Hello, My name is Alejandra Borges Duran and I just started using the Varsity Tutors platform in May 2022.I graduated from University in December 2021 with a B.S. Biological Sciences and a B.A. in Natural and Applied Sciences. During my time at University, I also received a minor in Chemistry.I have always loved the subject of Biology and have loved helping others learn it throughout my time at University as a peer leader and peer mentor.Currently, I am available for tutoring in Biology and IB Biology. I look forward to helping students meet their goals and succeed in their classes.

I am a recent Tulane University graduate returning to Miami with a very flexible schedule! I have a Master's in Accounting and Bachelor's of Science in Management in Marketing. I have experience tutoring a variety of age groups from elementary-level children to college students. I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects, both in-person and online, using hands-on approaches in order to make the learning process more comfortable and enjoyable!

I love connecting with children while watching them grow academically. School can be difficult and I try to provide the best services to facilitate learning in a fun way! I have been working with students for over a year. I started my own tutoring business, "Tutor Vision", to help children overcome pandemic-style learning. I have over 2 years of experience working with Pre-K through Middle School children. I currently tutor private, public, charter, and homeschool students that need extra guidance in Math, English, History, Writing-Essays, Spanish, and so forth. My favorite subjects are English, reading, and history, as we are always learning!I am currently a Senior at Florida International University working towards my bachelor in Social Work Degree. In high school, I was in the International Baccalaureate (IB) and was able to graduate with the IB diploma. This was able to give me 27 college credits and a full ride to my university! I love being a tutor and I can't wait to help achieve your goals every step of the way!

When I was a teenager, I hated school. I was unable to see the connection between what I was taught in school and the real world, so I found most classes boring, particularly math and science. As a result, most of my grades were Cs and Ds. At some point, I started to face the negative consequences of my lack of interest and decided to give a try to my math and science textbooks. With the help of a very smart friend who introduced me to the world of mathematics, I soon discovered a new world, one in which I could learn as much information as my brain could process just by reading books and forcing may brain to think critically.In high school, my passion for mathematics and science skyrocketed when I became aware of the role they play in solving many of the challenges our current society faces. Many students struggled with these subjects because they never practiced self-learning. Instead, they completely relied on their instructor's teaching style (which wasn't always coincident with theirs). I enjoyed these subjects, however, because not only I learned to think critically but I also learned to see them as a way to understand and describe our physical world and not merely as an isolated set of facts and formulas. The results I obtained from self-learning- reflected in my salient grades in mathematics and science classes- made it clear that I had to pursue a career in math or a pure or applied science. I realized that my strengths lie in using theoretical knowledge to develop useful products that have the potential to improve society. I also discovered that because I strive to understand the concepts and not only the algorithms, I was able to explain difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand way.Off I went to college and opted in for mathematics as my first program of study. However, soon after I changed this program to Mechanical Engineering as It not only would give me the tools to understand the universe, but I would also learn how to use these tools to design and build useful products. Within this field I developed a special interest in Aerospace Engineering which led me to take a few extra courses to obtain a professional certification in aerospace they were offering. In these courses I learned about flight mechanics, aircraft structures, gas dynamics, propulsion systems, and finite elements. I also developed a marked interest in Mechanical Design and Control Systems where I was exposed to many challenging projects that helped me consolidate and expand the theoretical knowledge acquired in class.In my senior year of Mechanical Engineering, I took a class called "mechatronics" that got me intrigued about Electrical Engineering as it required knowledge from mechanics, electronics, and computer programming. After a thorough look at the Electrical Engineering curriculum, I decided to take on the new challenge. I have not regretted it. I have learned so much about logic design, microelectronics, analog and digital circuits, power systems, communications systems, control systems, and many other subjects that I find it hard to decide what it is I want to do when I graduate, although I feel strongly about Aerospace and Control Systems. However, of one thing I'm sure: I want to keep learning and I want to transfer my knowledge to other students. I want to do a master's in electrical or mechanical engineering at some point in the future, but I first want to spend some time applying the technical knowledge learned in school in the design and implementation of useful products as well as tutoring some of my favorite school subjects

I am currently a Senior Scientist with a biotechnology company in South Florida that specializes in the manufacturing of biologics to treat a number of malignancies, such as cancer. I have a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Lebanon Valley College, a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences and a Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology from the University of South Florida. I have been a mentor and tutor to a number of high school and college level students over the past eight years and enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion for the life/biomedical sciences. I am a firm proponent in demonstrating the practicality of the subject matter as it applies to everyday life. In my spare time I enjoy baseball, riding motorcycles, and participating in various water sports.

I have a BA in English Literature and an M.Ed., both from The University of Pittsburgh. I earned my certification as a reading specialist from the University of Akron.I have 10 years of teaching experience as a certified teacher. I am also a certified reading specialist. I believe the best way to teach is to assess the learning style of each student, teach to their strengths and help them develop strategies to work around their weaknesses. That means helping them discover how they learn which is a skill they will use for a lifetime of learning.My interests include travel, exercise, yoga, reading, politics and snowboarding. In my current position, I am responsible for managing several education programs for students with special needs, aged from 7-20.

I graduated from Florida International University in April 2021 earning a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Astronomy. Currently, I am working on publishing a scientific paper with my mentor, Dr. Jillian Bellovary, on my research for "Detecting Merging Black Holes in Dwarf Galaxies." In the future, I wish to obtain a Ph.D. in astrophysics, and become a professor.Before I entered the scientific community, I was heavily involved with electronic music production, sound engineering, and jazz voice. In fact, I studied these topics before I received my Bachelors degree at FIU, at Miami Dade College and earned an Associates in Arts for Music/Music Education. Music has since then become a very enriching hobby."Star Wars" is a very prominent influence in my life. Believe it or not, it's what gave me the courage to ever pursue a career in the sciences! This influence later allowed me to join a non-profit charity organization, costuming and performance group known as "Saber Guild," which is Lucasfilm recognized. This allows me to inspire young minds in a different way, and provide nostalgia for the inner child in every adult. In "Saber Guild," I am known as Darth Vek'tra, Dark Lord of the Sith!Growing up as a Hispanic female, encouragement for STEM by my grade school teachers was very low, and it's why I've become passionate about teaching young students about math and science. I want to encourage those that feel intimidated by such topics and give stars in the eyes of these young, bright minds, who are absolutely capable of doing what might seem impossible. I wish to inspire others to follow their dreams in the sciences, even when the world is telling them no, as the world told me. I believe anything is possible when you set your heart and mind towards a specific goal, and I am proof of this. Due to my education, I am now able to tutor subjects like math (including topics such as algebra, intermediate algebra, and middle school math), and science (including middle school science, physics and astronomy). Joining with Varsity Tutors is truly exciting, for it will allow me to help young students achieve in STEM!

I am a private English tutor and academic life coach specializing in reading comprehension, writing strategies, standardized tests, and organization and study skills. I have over twenty years of experience including teaching with Florida International University, University of Miami Study Skills and Test Preparation Program, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Institute for Reading Development, English as a Second Language abroad, public and private schools, and non-profit social service organizations including homeless shelters and hospitals. I have been a self-employed educational consultant for the last thirteen years and developed several unique programs including creative and academic writing, arts and healing, test taking strategies and executive functioning much of which I am in the current process of codifying in instruction manuals. My diversity of experiences teaching across three continents with diverse population of age and gender has made me extremely culturally sensitive . All of this enables me to connect deeply and quickly with students at their level without preconceived notions. Over the course of my teaching career I have logged in over 26, 000 contact hours reaching over 6,000 clients. Through all of these experiences I have come to understand the value of a holistic approach to education.Succeeding in school requires more than a review of the rules of grammar and an approach to standardized test taking, but also includes coaching, vision building, and stress management. More importantly it requires motivating, understanding, and caring for each student so he or she can develop his or her unique abilities with confidence.Over the years, I have studied and developed an approach to teaching skills in a way that engages my students at their level and a supplementary approach of academic life coaching designed to inspire students to reach their potential. With tutoring and coaching, I also offer the optional, supplementary practice of creative expression, meditation and mindfulness, and relaxation strategies. While some students do not require or wish for such interventions, those that do can experience a benefit that goes beyond the test or project will help create a pattern of success for a lifetime.I am not a therapist, yet as an educator I recognize the need to understand how internal forces affect external performance. I seek to teach students methods to overcome obstacles to their success in the broadest way possible given their unique needs and challenges.My practice developed steadily over the years by word of mouth with students especially of the 'orchid type': highly sensitive, creative, gifted, often with learning differences or challenges. An 'orchid type' student generally requires the right kind of support and guidance. These special kids needed special methods and so I have developed an approach that goes beyond "the tricks to the test" or " even the skills for the 21 first century."My approach uses the crisis of the course, the SAT, or the college application essay as a pivotal moment in a young adult's life to teach them coping mechanisms, skills, and confidence that will last a life time. Having the gift of working with the tender kids and the diversity of working with so many different kinds of students, enables me to connect quickly and deeply motivate any student.As a life-long lover of learning, I have an eclectic educational background. I hold an MA an have completed numerous courses in educational strategy, reading and ESL instruction, mainstream and positive psychology, coaching, hypnosis, and art therapy. I am currently enrolled in a Masters in Mental Health Counseling program. Because of this non-traditional education I have a uniquely creative and humanistic approach that is based on human potential development. My approach is individualized, positive, and energetic.I believe that all young adults can succeed and am dedicated wholly to helping students with programs that are tailored completely to their particular skills and needs . I have a true passion for my work that is often deeply transformative.

My name is Tyler Busby and I'm from Las Vegas, NV. I am currently a junior at the University of Miami majoring in Industrial Engineering with a double minor in Mathematics and Economics. My hobbies include laying by the pool and listening to new music.

I graduated from Wesleyan University as a double major in Film Studies and History. I first began tutoring as part of Wesleyan's Writing Workshop where I helped students on a range of assignments, from small academic papers to a PhD dissertation in ethnomusicology. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively in North Africa, the Middle East and Central America, and I have worked in law and education. I currently teach Film Production at a public arts high school and freelance as a filmmaker and writer. In my spare time, I play beach volleyball and enjoy cooking, gardening and reading.

Hello, My name is Alejandra Borges Duran and I just started using the Varsity Tutors platform in May 2022.I graduated from University in December 2021 with a B.S. Biological Sciences and a B.A. in Natural and Applied Sciences. During my time at University, I also received a minor in Chemistry.I have always loved the subject of Biology and have loved helping others learn it throughout my time at University as a peer leader and peer mentor.Currently, I am available for tutoring in Biology and IB Biology. I look forward to helping students meet their goals and succeed in their classes.

I am a recent Tulane University graduate returning to Miami with a very flexible schedule! I have a Master's in Accounting and Bachelor's of Science in Management in Marketing. I have experience tutoring a variety of age groups from elementary-level children to college students. I have experience tutoring a variety of subjects, both in-person and online, using hands-on approaches in order to make the learning process more comfortable and enjoyable!

I love connecting with children while watching them grow academically. School can be difficult and I try to provide the best services to facilitate learning in a fun way! I have been working with students for over a year. I started my own tutoring business, "Tutor Vision", to help children overcome pandemic-style learning. I have over 2 years of experience working with Pre-K through Middle School children. I currently tutor private, public, charter, and homeschool students that need extra guidance in Math, English, History, Writing-Essays, Spanish, and so forth. My favorite subjects are English, reading, and history, as we are always learning!I am currently a Senior at Florida International University working towards my bachelor in Social Work Degree. In high school, I was in the International Baccalaureate (IB) and was able to graduate with the IB diploma. This was able to give me 27 college credits and a full ride to my university! I love being a tutor and I can't wait to help achieve your goals every step of the way!

When I was a teenager, I hated school. I was unable to see the connection between what I was taught in school and the real world, so I found most classes boring, particularly math and science. As a result, most of my grades were Cs and Ds. At some point, I started to face the negative consequences of my lack of interest and decided to give a try to my math and science textbooks. With the help of a very smart friend who introduced me to the world of mathematics, I soon discovered a new world, one in which I could learn as much information as my brain could process just by reading books and forcing may brain to think critically.In high school, my passion for mathematics and science skyrocketed when I became aware of the role they play in solving many of the challenges our current society faces. Many students struggled with these subjects because they never practiced self-learning. Instead, they completely relied on their instructor's teaching style (which wasn't always coincident with theirs). I enjoyed these subjects, however, because not only I learned to think critically but I also learned to see them as a way to understand and describe our physical world and not merely as an isolated set of facts and formulas. The results I obtained from self-learning- reflected in my salient grades in mathematics and science classes- made it clear that I had to pursue a career in math or a pure or applied science. I realized that my strengths lie in using theoretical knowledge to develop useful products that have the potential to improve society. I also discovered that because I strive to understand the concepts and not only the algorithms, I was able to explain difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand way.Off I went to college and opted in for mathematics as my first program of study. However, soon after I changed this program to Mechanical Engineering as It not only would give me the tools to understand the universe, but I would also learn how to use these tools to design and build useful products. Within this field I developed a special interest in Aerospace Engineering which led me to take a few extra courses to obtain a professional certification in aerospace they were offering. In these courses I learned about flight mechanics, aircraft structures, gas dynamics, propulsion systems, and finite elements. I also developed a marked interest in Mechanical Design and Control Systems where I was exposed to many challenging projects that helped me consolidate and expand the theoretical knowledge acquired in class.In my senior year of Mechanical Engineering, I took a class called "mechatronics" that got me intrigued about Electrical Engineering as it required knowledge from mechanics, electronics, and computer programming. After a thorough look at the Electrical Engineering curriculum, I decided to take on the new challenge. I have not regretted it. I have learned so much about logic design, microelectronics, analog and digital circuits, power systems, communications systems, control systems, and many other subjects that I find it hard to decide what it is I want to do when I graduate, although I feel strongly about Aerospace and Control Systems. However, of one thing I'm sure: I want to keep learning and I want to transfer my knowledge to other students. I want to do a master's in electrical or mechanical engineering at some point in the future, but I first want to spend some time applying the technical knowledge learned in school in the design and implementation of useful products as well as tutoring some of my favorite school subjects

I am currently a Senior Scientist with a biotechnology company in South Florida that specializes in the manufacturing of biologics to treat a number of malignancies, such as cancer. I have a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Lebanon Valley College, a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences and a Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology from the University of South Florida. I have been a mentor and tutor to a number of high school and college level students over the past eight years and enjoy sharing my knowledge and passion for the life/biomedical sciences. I am a firm proponent in demonstrating the practicality of the subject matter as it applies to everyday life. In my spare time I enjoy baseball, riding motorcycles, and participating in various water sports.

I have a BA in English Literature and an M.Ed., both from The University of Pittsburgh. I earned my certification as a reading specialist from the University of Akron.I have 10 years of teaching experience as a certified teacher. I am also a certified reading specialist. I believe the best way to teach is to assess the learning style of each student, teach to their strengths and help them develop strategies to work around their weaknesses. That means helping them discover how they learn which is a skill they will use for a lifetime of learning.My interests include travel, exercise, yoga, reading, politics and snowboarding. In my current position, I am responsible for managing several education programs for students with special needs, aged from 7-20.

I graduated from Florida International University in April 2021 earning a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Astronomy. Currently, I am working on publishing a scientific paper with my mentor, Dr. Jillian Bellovary, on my research for "Detecting Merging Black Holes in Dwarf Galaxies." In the future, I wish to obtain a Ph.D. in astrophysics, and become a professor.Before I entered the scientific community, I was heavily involved with electronic music production, sound engineering, and jazz voice. In fact, I studied these topics before I received my Bachelors degree at FIU, at Miami Dade College and earned an Associates in Arts for Music/Music Education. Music has since then become a very enriching hobby."Star Wars" is a very prominent influence in my life. Believe it or not, it's what gave me the courage to ever pursue a career in the sciences! This influence later allowed me to join a non-profit charity organization, costuming and performance group known as "Saber Guild," which is Lucasfilm recognized. This allows me to inspire young minds in a different way, and provide nostalgia for the inner child in every adult. In "Saber Guild," I am known as Darth Vek'tra, Dark Lord of the Sith!Growing up as a Hispanic female, encouragement for STEM by my grade school teachers was very low, and it's why I've become passionate about teaching young students about math and science. I want to encourage those that feel intimidated by such topics and give stars in the eyes of these young, bright minds, who are absolutely capable of doing what might seem impossible. I wish to inspire others to follow their dreams in the sciences, even when the world is telling them no, as the world told me. I believe anything is possible when you set your heart and mind towards a specific goal, and I am proof of this. Due to my education, I am now able to tutor subjects like math (including topics such as algebra, intermediate algebra, and middle school math), and science (including middle school science, physics and astronomy). Joining with Varsity Tutors is truly exciting, for it will allow me to help young students achieve in STEM!

I am a private English tutor and academic life coach specializing in reading comprehension, writing strategies, standardized tests, and organization and study skills. I have over twenty years of experience including teaching with Florida International University, University of Miami Study Skills and Test Preparation Program, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Institute for Reading Development, English as a Second Language abroad, public and private schools, and non-profit social service organizations including homeless shelters and hospitals. I have been a self-employed educational consultant for the last thirteen years and developed several unique programs including creative and academic writing, arts and healing, test taking strategies and executive functioning much of which I am in the current process of codifying in instruction manuals. My diversity of experiences teaching across three continents with diverse population of age and gender has made me extremely culturally sensitive . All of this enables me to connect deeply and quickly with students at their level without preconceived notions. Over the course of my teaching career I have logged in over 26, 000 contact hours reaching over 6,000 clients. Through all of these experiences I have come to understand the value of a holistic approach to education.Succeeding in school requires more than a review of the rules of grammar and an approach to standardized test taking, but also includes coaching, vision building, and stress management. More importantly it requires motivating, understanding, and caring for each student so he or she can develop his or her unique abilities with confidence.Over the years, I have studied and developed an approach to teaching skills in a way that engages my students at their level and a supplementary approach of academic life coaching designed to inspire students to reach their potential. With tutoring and coaching, I also offer the optional, supplementary practice of creative expression, meditation and mindfulness, and relaxation strategies. While some students do not require or wish for such interventions, those that do can experience a benefit that goes beyond the test or project will help create a pattern of success for a lifetime.I am not a therapist, yet as an educator I recognize the need to understand how internal forces affect external performance. I seek to teach students methods to overcome obstacles to their success in the broadest way possible given their unique needs and challenges.My practice developed steadily over the years by word of mouth with students especially of the 'orchid type': highly sensitive, creative, gifted, often with learning differences or challenges. An 'orchid type' student generally requires the right kind of support and guidance. These special kids needed special methods and so I have developed an approach that goes beyond "the tricks to the test" or " even the skills for the 21 first century."My approach uses the crisis of the course, the SAT, or the college application essay as a pivotal moment in a young adult's life to teach them coping mechanisms, skills, and confidence that will last a life time. Having the gift of working with the tender kids and the diversity of working with so many different kinds of students, enables me to connect quickly and deeply motivate any student.As a life-long lover of learning, I have an eclectic educational background. I hold an MA an have completed numerous courses in educational strategy, reading and ESL instruction, mainstream and positive psychology, coaching, hypnosis, and art therapy. I am currently enrolled in a Masters in Mental Health Counseling program. Because of this non-traditional education I have a uniquely creative and humanistic approach that is based on human potential development. My approach is individualized, positive, and energetic.I believe that all young adults can succeed and am dedicated wholly to helping students with programs that are tailored completely to their particular skills and needs . I have a true passion for my work that is often deeply transformative.

My name is Tyler Busby and I'm from Las Vegas, NV. I am currently a junior at the University of Miami majoring in Industrial Engineering with a double minor in Mathematics and Economics. My hobbies include laying by the pool and listening to new music.

I graduated from Wesleyan University as a double major in Film Studies and History. I first began tutoring as part of Wesleyan's Writing Workshop where I helped students on a range of assignments, from small academic papers to a PhD dissertation in ethnomusicology. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively in North Africa, the Middle East and Central America, and I have worked in law and education. I currently teach Film Production at a public arts high school and freelance as a filmmaker and writer. In my spare time, I play beach volleyball and enjoy cooking, gardening and reading.