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Ansh
I have over two years of tutoring and teaching experience at Case Western Reserve University. I served as a Supplemental Instructor for ENGR 145 (Chemistry of Materials), where I created worksheets, led review sessions, and helped students develop strong conceptual foundations. I later worked as a T...
Case Western Reserve University
BS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Mrudul
I'm an incoming medical student with a Bachelor's degree in neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh and a strong passion for teaching and mentoring. Throughout my undergraduate education, I served as a teaching assistant for courses like human physiology, biology lab, and organic chemistry, w...
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Bilge
Twelfth-grade science — whether it's anatomy, environmental science, or an advanced elective — often asks students to synthesize ideas from every science class they've taken. Bilge earned her neuroscience PhD from Wesleyan by working at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and data analysis, givi...
Wesleyan University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Pinelopi
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you...
Duke University
Bachelor in Arts in Psychology
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Samantha
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling
Annie
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
Samuel
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!
Sharon
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing
Tony
Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.
Tiffany
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +56 Subjects
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
Matthew
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!
MaryAnn
Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects
I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel
Zachary
Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies to excel in both general academics and standardized tests.
Sami
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects
I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer. Hobbies: reading, writing, art, books, music
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12th graders often find equilibrium and kinetics concepts challenging in chemistry, particularly balancing complex equations and understanding reaction rates at the molecular level. In biology, students struggle with connecting abstract concepts like cellular respiration and photosynthesis to actual energy flow, and with memorizing anatomical systems without understanding their functional relationships. Physics presents difficulties with vector analysis, circular motion, and applying Newton's laws to multi-step problems. A tutor can help break these concepts into digestible pieces and build connections between theory and observable phenomena.
Many 12th graders can follow lab procedures but struggle to understand *why* they're doing each step or how to interpret unexpected results. Tutors help students develop the scientific method mindset—forming testable hypotheses, controlling variables, and drawing conclusions from data rather than just recording observations. This is especially valuable for AP or honors courses where lab reports require deeper analysis and critical thinking about experimental design.
Rather than drilling facts, experienced tutors use concept mapping, analogies, and real-world examples to build understanding. For example, instead of memorizing the Krebs cycle steps, a tutor might explain it as a cellular "energy factory" that breaks down glucose in stages to maximize ATP production. For chemistry, connecting bonding concepts to properties (why ionic compounds conduct electricity while covalent ones don't) creates mental models that stick. This approach makes content meaningful and reduces the cognitive load of pure memorization.
Tutors use multiple strategies to make the invisible visible: drawing Lewis structures step-by-step, using molecular model kits to show 3D bonding, sketching field lines for electric and magnetic fields, or using analogies (like comparing electron orbitals to probability clouds). For physics concepts like wave interference or quantum mechanics, tutors often use interactive simulations or whiteboard sketches to build spatial reasoning. This multi-sensory approach helps students move from confusion to genuine conceptual understanding.
Many students treat unit conversions as a memorization task rather than understanding the logic behind them. Tutors help students see dimensional analysis as a problem-solving tool—setting up conversion factors so units cancel systematically, which works for simple conversions (grams to kilograms) and complex ones (molarity to parts per million). Once students grasp the underlying principle, they can tackle unfamiliar conversions with confidence rather than panicking about which number goes where.
Strong tutors teach students to break complex problems into stages: identify what's given and what's asked, determine which concepts apply, set up equations or reasoning logically, and check if answers make sense. For physics problems involving forces and motion, this might mean drawing free-body diagrams first. For chemistry stoichiometry, it means converting to moles as a central step. For biology, it means identifying the system and what's being asked about it. This structured approach reduces overwhelm and helps students debug their thinking when they get stuck.
Tutors focus on both content mastery and exam-specific skills: understanding what each question type requires (free response vs. multiple choice), practicing with released exam materials, identifying personal weak spots, and building test-taking strategies like time management and process-of-elimination techniques. They also help students connect related concepts across units—AP exams often test synthesis rather than isolated facts—and develop the scientific reasoning skills the exam emphasizes over pure memorization.
Look for tutors with subject matter expertise—ideally a background in chemistry, biology, or physics depending on the course—and experience teaching or tutoring at the high school or college level. Strong tutors understand common misconceptions students hold and how to address them, can explain concepts multiple ways, and know how to scaffold learning so students build understanding progressively. Experience with lab-based courses, AP or honors curricula, and standardized test preparation is valuable depending on your needs.
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