In college I tutored students in Math and Science. I tutored students in Calc 1 and various science classes such as Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biochemistry and many other classes. Nothing would give me greater joy than seeing my students understand something that they once couldn't comprehend. Teaching not only requires...

...to medical innovation, in particular those with an orthopedic focus. I have an extensive history of tutoring students at the middle/high school, college, and graduate school levels, including entrance/board exams such as the SAT, ACT, MCAT, and USMLE examinations. I am a firm believer that learning should be fun, enjoyable, and rewarding. I have found success tutoring students when I connect the concepts to everyday experiences and thoughts. Doing this helps students to understand them...

...essay-writing and Test Prep involving verbal reasoning. I also love helping with admissions essays whether for college, medical school, or anything else. I've tutored many types of students in the past, so I can work with any type of student, but I'm an especially good fit for science students trying to improve writing/verbal skills or pre-med students. I love to approach tutoring with a sense of humor. In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing...

...let students know that it is okay to make mistakes and that practice can help you improve progressively. I try to allow students express concerns they have regarding to the material presented from class and then we directly approach the lesson by having an understanding of what the student does or does not know. After the lesson, I would review the points that we learned and having a goal of students practicing material on their...

...to Spring 2013. During this time, I completed two levels of courses in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics as well as one semester of calculus. I became involved in Hunter's Physical Sciences Center, where I went on to tutor students in chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. I also took on several private students in organic chemistry. In the Fall of 2014, I matriculated at Stony Brook University School of Medicine in Long Island,...

Until I was a post-doc at Temple Medical, I did not realize my capacity for relating my knowledge of my fields of interest to students and visiting researchers. The enjoyment of helping to shape the minds of those who are up and coming scholars excites me. More so though, it is the exchange of ideas and perspectives that drives me to continue pursuing mentorship.

Third year Ivy League medical student with a love for teaching!

...as an instructor for both College Level Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses and worked as a Research Assistant in a Cardiovascular Physiology laboratory. I will enter medical school in the Fall of 2015. While I tutor a broad range of science courses, I most enjoy teaching Human Physiology, Biology, and Organic Chemistry. By employing a targeted approach and an open dialogue to these typically challenging subjects, learning this material can become a manageable and...

...a Teacher's Assistant for Organic Chemistry and was responsible for facilitating student group assignments. I taught the students general study skills and how to simplify intricate content so that they can improve their grades over time. I believe it is important to assess the needs of the student whether it is teaching them test-taking skills, fundamentals of a subject or building their confidence to succeed. Each aspect contributes to a student's understanding. It is an...

I attended the University of Pennsylvania for undergrad where I studied English and took many STEM courses (chemistry, organic chemistry, statistics, calculus, advanced biology) as a part of my liberal arts education. I have also taken classes at Hunter College post-grad. I went to Poly Prep Country Day School for high school. I enjoy trying new recipes and new workouts as hobbies. I was born and raised in Brooklyn.

I enjoy empowering students by making learning fun and believe that everyone has an "inner genius" that just takes the right technique to unlock. I bring a patient and friendly approach to teaching, specializing in the sciences, technology and math, and believe in teaching students to "learn for themselves".

...A&P lab and recitation at a university. I have been working for Varsity Tutors since 2015. In 2020, I had the pleasure to teach over 100 high school biology students at a school in New York City as a high long-term substitute biology teacher. I have dedicated much of my life to helping others, having been a part of hospitals, a non-profit organization for bird of prey rehabilitation, and a college learning resource center. The...

...and reverence for education. I spent my first postgraduate year serving under-resourced 8th grade students in Brooklyn; in this position, I helped motivate and lead my students, many of whom face great challenges and adversity in life, to academic success in the subjects of Math, English, and Science. While I tutor many subjects, I have a particular passion for Math and Sciences seeing as those are the subjects I will continue to pursue in my...