Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Lawrence, MA

...and independent research has honed my skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and self-directed learning, all of which I believe will be valuable assets as a tutor. I am excited to join Varsity Tutors and help students achieve their academic goals and reach their full potential. I am dedicated to doing my best to create engaging and interactive lessons that are tailored to each student's individual needs and learning styles. Whether it's explaining a complex concept...

...Engineering. For the past decade I've worked in renewable energy designing wind turbines for some of the top tier global wind power companies. In 2017, I co-founded a wind power business that has been funded by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, US Department of Agriculture, and US Air Force. My approach to tutoring math and physics is to incorporate real life use cases. When students see the practical application of a subject, they are more...

...have been tutoring for the past 6 years and really enjoy teaching. Ideally I like to find out what the student is studying/struggling with BEFORE I visit so that I can make a visual study guide/review along with a few practice problems so that we can spend our time effectively. My strategy is not to tell students the material, but rather have them understand the concepts for themselves by probing them with leading questions.... Ideally I...

...months of experience as an organic chemistry teaching assistant (college), and two months of experience as an organic chemistry lab aide (college), I recently spent four months as a maternity leave interim chemistry teacher (high school). 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...

...extra classes to have up-to-date notes, and hold exam review sessions. Once I had more classes under my belt, I became a tutor for my college's science center during my junior and senior years. I was qualified to tutor a wide variety of subjects, anywhere from chemistry to oceanography. I was the only tutor for biostatistics, a notorious class at my university. I am a big fan of the Socratic method. I believe all students...

...English and computer skills in an ESOL classroom for refugees, as well as private and group violin instruction for children of all ages. I believe that Math comprehension is absolutely essential to a successful education. As a tutor I focus on presenting material in a number of ways to accommodate all learning styles and making material relevant to the student. Helping students overcome the anxieties that so often accompany learning Math at the earliest and...

As someone who has endured multiple standardized tests and successfully completed high school and college, I understand the importance of tutors.

...Global Health and Environment. I have been tutoring for four years in a broad range of subjects including Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, English, and SAT prep. At WashU, I work as a peer mentor for General Chemistry in which I lead small groups through problem sets every week. As a tutor, I think it is critical to not only teach the student but also foster his/her problem solving skills and confidence in the subject.

...finishing my Master in Medical Sciences at Brown University before I begin medical school this fall. I have always really enjoyed working with young people; I volunteered in the children's department of my local library for several years, tutored elementary schoolers while in high school, helped coach youth cheer for a few years, and taught a class at a local middle school this past semester. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most...

...to engage with my students. I may ask them more questions than they ask me. I do this in order to determine where any fundamental misunderstandings exist. I find that in most instances, confused students are unclear on one or two simple, yet important ideas. Clearing these up, and deliberately following their implications, can make students have a much better level of understanding while also feeling confident in their knowledge. This processes defines my style...

...These experiences have taught me how to tailor my teaching methods to a particular student. I chose to pursue a career in science because it is a subject I find interesting and exciting. I have spent the last 10 years advancing my understanding of Biology and Chemistry and I enjoy using this knowledge to help make science less confusing and more fun for others. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends...

...future profession), and I really enjoy helping people learn where I struggled once before. I have been tutoring for years, and I really enjoy watching the people I tutor grow in understanding, and I love when they start to take joy in doing well academically. I am an avid grammar fan. I love writing, reading, and grading papers. I tested out of English in college, and I have submitted so many papers in all different...

...dozens of students for the GRE; these students report not only higher scores but deeper understanding of the material, even in areas they have struggled with for years. Many of my students have not taken relevant quantitative courses for years and have forgotten much of their fundamental math skills, but after working with me for a short time, they are able to achieve great GRE quantitative scores. Students also enjoy my approach to the verbal...

I am a current prospective elementary teacher attending High Point University. I love working with children and hope to help many with tutoring and or with organization skills and techniques!

...in secondary, elementary, and early learning settings (especially in mathematics). I also have several years of experience working with children. I believe any academic concept can be taught to any student, as long as it is visualized in the way that reaches the student the best. I place a lot of importance on visual learning, diagrams, and analogies. Other than biology, I have a passion for drawing, playing the piano, running, spending time with friends...

...courses, particularly biology. I have experienced many of these frustrations myself and feel I have become a stronger student and teacher because of them. Additionally, as a high school spanish tutor, I saw the common obstacles that held students back while also learning the individual frustrations of each student. With patience and dedication, I was able to work with my students to help them pass exams and gain a stronger grasp of the material. I...

...working with students to build on these foundational skills that they are able to apply in different areas of their life. I also tutor science and social studies, and my favorite part of tutoring these subjects is watching students connect to these topics and become interested in the in the material. As an educator, I am passionate about the importance of teaching in a way that helps students become engaged in what they are learning...

...I moved to the United States of America in 2009 and have resided in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and now Massachusetts. I am a recent dual master's degree holder in Business Administration and Science in Finance from Babson College in Wellesley, MA, U.S.A. I am currently learning how to play the guitar and explore my linguistic skills in Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. In my downtime, I love hanging out with family, friends and watching NBA...

I am a very experienced high school and middle school teacher/tutor, as I have been tutoring or teaching in some capacity since August of 2010. I have always loved making personal connections with students and helping them make daunting studies (such as math or test preparation) more approachable. My favorite part of my job is empowering students to be more independent learners and helping them develop confidence in their abilities.

...where I received a BS in Human and Organizational Development. I also minored in Quantitative Methods and have a passion for statistics. I have spent time living in France and England and love to travel. My time abroad has cultivated a love of language and writing and how to use academic tools in order to create opportunities in life beyond the classroom. I am excited about helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.