Award-Winning Biology Tutors serving Stamford, CT

My name is Renee Kumaga. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker. I reside between two locations-Bronx, NY Monday-Friday and Hopewell Junction, NY on the weekends. I love working with and helping people especially our young people. I look forward to tutoring and advancing my future students.

I love traveling, dancing, and reading. But, what I am most passionate about, is learning.... Each one; teach one.... Introductions. Then, find out what the student knows and what the student needs help with.... By asking the student to explain how they get to their answers. That way, they get a chance to test if they really understand a concept.... By keeping the student engaged.... I would take the time to figure out what exactly is...

...certificate in political ethics. I am pursuing my master's in Public Policy at NYU this fall. In high school, I studied marine science and engineering. I have also worked as an instructor at Kumon Learning Center for three years, assisting students of all ages and skill levels in Math and Reading. In my personal life, I have served in the US Army Reserves and have been a volunteer firefighter in my hometown. I am so...

I love teaching students and imparting the education and vast skills I have learned to them. I have been a tutor for more than 4 years, and I have tutored from elementary school children to sophomores in undergrad.

...Biochemistry major studying on a pre-med track, and prior to college, I attended a college prep high school. Sometimes, studying, preparing for a test, or any other academic challenge can seem impossible to complete. I've been there, and if I had to bet everyone has! Luckily, help is always available. Everyone learns different, so, for myself, I developed new studying techniques and practices, which really helped my grades and my morale. I'd love to share...

I'm currently a medical student, with a PhD in biochemistry/immunology/chemical biology. I'm interested in biology, biochemistry, and the development of new drugs for disease, particularly blood cancers. I have years of academic and research experience in genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, and organic chemistry.

Hi! My name is Kelsey. I majored in math and enjoy helping students understand the subject, along with other subjects! Also, if you need someone to proofread an essay or review a resume, I'm your girl!

I love to teach, learn, and always happy to help work towards better success!

...Interventionist in The Bronx. I am a Masters Level Professionally Certified Educator in New York State. I hold a Certification in the areas of TESOL and Childhood Education. I have taught in various settings over the past 8 years: a suburban city in South Korea, China's every changing metropolis, an International Baccalaureate school in Malaysia, New York City's culturally diverse classrooms ranging from elementary to high school as a substitute teacher, Manhattan's most affluent students...

...while mentoring high school and undergraduate students during my graduate studies at The Rockefeller University in New York. I have a natural talent and passion for helping students and layman understand complex scientific concepts. Utilizing innovative, tailored explanations, I help students truly understand concepts and develop critical-thinking skills. Using these techniques I have mentored individuals, held small group question and answer sessions, led undergraduate lab sections, and lectured to hundreds at professional conferences. In my...

...Global Health & Health Policy and Gender & Sexuality Studies. I have been tutoring since 2006, when I joined a program tutoring with a local middle school. Since then, I have worked with high school and college students in a broad variety of subjects. Although I am passionate about all of the subjects that I teach, I have always been especially interested in Biology, and I love working with students to see the big picture...

...of my undergraduate life searching for the right career path. I found that path in medicine as a physician assistant with some guidance from my Doctor/mentor on campus. I Completed my Master's in Physician Assistant Studies degree at Chatham University in Pittsburgh and haven't looked back since. My niche became dermatology, and I gained valuable experience over the past 11 years working with patients of all ages and backgrounds in the Washington DC metro area,...

...as a high school student in Florida, I volunteered at my Math Club's "Math Lab", an academic peer-tutoring session held every Monday for four years; as a college freshmen I was a tutor for Champion Learning, a company funded by No-Child-Left-Behind in order to aid struggling middle school students with the Common Core; as a full-time instructor, I managed classes for SHSAT and SAT and produced my own content while coordinating with parents and students...

...Post-Baccalaureate program in Pre-Medicine, served as an instructor for both College Level Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses and worked as a Research Assistant in a Cardiovascular Physiology laboratory. I will enter medical school in the Fall of 2015. While I tutor a broad range of science courses, I most enjoy teaching Human Physiology, Biology, and Organic Chemistry. By employing a targeted approach and an open dialogue to these typically challenging subjects, learning this material...

...past, I spent a total of two years with an SAT Prep company, both as a student and administrative assistant, which has given me a unique perspective on the exam. I also did volunteer tutoring at an elementary school in Ann Arbor, where I served as a tutor/mentor for multiple students. I tutor a few different subjects, primarily the SAT in addition to science classes such as AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics. Outside...

...enjoy learning and mastering the science field, I am passionate about not only engaging in other areas such as English and math but helping others experience this joy of learning as well. In high school, I was part of the peer tutoring program and often met with younger students to help them - whether for their upcoming chemistry exam or SAT. I took the ACT myself, and understand how important it is to master standardized...

I received my Bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, New York, and right now, I am pursuing my MBA degree from Louisiana State University. As a tutor, I am a firm believer of the motto "Face it! Ace it!" This means that we can work together to make your academic weaknesses into one of your strengths.

...junior and senior years. I not only got to TA at the college level at Brandeis for biology laboratory courses, but I also was a TA for several summers for the Johns Hopkins summer program CTY for both a Neuroscience and Fast Paced Biology course. My passion for teaching lead me to a Wilcox Fellowship at Concord Academy after graduation. Concord Academy is an elite preparatory school located in Concord, MA, and here I spent...

...the opportunity to work with students as a Learning Assistant in both an Electricity and Magnetism Lab and in an Intro Mechanics classroom. In those classes I was able to help college Freshmen/Sophomores work through various physics problems. I also provided informal tutoring outside of the classroom where students had the ability to work in a smaller setting, making it easier to tailor my teaching methods to the needs of each student. I currently work...

...laboratory. While obtaining my Ph.D. I became well versed in breaking down the complex subject material found in biology courses and presenting it to my students in a clear and understandable manner. Biology is more a story than memorizing a long list of facts, and as a Biology "story teller", my students retain more information than they ever did before. While at Stony Brook University, I worked as an assistant teaching new high school AP...