Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors serving St. John, IN

My passion is biology and I hope to aid others in pursuing their own scientific knowledge.

...chemistry. I have extensive background in both high school, and college level biology and chemistry. I have taken AP Chem(4), AP Bio(4), organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics, and many other courses that helped solidify my scientific knowledge. I am currently enrolled in the UIC PharmD program, and am going...

...the objective content presented and subjective awe experienced by a student. I am a firm believer in the idea that there is no better feeling than that "aha!" moment. Having endured a challenging pre-medical curriculum at the University of Chicago and scored in the 95th+ percentile on the MCAT, I have a thorough background in...

...am a very passionate learner. I recently graduated from the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. I love what I do and I love to learn. I believe its important to be well-educated on a variety of subjects, to always be learning and open to new experiences, and to speak as many...

...are putting in their best effort and maintaining a positive attitude throughout the process. Therefore, I always encourage my students to never say negative remarks regarding their learning to avoid dejection feelings of insecurity. I would consider myself a life-long learner as I am always on a quest to discover new information and I hope...

...strong understanding of the core concepts, you can make even the most complicated material accessible and applicable without the need for hours spent on rote memorization. This method has proven to instill a deep working knowledge of the material in students of all ages that will stay with them long after they pass the test....

I have been tutoring many different classes for 5 years. My experience includes being a TA for college level biochemistry and organic chemistry as well as doctorate level anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical sciences.

...professional degree in Osteopathic Medicine. Because of my background in the various sciences, I am most comfortable tutoring students in those subjects with both Biology and Nutrition being my personal favorites. Outside of academia, I enjoy participating in sports such as surfing, ice hockey, and mixed martial arts, and I also enjoy cooking.

...also assisting with research in a renown research organization. I have started a PhD in Public Health now at the Aga Khan University. I have a great fund of medical knowledge and knowledge related to statistics, research and public health. I want to share that knowledge with my students. I want to build a teaching...

...areas, as I find it immensely rewarding to see students grasp complex concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios. My teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every student has the potential to excel given the right support and resources. I adopt a personalized approach, tailoring my teaching methods to each student's learning style...

...areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. I also conducted 2 classroom sessions weekly for college students to improve their conversational English skills. Through Varsity Tutors, I would love to continue helping students improve their language skills in both English and Spanish. I also am very well equipped to tutor students in any of the...

...are biology and microbiology because of the understanding required at a cellular level. I believe all students have the ability to excel and reach their individual goals in any subject and my philosophy lies in creating a context for understanding for the student. Science is fun and changing the framework in how a student looks...

...and Secondary Teaching Certificate at National-Louis University. I then taught for Chicago Public Schools from Middle School to Senior Level, alongside of teaching Biology courses for City Colleges of Chicago. After the major turn-around that occurred for CPS in 2013, I decided to expand upon my Fashion Engineering skills and enroll in a Fashion Design...

...other students interested in medicine (MCAT tutoring) or students struggling to master STEP 1 material (second year medical students). I believe these two exams are two of the most stressful exams a student can take, but with a good study schedule and study habits, they are manageable. I am also interested in teaching younger students...

...way to achieve a high score. I often get students that score in the teens and I bring them up to the high 20s and up to the 30s. All of my students have significantly improved since working with me and notice at least a 4 point jump and often times students gain over a...

...help in their classes. I received an undergraduate education at the University of California Los Angeles from 2008 - 2012, where I earned a degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. Here I earned a prestigious University Research Program Scholarship with the Oppenheimer Foundation for one year. I also performed research for the Howard Hughes...

...from their engaging teaching style. In addition, I honed different study techniques and skills to cope with working under pressure. For me, tutoring is an opportunity to share my passion, knowledge, and experience with students, in order to help them realize their potential. I welcome the opportunity to work with you, and I look forward...

...newspapers. Regarding my tutoring philosophy: as a tutor, I believe that the most important way to help my students understand their material better is by simply being there for them every step of the way. This way, students can feel comfortable making and consequently recognizing their common mistakes, which we can then work on to...

...energy into the classroom, encouraging my students to be interactive and ask questions. I went into teaching instead of research because social interaction with others is important to me. I often see my former students in professional positions and it gives me great satisfaction to see how they have matured, and some have told me that...

...same by interacting with teachers and students both at the high school level with Chicago public schools and undergraduates at UIC, as I have worked in different capacities as a tutor, TA and an instructor. Every student has a personality and my teaching experience has given me the confidence of managing different personalities, a challenge...