Top Biology Tutors serving Seattle

Kate: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
Hello! My name is Kate, and I have 10 years of experience as a tutor and as an informal educator. I love connecting with students and helping them grow.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
University of Maryland - PHD, Bioengineering

Andrew: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...nonfiction for pleasure, and getting to know my new city. In addition, I am enthusiastic about cooking and baking, and love to try new recipes, with varying levels of success. I have a personal passion for learning, and an interest in sharing that passion with others. It is my belief that everyone learns differently, and that by discovering the right methods, everyone can be an effective learner. By finding out how you learn best, you...
Education & Certification
Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Kasra: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...biochemistry and physiology. In preparing for and taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), widely considered to be the most rigorous of graduate school exams, I further strengthened my abilities in verbal exams, critical reading, and writing at an advanced level. I spend my free time playing soccer, volunteering at the Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC) homeless shelter, playing the piano, hanging with friends and much more. I love working with people from all walks...
Education & Certification
University of Washington (Seattle Campus) - Bachelors, B.S. in Biology
ACT English: 32

David: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...led my discussion and lab sections, much in the way that high school teachers interact with their pupils. This level of involvement between student and teacher appealed to me and I entered the academic training ground of graduate school having convinced myself that the life of a small college professor, including running a small research lab and teaching classes, would bring me the most satisfaction. During my time at Harvard, however, I saw that the...

Mary: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...at the University of Washington. Lastly, I also have experience with the MCAT (medical school test) and scientific research so if you are an aspiring doctor or scientist I am here for you! I have some previous experience teaching AP chemistry and AP biology as well as working with immigrants learning English. My teaching style is efficient but relaxed. Instead of giving lectures, I like to see students work out problems on their own as...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Cellular, Molecular, Developmental Biology
SAT Verbal: 750

Micaela: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...approach that works for them, which is why I take a different approach for each individual student. I have a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business. I transferred from Carleton College, where I focused on economics and was also able to take a wide range of liberal arts courses. I have been tutoring since high school when I was a peer STEM tutor and continued to tutor various...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Oscar: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...respectful, and collegial learning environment in which all students feel included. During teaching or tutoring sessions, I look forward to the opportunity to advise and mentor students from all backgrounds, and to seek out ways to encourage those who are underrepresented in mathematics to pursue the subject. While I have learned much about teaching mathematics thus far, and believe myself able to practice it effectively, I am under no illusions as to having perfected it....
Education & Certification
University of Abomey Calavi - Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Roosevelt University - Masters, Mathematics and Actuarial Science

Alexandra: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...years experience tutoring middle and high school age students, particularly in math and English, in the Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are most willing to engage and put in effort when such a relationship exists between us.
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Corbin: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...quite like reaching the point where a new understanding opens up a new way of looking at the world, and I find these moments in math and science. In my free time I enjoy reading or spending time outdoors and if possible, both at the same time. I also can be found cheering loudly for a variety of sports teams; my favorite being my own Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Finally, I love my Irish heritage,...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
University of Portland - Master of Arts, Teaching

Clare: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...recent graduate of the University of Oregon's Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science

Ryan: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...& II, and various Public and Environmental Health courses. In addition to these courses, I am also trained as an EMT-B and volunteer at Roots homeless shelter. I have experience as a Boys and Girls Club tutor as well as a high school tutor in Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Math. High quality education is a personal priority to me, and I will ensure the utmost patience, enthusiasm, professionalism, and mentorship for any students...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Current Undergrad, Environmental Health and Chemistry

Nathansaleh: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...been a substitute teacher for all grades and all subjects in a rural district, then later worked in a maximum security Juvenile Rehabilitation facility. There, I worked at aiding teachers and individually tutoring students that had to be temporarily separated from the rest of the population. Throughout, I have maintained a steady and patient demeanor that puts students at ease. Fostering an environment for learning involves allowing students to experiment with new knowledge and understand...
Education & Certification
Centralia Community College - Associate in Arts, General Studies

Shannon: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
I have a passion for helping others set and exceed their personal goals. I believe learning is lifelong and is best achieved in an environment that is trusting, professional, and comfortable. I believe the right skills and confidences can change lives, and am ready to help contribute to that in any way possible!... Teaching is best accomplished in a setting that is supportive, engaging, and trusting. These attributes help build confidence and excitement about learning, and...
Education & Certification
Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelors, Economics; Biology
Seattle University - Masters, Business Administration and Management

Elizabeth: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
Education and learning has been incredibly important to me for my entire life. I have loved school ever since I started it, and I have worked to be successful in my education the whole time. My effort has paid off - I now attend the university I have worked towards, studying something I love. Despite excelling in and enjoying academics, I have...... Students deserve the chance to succeed, and I want to help them take that...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University - Current Undergrad, Pre-Illustration

Brian: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...myself helping other students understand the material. Students from a young age would describe how my teaching methodology made "so much more sense" than the way their actual teacher described. As I tutored fellow classmates, I discovered that I had a knack for not just teaching, but warming up to and befriending students. I did not think of tutoring as a relationship between student and tutor, but as a friendship where both the student and...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Current Undergrad, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Amanda: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...always applaud them for their efforts (“Good try/Not quite/excellent idea”). Step in my classroom and you’ll probably find it rather noisy; reflecting learning is in progress. I believe it is important to present myself as a friendly and supportive instructor. I take time to get to know my students, their names, what their career goals are or what their interest is in the course. I also make time to chat with the students and it...
Education & Certification
University of Mount Union - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Wisconsin-Madison - PHD, Physiology

Claudia: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...its a shame that learning has developed a reputation of being not fun. When students learn how to harness a difficult concept, questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I try...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Psychology
Bournemouth University - Masters, Forensic and Neuropsychological Perspectives in Face Processing
GRE Quantitative: 159
GRE Verbal: 158

Julie: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...strengths. I think a good teacher helps a student with learning skills that will set them up for independent success in the rest of their academic career. My favorite teachers have all been patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic, and I try to bring that into my tutoring. I tutor biology, everything from microbiology to environmental science. My favorite might be ecology: literally, the root words in ecology translate to "the science of the house," meaning the...
Education & Certification
Earlham College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720

Maureen: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...and essays. I have a broad base of knowledge in American Literature and the Arts, I am a published writer and watercolor artist, and I have travelled extensively at home and abroad. My students have said of me, " She's tough, but in a good way" "She's the best instructor I've ever had" "She has a great sense of humor" "Thank you for getting me into the University of Washington." I have an abiding love...
Education & Certification
New Paltz State Teachers College - Bachelors, Sciences
Psychiatric Institute of New York - Current Grad Student, Registered Professional Nurse

Richard: Seattle Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor in Seattle, WA
...difficult subjects, and I have had multiple tutoring experiences (both paid and volunteer) in college and medical school. I've also worked as an MCAT tutor and Gross Anatomy TA in the past. I have a B.S. in Cell Biology from Western Washington University and an M.S. in Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. I am most passionate about subjects that can be applied to human medicine, including Anatomy, Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and...
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelors, Cell Biology
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Medicine (M.D.)
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