Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Montgomery County, PA

...I collected my data and enjoyed teaching them about ape behavior, care, and conservation. Most recently, I took on students in my hometown of West Windsor, NJ as I prepared my Master's thesis for publication in a scientific journal. Motivating the next generation to be enthusiastic scholars and engaged citizens is one of my primary goals. I am particularly adept at communicating complex ideas, and I am eager to share this skill with younger students. In...

...help people. After receiving an MS in Statistics from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a PhD in Statistics from Temple University, I worked as a statistician in the drug development area for 30+ years. During that time, I also did a lot of teaching. Besides teaching in industry I have taught high school math and have taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels. I have also tutored online. My teaching philosophy is practical in nature. When...

...hometown, where I gained experience as a K-12 substitute teacher and personal tutor. Though I became experienced in a broad range of different subject areas, I am most passionate about math and science. Because of my awareness that these subjects can be extremely monotonous and confusing, especially to a struggling student, I strive to make the subject material fun and interesting through a variety of modes - catered to each individual. My interest in sports,...

...and minored in Business. Ever since high school, I was passionate about Science and Math; it just came naturally. I can easily explain the different Math and Science subjects to students to make them better understand the concepts. I have had a lot of experience in learning these subjects and therefore I have multiple ways of teaching it. There is nothing better than relating a real life example to the students so that they will...

I got my PhD in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania, and I teach because I love helping students get to their "Aha!" moments. I've taught at the college level and served as an SAT tutor focused on the Writing section.

...laboratory in West Point PA. My research focus is developing an in vivo model of tau pathology. In a previous life (during graduate school) I was a researcher at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, where I used histochemistry, in vivo electrophysiology, and behavioral assays to test efficacy of potential treatments for some of the most toxic chemical weapons on Earth. My academic background includes psychology, behavioral neuroscience, and neuropharmacology. I am...

...name is Nikki, I am a PA certified teacher in the content area of biology, grades 7-12. I'm currently a 7th and 8th grade science teacher in Philadelphia. I have a bachelors degree in biology and a masters degree in secondary education. I am a very passionate, understanding, and patient person who enjoys helping my students to succeed. Being a teacher has allowed me to experience and teach a wide range of learners. I have...

I am currently working as a Medical Assistant for a dermatologist. I am in the process of applying to medical school. I was a Biology major in college. I love working with people. I hope to be a good tutor and to help my students achieve their goals! I am always open to feedback and suggestions on how to be a better tutor. ... Making it simpler and easier to understand. Break down the concepts! Drawing...

I'm a student at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a master's in Mechanical Engineering in Robotics. My expertise are in Calculus, Differential Equations, and Mechanics. I look forward to working with you all. I think we can really make a difference in your school performance and make you the best that you can be. ... Cooperation; learning is a cooperative effort from the student and the teacher. Proper communication requires two people to share a perspective,...

...required. While doing that, I started teaching LSAT classes after work. Now, I'm a full time tutor, devoted to helping students score higher on tests and do better in classes. Because I've been a science teacher, I know how they think, why they do certain labs, and what they're likely to ask in tests. For LSAT, I've never worked with a student one-on-one and not raised his or her score. I love teaching, and would...

...Honor Society, I was involved in peer tutoring. I would arrive to school early one day a week and tutor students that needed help with a class (any subject). I can tutor math - up to and including calculus I (AP Calculus AB), biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Additionally, having taken both the SAT, SAT Subject tests in Math and Biology, and the MCAT. I can tutor students for these tests as well. My...

...that are struggling. Tutoring students can be very simple and sometimes very complicated, but I always look for ways to make analogies to things students feel more comfortable with so it doesn't seem like I'm speaking a foreign language to them. I get a personal sense of satisfaction when someone stops and goes, "oh, I've never thought of it that way before - now it all makes sense." In addition, often times I feel the...

...with a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I am currently working in Philadelphia's Old City where I am a Civil Engineer Airport Designer. Through Villanova's Engineering Program I was constantly challenged and had to devise strategies in order to help me retain the required information and develop my test taking skills. I use these skills to this day when I take state certification and licensing exams. I learned these techniques through trial and error...

I have been teaching for over 17 years. My biggest joy in teaching is helping students achieve what I call the "A HA" moment- that moment when they finally understand a concept or solve a complex problem. Let me help your child achieve their "A HA" moment.... My goal as a teacher is to help every student reach their fullest potential. I will work one-on-one with your student to help them work hard and achieve their...

I am a senior neuroscience major at the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution. I have over three years of experience as a researcher in diverse fields, including breast cancer, pediatrics, and autism genetics. I have three years of experience tutoring undergraduate students at Penn and postgraduate students. I primarily tutor for the MCAT, but also have...

...full time in a laboratory in the private sector. I received my BS in Forensic Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I have taught and tutored Math and Chemistry to college students. I have been a laboratory technician in a college setting on and off part time for laboratory classes. This not only was a position to setup the labs for the students l, but also to assist and explain general science and...

If students remain teachable and avoid shutting down, they will have the extra energy and potential to learn. In addition to the students' attitude, the teacher must be dynamic, allow relearn/retakes and urge students to get outside help. Hearing the same information from a different teacher can make a huge difference in retention.... The more and more I come across chemistry students, the more I see them trying to "rote" memorization. Since it is cumulative, you...

Hello! My name is Ryan and I'm a second year medical student at PCOM. I have a M.S. in Science from Drexel University in Health Sciences and a B.S. in Biology from the College of Charleston Honors College. I am fluent in Spanish and have a passion for education!

...the past with peer mentoring and tutoring in which I helped elementary and middle school students with their subjects of difficulty. Through these experiences, I have learned how rewarding tutoring is. I am passionate about helping others reach their goals and I love when I see a student gain confidence in a subject area and apply their newly learned skills to other aspects of their life. My goal is to be a helpful resource to...

...I have been tutoring in academics - specifically the biological sciences and English subjects - on the side for about two years before becoming a Varsity Tutor. Throughout my experience as an independent tutor, martial arts instructor and boxing coach, I have learned valuable skills that have made my tutoring style more interactive and innovative. I'm always ready to learn new things myself and I love to help people understand concepts better.