Award-Winning Anatomy Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...many students have a "light bulb" moment. It's satisfying for me to see, but far more satisfying for them to experience! I have enjoyed working with students from very diverse backgrounds and starting at very different levels. Some students needed intense work to get caught up with classmates, while some were just looking to brush up their level of mastery before a big test. With work and focus, we can set goals and achieve them...

...I love to dance Salsa and play soccer and Spikeball. I'm the oldest of ten children, and I am trilingual (Spanish, Arabic, English). I really enjoy nature, exercise, music, cooking, singing, conversations, and pets/animals. Regarding my tutoring experience, in high school I tutored younger students in biology and Spanish through a Spanish National Honor Society. After my freshmen year in college, I spent a summer abroad in Lebanon and tutored Lebanese students in Math, English,...

...I play as handler for the GMU Women's Ultimate Frisbee team and enjoy crafting and DIY. I tutor a variety of science and math subjects but I am most passionate about biology and neuroscience. Throughout my years of taking science courses in high school and college, I have become skilled at breaking down and organizing complex science concepts into much simpler and manageable concepts to understand. I believe this will really help the students I...

...concentration in Neuroscience. JHU has a reputation as a top research institution, and therefore attracts some of the nations top researchers and professors. Consequently, science major graduates of Johns Hopkins University are excellent in science, and I am no exception as we receive training/teaching from the nation's top researchers and professors. Since my major was in Biology, my areas of expertise are biological sciences such as Biology, Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I am also strong...

...this time, I achieved many personal riding goals in addition to teaching younger riding students the ropes of riding. After my year of training, I took a job with an equestrian product company. I assisted in marketing, sales, and operations management. I truly missed teaching and inspiring students; therefore, I began to teach some riding lessons again as well as help tutor students. While I enjoy tutoring many subjects, I am most passionate about tutoring...

...my Master’s degree in Applied Biology in 2013. I began teaching Anatomy and Physiology as a graduate student, and have continued since graduation. On-the-whole, I have been teaching collegiate-level Anatomy and Physiology for 3.5 years now, and am tutoring in the life sciences. I very much enjoy teaching students from different age groups and do my best to influence my students with the same enthusiasm towards science that I hold. In my spare time I...

...in General Microbiology, Pathogenic Bacteriology and Food Microbiology. In addition, to teaching I also lead study groups in Microbiology and instructed students in independent research projects. I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Maryland, College Park, where I conduct research in food safety and Microbiology. In this position, I am the lead Microbiologist in a USDA-funded project which examines the safety of pre-harvest produce in organic agricultural environments. In the position, I...

...learns differently so I tailor my lessons to my students' needs and goals. Especially in subjects like organic chemistry, where students often feel overwhelmed, I am able to use molecular models to explain concepts like stereochemistry in more visual ways than are used in traditional instruction. I am passionate about my students mastering the concepts and falling in love with science. I bring a lot of fun and perspective on study habits and skills that...

...both Higher Level Biology and Chemistry) Obviously, science has been a long term passion of mine! I tutored in C of I's Academic Support Center while enrolled there, and helped many students with biology, math, chemistry, and writing homework and exam prep. More recently, I served a a teaching assistant for a graduate-level molecular genetics course at Einstein. While my master's has pulled me to the "dark side" of science (i.e. chemistry), I have a...

...school, I had the opportunity to broaden my perspectives by pursuing courses outside of my major, such as calculus 3, business law, printmaking, and folklore. I also taught Taekwondo at the Student Recreation Center, working with everyone from novices to experts, to develop their skills for competition and advancing in rank. After graduation I pursued adventures as an AmeriCorps Child Services Specialist, where I assisted with refugee resettlement. This was a truly humbling experience, one...

I have been working as a private tutor as well as a peer tutor at the University of Mount Olive. I enjoy helping students who struggle with the subject matter and want to do my best to help them understand complex equations or concepts in a way they are able to understand. I like to solve challenging problems and use resources as much as possible not only to teach others but to also develop my...

...high school students. I have first-hand knowledge of the rigor of AP courses, and I understand the stress that accompanies the PSAT and SAT exams. I am dedicated and hardworking, and I had academically successful high school and college careers. At Wake Forest University, I majored in anthropology. This background gives me an advantage as a tutor as it has helped me gain a perspective on the world that has given me the ability to...

...current work at the Clinical and Translational Neuroscience Branch and Dynamic Imaging Core of the NIMH involves leveraging multiple brain imaging modalities (e.g., functional MRI (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)) and the power of Genome Wide Association analysis to investigate single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that might predict brain activation and connectivity patterns found in schizophrenia patients. I believe a commitment to education and to life-long learning is essential for a...

...200-level French students, and 9th grade English students at a local high school. I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My strengths are writing, humanities, french, and prep school, college, and law school admissions counseling. I have a very flexible schedule and am willing to travel to...

...public schools in Baltimore Maryland. Prior to teaching, I worked in and trained others in the fields of massage therapy and emergency medical services in both Maryland and New Jersey. I tutor in multiple areas of science including biology and environmental science. I love biology and the sciences, and I hope that can help my students succeed in their science goals and aspirations. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family,...

What makes me a great tutor is my ability to relate to struggling students. While in school, I initially had a hard time coping with classes. It was when I focused on my study and organizational skills, that I saw a steady improvement in my grades. With every improvement, I gained improved confidence and self -esteem. I know how to uplift and inspire students, while allowing them to strengthen their weak areas. ... Work with students...

...to learn how to make learning about biology, chemistry, and physics a little more engaging than just memorizing a text book. I'd love to share my passion for science and success with you! I taught undergraduate biology courses at Boston University. In addition, I was a teaching assistant for biology and organic chemistry during my undergraduate career at Elon University. I am a first-year medical student who recently took the MCAT and successfully applied to...

I am passionate about Biology and helping others learn! I am a graduate from Lake Erie College, with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. I excelled in the science program there and tutored Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Organic Chemistry, and Zoology during my Junior and Senior years. I have worked in Laboratory settings since graduation and have real world applicable knowledge of Biology. I LOVE teaching and cannot wait to help others...

...I was an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, as well as some informal tutoring experience while in medical school. I tutor mainly the sciences, along with English/writing, and Psychology. My favorite subject to tutor is Physiology because that is a discipline that is currently a part of my everyday life, and I would love to impart it onto other people and find different ways to teach it that way I can explain it...

...be able to convey that information in a clear and concise manner to the student. Most importantly however, he/she needs to teach in an encouraging manner and have the patience to stay at it with the student if they are not able to understand the concept right away. I believe I make a great tutor not only because I have almost a decade of experience, but especially because I am always equipped with encouragement and...