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5+ years
Karista
Few tutors can make AP-level topics like signal transduction or Mendelian genetics accessible to a 6th grader, but Karista has the depth to do it — she's taught university genetics and molecular biology labs and holds a PhD in Environmental Science. She adjusts the complexity of her explanations wit...
University of North Texas
Master of Science, Environmental Science
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of Windsor
Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Emily
Starting AP-level biology in 6th grade means tackling concepts like cellular respiration and gene expression years ahead of schedule, which requires a tutor who can adjust the depth without dumbing things down. Emily's M.S. in Education gives her the curriculum design skills to scaffold advanced mat...
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science, Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
2+ years
*I really enjoy the one-on-one teaching experience, because I have found it rewarding to create a collaborative environment while working to make the student comfortable, confident, and inspired. I am passionate about inspiring students to want to learn in a supportive and caring environment. I am m...
Johns Hopkins University
PhD
University of Oregon
PhD
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mariam
Sixth graders in AP Biology are working years ahead of their peers, which means they need a tutor who can translate advanced material — DNA replication, natural selection, ecological interactions — without dumbing it down. Mariam earned her B.S. in Biology and teaches across the full AP Biology curr...
Indiana University-Bloomington
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Remy
Starting AP Biology in 6th grade is ambitious, and it requires a tutor who can make topics like cellular organelles and basic biochemistry accessible without watering them down. Remy honed that balance as a lab TA and tutor at Oberlin, where she regularly translated complex material for students enc...
Oberlin College
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ritu
A 6th grader in AP Biology needs a tutor who can translate graduate-level vocabulary — allosteric regulation, chemiosmosis, epistasis — into language that actually lands. Ritu does exactly that, using diagrams and analogies to make abstract biochemical processes concrete before introducing the forma...
UNC Chapel Hill
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Brittany
Sixth graders in AP Biology need someone who can translate dense material — DNA replication, natural selection, ecological interactions — without dumbing it down. Brittany's background in general biology means she understands the full scope of the AP curriculum and can pinpoint exactly where younger...
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Claire
As a dedicated tutor with a strong background in Biology and Mathematics from Baylor University, I am passionate about helping students excel in their ACT preparation after receiving a 36 on the test myself. With meaningful tutoring experience, I strive to create a supportive learning environment th...
Baylor University
Bachelor's (in progress)
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Malik
As a second-year medical student with a strong foundation in science and a passion for education, I specialize in making tough subjects easier to understand. I excel in math, biology, physics, and other challenging topics that often intimidate students and I genuinely enjoy helping others master th...
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Bilge
Sixth graders tackling AP-level biology need a tutor who can make sophisticated concepts — like photosynthesis pathways or DNA replication — accessible without dumbing them down. Bilge translates her PhD-level understanding of molecular and cellular biology into explanations scaled for younger learn...
Wesleyan University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's
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