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Vinay

Certified Tutor

Vinay

Master in Public Health Administration, MPA in Developmental Practice
Vinay's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

Vinay's dual UCLA degrees — one in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology, one in Mathematics-Economics — mean he learned biology with a quantitative rigor that most life science majors skip, which pays off when students hit topics like population genetics, enzyme kinetics, or any concept where th...

Education

Columbia University in the City of New York

Master in Public Health Administration, MPA in Developmental Practice

University of California Los Angeles

B.S. in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
35
Emma

Certified Tutor

Emma

Bachelor's in Biology
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Statistics
Middle School Math
Calculus

From cell respiration pathways to population genetics, biology covers an enormous range of scales and concepts. Emma earned her biology degree at Duke while conducting field research on Hawaiian monk seals, giving her a perspective that connects textbook material — DNA replication, ecological intera...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor's in Biology

Test Scores
ACT
31
Brittany

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Brittany

Master of Science, Urban Education and Leadership
Brittany's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

Brittany doesn't just teach biology from a textbook — she lives it daily as a research associate at a biotech company, where cellular processes and molecular techniques are part of her actual workflow. That hands-on experience lets her unpack topics like cell signaling, DNA replication, and protein ...

Education

Cleveland State University

Master of Science, Urban Education and Leadership

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences

Test Scores
ACT
32
Anna

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Anna

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

Serving as an undergraduate TA for a Cells and Proteins course at Case Western gave Anna a front-row seat to where biology students actually stumble — the leap from memorizing organelle names to understanding how proteins fold, signal, and regulate within living cells. Her microbiology focus and che...

Education

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
31
Sunay

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sunay

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Sunay's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry

Sunay studied neuroscience at Emory, which means he's spent serious time with cell biology, genetics, and molecular pathways — the exact content that anchors most biology courses. He teaches AP Biology by linking big concepts like gene expression and cellular respiration to the specific details stud...

Education

Emory University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
33
Beth

Certified Tutor

Beth

Bachelors, History
Beth's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Reading
3rd-8th Grade Science
7th-12th Grade Writing
Calculus

A tutor who teaches across both science and humanities, Beth tackles biology by connecting concepts to real-world stories — evolution through historical case studies, genetics through the narrative of discovery. Her Allegheny College liberal arts training means she's comfortable unpacking dense mate...

Education

Allegheny College

Bachelors, History

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Rosalyn

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Rosalyn

Master of Science, Chemistry
Rosalyn's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I'm going to fail, might as well not do it alone." I started working on homework with her and started to realize that I learned best when I taught others! Soon, I started "tutoring" many of my other pre-med friends in the same class and aced Chemistry! Since then, I've found a growing love for teach...

Education

Case Western Reserve University

Master of Science, Chemistry

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1490
ACT
33
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

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...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

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'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

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 ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580

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Your first session is about understanding where you are and where you want to go. A tutor will assess your current understanding of biology concepts, identify specific challenges (whether it's cellular processes, genetics, or exam preparation), and discuss your goals. This foundation helps create a personalized learning plan tailored to your needs, whether you're working to improve your grade, prepare for the AP Biology exam, or build confidence in the subject.

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