Award-Winning Physiology Tutors serving Mount Vernon, NY

...was acceptable as we weren't the only ones, I started working as a part time customer service agent and a couple of different jobs to sponsor myself in college and started working on my applications. In late 2009, I went back to my home country to start my medical education but unfortunately couldn't get in to any desired medical school. After the disappointment when my bags were packed to fly back to the US, I...

...on primatology and behavioral biology. I undertook my thesis fieldwork in Puerto Rico where I studied infant development and endocrinology in a group of semi-wild monkeys. I am currently pursuing my doctorate degree in Anthropological Sciences at Stony Brook University. Before embarking on a scientific career, I was interested in English and French language and literature. I studied abroad in Paris for a summer as an undergrad where I took an intensive French language course....

I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.

...a unique style of learning. It is important that I understand that style of learning so that real growth can be accomplished. The second is that teaching and learning are not two separate activities. As a student teaches principles they are learning they are able to understand those principles at a deeper level. I was born and raised in North Carolina and I am a NC State fan. I love watching college football and basketball....

...graduate school for Physician's Assistant. I have a strong background in math and am eager to share my study methods with others. I have a BS in Public Health from Rutgers University and a Masters in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. I currently spend my spare time volunteering as an EMT where I able to use my knowledge directly with patients. My most valuable attribute is my compassion...

I am a forward thinking educator who wants to change the way the biological sciences are taught to students, particularly in the secondary and higher education levels of instruction. I strive to teach biology in a manner that combines both expository and inquiry-based teaching with the ultimate goal of not only providing knowledge to students, but more importantly, provoking an intrinsic passion for the beautiful subject.... Learning the material and why it’s worth learning in the...

...and goals is the primary step in working towards academic success. I am very hands on and review homework, go over questions on assignments, review and help make notes. I am also very easily reached by all of my students via phone and email. I look forward to helping every one of my students individually, and have usually seen anywhere between a 10-20 point increase and higher in my students. I have learned that with...

...believe being motivated to further one's education allows an individual to have more control over their future. Learning should be an enjoyable experience. It should create a deeper understanding of the world and oneself. Having big dreams and working hard to achieve them provides an individual more choices and opportunities in life. Tutoring (teaching) boils down to communication and making connections between ideas. For the past two years I have successfully helped a very wide...

...in classes where they had uninspired or overburdened teachers. I've tutored in a wide variety of subjects, from college chemistry to middle school algebra. I learned from working with my brother Joseph, who has autism, that every student requires a different approach. I scored in the 98th percentile on the SAT and many AP exams, and I've helped many people increase their scores on standardized tests. I'm an engineering student, so I use math, chemistry,...

...One of my biggest motivations for becoming a doctor is my immense desire to help people. Whether I am teaching, listening, problem solving, or just lending a hand, helping others is what I find to be most enjoyable. I believe that helping others gives me a different perspective on life. Since a very young age, I was taught to never deny help to anyone for any reason. I have lived by this ideal my entire...

...I continued my education by earning a Ph.D. in genetics, and now work as a researcher. I have extensive experience tutoring math, science, and history, both high school and college level. I was a teaching assistant for organic chemistry labs as an undergraduate, and a teaching assistant for developmental genetics courses as a graduate student. I enjoy motivating students to get excited about the subject matter by employing various teaching strategies. I believe students should...

...I have extensive experience tutoring students of all ages, from fourth grade up to and including my undergraduate peers in college. I excelled in all my classes, including biochemistry, organic chemistry, physics, chemistry, biology and physiology. I also completed a tutoring course which taught me different techniques, learning styles, and how keep the student engaged and interested in the session. I have learned how to work with each individual's learning style to maximize the student's...

...transitioned over to my tutoring style. We start from the most basic, simplest core of the concept. Once we understand that, we slowly work our way up until you understand even the most difficult concepts..soon you're able to tell me the reason for every variable in the Schrdinger equation. Sometimes my students also develop a passion for knowing why and I love it. I'm not a tutor automaton though; my other hobbies/passions include piano, weight...

...or problem too complicated that I cannot help with if not solve. I am exceptionally dedicated to my students; ensuring that they not simply memorize concepts or regurgitate facts but truly understand the material. I ask them to defend their answers which teaches them that the correct response is often less important than the reasoning used to reach said response. I honestly believe that anyone can learn anything given enough time and patience. I try...

...school in 2012. I will be graduating from medical school in May and begin my residency training in Emergency Medicine this summer. I have always had a passion for learning and teaching. I have extensive experience teaching elementary-school age children in math and reading as well as undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and microbiology. I am passionate about engaging my students and helping them understand and apply the material. In...

I have struggled through different levels of education and have ultimately come through with success. I understand the frustration being unable to grasp concept, not understanding a lecture and feeling lost afterword. I would never want students to feel the same level of frustration.

...Arts. I thoroughly enjoy teaching and helping individuals attain their academic goals, while simultaneously aiding in procuring a better understanding of knowledge and human culture. I tutor a range of subjects but my expertise lies in history, politics, writing, english, and language. In my spare time I love listening/playing music, spending time with my 3 year old Boston Terrier "Mikey", practicing Qi-Gong/meditating, playing a pickup game of soccer, and eating delicious food.

...sometimes accept tutoring requests of other biology subjects if I have taken them myself. Of all of these subjects, I most enjoy tutoring physiology because I find how the body functions extremely interesting and there are numerous medical applications to the field. I can tutor Survey of Natural Science Biology from the OAT and biology from the MCAT. I do not tutor NBEO. I cater mainly to visual-auditory learners because I tend to organize information...

...have worked in Disaster Services with the Red Cross in Long Island. My role combined emergency management, social work, as well as a capacity for empathizing with other people. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, including various sciences and math, I am most passionate about chemistry. Having taken various chemistry courses throughout my education, I have learned tips and tricks along the way to help any kind of student succeed. I am a...

...and tutor. I have had several years of teaching experience, including a variety of teaching experiences throughout my undergraduate and my doctorate program. While teaching, I incorporate real world examples to help the student understand the application of the learning material to the real world environment. I also tailor each student's tutoring session to meet the individual needs of that student, and am able to assess the learning process and progress of each student. Aside...