Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Quincy, MA

...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 section, where we work on decoding the questions and narrowing answer choices based on the type of question....

...love challenges and love to inspire interest in Science in other people. I served 4 years in the United States Navy on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier and have traveled to every continent with the exception of Antarctica. I have lived in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston. One thing my diverse experiences have taught me is how to approach concepts and ideas from many different directions. I helping others to understand in...

...I understand the challenges facing students and I am a passionate teacher. I am currently taking a year in Cambridge to complete a Master's degree in the Harvard Graduate School of Education to further improve my skills. As a tutor, physics is my favorite topic, but I am also enthusiastic about math as well as GRE test prep. From my experience in the classroom, I have discovered that it's very important to tailor the learning...

Former 8th grade math and science teacher who is passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals. I am currently certified in Middle School science and have extensive experience in environmental science, life science, physical science, earth science, and technology/engineering. I also taught 8th grade mathematics and basic algebra for two years. I look forward to working with you!

Melissa has served primarily as a middle school science teacher for the past ten years in both public charter schools and an independent school. She has a great passion for outdoor and environmental education, as well as social and emotional learning. In her spare time she is a fitness and nutrition enthusiast. Please see her philosophy of science education for more information regarding her style of pedagogy.

I'm currently studying computer science at Northeastern University. I have a full year of experience tutoring high school students outside Varsity Tutors. Working with students is rewarding because there is nothing better than helping someone else understand a difficult concept. We've all had those "aha!" moments, and it feels great to guide someone towards finding that.

...to facts in a textbook, and giving students the tools to succeed in school and beyond is of utmost importance to me. As a recent graduate from Rice University with a double-major in English and Biology, I have extensive experience with a broad range of academic subjects. My tutoring experience includes teaching introductory biology, working with students individually on their essay writing, and high school level mathematics. My strongest passion is English composition and English...

...learning how to think through problems are much more stable and flexible. This flexibility allows for those skills to be used in multiple subjects, and towards more advanced learning. Now, a little about me. In the future, I plan to go to medical school and become a general surgeon, due to the growing need in our current healthcare system. I enjoy drawing, salsa dancing, and bachata dancing. I'm also the self-proclaimed FIFA king of my...

I am an educator with over 10 years of experience! I am currently a 3-5 Special Education teacher but have instructed and tutored grades 3-12+. I love the look on a student's face when they finally "get it," especially knowing I helped in that process!

...a pharmacist - I'm in my first year of the PharmD program at Northeastern University. As you can probably guess, my area of expertise is the sciences - specifically Biology and Chemistry. However, I am also able to teach other subjects such as math through high school levels, and standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, PCAT, etc). I have been tutoring with Varsity Tutors since June 2018. While in undergrad, I was a college-level General and...

...am a recent graduate of Boston University's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation. I received a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, with an early focus on Neuroscience and Behavior, and I will be attending Medical School in the fall. I am most looking forward to tutoring in English/Literature/Writing, and Biology/Anatomy, as these are the areas that I excelled at most throughout my own education. Education is something that can never be taken from you,...

...that every student has the potential to thrive, and my teaching approach focuses on fostering curiosity and critical thinking. I strive to create a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring complex concepts. My motivation for tutoring stems from my desire to help students not only grasp challenging material but also develop a genuine interest in the sciences. In my free time, I enjoy reading about recent scientific discoveries and participating...

...have experience guiding rising seniors through the essay process - from brainstorming an initial idea to fine-tuning grammar - and will help students craft essays that reveal their unique perspective and allow them to stand out among other qualified applicants. Personal Test Scores AP Biology - 5 AP Chemistry - 5 AP BC Calculus - 5 AP Statistics - 5 AP English Language - 5 AP Literature - 4 AP U.S. History - 5 AP...

...and a minor in Psychology. I recently just finished my Masters in Biomedical Science from Tufts University, and I'm really excited to start dental school at Texas A&M-Baylor College of Dentistry in the fall! Through my years of experience of being a student, I realized the most valuable classes to me weren't necessary the ones I found most important. Rather, it was where the teachers lit up the classroom by sharing their passion for the...

...name is Angela, and I am a recent graduate of Northeastern University. I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Philosophy and have since started my research career in Social Psychology. I love working with children and youth in their learning and education and have experience tutoring in English and Math. I have also taught ESL classes to both children overseas as well as older adults. I have a passion for teaching and am...

...find it very important 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...

Dedicated and enthusiastic tutor looking to help students with test prep especially PTCE.I also have interest in Math and Sciences and I have a Doctorate in Pharmacy.I believe learning should be fun, engaging and individualised based on student-specific needs

...and Chinese from the University of Rhode Island. My favorite subjects revolve around sciences, math and foreign language. Education is a vast journey of self-discovery and talent development that bestows upon your unique skills to explore your most significant capabilities. I possess an irrefutable passion in teaching because it is monumentally rewarding to instill courage and perseverance to professionals, scholars and everyday people towards their goals. My goals are to foment the innate skills, abilities...

...am a recent pre-med graduate from Colby College. In college, I worked as a biology tutor for freshmen students, an SAT tutor for local high school students, and a drum teacher for local youth and college students. My experience with youth goes from my tutoring experience to my experience as an outdoor trip leader with middle school kids in the Yellowstone Wilderness. I love working with young people and am great at explaining things and...

...get in to college (ACT, SAT and IB) and so can very much understand what students are going through. I primarily tutor biology for high school and first year college students, as well as high school and college Spanish. I believe in letting the students explain the areas they are having difficulty with and working through examples together, before allowing them to show me what they have learnt by completing some examples alone.