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Karista

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Karista

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Science
Karista's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade Chemistry
6th-12th Grade AP Chemistry

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...

Education

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

Emily

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Emily

Master of Science, Education
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Biology
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science, Education

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Dawn

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Dawn

PhD
Dawn's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Biology
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus

*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...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

PhD

University of Oregon

PhD

Mariam

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mariam

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Mariam's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Biology
Statistics
Calculus

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...

Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
32
Remy

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Remy

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Remy's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Biology
Middle School Math
Calculus

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...

Education

Oberlin College

Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
33
Ritu

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ritu

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Ritu's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Biology
1st-12th Grade Geography
6th-12th Grade AP Geography

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...

Education

UNC Chapel Hill

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Brittany

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Brittany

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Brittany's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Biology
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Claire

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Claire

Bachelor's (in progress)
Claire's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
10th-11th Grade Biology
6th-7th Grade Algebra
10th-11th Grade Chemistry

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...

Education

Baylor University

Bachelor's (in progress)

Malik

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Malik

Bachelor's
Malik's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Biology
1st-12th Grade math
1st-12th Grade French

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...

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor's

Bilge

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Bilge

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Bilge's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Biology
9th-12th Grade Biology
10th-12th Grade Science
10th-12th Grade Writing

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...

Education

Wesleyan University

Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

Middle East Technical University

Bachelor's

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