Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors serving Roanoke, VA

My name is Tarana Zaman and I am a double major in Biology and Human Development. I love what I study and I hope to be able to spread my passion to others through tutoring! I am also currently involved in various extracurricular activities at my school including a service sorority, pre-dental club, and more....

...high school students through various outreach programs, and served as a teaching assistant for several courses. After graduation, I enrolled at the College of William & Mary to pursue a M.A. in Historical Archaeology. During graduate school, I served as a teaching assistant for several undergraduate classes, including introductory and advanced courses. Later, I completed...

I am studying Nutrition at Virginia Tech. I have tutored all the introductory science classes and some upper level courses as well. I enjoy helping students succeed in these courses because I know these classes can be difficult. Aside from tutoring, I play the piano and love working out.

...to approach a subject from many different angles including visual, interactive, hands-on, practice questions, and didactic teaching. I want to give my students the best chance to succeed, and to do that, I believe they need a strong foundation of basic principles. I want to give them as much knowledge as possible as they move...

...sophomore year, I worked for the school as a tutor in general chemistry. I discovered that I loved teaching and helping students find meaning, if not enjoyment, in chemistry! I stayed with the tutoring program for three years until I graduated. I helped students in courses such as general chemistry, genetics, and introductory statistics. I...

...be Your Tutor is that I'm not only focused on developing a plan that will move you most quickly to the academic position that you want to be in, but even further, we will have Barrels of Fun along the way! Having a sense of humor is the only thing that has gotten me this...

I enjoy helping students understand more about the world they live in by mastering science and biology. I have a B.S. in Zoo and Wildlife Biology and am a Virginia Master Naturalist. I am most passionate about teaching environmental education, outdoor education, zoology, and botany. I believe that learning can and should be a fun...

...then math and science. By breaking down a problem and identifying key points I believe I can lead any student to academic success. I discovered my love of teaching during my senior year of college. Now I hope that I can take what I am good at (math and science) and what I'm passionate about...

...recently completed three years of my MD curriculum and am now returning to tutoring during my MBA studies. I struggled throughout high school until finally preparing for the SAT and ACT, so I'm adept with picking up just what you're struggling with - I was there once, too. Now having performed in the upper 10%...

...reasons, I am still in contact with him today. As a tutor-- mentor-- I will help my mentee achieve their goals (academic and mental). I will work with them hour by hour to the best of my ability to deliver what is necessary to achieve their goals. Education matters and your knowledge is tested through...

...their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a Bronx High School of Science graduate I understand that students are constantly under pressure and competition. My goal...

...be a truly rewarding experience, so much so that I used to do it for free. In the past, I volunteered at a community college academic support center as a math and science tutor and would have been hired on a professional basis, had it not been for some age-related hiring restrictions. (They could only...

...build the foundations for a strong education and enhance their problem solving abilities. I recently was able to have a position as an undergraduate TA in a high level organic chemistry class which developed my skills both as an educator and a student, because the two are inseparable. I am currently pursuing a BS in...

...have taken many chemistry, biology, physics, and math courses and I have served as a peer tutor for biological organic chemistry. I love learning, and I love sharing my knowledge and passion with others. I am also a skilled writer and love to help others by editing work! I have had trouble uploading test scores,...

...students with the keys to success. My teaching philosophy is I like to establish a good rapport with students and ensure that they are having a fun learning process. This manifest in the form of banter or jokes embedded so that the tutoring feels more interactive rather than someone talking at you. I like tutoring...

...later extend into more advanced content and novel applications. I also believe that challenging students to think beyond the content presented is crucial for the development of critical thinking skills and curiosity. Beyond all else, however, I believe that one learns best when he or she finds meaning in the material that extends beyond textbooks...

...my approach to best fit their academic needs. On top of sports, I have spent my entire life learning either the piano, guitar, or ukulele. I traveled to Italy and spent two weeks there to sing for the Pope. I recently completed a ten day medical mission in Vietnam, providing primary health care and aiding...

...peers and elementary/middle school children in Chester, PA, volunteering at local hospice facilities and at HUP (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania), and doing research at the Cleveland Clinic. I have also tutored abroad in Korea in standardized test prep like SAT, MCAT, and SAT II. In my free time, I enjoy dancing and cooking,...

...including algebra and physics. At Vanderbilt, I've had the opportunity to teach at local Nashville elementary and middle schools as part of Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science. I am passionate about tutoring math and science, and even though these subjects are often considered "dry," the right teaching style can spark any student's interest. When it...

...of subjects that I am passionate about. I have done events, such as the one in my profile picture, where I teach students basic concepts in chemical engineering, and it is great to see these kids light up when they get the concept. I plan to use my background in engineering to show how the...