Award-Winning Genetics Tutors serving Arvada, CO

...two degrees in biology and psychology, I have spent my time going through the medical school application process. During the upcoming year, I hope to help tutor those still in school not only to keep on my toes academically, but to help those who may be struggling with various subjects throughout their academic careers. There is no better feeling than watching someone have a eureka moment of understanding, and I look forward to meeting and...

I strive to facilitate understanding in different subjects through the use of figures and drawings. I believe that these tactics are the best way to contribute to depth of knowledge on a particular subject. I'm excited to get to know you!

I am a recent graduate of Colorado College living in Boulder. I have tutoring experience from both high school and college and I am excited to continue tutoring. I believe collaboration is always the best way to learn and I try to embrace a socratic style of tutoring with everyone I work with. ... I approach tutoring with a Socratic style. I believe it is easiest to learn when you discuss the material and engage with...

...fit the needs of the student. In this manner a student can learn in a way that seems to come naturally and allows knowledge to flow more seamlessly. Fostering a passion for learning and encouraging growth as a successful student are my main goals as a tutor. Outside of the lab I enjoy exploring what our great state of Colorado has to offer. Skiing, mountain biking, cycling, mountaineering and other outdoor activities usually eat up...

It's okay if studying is difficult. We actually learn more when we have to work hard for it! I love teaching and learning, and celebrate a mindset that will help learners grow step by step. I tutor a wide range of subjects, with particular expertise in the sciences and English. I look forward to working with each of my clients to meet their specific goals.

...and neglected learner, like I once was, could succeed in math. Math is a craft learned through doggedness and attention. Belief in ones own abilities can only be recognized through exposure and experience. This is what a tutor provides. I developed a large repertoire of math skills and memory tricks while being tutored and eventually decided to pass them along as a tutor myself. I continued to use practical equations, colorful anecdotes, and methods of engaging...

Biochemistry and MCDB major from the University of Colorado Boulder with experience in genetics, biology, chemistry, as well as music and essay writing. I also work in a cancer research lab and love spending time in and around labs. Outside of school and work I swim, hike, and ski.

I've always liked helping people and I think sharing my many, many years of work experience (especially software engineering) allows me to give real-world knowledge to those who thirst for knowledge. Or even to those who just want to pass a test.

I recently completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado. I have a Bachelor's in Biology and performed well on both the ACT and the DAT. Much of my tutoring experience comes from helping my friends in college with homework assignments and exams. As an aspiring dentist, I love helping others. I look forward to helping you improve your grades and/or test scores.

...Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I am also very accessible for additional questions or help that is needed. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, exploring my city and watching movies.

...Math. I'm an experienced standardized test taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started an afterschool engineering program for elementary school students. I am a strong proponent of framing intelligence as a muscle that is strengthened over time rather than an innate characteristic. While I'm not tutoring, I enjoy cooking, reading, and...

...I have spent time lecturing, providing homework help, and offering specific testing strategies to different students at different times. I have experience with the majority of science and math Advanced Placement courses, the ACT, the SAT, the general GRE, and the Biology GRE. To me, tutoring is a two-way street. While it is important that I answer questions, I also need to ask them to be effective. I love when students have specific questions about...

...Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I received my Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science Degrees in Chemistry with a focus in polymer science. I am also currently applying to medical school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. Having been a student-athlete in college, with volunteering, physician shadowing, and work commitments, I understand the difficulties with school and struggling with certain subjects....

...City to pursue my other passion of performing on stage. However, due to my background in academia and teaching, I desired to maintain plugged into that world in whatever way I could. That is how I discovered VarsityTutors. Tutoring allows me to use my experience and skills to help other students grow and learn in subjects they like and in subjects they dislike. What is most important to me is whether or not the student...

...students with difficulty in public speaking. Education is absolutely crucial for becoming successful and feeling accomplished both physically and mentally. There should be no barriers to impede one's educational pursuit. My tutoring style is adaptable and relies on how the student learns. I ask a few questions to engage the student's critical thinking skills so that they can solve the problems independently. I have performed well on the new MCAT and have been accepted to...

...my students. I focus on conceptual understanding and pattern recognition in all of my sessions, rather than "tricks" or rote memorization. These skills require practice, but they are absolutely critical to building a strong foundation for future learning. That's why I go to the effort to include background information and explain the lower levels of abstraction that so often make the difference between memorizing *facts* and learning *skills.* This focused approach enabled me to place...

...am available to tutor many levels of math, biology, chemistry, and ACT test prep. My tutoring style is very hands on. I like to follow along with the student as they do practice problems, find where they are having trouble, and focus on amending the issue. I also am very personable, as I believe students are more confident and learn better when they are comfortable with their tutor. My favorite subject to tutor is biology...

...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, students should be challenged and take full advantage of all of their educational resources. It's very rewarding to see a students succeed and reach their goals through hard work. I most enjoy teaching life sciences and writing, but I have a diverse background in many areas....

...a strong student who loves to learn and help others learn. I have been tutoring my peers, siblings, and neighbors my whole life. My tutoring style is very adaptable; I change it based on each individual's specific needs. I like to get to know everyone and use metaphors about things they enjoy to help relate subjects to them. I am pretty versatile in all subjects, but prefer tutoring in the science and math realm.

"Any fool can know. The point is to understand." -Albert Einstein... To date, I have found that it is best to view tutoring as a team endeavor. I am a player on a student's team with the goal of academic success and increased intellectual understanding. This outcome is impossible without getting down to the student's level, utilizing age appropriate vocabulary, providing constructive criticism, and establishing their baseline. I have found that reviewing a student's past work...