Hi, I’m Elissa! I started tutoring a decade ago, and have experience tutoring calculus, algebra, geometry, biology, genetics, ecology, and more (please scroll down to see my subjects). At the collegiate level, I especially tutor introductory and mid-level biology and math. For students in 5th to 12th grade, I tutor many subjects, as well as standardized test prep and college essay editing. (read more)
...I graduated from Yale with a B.S. in Cognitive Science with Honors in 2022, and I am an incoming Schwarzman Scholar for the class of 2025, one of the most prestigious graduate fellowships in the world. I'm eager to support you through any stage of your academic journey! I have 6 years of tutori... (read more)
...I have taught college level science courses since 1995 for a variety of universities and colleges. As a research biologist with a Master’s Degree in neurobiology/animal behavior, I have acquired a great range of knowledge and experience. This is mostly due to my behavioral research on rats, monkeys, whales, dolphins, wolves and my years of interacting with students. (read more)
...As a side job I was a personal trainer for over 20 years. After studying psychology and Sociology extensively, I earned a masters degree in Mental health counseling. I worked as a career counselor, substance abuse counselor, and bereavement counselor before landing my current job instructing adults at The Lifelong Learning Center. (read more)