Award-Winning Biochemistry Tutors serving Alexandria, VA

...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 medical school. I know how to master the...

...in college, where I worked with student athletes as well as chemistry and biology students at school. What first started as me assisting friends in my classes turned into something I really enjoyed, especially when it dealth with health science courses such as biology or physiology. I found that often times the best way to learn a particular subject is to know how to approach the material properly to make the most of the time...

...subjects because I have a passion for experiencing nature, and I believe that studying the life sciences helps to attain a better understanding of nature and our experiences. I am passionate about helping students as a tutor because I believe that students should be encouraged to flourish academically based on their own learning styles instead of being forced to conform to mainstream methods. My teaching philosophy is based on two simple rules: 1) Identify and...

...quizzes. I also tutored occasionally through our on-campus tutoring program. Finally, for the past two summers I have worked at the extremely rigorous Breakthrough Collaborative Teaching Internship at their Miami, Florida location teaching 5th and 6th grade science, where I a was again responsible for my own lesson plans, classwork, homework and quizzes. I am very interested in working with Varsity Tutors as I absolutely love working with children, especially in a teaching capacity. I...

...and developed and taught science programs for the Duke University Center for Science Education. I also spent a year and a half teaching English conversation and writing to high school students in Japan. I have a passion for science education and am currently working to understand and improve the way science is taught in American schools. I place a high value on education and believe that in order to get the most out of it,...

...Nancy Drew as a kid!). In my free time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, playing tennis, working on arts and crafts, and traveling My love of learning started at a young age, thanks to my parents and a library card that opened my eyes to a wealth of information. It's my goal to help others enjoy learning as much as I have! I first started tutoring in high school, and I've enjoyed helping students from kindergarten...

...excites me more than helping students grasp complex concepts and improve their grades. I tutor AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, various levels of Spanish, including AP Spanish Language, and AP Spanish Literature and Culture. I am a qualified Spanish tutor, not only because I am a native Peruvian speaker, but because I received a formal bilingual education where I received outstanding scores in both AP Spanish Language and Literature and Culture. In...

...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 science and more specifically biology and chemistry. I am constantly fascinated by science in everyday life which explains my favoritism towards biology! I am a strong believer in inquiry-based education where teacher and students constantly question and investigate problems rather than seek a single answer. I believe this...

...school students to adults applying to medical and pharmacy school. I specialize in providing content that is oriented towards students who are interested in careers in medicine, biomedical research, and biotechnology. The subjects I cover are chemistry, biology, and biochemistry. I am particularly fond of biochemistry, and I enjoy teaching organic chemistry reactions that are related to processes of medical importance. The foundational principle of my teaching philosophy is customization, and I work hard to...

...is how most public schools work). I approach teaching from the perspective that my students should learn not just what to think, but how to think. This way, they can apply their knowledge to any problem and actually retain what they've learned. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy watching TV (who doesn't?) as well as cooking. I also enjoy swimming, hiking, and exercising in general. I'm also very involved in working for campaigns in the...

...their understanding and knowledge of the basics of science and mathematics. I hold the view that especially within these fields, no question can be perceived as stupid or irrelevant and as such generally create teaching environments whereby my students feel free to ask ANY questions. I am a British national and thus British educated and and just completed my PhD at the world-renowned, University of Cambridge. I recently emigrated to the USA but I am...

...high school Algebra 2. I'm comfortable using method books if the goal is to get ahead in class, but I'm also fine with just working through homework problems if you're just trying to make it through the year! When I'm not studying or tutoring, I enjoy baking sweets, playing my violin, playing volleyball with my little sister, or throwing a lacrosse ball with friends. And of course, spending some time here and there on Netflix. If...

...and MCAT, scoring above the 95th percentile on both exams. As an engineer, I prefer to apply problem-solving approaches to learn material, rather than rote memorization. Throughout my time in high school and college, I have also come across my fair share of ineffective teachers, and so I have found many free online resources and creative learning techniques to help fill in the gaps. I enjoy working with students of all ages to not only...

...Fall. I am an experienced student in most Math, Science and Engineering specialties, but I am also passionate about English, Literature and History. I greatly enjoy helping others understand difficult subjects and am an avid learner myself. My tutoring style derives primarily from helping friends throughout the years. In my experience, there is almost no subject out of reach of a passionate and curious mind. I therefore strive not just to communicate content, but to...

...and tricks from my mother who is a teacher, and I loved helping other students in my classes (it helped me learn too!). I mostly tutor younger students in math, english and reading. In my free time I love to do martial arts, puzzles of all kinds, reading and playing games to keep my mind sharp. I love sharing what I can with people and hope to help others love learning as much as I...

...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 tutor to learn and grasp the material. It...

...college, specializing in all Sciences and Spanish. In my experience tutoring these subjects, my goal has always been to explain to my students why you get to your answers rather than how you get there. For each student I tutor, I do my best to tailor my planning and strategies based on each student because everyone's needs are different from one another. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling abroad, playing soccer, and organizing community...

...graduate with a BS in Geosciences and a MaED in Secondary Science Education. I love all forms of science and have been working as a science teacher and tutor for the past 13 years. I am comfortable tutoring all types of middle and high school science as well as math up to Trigonometry. "A mistake should be your teacher, not your attacker. A mistake is a lesson, not a loss. It is a temporary, necessary...

...of it. My area of teaching specialization and 10+ years teaching experience includes Math, Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Data Analysis using software like IBM SPSS, SAS JMP, Graphpad Prism, Excel STAT. Some may wonder why I am doing this. Yes, I may be fulfilled in my career path as a scientist, but teaching is a part of my life since I completed my high school. I passionately love to teach because the...

...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 special fondness for helping others succeed in biology, particularly subjects like genetics and physiology. My tutoring style is to work through problems or subjects with my student and have him or her explain how they arrived at the answer or point out what they think are important concepts....