Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Catalina Foothills, AZ

I studied physiology at the University of Arizona and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences. I am an aspiring physician with specific interest in preventative health. My greatest goal as an instructor is to help students succeed academically so they may achieve their dreams--whatever those may be.... Getting to know students, their academic background, and their learning style is the first step. I tailor my approach to what suits the...

...a lot of hard work to get a pupil interested in the core subjects necessary for today's educated workforce, but I hope that through my experiences, those who struggle with Middle School, High School, and College coursework--not to mention the daunting task of college applications--can benefit immensely. I am committed to professionalism as a tutor, and I guarantee visible progress in my pupils; but I'm a regular person, too. In between Chemistry labs or Literature...

...China Rae Newman. I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I am currently going through the process of applying to medical school, and hope to be admitted into the class of 2021 at the University of Arizona Medical School in Tucson. I have two dogs and I enjoy drawing, writing, and reading in my spare time....

Hello! Graduate of Cultural Anthropology and fluent in Spanish. Cheers!

...there is something unanswered, I am a person who loves to learn and research until the answer is found! If you choose me as your tutor, I would do my very best to help you reach your goals. Education is a field in which I have eleven years of career experience. In Seattle, I taught fifth grade for nine years, and sixth grade math and science for two years. Here in Tucson, I have substituted...

...tutoring in the field sciences but also in the field of mathematics. I am also a Big Brother which allowed me to work with children and provide guidance of all attention spans. Working with students with a wide age range and with a variety of learning styles helped me appreciate the different methodologies of learning and teaching the materials. Teaching styles vary when going over algebra and basic calculus to organic chemistry to human anatomy,...

We all learn differently, but in the end we all still learn the same things.

...lessons I have used to create curricula for math classes, and I use them to tutor students. I also have a broad range of interests, studied linguistics for awhile, and did a summer program in scientific Russian in Novosibirsk in the USSR in 1989. I have certified to teach high school level math and the first year courses in earth science and biology. I have since had years of tutoring at the University of Arizona,...

...in Cross Cultural Education. My US Army occupations include Military Intelligence, Indirect Fire Infantry Man and worked in the Chaplaincy and supply fields. Positions I've held include: Intelligence Analyst, Platoon Sargent, Operations Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (Ops. NCOIC) and Commandant of Training for about 6,000 deploying Reserve Soldiers for the War on Terrorism in the Middle East (I was activated for a total of two years to implement this training). All of which included both...

Hello, my name is Michelle. I am originally from Vermont, but recently moved to the desert. In my spare time I do cooking experiments, go for bike rides, write short stories, and watch stand up comedy. I have a lot of patience when it comes to learning new things and I look forward to teaching!... My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that we learn better when we are comfortable making mistakes. They are, after all,...

...school and middle school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. I love teaching and I think there's nothing quite as exciting as helping someone truly understand a topic they've been struggling with. My favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry, Biology, Algebra, and Anatomy. I also enjoy helping undergraduate students with the process of applying to medical school and working on personal statements. When I'm not studying or tutoring I help run our school's free clinic. I love...

I am an in-home and online tutor specialized in Algebra I and Environmental Science. I have a BA in Biochemistry and Environmental Studies with a specialization in chemistry. I inspire to work with students to find their best learning methods and am open to suggestions in tutoring style from both parents and students. I encourage students to develop strategies in problem solving in order for them to be well prepared for independent learning and studying.

...year through the UofA's Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers. During this course I was mentored by two high school teachers who had me help during their classes. This experience gave me a good base for designing lessons and introduced me to common problems students have and how to work past them. After completing this course and earning a listing on the math department's website, I tutored through the rest of my college...

I have been tutoring for close to 10 years now and really enjoy working with all kinds of students in different subjects. I look forward to meeting new students here!

...people. I was also accepted to medical school after college. In addition, I worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute for International Economics in Washington DC for two years. Also, I volunteer with the Pima County Environmental Education Department. I assist with leading nature walks and presenting educational programs to school children. I seek to share my passion for learning. My joy is when the lightbulb goes off in the student and they "get...

I am currently a sophomore at the University of Arizona, studying Bilingual Elementary Education and Speech Pathology and I love being a wildcat. Teaching has always brought me so much joy. I have a passion for meeting and working with all different types of people. I recently returned from living abroad in Peru for 18 months teaching and performing humanitarian aid.

I enjoy helping others learn and understand what they are being taught. There is no right or wrong to do something.

...laboratories, as an editor, and as a high school science teacher. I tutor Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Math. Chemistry is my preferred subject (stoichiometry is fun!). My main goal in teaching and tutoring is to simplify concepts that initially seem difficult and to reduce frustration in math and science by building students’ confidence in their problem-solving abilities. Math and science become much easier with individualized attention and instruction! Aside from teaching and learning, I enjoy...

...realize their full intellectual potential. I am fluent in Spanish and have taught students in Peru. I also published peer reviewed papers in Spanish. In addition to Spanish language skills, I am also an experienced and published writer. My papers have appeared in high profile venues like the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science and the Proceedings of the Royal Society. I am particularly motivated to help students develop writing skills.... My teaching philosophy is...

I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona's Neuroscience and Cognitive Science BS major, with minors in French and Psychology. I am also a part-time lab manager in UA's Psychology department. I am most comfortable tutoring neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, French, and English.