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Isaias: Harrisonburg tutor

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About Me

Bilingual STEM tutor (EN/ES) with 7+ years of experience helping middle-school, high-school, and college students turn confusion into confidence. I'm currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, & Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. I hold a B.S. in Biochemical Engineering (focus: wastewater treatment) from the Technological Institute of Mrida and an M.S. in Renewable Energies (bio-based technologies). I've also spent ~4 years tutoring with Varsity Tutors and leading workshops, museum visits, and science-fair coaching.

Subjects I Tutor

Math: Pre-algebra Calculus, Differential Equations, Statistics

Physics: Classical mechanics, biophysics, instrumentation

Chemistry: General, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical, Biochemistry

Biology: Anatomy, Microbiology, Ecology, Genetics

Specialties: Environmental engineering/biotech, wastewater treatment, renewable biological systems

How I Teach

First principles + guided inquiry: I break problems into core ideas and ask targeted questions that reveal gaps and build true understanding.

Active practice: We solve representative problems step-by-step, then I fade support so you can perform independently.

Custom plans: Quick diagnostics focused roadmap measurable milestones.

Clear takeaways: Every session ends with a short recap, a mini-cheat-sheet, and next steps.

What Students Can Expect

Stronger fundamentals, faster problem-solving, and exam-ready strategies

Real-world connections that make abstract concepts click

Support in English or Spanish

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Isaias’ Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Instituto Tecnológico de Merida (ITM) - Bachelor of Science, Biochemical Engineering

Graduate Degree: Yucatan Center for Scientific Research (CICY) - Master of Science, Environmental Engineering

Hobbies

reading playing guitar nature photography collecting samples for microscopy learning new science experiments to try at home watching movies cooking (bbq/smoking) riding bike paddling kayak taking trips in a boat snorkeling making breakfast for my daughter

Tutoring Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Environmental Science
AP Statistics
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology
Calculus
Calculus 3
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
College Algebra
College Biology
College Chemistry
College Physics
Differential Equations
Earth Science
EIT - Engineer in Training
Elementary School Science
Engineering
FE - Fundamentals of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
FE - Fundamentals of Engineering - Other Disciplines
Geometry
High School Chemistry
High School Science
IB Chemistry
Languages
Math
Math Substitute
Microbiology
Middle School Math
Middle School Science
Multivariable Calculus
Physics
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Professional Certifications
PSAT Prep
PSAT Mathematics
SAT Prep
SAT Math
Science
Science Substitute
Social Studies Substitute
Spanish
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Statistics
Structural Engineering
Substitute
Test Prep