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Pallavi

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Pallavi

Master's in Biology
Pallavi's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade Physics
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration), a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Healthcare Management and Policy concentration), and a Master's in Biology. Throughout my undergraduate, I have loved tutoring...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master's in Biology

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration)

Karista

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Karista

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

I am now an independent contractor and science writer. Some of my work is on my website, www.karistahudelson.com. I am passionate about education and truly enjoy helping students with science and math courses. I have tutored for undergraduate level chemistry, algebra, and biology courses and taught ...

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 Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
Calculus
Algebra

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Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science, Education

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Mariam

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mariam

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

I am on the pre-med track planning to apply next year. I have a genuine passion for helping others, whether that be in my future career as a doctor or tutoring! During my years at Oberlin, I was a general chemistry laboratory teaching assistant, as well as a tutor for Bioorganic chemistry. I was ins...

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 Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
1st-12th Grade Geography
6th-12th Grade AP Geography
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 Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
Calculus
Algebra
Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Maurice

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Maurice

Masters, Communication
Maurice's other Tutor Subjects
AP German Language and Culture
Conversational German
German
German 1

I am a native of Germany, and I lived there for over 10 years. I speak, read, and write the language fluently, and I completed my bachelor's degree in German with a minor in French and Linguistics in 2010. I have previous experience in tutoring fellow students during my degree, and I have experience...

Education

Angelo State University

Masters, Communication

Angelo State University

Bachelors, German

Shana

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Shana

Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)
Shana's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

Greetings! My name is Shana Cloud and I am looking forward to working with students eager to achieve.I graduated cum laude from the Horace Mann School in Bronx, NY in 2002, Harvard University in 2006 with a B.A. in Sociology, and from Pace University in 2008 with an MS Ed in bilingual elementary edu...

Education

Pace University-New York

Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)

Harvard University

Bachelors, Sociology

Edwin

Certified Tutor

Edwin

Bachelors, chemistry education
Edwin's other Tutor Subjects
7th-8th Grade Science
Astronomy
Ecology
High School Chemistry

Tutoring is a great opportunity for me to continue to pursue a mission of education and providing a venue for anyone to receive help in understanding science. I believe science literacy is incredibly important in our modern society. I have ten years of experience teaching middle school science and a...

Education

University of Delaware

Bachelors, chemistry education

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Laura

ACT Prep Tutor • +59 Subjects

I am currently a first year graduate student at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health working towards my Masters in Public Health in environmental health sciences. For my undergraduate, I attended Fordham University and received a Bachelors degree in both biology and anthropology. I know how difficult advanced science and math classes can be on top of other studies, and I am really looking to work through these issues with potential students. I am available for sessions in biology, chemistry, physics, as well as a range of math levels. I am also available for SAT, PSAT, and ACT prep. I have ample experience with academic writing, so I can work with students through many different types of assessments. I know that the subjects I tutor can be frustrating and difficult at time, so I believe in low pressure tutoring where we can delve into the material and move at whatever pace the student needs.

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ACT Math Tutor • +42 Subjects

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.

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Marina

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +20 Subjects

I am a college grad from National Louis University with a bachelor's in Applied Educational Studies with a minor in science and concentration in education. I am pursuing my certification for Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a post-baccalaureate program at National Louis University, which I will complete in December 2021.Since graduation, I have worked in an elementary school in the Gold Coast of Chicago helping in all areas of elementary education. I mostly assisted kindergartners and fourth graders in Spanish workloads. My strengths are math and science mostly, however, I work with young children from kindergarteners through fourth grade in all subjects. In high school I had assistant high school students with homework during their study hall period as a requirement for my Education enrichment course.I am very passionate when it comes to helping out children with learning disabilities. As I want to make a change in that community to help them be able to pursue their dream careers without any obstacles.In my spare time, I like to go for runs and join little marathons. I also like to paint and read many books as I believe we never stop learning in life.

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Christine

5th Grade Reading Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am aware of students' emotional, social, psychological and physical development as well as their cognitive growth. I have degrees in Regular and Special Education and have worked as a Teacher and Special Education Administrator in suburban and inner city school systems, for more than 30 years. I worked in the areas of Behavior Disorders and Special Education.I attended Morris Brown College where I attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I attended Atlanta University where I attained a Master of Arts degree in Behavior Disorders and a Master of Arts degree in Leadership for Director of Special Education. My experience working with children includes supervising teachers, changing students behavior, working on social skills, study skills, social studies and teaching reading on the elementary and middle school levels. I am currently tutoring tenth grade students on study skills, organizational skills, critical thinking skills and social skills. The subjects that I tutor are social studies, reading, language arts, study skills, critical thinking skills and organizational skills. My favorite subjects to tutor are Critical Thinking Skills, Reading, Social Skills, Study Skills and Organizational skills.My philosophy as a teacher is to teach the students who are willing to learn, and to motivate the students who are not willing to learn, with the knowledge of how to have influence on the child's total self. Every child who enters a classroom should feel safe and comfortable. Every classroom should be full of nurturing and enrichment.I am a huge college and NFL football and basketball fan. I enjoy attending games on both levels. I enjoy playing golf, riding my bike, singing and reading.

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Ndidi-Amaka

Algebra Tutor • +17 Subjects

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Grant

ACT English Tutor • +15 Subjects

For the past two years, I've been working with students from my university honors college to help improve their writing. My favorite part of the job is the variety of it: each day brings a different topic, a different assignment, sometimes even a different student. I love getting to hear their ideas and help uncover their unique voice and perspective. Helping that voice develop--getting rid of all the bad habits, fuzzy language, and grammatical confusion that get in the way of what you really mean--has always been a big part of my job. Whether we're working on a lab report, a history paper, a personal essay, or a book report, my goal is to help make not just better grades, but better writers. Good writing develops critical thinking and clear communication. It can take you a thousand different places.Right now, Im a tutor, an editor & writer for a magazine, and a student. Much of my time in college has been spent studying the humanities, especially English literature, but Ive also had the chance to become close with people who have completely different focuses. From artistic and creative-minded people (I helped start an annual arts review at my school last year) to industry and STEM-oriented people like my roommate, Ive learned a lot about the different paths you can take. Next year, Ill get to put some of that knowledge to use as a Resident Mentor in the flagship living/learning colleges my university is launching. Ive loved my time in college and engaged it deeply on every level; one day, I hope to teach at a university. For now, Im excited to work closely with students of all bents to help them develop toward their next step, however it may look.

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Aja

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +18 Subjects

Hello! My name is Aja and I am passionate about teaching learners of all ages.I studied Spanish Literature and Elementary Education at University and taught in a Montessori school for one year before deciding to follow my dreams of becoming a professional photographer. I went back to school, started my own business, and spent the last four years traveling the world, taking on numerous photography projects. My clients have ranged from nuns to brides, to motorcycle tour agencies. The one common thread that strings all of these jobs together is a sense of curiosity and a desire to learn about the world around me. I would love to instill that same type of enthusiasm in my students. My photography classes introduce the possibilities of the art by providing examples, asking questions, and allowing students to fill in the blanks. My hope for all of my learners is to help them communicate their own unique perspectives of the world and to acknowledge those perspectives as valid.I have also spent the last three and a half years teaching English online, ages 6-75 (NO, it is never too late to learn)! My classes have covered different topics at various levels, but my teaching style remains the same - learning through demonstration, prompt, and practice (I do, you do, we do). The focus is on learning through conversation and topics that are already familiar to the student - and then gradually introducing new material.I hope to see you in the classroom!

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Anita

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I would describe myself as a person who has an ongoing love of learning and teaching, especially social sciences topics (world civilization, history, government and economics). I also enjoy teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) / EFL (English as a Foreign Language) because of the gratification of assisting students to enhance their personal and professional lives by improving their English language skills.I earned a PhD from Rutgers University in Global Affairs, an MA from Columbia University in Regional Studies in Eastern Europe (focus on politics and economics) and a BA from New York University in History and Journalism. I have taught for over 10 years at colleges in the greater New York City area and volunteered for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer to teach in Ukraine in the International Relations Department, Odessa National University. In addition, I have an ESL equivalent certificate and have enjoyed working with ESL and EFL students in Italy, Ukraine, Michigan, New York and New Jersey.My tutoring style is characterized by engaging students and making it a very personalized and tailored experience.Im looking forward to meeting, working with and getting to know students who would benefit from tutoring in any of the socials science, ESL/EFL and college students who are planning to take the GRE or need assistance in writing college essays.

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Christopher

College English Tutor • +12 Subjects

I am a graduate of Lamar University with an M.A. in English with a focus on writing and an M.Ed. in Education Administration. I have been both a junior high/high school English teacher and a college English instructor for 11 years. I've also taught P.E., Speech, Professional Communications, and Theater Arts. Also, I spent 2 years as an administrator for an elementary school campus. In addition, I have been a freelance copywriter/content writer for 5 years. While I tutor a wide-range of subjects, I'm most passionate about helping students become better writers. I believe that strong reading and writing skills will help students be successful in whatever they do. Also, I believe that every student can succeed if given the proper support and motivation. That's why I got into education and why I continue to tutor students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and watching fantasy and scifi, exercising, and writing both fiction and digital content.

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Frequently Asked Questions

6th grade biology usually focuses on foundational life science concepts including cell structure and function, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, genetics and heredity, evolution and natural selection, and ecosystems and food webs. Students also learn about human body systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, and digestive), organisms and classification, and basic ecology. The curriculum emphasizes understanding how living things interact with their environment and how life processes work at both the cellular and organism levels.

One of the biggest challenges in 6th grade biology is visualizing structures you can only see through a microscope. A tutor can help you move beyond memorization by using diagrams, animations, and hands-on explanations to understand what cell organelles actually do and how they work together. Tutors also help you develop proper microscope techniques and learn to interpret what you're observing in lab settings. Rather than just memorizing organelle names, you'll understand their functions, which makes the concepts stick much longer and prepares you for more advanced biology later.

Memorizing that "mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell" doesn't help you explain why or what that actually means. True understanding means you can describe the process of cellular respiration, explain why cells need energy, and connect it to why you feel tired when you haven't eaten. A tutor helps you build this deeper understanding by asking thoughtful questions, connecting new concepts to things you already know, and working through problems that require you to apply—not just recall—information. This approach not only improves your grades but also prepares you for high school biology and standardized science tests.

Lab work and hands-on experiments are crucial for developing scientific thinking skills, not just understanding content. Tutors can help you understand the scientific method, design experiments, make predictions, and interpret results—skills that go far beyond memorizing facts. Whether you're observing cells, growing bacterial cultures, or investigating ecosystems, a tutor can help you connect what you observe in the lab back to the theory you're learning in class. This bridges the gap between abstract concepts and real-world application, making biology feel relevant and concrete rather than just a list of terms to memorize.

Look for a tutor who emphasizes understanding over memorization and can explain concepts in multiple ways—through drawings, real-world examples, and analogies. A strong 6th grade biology tutor should be comfortable with lab concepts and can help you think like a scientist, not just memorize vocabulary. They should also be patient with struggling students and able to identify which concepts are foundational so you build a solid base for high school biology. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who specialize in 6th grade science and understand how to make abstract biological concepts accessible and engaging.

With consistent personalized instruction, most students see noticeable improvement in their understanding and grades within 4-8 weeks. However, the timeline depends on where you're starting and what you need—whether it's catching up on earlier concepts, preparing for a major unit test, or building deeper understanding throughout the year. Regular tutoring sessions combined with consistent studying between sessions accelerates progress. Many students report that once foundational concepts click—like cell structure or photosynthesis—the rest of the course feels much more manageable because so many topics build on these core ideas.

Absolutely. One of the best ways to deepen understanding is to see how biology applies to the real world. A tutor can help you explore questions like: How does photosynthesis relate to renewable energy? How do vaccines work with your immune system? How do ecosystems respond to climate change? These connections make biology feel relevant rather than abstract, and they help you remember concepts because you understand their importance. This approach also builds critical thinking skills as you learn to apply what you know to new situations—a skill that's essential for science and beyond.

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