Skip to main content
Take Lessons, powered by Microsoft
877-310-1872
image of Laura K.

Chemistry with Laura K.

Bronx, New York

OverviewAboutExperienceEducationLanguages
Teaches online
Teaches Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Age: 12+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1980
17 credits toward an incomplete Masters in Adolescent Education

    About Laura K.

    I've taught science (Biology and Chemistry) to students from middle school through high school, college and both graduate and medical students as well as MDs working on research fellowships. People have told me that I have an unusual ability to take complex concepts and describe them clearly and simply. I'm patient and take time to understand the difficulties my students are having and with which they are struggling. It's important that I be called early in the learning process rather than when the student has felt lost in class for many weeks or months. We need to be certain of basic understanding as a clear insight into science develops as pieces are added to the picture, step-by-step. Students must be willing to read and be certain that this understanding is there before proceeding to the next areas. Memorizing without real understanding just doesn't work! I'll be patient and explain what is confusing but you have to work patiently also!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    1 PM-4 PM
    Tuesday
    1 PM-4 PM
    Wednesday
    1 PM-4 PM
    Sunday
    1 PM-4 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $70
    ReviewsWrite a review
    No reviews have been submitted yet

    Experience

    Biology tutor

    May, 2014 - Present

    Laura K.

    Tutored 7th grade student in Biology. Increased grade from 87% to 92% test average.

    Instructor

    Jul, 2010 - Dec, 2013

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

    Carried out and supervised research, data collection and analysis and scientific writing with undergraduate students and medical school fellows in the area of diabetes and metabolism.

    Research Associate

    May, 2001 - Jun, 2010

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Department of Molecular Pharmacology

    Carried out research in the area of cancer chemotherapy using cell and molecular biology techniques. Wrote peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapter and prepared and delivered many PowerPoint research presentations.

    High School Science teacher, Bronx, NY

    Aug, 1995 - Dec, 1997

    NYC Education department

    Taught Earth science, Microbiology and mathematics at an alternative high school in the south Bronx.

    Education

    Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

    Aug, 1975 - Jun, 1979

    Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA

    17 credits toward an incomplete Masters in Adolescent Education

    Aug, 1995 - Dec, 1997

    Bank Street College of Educaiton, NY, NY

    Non degree Post doctoral research training

    Feb, 1990 - Jun, 1994

    Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

    PhD Medical Physiology

    Aug, 1985 - Feb, 1990

    F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

    Related Subjects

    Also Through TakeLessons

    This teacher is not currently accepting students

    View similar instructors