Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Washington DC

I am a current college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Biology! I also have a passion for teaching a helping young kids, and I am understanding when something isn't understood. I will ensure that everything is understood before moving on to the next topic-guaranteed!

...I'm Karen, a student at the University of Maryland. I am currently studying secondary education, and exploring the possibility of either teaching math or social studies. I am passionate about education, and I want to some day become a teacher because I feel that teachers (and tutors) can make such an important difference in people's lives. While I may be young, I have a great deal of tutoring experience through a program at my high...

...am a recent graduate in geology with a passion for education. Throughout my undergraduate career, I taught environmental science to high school students, and fell in love with the creativity and energy required as a teacher. I am passionate about inclusive teaching practices, and am committed to implementing effective and engaging learning methods. As excited as I am to tutor and teach students, I believe that the tutor-student relationship is two-way and I look forward...

Hi everyone! I graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2017 with a degree in Neuroscience and then pursued a Masters. I received my Masters of Biomedical Sciences from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in 2019. I am starting medical school this summer and currently help out with scientific research at the National Institutes of Health. I tutor elementary to high schoolers in mathematics and sciences.

...that I have learned the material well and am able to apply and teach it. I have taken several AP courses and exams in these areas as well, and I am able to tutor in those subjects. I rigorously studied the SAT when I was applying for college admissions and read several materials on key skills to have and efficient ways to solve problems, including how to read and write critically. I also have good experience...

What I enjoy most about tutoring is the privilege to witness before my very eyes, the growth in confidence a student undergoes once he or she clears that frustrating hurdle of not understanding a concept. Biology and much of the sciences embody an expanse of details, which to the student, can seem to involve a lot of rote memorization. I enjoy teaching various active learning methods to help my students consolidate and reorganize...... I aim to...

...hope to attend medical school some day. I grew up in New York and have always been into sports and movies. I played football and rugby in high school. I have continued to play rugby throughout college and graduate school. I attended Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania where I received my Bachelor's of Science degree in the Health Sciences major. Additionally, I have since received my Master's degree in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. I...

...college I was a TA for my Biology professor and have had vast experience tutoring and correcting grades. For adult learners, I focus on practical, goal-oriented instruction tailored to their specific needs. I've guided professionals preparing for interviews, immigrants learning English for daily life, and hobbyists eager to explore a new language. One of my proudest moments was helping an adult student learn conversational Arabic to reconnect with family abroad, focusing on cultural nuances and...

I have a large range of tutoring experience from very young to adult. I enjoy teaching and am considered to have a youthful/ caring approach as I try to make sure that learning takes place in a relaxed but studious situation. One of my goals each session is to keep my students challenged but not overwhelmed. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you excel in your studies! ... The first thing I would...

...I get to show them how interesting and fun math really is when you give it a chance. Students who are confident in their abilities in a subject and/or are personally interested in the subject are the ones who do well in that subject, so my teaching philosophy is: don't teach the subject but teach a love of the subject. My tutoring style relies heavily on guiding the student through how to approach a problem....

Hello, My name is Hager and I am so excited to be on the Varsity Tutors team! I feel I have the didactic and personable skills necessary to become a good tutor. I obtained my BS in biology from Georgetown University. I am now a graduate student in Georgetown University, obtaining an M.S. in Pharmacology. As...... Every student can master subject material! Together, we can commit principles to memory by talking through concepts in an understandable...

...graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Biology and two minors in Spanish and International Area Studies. I am currently working at the NIH. I have experience tutoring college, high school, and middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I like to work through problems together as a way to learn material,...

...lessons that she hired me to help her prepare for her next exam, the NCLEX-RN. It's a tough test that is required to become licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse. The best way to approach it is with test-taking strategies, so I taught her several strategies that helped me to pass the test. She is now working as an RN in the NICU at a hospital. It makes me so proud when I hear...

...too advanced for me. In addition, I did enzyme kinetics studies and determined enzyme kinetics parameters. My study strengthens the claim that YopH is the most active phosphatase ever known. Before finishing the write-up of my thesis in molecular biology, I got a research job opportunity. It was a collaboration project between Umea and Lulea universities: developing an alternative delivery system for salmon calcitonin, a peptide important for the treatment of osteoporosis. I worked on...

...am Jerry, a junior at University of Maryland, College Park. I am currently a computer engineering major and a vocal music minor. As someone who uses both my left and right brains, I am proficient at both the STEM subjects and fine arts. During my free time, I like to play the piano, make music, make realistic origami, and develop games, and I have ample experiences in these areas that I can teach these as...

...am a native Chinese speaker who came to America to pursue my Ph.D in Food and Nutrition Sciences from China in my early 20s. After working as a Senior Scientist in the Food and Flavor Industry Research and Development for 17 years, I quit my job five years ago. I have since been homeschooling my children from Elementary school to High school. I have various Chinese tutoring and teaching experiences in Johns Hopkins University CTY...

...my name is Emily! I graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. My interest heavily lies in the area of the brain - from how it affects our thought process to the way it maneuvers the movements of our body and our actions. I worked at the National Institute of Mental Health to study Schizophrenia, a disease of the brain that affects and debilitates many patients across the...

I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Environmental Engineering and Economics. Since coming to the east coast, I have tutored local Baltimore elementary students in elementary/middle school math and reading and writing. However, I also have experience teaching high school students for Science Olympiad, a common high school science competition. I am a super flexible tutor and believe that teaching styles should and can be adapted to every student's needs.

...and passed the USMLE Step 1, and I have previous experience with the MCAT as well. Since a lot of my time was devoted to studying for these exams in the past, I have gained experience when it comes to working under pressure and have now developed several test-taking strategies. Due to my medical background, I also have extensive knowledge when it comes to basic sciences such as Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. At the same...

...am a medical graduate on my way to attaining a residency position to achieve my goal of becoming a doctor. Throughout my long and intensive educational experience thus far, I have developed the necessary skills required to learn any material proficiently. I have used these techniques not only to teach myself successfully, but also my classmates, friends, and family. Learning, like all things, requires hard work and dedication, but that does not mean it has...