Award-Winning Physiology Tutors in Santa Barbara, CA

...I earned Distinction in the Major and the Jeremy D. Friedman Memorial Award, which is UCSB's second highest honor for scholarship, leadership, and outstanding service to the campus community. During my time at UCSB, I served as a resident assistant (RA) for three years, President of the Society of Undergraduate Biologists for two years, and participated in biomedical research for three years. Please view my résumé. I am very passionate about tutoring in the sciences,...

I’ve been tutoring since high school, and thoroughly enjoy helping students understand material and become more passionate about learning. I graduated from Harvard College in 2010 where I majored in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. I also worked for two years doing biological research. Now, my plan is to attend graduate school next fall and to continue on working in the field of public health. I’m excited to make learning fun and interesting for my students!

...was born in Ethiopia and moved to the USA in 2000. I lived in Kenya for 2 years and Dominica, West Indies for 1 1/2 years. I just finished medical school and am currently interviewing for residency. I have been tutoring and TAing since college. I enjoy tutoring math and science and helping those who need help. In my free time I enjoy running, playing soccer, biking and getting together with my friends.

...quest for increased knowledge. I appreciate that the skills and knowledge you acquire, whether in a classroom or online with a tutor, will be used throughout your life and cannot be taken away. I hope to be a role model that cultivates in people the desire to look at the world critically, but to also focus on bringing positive energy and contributions to society while doing so. I am a Physician Assistant in Cardiology by...

...Seattle Aquarium as a mentor and supervisor for high school volunteers working on the youth-led Puget Sound: We Love You campaign. Encouraging and supporting young people's efforts to make the world a better place is very rewarding work, and I love getting to go to work each day. In my free time, I enjoy skiing in the winter, waterskiing and cycling in the summer, cooking all the time, and enjoying the company of my good...

I have two bachelor's degrees from MIT and a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. I have worked in scientific research for a number of years. I am currently studying Finance at Baruch College. I have previously helped train medical and graduate students in scientific fields. My tutoring method focuses on developing an understanding of underlying principles and building knowledge from a strong foundation.

...each individual possesses 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...

...in Pre-Medicine, served 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...

...kindergarten through medical school. I absolutely love math and science, and I try to share my enthusiasm for learning with all of my students. Teaching is not one-size-fits-all. My goal is to help each student achieve to the best of his or her ability by adapting my teaching style to the needs of each individual student. I believe that students can master (and enjoy!) any subject if they can find the right teacher. I'm available...

...I focused on the various learning styles of my students and played upon that constantly. While teaching, I set a new goal to continue to teach until I retire. Recently, I received a Masters of Arts in Biotechnology from Columbia University in the City of New York. While there, I continued to fulfill my love for the sciences and took several more science classes, such as Developmental Biology, Neurobiology II, and Molecular Pharmacology. After completing...