During my 3.5 years at Arizona State University I could never pick a focused area of study because I was, and still am, interested in everything. I started off as a math major because I was already very accomplished in the subject, having taken Calc 3 and Differential Equations in high school. However, I found myself wanting to explore other subjects as soon as I started college, taking courses in art and music history, dance, anthropology, and biology. I excelled in all of them, making it even harder for me to choose just one thing. I then became a biological sciences major, with an emphasis on genomics, but I couldnt let go of my other interests, wanting to continue my studies in anthropology, math, and dance. A year into that major and I wanted to change yet again, this time to physical anthropology. A year into physical anthropology, and I wanted to change my major even still. This time though I knew I had to slow down and really think about what it is I want to do.In my time away I have realized that what has remained constant for me is a love of learning. This is why I continue to go to my local library every month, consistently leaving with a stack of 10+ books. Furthermore, while taking classes in college I found that I really enjoyed helping other students succeed in their studies. I helped people in chemistry labs and biology labs, edited essays, and worked through math problem sets with other students. When I tutored students, regardless of subject, I would bring patience and understanding with me to the session. If they were not grasping a concept, then I knew it was something that I was doing wrong. Everyone learns differently and at different paces, and my goal was and is to be able to communicate the information you want to know in a style that is most suitable for you. Additionally, when it comes to math and science courses, I emphasize conceptual understanding. When tutoring and talking to other students in chemistry, physics, etc. , I found that often times they did not know why a formula worked or why a step was being taken, causing them to make mistakes when problems did not perfectly resemble examples done in class. When I tutor, I will make sure that students have a qualitative as well as a quantitative understanding of the material, making them more adaptable to different formats of test questions. And if youre wondering about French being listed in my tutoring subjects, I took four years of French in high school, placed top 10 in the National French test my junior and senior years, and I continue to work on my French by listening and talking to my boyfriend and his family, for whom French is one of their native languages.

I recently retired from 39 years of teaching nearly all subjects and levels of High School Math and Science (primarily Physics), along with some Theatre! During my time in the high school classroom, I taught Biology through AP, Chemistry, and Physics through AP 1 and AP C. I have also taught most subjects in high school Math, including Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and AP Calculus AB. My favorite subjects to teach and tutor are Physics at any level and Algebra 2 or Precalculus.I have a Master's Degree in Molecular Biology from Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Trinity College in Hartford, CT (my home state, though I have lived in Jacksonville, FL, for the past nearly 40 years). I have also taught as an adjunct professor at most of my local area's colleges and universities.My teaching and tutoring style center on student-based learning, allowing students to solve their own problems with "leading questions" and not providing a simple step-by-step solution. I am proud to say that, over the past 30-plus years, I have had many of my students go on to post-secondary education in Math, Physics, and Engineering.In my spare time, I enjoy theatre (directing and acting), singing, musical theatre, film, writing, reading, and travel. I have also taught Theatre and Musical Theatre, as well!

I am a recent college graduate with a degree in both Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics. I worked for various departments as a tutor and Teacher's Assistant for mathematics and engineering courses starting in my sophomore year all the way through graduation. It was some of my most exciting times during my years there. For me, working with students is the most rewarding part, and I love seeing the moment a difficult concept clicks.When I tutor I adjust my teaching style to the student, and find various ways to relate the topics to real life. I'll often work with students to make sure they understand the basics or foundations of the concept or problem they are attempting and help them learn to think through and understand a process over pure memorization.

Hello my name's Craig, and I'm currently a college freshman. Some of my favorite subjects are philosophy, economics, and physics, but I tend to enjoy learning and teaching most everything, as all subjects are integral to understanding the world. I'm happy to help students in any way they might need, however I specialize in the ACT.

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." -Albert EinsteinMy name is Umar and I'm currently a medical student. Working as a part of Varsity Tutors is my first formal experience as a tutor but as the oldest of three siblings, I guess you can say that I started work at a young age :)My passion for tutoring lies in the aforementioned Albert Einstein quote that you -- hopefully -- read. This addage really began to speak to me when I got to medical school, particularly because of a unique learning pathway my school offered its students. Enrolling in this pathway, known as Problem-Based Learning (PBL), allowed several students to digest the first two years of a standard medical school curriculum through a case-study, group-based approach. This novel learning pathway shifted the responsibility of education almost entirely to the students and signing up for this has proven to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. I always struggled with conventional educational approaches and was anxious about dealing with more of the same issues when I first started medical school. Being a PBL student, however, made me realize how easy it is to be one of the "smart kids". Learning was never meant to be a fixed, cookie-cutter process - rather, an interactive and fluid approach in communicating and understanding concepts is required for any student (and even tutor) to succeed. It is my passion to communicate and practice this idea with others so they can do this with themselves and their peers as well.Just as my passion for tutoring ultimately stems from my struggles as a student, so do my strengths as a tutor. Being familiar with common hindrances to learning, such as intimidation by the subject matter, lack of organizational skills, and overwhelming self-doubt to name a few, make me best equipped to work with a wide variety of students. As mentioned earlier, my single greatest strength is my fluid approach to education - I try to establish an interactive environment where I can most easily and effectively pass information to a student, assess their strengths and weaknesses in the subject matter, and accommodate their likes and dislikes into a learning style that works for the individual. This approach in combination with my personality has resulted in my peers applauding my ability to explain seemingly difficult concepts into simpler terms throughout my medical school career.Aside from tutoring, I enjoy staying active - whether that be riding a bike or playing a basketball, I love to be moving for at least a little bit every single day. I've recently picked up on reading again, especially autobiographies (I feel like reading an autobiography is like having a conversation with the author), and I love watching The Office till my eyes bleed. Aside from those specific hobbies, I'm open to doing pretty much anything since I love trying new things. I hope to one day work in addiction psychiatry and contribute to our understanding of mental health, substance abuse and addiction. Furthermore, I would love to open up a medical school one day and if I ever get the opportunity, I want to backpack across the world at some point.I'm really excited to take this next step. Making learning accessible for everyone is one of my most fiery and newfound passions and I look forward to working with you!

I am a recent graduate from Dakota Wesleyan University where I received my Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry with a focus on bioinformatics-based research and a minor in psychology. In my downtime from graduating, I am continuing to do more research in the form of reading articles to maintain my knowledge while I apply for Graduate school where I hope to obtain a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or cancer research. During my undergraduate years, I was one of my campus's lead tutors, helping to forge our way of tutoring in an online format due to COVID-19, while still maintaining our standards of hospitality and educational standards. I mainly focus on tutoring the physical sciences, those of which being chemistry, biology, and some physics, even though it may seem like a broad range of topics, they all tend to go hand in hand together and can be taught in very similar manners, overall though my favorite subject to tutor is definitely chemistry as a whole, it's just so much fun to me. Over time, I have learned a variety of different tutoring styles due to how many students I have helped, and with each way, I tend to find a way to make it a bit more fun and memorable for the students. To me personally, helping students to try and understand the physical sciences is my passion, there seems to be a stigma with the sciences that only certain people are cut out for it and if you don't understand it then you never will, and I find that to be false. Each student learns a subject in a different way, so why not teach science that way, that way there is a better understanding, and less fear of the subject. Aside from research and teaching, I tend to enjoy playing video games, reading for fun, and a nice hike in the wilderness.

I am an engineer with a masters degree from UC Berkeley in Mechanical engineering. I like to tutor math and engineering topics. I am glad to share my knowledge with you.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. While this coursework has given me an extensive background in engineering and the physical sciences, I enjoy English and Mathematics the most. I have always been passionate about writing, "debuting" countless short stories to my family (my favorite captive audience) growing up. Up until high school, however, I had a more complicated relationship with math. Rarely the kid to instantly grasp a mathematical concept from a textbook explanation, I learned how to approach each challenge from multiple angles. This mindset transformed my view of math, and I came to appreciate even the more advanced problems as the enticing critical thinking puzzles they really were. Most importantly, it made me enthusiastic about solving difficult problems, and I have applied this mentality to all of my tutoring experiences ever since. Working as a Kumon instructor for four years, I helped children aged 5-14 through math and reading worksheets. Since then, I have tutored for standardized tests (including the SAT and ACT), volunteered at math competitions, and worked as a counselor for an accelerated math and physics program held at my college.I believe that my job as a tutor is to push my student's understanding beyond the specific question at hand so that they feel comfortable doing similar exercises in the future. I know how it feels not to get something the first, second, or maybe even third time it is explained. However, rest assured that whether it is basic kinematics or MCAT Biochemistry, we will work together until we figure out what makes sense for you.

Hello! My name is John, and I'm excited to be tutoring again for Varsity Tutors! I have many personal interests and hobbies, but I especially love to play sports (basketball and golf are my favorites!), travel and experience new cultures and languages (I have been to Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, France, Croatia and Bosnia, Jamaica, Cuba, and Ecuador!). I also love to teach!My education began in Homewood, Alabama where I grew up and attended the excellent public schools there. In high school I competed on the Math team for Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Calculus as well as on the Physics team. I played on my high school golf team and served as the Senior Class President and President of the Show Choir my senior year. I also especially enjoyed beginning to learn French!I scored well on my ACT and was accepted to Washington University in St. Louis, where I majored in Anthropology with a minor in Psychology. I even did some research with a professor in the Human Evolutionary Biomechanics Lab during my junior and senior years that was published in the Journal of Experimental Biology (https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/dlieberman/files/2009d.pdf)!I graduated in 2009 with an award for achievement in Anthropology.After graduation I entered a service organization that sent me abroad! I lived for two years in France, where I became fluent in French and familiar with French culture and customs.Since moving back in 2015, I have been living in New Jersey and serving as a youth worker with middle and high school youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. I am also currently pursuing a Master's Degree at Seton Hall University.I hope you enjoyed this introduction, and I look forward to helping you meet your academic goals as a tutor for Varsity Tutors!

Hello, I am a learner for life and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I have tutored middle-school students for one year and university students for two years. My focus is mainly on mathematics, chemistry, and related fields. I have degrees in both mathematics and biomedical engineering so I cover a lot of ground in the physiological sciences, computer programming, and statistics as well. Taking tests is one of my strong points and I have some killer strategies to share!

During my 3.5 years at Arizona State University I could never pick a focused area of study because I was, and still am, interested in everything. I started off as a math major because I was already very accomplished in the subject, having taken Calc 3 and Differential Equations in high school. However, I found myself wanting to explore other subjects as soon as I started college, taking courses in art and music history, dance, anthropology, and biology. I excelled in all of them, making it even harder for me to choose just one thing. I then became a biological sciences major, with an emphasis on genomics, but I couldnt let go of my other interests, wanting to continue my studies in anthropology, math, and dance. A year into that major and I wanted to change yet again, this time to physical anthropology. A year into physical anthropology, and I wanted to change my major even still. This time though I knew I had to slow down and really think about what it is I want to do.In my time away I have realized that what has remained constant for me is a love of learning. This is why I continue to go to my local library every month, consistently leaving with a stack of 10+ books. Furthermore, while taking classes in college I found that I really enjoyed helping other students succeed in their studies. I helped people in chemistry labs and biology labs, edited essays, and worked through math problem sets with other students. When I tutored students, regardless of subject, I would bring patience and understanding with me to the session. If they were not grasping a concept, then I knew it was something that I was doing wrong. Everyone learns differently and at different paces, and my goal was and is to be able to communicate the information you want to know in a style that is most suitable for you. Additionally, when it comes to math and science courses, I emphasize conceptual understanding. When tutoring and talking to other students in chemistry, physics, etc. , I found that often times they did not know why a formula worked or why a step was being taken, causing them to make mistakes when problems did not perfectly resemble examples done in class. When I tutor, I will make sure that students have a qualitative as well as a quantitative understanding of the material, making them more adaptable to different formats of test questions. And if youre wondering about French being listed in my tutoring subjects, I took four years of French in high school, placed top 10 in the National French test my junior and senior years, and I continue to work on my French by listening and talking to my boyfriend and his family, for whom French is one of their native languages.

I recently retired from 39 years of teaching nearly all subjects and levels of High School Math and Science (primarily Physics), along with some Theatre! During my time in the high school classroom, I taught Biology through AP, Chemistry, and Physics through AP 1 and AP C. I have also taught most subjects in high school Math, including Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, and AP Calculus AB. My favorite subjects to teach and tutor are Physics at any level and Algebra 2 or Precalculus.I have a Master's Degree in Molecular Biology from Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Trinity College in Hartford, CT (my home state, though I have lived in Jacksonville, FL, for the past nearly 40 years). I have also taught as an adjunct professor at most of my local area's colleges and universities.My teaching and tutoring style center on student-based learning, allowing students to solve their own problems with "leading questions" and not providing a simple step-by-step solution. I am proud to say that, over the past 30-plus years, I have had many of my students go on to post-secondary education in Math, Physics, and Engineering.In my spare time, I enjoy theatre (directing and acting), singing, musical theatre, film, writing, reading, and travel. I have also taught Theatre and Musical Theatre, as well!

I am a recent college graduate with a degree in both Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics. I worked for various departments as a tutor and Teacher's Assistant for mathematics and engineering courses starting in my sophomore year all the way through graduation. It was some of my most exciting times during my years there. For me, working with students is the most rewarding part, and I love seeing the moment a difficult concept clicks.When I tutor I adjust my teaching style to the student, and find various ways to relate the topics to real life. I'll often work with students to make sure they understand the basics or foundations of the concept or problem they are attempting and help them learn to think through and understand a process over pure memorization.

Hello my name's Craig, and I'm currently a college freshman. Some of my favorite subjects are philosophy, economics, and physics, but I tend to enjoy learning and teaching most everything, as all subjects are integral to understanding the world. I'm happy to help students in any way they might need, however I specialize in the ACT.

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." -Albert EinsteinMy name is Umar and I'm currently a medical student. Working as a part of Varsity Tutors is my first formal experience as a tutor but as the oldest of three siblings, I guess you can say that I started work at a young age :)My passion for tutoring lies in the aforementioned Albert Einstein quote that you -- hopefully -- read. This addage really began to speak to me when I got to medical school, particularly because of a unique learning pathway my school offered its students. Enrolling in this pathway, known as Problem-Based Learning (PBL), allowed several students to digest the first two years of a standard medical school curriculum through a case-study, group-based approach. This novel learning pathway shifted the responsibility of education almost entirely to the students and signing up for this has proven to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. I always struggled with conventional educational approaches and was anxious about dealing with more of the same issues when I first started medical school. Being a PBL student, however, made me realize how easy it is to be one of the "smart kids". Learning was never meant to be a fixed, cookie-cutter process - rather, an interactive and fluid approach in communicating and understanding concepts is required for any student (and even tutor) to succeed. It is my passion to communicate and practice this idea with others so they can do this with themselves and their peers as well.Just as my passion for tutoring ultimately stems from my struggles as a student, so do my strengths as a tutor. Being familiar with common hindrances to learning, such as intimidation by the subject matter, lack of organizational skills, and overwhelming self-doubt to name a few, make me best equipped to work with a wide variety of students. As mentioned earlier, my single greatest strength is my fluid approach to education - I try to establish an interactive environment where I can most easily and effectively pass information to a student, assess their strengths and weaknesses in the subject matter, and accommodate their likes and dislikes into a learning style that works for the individual. This approach in combination with my personality has resulted in my peers applauding my ability to explain seemingly difficult concepts into simpler terms throughout my medical school career.Aside from tutoring, I enjoy staying active - whether that be riding a bike or playing a basketball, I love to be moving for at least a little bit every single day. I've recently picked up on reading again, especially autobiographies (I feel like reading an autobiography is like having a conversation with the author), and I love watching The Office till my eyes bleed. Aside from those specific hobbies, I'm open to doing pretty much anything since I love trying new things. I hope to one day work in addiction psychiatry and contribute to our understanding of mental health, substance abuse and addiction. Furthermore, I would love to open up a medical school one day and if I ever get the opportunity, I want to backpack across the world at some point.I'm really excited to take this next step. Making learning accessible for everyone is one of my most fiery and newfound passions and I look forward to working with you!

I am a recent graduate from Dakota Wesleyan University where I received my Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry with a focus on bioinformatics-based research and a minor in psychology. In my downtime from graduating, I am continuing to do more research in the form of reading articles to maintain my knowledge while I apply for Graduate school where I hope to obtain a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics or cancer research. During my undergraduate years, I was one of my campus's lead tutors, helping to forge our way of tutoring in an online format due to COVID-19, while still maintaining our standards of hospitality and educational standards. I mainly focus on tutoring the physical sciences, those of which being chemistry, biology, and some physics, even though it may seem like a broad range of topics, they all tend to go hand in hand together and can be taught in very similar manners, overall though my favorite subject to tutor is definitely chemistry as a whole, it's just so much fun to me. Over time, I have learned a variety of different tutoring styles due to how many students I have helped, and with each way, I tend to find a way to make it a bit more fun and memorable for the students. To me personally, helping students to try and understand the physical sciences is my passion, there seems to be a stigma with the sciences that only certain people are cut out for it and if you don't understand it then you never will, and I find that to be false. Each student learns a subject in a different way, so why not teach science that way, that way there is a better understanding, and less fear of the subject. Aside from research and teaching, I tend to enjoy playing video games, reading for fun, and a nice hike in the wilderness.

I am an engineer with a masters degree from UC Berkeley in Mechanical engineering. I like to tutor math and engineering topics. I am glad to share my knowledge with you.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. While this coursework has given me an extensive background in engineering and the physical sciences, I enjoy English and Mathematics the most. I have always been passionate about writing, "debuting" countless short stories to my family (my favorite captive audience) growing up. Up until high school, however, I had a more complicated relationship with math. Rarely the kid to instantly grasp a mathematical concept from a textbook explanation, I learned how to approach each challenge from multiple angles. This mindset transformed my view of math, and I came to appreciate even the more advanced problems as the enticing critical thinking puzzles they really were. Most importantly, it made me enthusiastic about solving difficult problems, and I have applied this mentality to all of my tutoring experiences ever since. Working as a Kumon instructor for four years, I helped children aged 5-14 through math and reading worksheets. Since then, I have tutored for standardized tests (including the SAT and ACT), volunteered at math competitions, and worked as a counselor for an accelerated math and physics program held at my college.I believe that my job as a tutor is to push my student's understanding beyond the specific question at hand so that they feel comfortable doing similar exercises in the future. I know how it feels not to get something the first, second, or maybe even third time it is explained. However, rest assured that whether it is basic kinematics or MCAT Biochemistry, we will work together until we figure out what makes sense for you.

Hello! My name is John, and I'm excited to be tutoring again for Varsity Tutors! I have many personal interests and hobbies, but I especially love to play sports (basketball and golf are my favorites!), travel and experience new cultures and languages (I have been to Canada, England, Scotland, Wales, France, Croatia and Bosnia, Jamaica, Cuba, and Ecuador!). I also love to teach!My education began in Homewood, Alabama where I grew up and attended the excellent public schools there. In high school I competed on the Math team for Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, and Calculus as well as on the Physics team. I played on my high school golf team and served as the Senior Class President and President of the Show Choir my senior year. I also especially enjoyed beginning to learn French!I scored well on my ACT and was accepted to Washington University in St. Louis, where I majored in Anthropology with a minor in Psychology. I even did some research with a professor in the Human Evolutionary Biomechanics Lab during my junior and senior years that was published in the Journal of Experimental Biology (https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/dlieberman/files/2009d.pdf)!I graduated in 2009 with an award for achievement in Anthropology.After graduation I entered a service organization that sent me abroad! I lived for two years in France, where I became fluent in French and familiar with French culture and customs.Since moving back in 2015, I have been living in New Jersey and serving as a youth worker with middle and high school youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. I am also currently pursuing a Master's Degree at Seton Hall University.I hope you enjoyed this introduction, and I look forward to helping you meet your academic goals as a tutor for Varsity Tutors!

Hello, I am a learner for life and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I have tutored middle-school students for one year and university students for two years. My focus is mainly on mathematics, chemistry, and related fields. I have degrees in both mathematics and biomedical engineering so I cover a lot of ground in the physiological sciences, computer programming, and statistics as well. Taking tests is one of my strong points and I have some killer strategies to share!