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Lauren

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Lauren

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Neuroscience

I am a student at Duke University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with Chemistry and German minors. On campus I am involved in the Bilbo lab, which focuses on neuroimmune interactions in abnormal brain development. I am very passionate about helping others enjoy and learn about variou...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
35
Amanda

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Amanda

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Amanda's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Geometry

I'm currently a fourth year medical student at a private medical school in Texas. I've been involved with tutoring since middle school continuing all the way through medical school. There are so many different ways to teach based on how students learn best and I am passionate about meeting the indiv...

Education

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Baylor College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Public Health

Test Scores
ACT
34
Eshita

Certified Tutor

Eshita

Bachelors
Eshita's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematical Studies SL
College Algebra

I am able to create short-cuts, tricks, and other useful methods that students love because I, myself, am a student. Therefore, I can relate well with all my students. Since my experiences range far and wide, I am confident that I can provide the best services as a tutor in my subject areas.

Education

Duke University

Bachelors

Test Scores
ACT
35
Mosab

Certified Tutor

Mosab

Current Grad Student, Health Sciences
Mosab's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry
Calculus

I am currently applying to medical school and enjoy powerlifting, grand strategy games, historical fiction, and chocolate.

Education

Tufts University

Bachelors, International Relations and Arabic

Harvard University

Current Grad Student, Health Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Matthew

Certified Tutor

Matthew

Bachelor in Arts
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
IB Mathematical Studies SL
College Algebra

I am currently conducting breast cancer research as the lab manager in an immunology lab at Columbia University Medical Center. I am extremely comfortable with physics and mathematics (from my studies) as well as biology, chemistry, and biochemistry (through my research experience) and sincerely enj...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
35
Wesley

Certified Tutor

Wesley

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Wesley's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematics HL
IB Mathematical Studies SL

I am currently a graduate student at Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester conducting research in Biophysical Chemistry. I recently graduated in June 2017 from the University of California - Irvine with two Bachelor degrees. One was in Biomedical Engineering and the other was in Materia...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Kinjal

Certified Tutor

Kinjal

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Kinjal's other Tutor Subjects
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematics HL
IB Mathematical Studies SL
College Algebra

I am a graduate of Texas A&M University; I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology along with being a minor in Spanish. I also studied at Plano ISD in high school. As Plano ISD is recognized for its academic achievements and competitiveness, I have always been positively challenged by my curriculu...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1550
ACT
33
Richard

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Richard

Master of Arts, Security System Technology
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
Applied Mathematics
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
College Algebra

I am a graduate of the University of Toronto, Reichman University, and Western Governors University. I have been teaching children, youth, and adults in various academic settings since 2008. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is that of open discourse and conversation, actively involving stud...

Education

Reichman University

Master of Arts, Security System Technology

Western Governor's University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

James

Certified Tutor

James

Bachelor of Science
James's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning

I am working on getting my pilot licenses and when I have some free time I enjoy music, basketball and video games.

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
SAT
1500
Dane

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Dane

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Software Engineering
Dane's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

I am a rising sophomore at Duke University and am double majoring in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science with a minor in Economics. I love problem solving and analyzing situations creatively and enjoy studying the real-world applications that accompany engineering. I mostly tutor ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Software Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

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Robin

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +63 Subjects

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Lindsay

AP Calculus BC Tutor • +53 Subjects

I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, with a BS in Biology and minors in Mathematics and Biochemistry. I am currently working on computer coding and enjoy tutoring students, specializing in test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and GRE.

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Jessi

Statistics Graduate Level Tutor • +48 Subjects

I am really excited about working with students in the Philadelphia area! I grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated high school with an IB diploma. For college, I moved to Houston to attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time.

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Yan

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +55 Subjects

I am a teacher and I have taught at elementary and middle schools in Boston for 4 years. I have tutored for over 7 years! I majored in education at Boston College. My favorite part of teaching is getting to know students and creating course materials that engage students to make learning fun and accessible. I mainly tutor math and Chinese. I believe that each student is fully capable of understanding material. It just depends on how the material is presented to them. My goal is to meet each student where they are at, and support them in learning the way they learn best!

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Chioma

Calculus Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am a graduate of Rice University in Houston, Texas. I majored in Kinesiology-Sports Medicine and I was Pre-Med. During my time at Rice I was a student-tutor. I tutored Biology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, and Spanish. I am currently a third year Medical Student preparing for rotations.

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Maham

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +63 Subjects

I am currently an undergraduate student at Rice University pursuing a bachelor of science in biochemistry and cell biology on the pre-med track. One of my most memorable experiences in the medical field has been working as a research intern at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating with genetic specialists to publish a research paper about a rare genetic disease. Medicine is truly one of my greatest passions, and biology has been one of my favorite subjects to tutor through the peer mentorship program at my high school. Through this program, I have also extensively tutored math (from middle school math all the way through IB Mathematics) and find myself drawn by the methodical nature of the subject. Many times, I find that students simply label math as "difficult" because the concepts are brand new and numbers seem like a foreign language. Relating math concepts to simpler everyday ones is one of the many strategies I use when tutoring math, and I have found a lot of success through it. Throughout high school, I have been very active in my school community as the Editor-in-Chief of the school newspaper, president of the Speech and Debate Team, and president and founder of the Random Acts of Kindness Club. Through these roles, I have mentored younger students in areas such as writing, research, and public speaking. Additionally, I am fluent in 4 languages (English, Urdu, Arabic, and Spanish), although my favorite one to teach is Spanish. Attending an international school has emphasized to me the importance of diversity, inclusion, and tolerance, and I believe that learning a new language is one of the best ways to reinforce these ideals. In my spare time, you can find me engrossed in arts and crafts, running my Etsy store, or volunteering my local art museum's kids' crafts classes. I also love listening to music, creating music on my violin, and singing various genres.

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Christine

Middle School Math Tutor • +31 Subjects

I am a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Psychological Services and Psychology at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy. Before coming to Northwestern, I had the privilege to grow up with good teachers under a rigorous IB curriculum in Shanghai, China, granting me access to quality education that I know many of my peers and other students across the world do not have. Thus, my hopes to combat education inequities, utilize my experiences with multicultural/special education contexts, and be continually inspired by students in addition to offering them the personalized support they deserve is what drives me to work with students. I've guided students with special needs aged 3-14 through summer program activities in Shanghai, coordinated an after-school program for K-12 refugee students in Chicago, and interacted with secondary school students in Jinja, Uganda. Since my first year in college, I've worked as a tutor for a morning program in an elementary school in Evanston. I have the most experience tutoring Elementary School Math and Reading and the most content knowledge in Psychology, though I am also passionate about helping students with ACTs/College apps due to having myself navigated through the system's challenges recently. In addition, I'd be happy to dive into Mandarin Chinese as it is another native language I speak. From my tutoring experiences and taking classes within the Learning Sciences, I find it important to listen to student needs and interests while maintaining encouragement to challenge themselves in the spirit of learning, and be a source of emotional support in addition to providing knowledge. In my spare time, I love reading, playing the guitar, having conversations with people of all different backgrounds, and traveling locally or abroad to experience different cultures.

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Pre-Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects

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AP Statistics Tutor • +158 Subjects

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Calculus Tutor • +14 Subjects

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Frequently Asked Questions

IB Biology goes significantly deeper into concepts and emphasizes understanding over memorization. While standard biology courses focus on basic concepts, IB Biology requires you to analyze complex systems, make connections across topics, and apply biological knowledge to real-world scenarios. The curriculum includes extensive practical work, internal assessments (IAs), and a demanding external exam that tests higher-order thinking skills like evaluation and synthesis—not just recall.

Lab practicals and internal assessments are crucial—they make up a significant portion of your final grade and require strong scientific reasoning skills. Your internal assessment (typically a 10-page lab report) demands that you design experiments, analyze data critically, and evaluate your methodology. Many students struggle with moving beyond following instructions to actually thinking like scientists. Personalized tutoring can help you develop experimental design skills, data analysis techniques, and the ability to write scientifically rigorous reports that earn top marks.

IB Biology rewards deep understanding over pure memorization, but you do need to know key terminology and concepts to discuss them meaningfully. The trick is learning why things happen, not just what happens. For example, understanding photosynthesis means grasping how light energy converts to chemical energy and why certain wavelengths work best—not just memorizing the equation. Tutoring helps you build concept maps, make connections between topics (like how cellular respiration relates to photosynthesis), and practice retrieving knowledge in new contexts, which is exactly what the exam tests.

Students frequently struggle with abstract concepts like enzyme kinetics, photosynthesis and respiration pathways, and genetics (especially complex inheritance patterns). Many also find it difficult to interpret data from unfamiliar experiments or apply biological principles to new situations—which is heavily tested on the exam. Additionally, the sheer breadth of the curriculum means some topics feel disconnected until a tutor helps you see the big picture. Personalized instruction can break down these difficult areas, use visualizations and analogies to make abstract concepts concrete, and help you practice applying knowledge to novel scenarios.

IB Biology exams test more than content knowledge—they assess your ability to analyze data, evaluate scientific claims, and think critically about biological systems. A tutor can help you master exam question formats (multiple choice, short answer, and extended response), practice data analysis and graph interpretation, and develop strategies for tackling unfamiliar questions. Tutors also help you prepare for command terms like 'evaluate,' 'justify,' and 'discuss,' which require specific approaches. Regular practice with past papers under exam conditions, combined with feedback on your reasoning, significantly improves both accuracy and confidence.

An excellent IB Biology tutor understands not just the content but the IB curriculum structure, exam format, and assessment criteria. They should be able to explain complex biological concepts clearly, ask questions that develop your critical thinking, and help you see connections across different units. Many top tutors have experience with the internal assessment process and can guide you through experimental design and scientific writing. They should also adapt their teaching based on your learning style—whether you learn best through visualization, discussion, or hands-on problem-solving.

With consistent, personalized tutoring, students typically see measurable progress within 4-6 weeks—improved grades on unit assessments, stronger performance on practice exams, and greater confidence tackling difficult concepts. Over a full course of study, students often move from struggling with conceptual understanding to earning 6s and 7s (on the 1-7 IB scale). The biggest gains come when tutoring targets your specific weak areas, whether that's lab analysis skills, exam technique, or understanding complex biological pathways. You'll also develop stronger scientific reasoning abilities that help across all science courses.

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