Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Pleasanton, CA

...I work in public health, but also plan to study for my PhD in Microbiology and Infectious Disease. The subjects that I tutor include standardized test preparation, and biological sciences. However, my most favorite subjects are the microbiological sciences and AP Biology. I believe in adapting to the student's strengths and previous knowledge. Students respond to my approachable analogies, examples, and visual representations for clarification. In my free time, I run half marathons, practice Yoga,...

...the value in me as a tutor is teaching students how to solve problems on their own, instead of just relying on me to give them the answers. I can teach students the importance of not giving up, ease the pressure they get from academics, and help them to comprehend the learning material more easily. I am able to put myself in their shoes and help them guide through each problem, essay, and assignment.... Someone who teaches should be in the same standpoint as the student.

...the subject area, and who have low confidence in their skills. I have also worked with students who have experienced success in school and are looking for further challenges. I have experience setting up routines, procedures, and daily practices to help students develop organizational skills and strong study habits. My favorite subjects are science and math. I find both subjects fascinating and I enjoy discovering new aspects of the world around me through studying these...

...Luis Obispo and earned my B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in Human Anatomy & Physiology and a minor in Biotechnology. Throughout college, I helped many of my fellow students learn more and get better grades in a wide variety of classes by helping them to study more effectively and efficiently. Outside of school, I like to eat sushi and travel (preferably at the same time). Let me know what I can do to help...

...was born and raised in the Bay Area and moved back after college. Alongside tutoring, I am a Chemist at Eurofins Scientific in the North Bay. While in college, I was a teaching assistant for Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Biochemistry as well as a private tutor for General and Organic Chemistry. I have a lot of experience helping students understand scientific subjects that can often be found confusing. I love science and find joy...

...of different subjects. My teaching experience includes tutoring for the SAT/ACT, MCAT, college level science and math courses, and medical school coursework. I have also been a teaching assistant for several college and graduate level courses. I pride myself on my ability to identify areas that a student is struggling with and then break down the material in a way that he or she can easily understand and quickly learn, all in a fun and...

...theory as well as relevant applications. I tutor a wide range of subjects including Physics, Math, Biology, English Reading and Writing, and more. While I have a background in many subjects, my favorite subjects to tutor are Biology and English. I enjoy teaching Biology not only because it is a subject which I am passionate about and have the strongest background in, but also because I love translating the biological world into terms more relevant...

...Going to UC Berkeley has taught me to appreciate the beauty within the little things while also understanding the importance of greater things, like the SATs! I majored in molecular and cell biology, with an emphasis in neurobiology, and love everything about science! From chemistry to biology, the intricacies of the human body never cease to fascinate me and I hope that this enthusiasm will catch on, whether it be via passive diffusion or active...

...teaching experience includes being a teaching assistant for General Chemistry Lab for a year and a half while at Brandeis as well as a SAT Instructor for a major test prep company for two years after graduating. Right now, I work as a Back Office Assistant at an an optometry practice where I am still finding opportunities to teach and train fellow colleagues and interns. What I enjoy the most from these experiences is being...

...to accomplish them, while making it as enjoyable an experience as possible. Education done properly shouldn't feel like a chore. It's very important for me to engage the student, try to see things from their perspective, and to adjust my teaching style to fit whatever works for the student. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, playing guitar, and studying foreign languages (I can converse in French, Spanish, German, and Vietnamese, though I'm not...