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Yasheen
Having earned two science degrees from Yale and now working as a research associate in a cancer biology lab, Yasheen covers high school science topics — from cellular respiration to Newton's laws to chemical bonding — with real-world context that makes the material stick. She's especially strong at ...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Cathy
An engineering undergrad plus a doctorate in Materials Science gives Cathy unusually deep coverage across physics, chemistry, and biology — the three pillars of any high school science curriculum. She's particularly strong at connecting lab concepts like energy transfer or molecular interactions bac...
Princeton University
Bachelor of Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Michael
Science at the high school level often feels like four disconnected subjects crammed into one year — Michael ties them together. His background spans chemistry (gold medalist at the state Science Olympiad), physics (taught at the high school level in Beijing), and engineering, so he can connect a bi...
Yale University
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Chemical Engineering
Certified Tutor
15+ years
Andrew
An astrophysics background means Andrew doesn't just know the formulas — he understands the physical intuition behind concepts like energy conservation, wave behavior, and electromagnetic forces. He breaks down problems by connecting abstract principles to real phenomena, whether that's projectile m...
Princeton University
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Steven
For students navigating a general science curriculum that spans physics, chemistry, and earth science, Steven anchors explanations in the quantitative reasoning that ties these disciplines together. His engineering background is strongest on the physics and math-heavy side — force, motion, energy, a...
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Kirby
Kirby's biochemistry degree from the University of Michigan means she's taught herself the connections between biology, chemistry, and physics — exactly what high school science courses demand. Whether a student is struggling with cellular respiration in biology or balancing redox reactions in chemi...
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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Spencer
Because high school science spans everything from physics concepts to chemistry labs to ecology projects, having a tutor who can move fluidly between disciplines matters. Spencer's academic background stretches across science, math, and writing, so he can tackle a lab report one session and equilibr...
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Masters in Business Administration, International Business
Brigham Young University-Provo
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations & Russian
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Stella
A biomedical engineering major on the pre-med track, Stella covers biology, chemistry, and physics in her own coursework every semester. That cross-disciplinary perspective is exactly what high school science demands — she can explain cellular respiration in biology one session and then connect ener...
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Morgan
Whether the class is chemistry, physics, or environmental science, high school science rewards students who can think systematically about cause and effect. Morgan's academic path — a chemistry minor at UNC Chapel Hill, a physiology MS at Georgetown, and now medical school — gave her fluency across ...
Georgetown University
Master of Science, Physiology
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Steven
A retired PhD chemical engineer might sound like overkill for high school science, but Steven's depth in chemistry and physics means he can answer the "why" questions that textbooks skip. Whether a student is wrestling with stoichiometry, Newton's laws, or energy conservation, he breaks each idea do...
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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Philip
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +45 Subjects
I am a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). I received my Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering. I am driven by an implacable urge to learn, explore, communicate and share knowledge with others. I now work as a high school biology and chemistry teacher at different levels with several years of experience : College Preparatory, Honors, and AP. I (primarily) tutor quantitative subjects : especially math, biology, and chemistry. I am also available to tutor SAT, ACT, and AP standardized testing material. Recreationally, I enjoy figure skating, running, and practicing yoga. Hobbies: writing, baking, art, books, running, yoga, reading, cooking, music
Kaitlyn
6th Grade math Tutor • +173 Subjects
I am a medical student committed to helping your student succeed. I have been a tutor for 5+ years, and have experience teaching Math, Science, Spanish and Test Prep to students of all ages and ability. I believe every child has the potential to learn with positive one on one attention and I am committing to helping you student learn how they study best, and become a more independent learner. I look forward to meeting you, and helping you achieve your goals! Hobbies: writing, reading, music, art, books
Brianna
10th Grade math Tutor • +149 Subjects
I am a currently a high school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from teaching special education to one-on-one in-home mentoring. Through my experiences, I have continued to carry my passion for working with children and have developed my skills in making successful and individualized learning fun. Math, science and test prep are the subjects I'm particularly passionate about tutoring, as I've always loved those subjects myself. Additionally, I've worked extensively with adults on business skills, marketing and social media.
Madhumitha
AP Statistics Tutor • +26 Subjects
Knowledge is powerful tool that can change your life and the lives of others. As a tutor my goal is to teach my students how to wield knowledge through embracing their mistakes and teaching them how to learn. I expect my students to approach sessions with an open mind and a willingness to learn. In return, I hope to create an open, positive, and personalized learning space for them and provide them the educational and moral support required to succeed.
Sunwoo
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a recent college graduate and an incoming dental student at Rutgers. I am a passionate tutor that enjoys teaching as I love seeing students progress in life. I have experience tutoring students who are preparing for their SAT/ACT math exam along with various elementary and middle school students as well. I encourage the establishment of a friendship bond rather than a tutor-student bond in our journey together. Can't wait to connect! Hobbies: hiking, reading, writing, art, books, music
Robert
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +87 Subjects
I am dedicated to helping others make sense of the world around them.
John
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +36 Subjects
My academic credentials include a Bachelor of Mathematics degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Aeronautical Engineering from Stanford University. I am retired from 40+ years of engineering. The last thirty years was working in the flight simulation industry. I had responsibility for doing mathematical modeling of many systems which kept my my math and science skills well exercised. The flight simulation experience also involved frequent use of computer languages such as Ada, C, C++ and less frequent use of other computer languages such as python and java. Tutoring was part of the engineering environment as new engineers were assigned to my group. I earned extra money during my college years tutoring. Though money is not the end objective since retirement, I enjoy tutoring to remain active and challenged. The interaction with students is invigorating. Tutoring gives me a sense of contributing to the well-being of others. It is offering up my skills to help others get a strong start on a career. My tutoring style is to explain principles and possibly do a sample problem, but then observe the student apply the principles to work a problem, gently nudging them in the right direction. I prefer to tutor math and physics, but will not shy away from computer languages and other science applications.
Payal
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I am a student at Indiana University Bloomington working towards a Bachelor in Science in Biology and Neuroscience. During college, I have been a member of numerous campus organizations, such as Timmy Global Health through which I had the opportunity to travel to Guatemala and work with local healthcare providers. In Guatemala, we traveled to rural sites to set up clinics and teach the citizens of rural communities about proper nutrition habits and others ways to improve their health using the resources they have available. These experiences motivated me to seek a future in healthcare in which I will be attending the Indiana University School of Medicine in the Fall of 2021 in order to become a physician. Moreover, I am most passionate about tutoring in Biology and Algebra. I see great importance in education because it helped me make my dreams a reality. In my opinion, education is a great way to increase understanding of the world and to open up a world of opportunities in the future. My motto with education and tutoring is to focus on the small wins and to work education into one's life, rather than vice versa. In my free time, I enjoy painting/crafting, walking, and watching football.
Arlin
Middle School Math Tutor • +70 Subjects
I am a current undergraduate studying both neuroscience and history! I have a passion for teaching and my biggest goal for my students is to walk away feeling confident about the subject material covered in the session. I aim to create an environment that fosters trust and comfort so students are never afraid to ask questions or tell me that they're completely lost and need me to reexplain. I also make really nerdy puns and provide funny stories to help create connections with subject material and make for a fun session!
Joshua
Geometry Tutor • +57 Subjects
I'm grateful for every opportunity I have to help students through teaching and tutoring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students often find abstract concepts like molecular structure, chemical bonding, and energy transfer challenging because they can't see these processes directly. Balancing chemical equations trips up many students who haven't internalized the logic of conservation of mass. In biology, memorization-heavy topics like cellular processes and anatomy become overwhelming without understanding the "why" behind each structure and function. Physics presents another common hurdle: visualizing forces, motion, and waves requires spatial reasoning that doesn't come naturally to everyone. A tutor can break these invisible processes into concrete, step-by-step explanations and use diagrams or analogies to make the abstract tangible.
Many students follow lab procedures mechanically without grasping why each step matters or how it connects to the underlying science. A tutor helps you think like a scientist by asking questions like "Why are we using this specific temperature?" or "What would happen if we changed this variable?" This shifts your focus from rote steps to experimental reasoning. Tutors can also help you design your own mini-experiments, interpret unexpected results, and communicate findings clearly—skills that go far beyond just getting the lab report done. Understanding the scientific method deeply makes future labs and even standardized science questions feel much more intuitive.
Balancing equations requires holding multiple pieces of information in your head at once—atom counts, oxidation states, and the logic that every atom on the left must match the right. Many students treat it as a guessing game rather than a systematic process. A tutor teaches you a reliable strategy: identify what's unbalanced, adjust coefficients methodically, and verify your work. More importantly, they help you understand that balancing equations isn't arbitrary—it reflects the real conservation of mass that happens in every chemical reaction. Once you see the logic underneath, balancing becomes a skill you can apply to any equation, not a problem you memorize.
Abstract concepts are tough because you can't see electrons orbiting atoms or gas molecules colliding. Experienced tutors use multiple strategies: drawing detailed diagrams, using physical analogies (like comparing electron shells to planetary orbits), creating animations or simulations, and having you model concepts with your hands or objects. For example, to understand diffusion, a tutor might have you watch food coloring spread in water while explaining molecular kinetic energy. These concrete representations build mental models that stick with you long after the tutoring session. Once you can "see" what's happening at the molecular or subatomic level, solving related problems becomes much more straightforward.
Unit conversions frustrate students because they feel like busywork, but they're actually a powerful problem-solving tool when you understand the logic. A tutor teaches you dimensional analysis as a systematic method: write what you know, identify what you need, and use conversion factors to "cancel" unwanted units until you're left with your answer. The key insight is that you're not memorizing conversions—you're using them as bridges between different ways of expressing the same quantity. Practice with real-world examples (like converting grams to moles to molecules) helps you see why this skill matters in actual chemistry. Once you internalize the method, you can solve complex multi-step conversions confidently.
High school science rewards both knowledge and thinking—you need to know facts, but you also need to reason through unfamiliar problems using those facts. A tutor helps you make this shift by asking you to explain the "why" behind every concept: Why does this reaction release energy? Why does this organism have this adaptation? Why does this law of physics apply here? This practice trains your brain to think like a scientist rather than a test-taker. Tutors also teach you to recognize patterns across topics—how energy conservation shows up in chemistry, physics, and biology, or how the scientific method applies whether you're studying genetics or planetary motion. This deeper understanding makes it easier to remember facts (because they're connected to bigger ideas) and to tackle novel questions on exams.
Look for tutors with strong subject-matter expertise—ideally a background in chemistry, biology, physics, or environmental science—combined with the ability to explain complex ideas simply. The best tutors don't just know the content; they understand common misconceptions students have and know multiple ways to explain difficult concepts. They should be comfortable with lab work and experimental design, not just textbook material. Ask potential tutors how they approach abstract concepts, how they help students transition from memorization to reasoning, and whether they've helped students improve on standardized science tests. Experience tutoring at the high school level specifically matters, since the rigor and conceptual depth differ significantly from middle school or college science.
A tutor's approach shifts based on where you are. Struggling students need foundational concept-building, slower pacing, and lots of concrete examples before moving to abstract reasoning. They benefit from tutors who diagnose specific gaps (like shaky algebra skills affecting chemistry) and fill those holes first. Students at grade level need support with deeper understanding and problem-solving strategy—learning to tackle unfamiliar questions by breaking them into manageable pieces. Advanced students often need challenge: exploring connections between topics, diving into real research applications, or preparing for AP-level rigor. Regardless of level, the best tutors personalize their explanations, adjust pacing based on your understanding, and help you build confidence alongside competence.
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