Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Mesa, AZ

...weevil (snout beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something 'click' for a student. My interdisciplinary training in biology and materials science has taught me how to communicate complex subjects in a way that anyone...

...and working with students on the areas they need the most help. Outside of school I enjoy hiking, gardening, reading, and cooking. I like to explore new ways of doing things and being outside. I like to try to strike a good balance between learning, working, and enjoying time by myself, as well as with friends and family. I am very organized, but have a rather easy-going personality and enjoy working with others.

...and medical science courses as I progressed through my medical school education, honoring in numerous classes. I performed well on my medical board exams, and thus was invited to tutor board prep exam for graduate medical students. Throughout my journey in tutoring, I have mentored students of varied academic backgrounds and achievement levels, I worked to build organization, time management, and study skills, for my student-athletes while working to maintain high academic and personal standards...

...class in my high school in which the subject material was the best way to encourage and motivate students for long term success. As a tutor, my goal is to instill confidence in students, develop a curiosity for the world, create a fascination for the fundamentals, and imbue motivation for learning from within the learner. I believe that every person has the capacity for any subject, and that in order to unlock the key to...

...a fourth year medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix pursuing my M.D. Some of the subjects I tutor include Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, MCAT Biological Sciences, Graduate Test Prep and Cell Biology. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor would have to be MCAT Biological sciences and Life Sciences. These subjects are near and dear to me as I recently (2011) took the MCAT exam for entrance...

...effectively communicate complex information to others. I believe these characteristics will help me tailor lessons specifically for each student, and teach them in the way that they learn best. On top of the subject matter, I will also work towards developing test taking skills specifically designed for the college entrance exams. Having a clear cut strategy on how to take the ACT/SAT will allow students to have as much success as possible success on test...

...Prior to becoming a teacher I was a business owner and licensed contractor producing rock and gravel and building roads. I am an enthusiastic proponent of Education 鈥� my own and others 鈥� Education improves our own skills and also increases what we offer to others. Aside from teaching and learning I enjoy outdoor recreation 鈥� bicycling, pickle ball, swimming and sculling (rowing a long slender craft with very long oars), attending baseball games with...

...as well as helped classmates in courses like anatomy and physiology. I enjoy finding ways to tutor that relate to the student so dry topics like the order of operations can be easier to remember. I believe that math and science are key in getting further in education, which in itself is invaluable. Due to my background in math, I am very comfortable tutoring pre-algebra, algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and industrial engineering as needed....

...I TA'd for online English 101 and 102 classes. Being an English TA while studying Biology might seem somewhat odd to people, but besides being interested in the sciences I have a passion for writing. I've written three novels of carious genres (thriller, murder mystery, and horror) and hope to get them published someday. My approach to tutoring is to help ensure that the student has a solid understanding of the fundamentals of what they're...

...the art of communication and writing, as well as the critical thinking and history involved in literature. I am a big believer that the humanities (such as language and writing) are not given enough attention in school, so I love using my skills and passion to get students excited about it. It's also important because language and writing are crucial pieces of standardized testing these days, so I know that helping students in this area...

...make will help them in future situations because the students created these connections rather than merely being told information. I do not believe in simply giving out answers. I believe that memorizing answers do not help the student learn and that it actually hurts their learning. In math especially, the topics build on each other and so a strong foundation is necessary to be successful. Aside from tutor-y stuff: I enjoy learning (coding, guitar, random...

...the long-term for subjects like algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. But also, for short-term goals such as ACT test prep. I've taken the exam and know exactly how to help students perform well. I tutor students in a way that is fun, helpful, but also logical. Students learn best when subjects are broken down into simple, easy-to-understand steps. That's my teaching style, taking concepts and moving forward one step at a time. In my free time,...

...the sometimes dry, theoretical learning experience. There is nothing more satisfying than to see a student's success and progress. I love music and sing in three groups that entertain at hospitals and nursing homes. I enjoy tennis and golf in sunny Arizona, and poker and watching sports with friends when the sun goes down. My bride of 46 years and I travel extensively for pleasure and to visit our two children and three grandchildren.

...I travel. I write. I teach. I am a chronic adventure-seeker and a lifelong learner. My favorite aspect of the current landscape of education is the use and implementation of technology. It allows us to explore, connect and be free. With my current dissertation, I am hoping to prove that the modern student may actually learn more efficiently in an online environment. When I鈥檓 not teaching, my passion is spending time with my wife and...

...SAT, or AP tests soon? Yep, I can help with those as well. I recently prepared for and received a great score on the medical admissions test, so standardized testing strategies are very fresh on my mind. Finally, I'm excited to help you succeed in your courses and meet your goals. As your potential tutor, I look forward to teaming up with you and taking on the world. I have no doubt you can do it...

...what the answer is, it is about seeing the bigger picture and understanding how those concepts fit in with our larger body of knowledge. Learning is a process and knowledge comes with both failure and success. I hope that if you choose me as your tutor, I will be able to convey this message and help you learn more than just the cold hard facts. Also, learning is fun and can be very rewarding! When...

...where I lectured at review sessions, assisted students individually with their questions, and even wrote some exam material. This experience was great practice in taking even the most arcane subject matter and condensing it into a format understandable by my peers, something that I think contributes to my effectiveness as a tutor. I also try to incorporate my research experience at institutions like the NIH into my tutoring in these areas, using real-world examples from...

...find tutoring to be a rewarding experience and I view it as a way to pay-it-forward, as I have also needed the assistance of tutors throughout my academic career. My expertise stems from the coursework in my undergraduate degree and from my previous job as a paid scientific researcher. As the only scientist in a large family, I am also very good at communicating scientific and mathematical concepts in refreshing and understandable ways.

Tutoring and teaching students has been a passion of mine since high school! I have experience in subjects such as Calculus, Chemistry and English. Recently I returned from Taiwan, where I taught English as a second language. Since I have been back in the US, I have been preparing for the MCAT and medical school admissions. I received my BS in Biochemistry from the U of A in 2011 and am the recipient of the...

...I had the opportunity to help students with varying levels of Chemistry, Biology, English, Writing, French, Public Health, and more. I have also been volunteering at a local Church's after-school program for the past 6 years, where I help young elementary school children hone their English and Reading/Writing skills. While I tutor in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the Sciences, English/Writing, Anatomy/Physiology, Medical terminology and also tutoring in Standardized Test...