Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Gaithersburg, MD

...to help inner-city children with their school-work while educating them about the environment. While working here, I researched and wrote about the beneficial effects education has. In 2012 I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Biology, and since I've graduated, I've held tutoring jobs, an internship at the Environmental Protection Agency, an English school in...

...for learning and teaching, and especially enjoy subjects in the math/science discipline. I have been living in the DMV since June 2015, and definitely miss my outdoor adventures in the Ozark Mountains. I am very flexible for scheduling and would love to talk to you more either through email or on the phone. I am...

...also spent a year in AmeriCorps, where I was a residential counselor for students in a residential academic program here in Baltimore. There's no one right way to learn and I believe students are most successful when their instructor is able to meet them where they are. I enjoy helping students identify their strengths, which...

...as high school students in Algebra 1 at the University of Maryland. My favorite subjects to teach are Math and Chemistry. My teaching philosophy is to strengthen my student's basic understanding of subjects and get them to understand the topic rather than just memorize (which unfortunately is how most public schools work). I approach teaching...

...science as well as mysteries (especially 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...

...in different ways. I tailor my tutoring to fit the learning style of the student. I think that is really important because it is very hard for a visual learner to learn from just listening. I also engage the student in learning. For example, having them label a diagram that I have just talked about....

...as she progressed through elementary school. In addition to being a consistent and positive role model, I worked with her on her math, reading and study skills. I also volunteered several hours per week in her classroom as a Teacher's Assistant. I provided her teacher with additional in-classroom support, graded papers and helped with in-class...

...tutor individuals. For me, working with students was one of the most enjoyable parts of graduate school, which is why I'm continuing to tutor even as I branch out into other areas of interest. While I am comfortable working with students in a variety of areas, I particularly enjoy tutoring students in organic chemistry. Many...

...as handler for the GMU Women's 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...

...my undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Brown University and my Ph.D. in immunology at the University of California, Berkeley. I have been teaching both introductory and advanced biology courses at the University of Maryland, College Park for over 10 years. For fun I enjoy reading science fiction, doing crossword puzzles, swing and ballroom dancing, and...

...through the 6th grade. During college I also began working for the Duke Peer Tutoring program to tutor fellow students. I was a biology major and taking premed classes, so I tutored subjects such as organic chemistry, physics, general chemistry, and Spanish. I also volunteered with a student group that tutored adults in the Durham...

...addition to Biology, General Chemistry and GRE preparation are my specialty subjects. Working in biomedical research for over four years has allowed me to constantly update, add to, and improve my knowledge of the sciences. I would love to help you succeed, gain confidence, and maybe have some fun during the process!

...and English. I typically focus on building long-term skills within these academic areas with students. I am also a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician. I am a firm believer that education is a vital part of every student's life and future success. I am committed to bettering the academic experience of others. Outside of academics...

Studying Biology and Environmental Science has given me an in-depth knowledge about biology and earth systems. Studying statistics and research methods in my graduate studies has made me well-equipped for maintaining student engagement in all content areas. In the Biology courses I have taken I have always had a particular interest in genetics and environmental issues.

...been a teacher for 24 years, and I always believe that every student can learn. I have worked with many students with learning differences, including those with autism, ADHD, processing issues, and those who need something out of the regular routine to learn. I use music, movement, games, as well as traditional methods of learning...

...spend the school year in DC! I was, and still am, involved in many clubs at my high school and now my university that include my interests for the future. In high school, I worked with students as a Teacher's Assistant and a math tutor to help develop students' confidence in a subject as well...

...the process of applying to medical school. My academic history reflects my broad interests, and I am excited to share my passion for these subjects with my students. My best teachers were always energetic and passionate about their field, characteristics that I now emulate. I have experience as an after-school tutor, sex-ed teacher, and English/Spanish...

...in residency, hopefully at the end of June 2015. It was a natural choice for me to spend the extra time immersed in my second love; teaching. In my time on the wards in Trinidad I had the honor of molding the minds of medical students. I not only helped them learn but I made...

...someone who had and still has a wide range of intellectual and personal interests, I love connecting with high schoolers as they begin to contemplate their own path and passions. I have also worked as a elementary school educator, and as such have 2+ years of experience trying to get elementary and middle-school age students...

...University. I have ample classroom experience and expertise in secondary Biology and Math. I use differentiated instruction and scaffolding as tools to meet the needs of all diverse learners. I believe in using different techniques to meet the needs of students with different learning styles. I have taught Honors Biology, AP Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry,...