Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors serving New York City, NY

...to cook. I'm also a huge music nerd; I love finding new artists and I play the drums myself. My teaching philosophy is heavily influenced by my engineering education. I rely on a Socratic, discussion-based method where I encourage my students to not only work through problems but to explain them back to me, to help build confidence in their own understanding of the material while cementing concepts in their minds. I also heavily emphasize...

...high school, I have always been someone that friends entrust to look over and critique their papers before they submit final drafts. My teaching style features visual learning, mnemonics, and hierarchical organization of material. I find that hierarchically cataloguing information by topic and sub-topic helps students retain material, as students are not simply memorizing, but are understanding how concepts relate to one another. More personally, my hobbies include tennis, movies, and travel. I also love...

...feel I can help students no matter where their trouble lies. I've worked with young and special needs students learning Math and English at Kumon Math and Reading, as well as my local ESY program. I've also mentored high school students in my local health science magnet school on college readiness and study strategies. I like to relate difficult concepts to analogies relevant to the real world, rather than focus on dry text in a...

...to get them interested in actually learning something, instead of simply "getting by" by cramming the night before. I do my absolute best to provide a positive, fun, engaging experience for students which focuses on their potential to succeed by showing them how much they have already accomplished to give them confidence to tackle new obstacles. Though my passion is biology and I tutor all levels, I am also skilled at English and writing and...

...Brooklyn Technical High School, where I tutored fellow classmates for the SAT/ PSAT/ SSAT/ SHSAT, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, and AP US History exams. This is in addition to serving as Class President in the Student Government. The medical profession is a long journey with many tests along the way. The key to success as a student is to have a goal, stay structured, and find ways to make the learning fun and...

...August 2017. I have a variety of teaching and tutoring experiences, including working as a self-employed tutor, an organic chemistry teaching assistant, and a high school English teacher. I primarily tutor math, science, the MCAT, and Spanish. I recognize that success in school depends on study habits and techniques as much as understanding material, so I try to include as many study tips as I can in my sessions. In my free time I enjoy...

...material and the student. Not just simple comprehension, but in what manner the comprehension is reached. I enjoy breaking down problems into logical sub-units. First, the underlying equations (or axioms, or vocabulary, or processes) must be understood, preferably on an instinctual level, as it is easier to remember ideas when they make sense at a core level. Then these ideas are applied to the problem, in order to unlock the solution. Generally, when students are...

Hello! My name is Sarah Ufearo and I am a Neuroscience and Behavior major at Columbia University. Although my major is centered in the STEM field, I am also passionate about human rights work, global engagement, and local outreach. While my future plans are subject to change, I see myself continuing in academia, going to medical school, and becoming a physician.

...it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate every passing moment because I believe every moment has the potential to be life changing.

...Assistant. I love helping people learn more about subjects that I find interesting and am passionate about like math, biology, and chemistry. I have taken math courses through Calculus III, chemistry courses from General Chemistry I through Organic Chemistry I, and biology courses from General Biology I through Anatomy and Physiology. I was a TA for a genetics course and am familiar with courses like cell biology, immunology, and the biology of cancer.

...SAT and the MCAT, and I'm excited about the prospect of applying what I've learned from my experiences as a student to helping people with the academic challenges they face. As far as my tutoring style, I try to keep a relaxed atmosphere because I think removing the stress from the equation when grappling with difficult problems is really important. A lot of the difficulty I've seen students have stems from frustration, and so for...

...that the tutee understands the material. I am patient when it comes to teaching, as every student has their own pace of study, and will alter my methods in order to meet their pace. I would then create problems that would test their knowledge on the subject before moving onto the next. The success of my student is very important to me, and I will do my best to help them achieve their best.

I love Chemistry and it is my passion to share with students that I teach, tutor or mentor my enthusiasm for Chemistry. Chemistry is the Central Science and plays a role in all aspects of our life...it provides infrastructure for the modern life. Your success is my success and I would very much like to help my students learn.

Nearly my entire life has been devoted to education of some sort; whether it be as a learner, teacher or, in many cases both. Thus, I consider myself a lifelong learner, being cognizant of the fact that teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin. My lifelong endeavor is to continually learn and to teach others what I have learned.

...fields. I want to convey my passion for these subjects to students to help them achieve their utmost potential. As an undergraduate student, I can relate to most high school students who are planning to take the standardized tests and AP exams, and I believe these students can excel with the right push and guidance. In my spare time, I usually enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball or just exploring the city with friends.

...super-cool cats! With coursework in Biotechnology and English, I recently graduated with a 3.85 GPA after seven years of work experience. My overall approach overall is to make learning as fun as it should be by raising the stakes and let a student's curiosity thrive. At any stage of education, seeing the connection between a subject and the real world is the key to understanding. With perspective, homework practically does itself and school is a...

...use, no matter what field you go into. My philosophy in teaching is that each student can master a course by finding the study modes and study tools best suited to them. Our brains are all wired differently, and as a result our learning styles are unique to us too! I like to tailor my lessons and goals to each student's goals, academic strengths, and perceived weaknesses. I also like to teach non-academic skills that...

...that it's easier to see how all the pieces of a topic fit together. A ten page paper might seem intimidating, until you break it down into a list of bullet points and ideas. Patience is a virtue and I exercise it dutifully. I'm comfortable tutoring all ages; a bit of empathy can span even decades, I believe. In my free time, I love surrounding myself with books and scraps of paper with inky pens,...

...get my MD. I have always aspired to be a doctor! During the pandemic, when schools went online, I found that a bunch of kids in my neighborhood needed help with their math homework. So I have experience in tutoring elementary, middle, and high school math as well. My favorite tutoring moments are when my student gets the "ah-ha!" Outside of school and hospitals, I like to play with my dog Simmba, read, watch TV,...

Hi! I recently graduated from Columbia University with post-baccalaureate in Pre-Medical Sciences. I also hold a BA in Public Health from UC Berkeley. I am passionate about helping others understand the fascinating world of biology so please don't hesitate to ask me any questions. Also, if you need general guidance on applying to college, I am here for you as well. (I am only available through online tutoring)