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Hamilton

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Hamilton

Bachelor of Science, African Studies
Hamilton's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
American Literature
College Level American Literature
Elementary School Reading

With seven years experience as an English and History teacher, I have proofread countless essays and writing prompts. I am a tutor of college entrance essays for local teens, and I also review documents for a local business before they are listed for press release. In addition to these experiences, ...

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Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science, African Studies

Elena

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Elena

Masters, German
Elena's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational German
German
German 1
German 2

I am very passionate about the German language and culture and I am eager to ignite this passion in others. I began studying German at age 12 in middle school and went on to complete a BA degree at the State University of New York at Oswego. I subsequently completed a Masters degree through Middlebu...

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Middlebury College

Masters, German

SUNY College at Oswego

Bachelors, German

Rickey

Certified Tutor

Rickey

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Rickey's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

I grew up tutoring three of my siblings and their friends in Math throughout Middle and High School. During that time, I also coached swimming and soccer. Over the years, I've learned to show same concepts in multiple ways depending on the person I'm tutoring. And I've built up a considerable tolera...

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Cornell University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Katie

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Katie

Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
Katie's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Writing

I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2009 and my master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working a...

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University of Connecticut

Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies

Giulia

Certified Tutor

Giulia

Masters, Business Administration and Management
Giulia's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Italian
French 1
French 2
French 3

I'm a passionate Italian and French tutor.For my formal education, I started my French language studies (grammar and literature) in the 6th grade and continued on through my college years. I also studied Latin for five years to supplement my skills in both the Italian and French languages.I have a b...

Education

Bocconi University, Milano

Masters, Business Administration and Management

Bocconi University, Milano

Bachelors, Business Administration and Management

Sydney

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Sydney

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
Sydney's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Creative Writing
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I am a graduate of SUNY Purchase college with a BA in Creative Writing with a specialization in poetry. I am super passionate about writing whether creatively or academically. Two of my poems were published by a literary magazine in my Junior year of college. I also completed a 30 page poetry collec...

Education

SUNY at Purchase College

Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing

Karen

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Karen

Bachelor of Science, Science of Nursing
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Conversational French
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Math

I was Born in Lima Peru, and moved to California to pursue higher education. Attained a Bachelor in Science of Nursing from CSUSM in Northern San Diego County, CA, and graduated with Honors. Currently a Registered Nurse with a prospect of returning to School for a Nurse Practitioner Degree in Educat...

Education

California State University-San Marcos

Bachelor of Science, Science of Nursing

Muhammad

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Muhammad

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Muhammad's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Arabic
Biology
Cell Biology

I am an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and pursuing a Medical Doctorate Degree. My specialty specifically lies in the fields of Abnormal Psychology, Psychopharmacology, and Clinical Psychology. I will complete my degree by Fall 2019. I primarily tutor primary and secondary level Psycho...

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CUNY Queens College

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Cheyenne

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Cheyenne

Bachelor in Arts, English
Cheyenne's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Writing
Adult Literacy

I have two degrees: a B.A. in English and a B.F.A. in Creative and Professional Writing. I will be going to graduate school for a degree in English with a specialization in 20-21st century literature. The bulk of my experience is with high school and college aged students. I have years of experience...

Education

Bemidji State University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Sierra

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Sierra

Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Sierra's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
College Application Essays
College English
Conversational Spanish

I am a working communications professional, dedicated to helping you achieve academic success in the subjects of English and writing. I take a personalized approach to working with each student, understanding your needs and goals and helping grow your targeted skills to reach (or exceed!) these goal...

Education

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science, Journalism

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Gadwin

Admissions Tutor • +8 Subjects

I am an educator at heart and I enjoy watching students reach their goals both academically and personally.Learning something new can be fun with the right material, interest, and excitement.

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Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects

I enjoy helping students understand mathematics as well as gain the confidence to apply the information in many different ways.

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Mikel

Art Tutor • +18 Subjects

Hi! My name is Mikel and I am a native Spanish teacher with more than 8 years of experience teaching MATH and SPANISH at bilingual schools for primary to middle school grade levels in the United States and Spain. I am currently working as a middle school (6th, 7th and 8th grades) math teacher for a bilingual charter school in Albuquerque. I have a bachelor´s degree in Education with an endorsement in foreign languages and a bachelor´s degree in Telecommunications Engineering. I am a very creative person, I work as filmmaker writing my own scripts and directing my short films and music videoclips. I also love making music. I look forward to speaking Spanish with you or to teach you some middle school math!

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Will

Business Tutor • +8 Subjects

I recently graduated from the Virginia Military Institute, and I hold a BA in Economics & Business. I am currently working for myself trading stocks during the day. I would prefer to tutor someone in Econ/Finance as that would be relevant for my profession. I am especially good at doing Micro/Macro and explaining how the curves move. I am good with Charts, Microsoft Excel, Fundamental Analysis of Companies, and the Stock Market.

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Joan

Biochemistry Tutor • +9 Subjects

I am a recently graduated MD pursuing a career in medical research. I also have a biochemistry, mathematics and computer programming background. I have benefited greatly from many different teachers, tutors and mentors throughout my lifetime and enjoy benefiting others in this same way. In addition to tutoring students here, I teach Sunday school as well as judge and mentor students for science fair with my husband.

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Charlene

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +10 Subjects

I am a graduate of Grand Canyon University with a Master of Arts in Education, emphasis on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Before that, I graduated from Mount Mary University with Bachelor of Arts in Business Education. While I worked in Business Education I found my true teaching passion. I met students who were immigrants to the U.S. and wanted to help them with their English proficiency. I have over 15 years' experience teaching English Language Learners. In the past few years I have worked with an online school to teach English to Russian speakers and I have several private students whom I teach on Skype. Many of the online students are working in the business field and want to improve their speech and writing to improve communication with other English speakers. I love to have conversations with them about their work and culture. In my face-to-face classes I have been teaching students with a beginning to intermediate level of English for 15 years. I enjoy teaching these levels and I love to help celebrate their happiness when they have improved their language skills. My students tell me I am very supportive and patient. I love to travel, and I was fortunate to spend 2 years working as an English teacher and business trainer in the Middle East. The experience of trying to learn the language of a different country has helped me to better understand the experience of my students. My philosophy of teaching is to use many different teaching methods to write lessons that are relevant to the students' personal experiences and goals. I am interested in travel, world cultures, world music, and current events. I never tire of teaching English language learners because I learn so much from them. I also love nature and nature walks, reading, and spending time with my family.

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Anusha

Algebra Tutor • +37 Subjects

I am currently studying to attain my Bachelors of Science in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Applied Psychology. I have had experience tutoring K-8th grade in Writing, Math, Reading, and Science, as well as teens and adults for advanced classes and GED. I am a firm believer in continuous education and learning! I would love to share my knowledge with you!

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Naureen

Anatomy & Physiology Tutor • +9 Subjects

I had been a practicing physician and surgeon before I moved to US in 1995 as a single parent of 3 and 6 year olds who are now 29 and 32 and have their MD and PharmD. I value education because that was the only thing that saved me in a foreign country when I started a new life from scratch. I feel education gives you options and opens doors. In the past 26 years I have done research at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, I have done echocardiography at Good Sam Hospital in Dayton, Ohio and have taught Human Anatomy and Physiology at four year universities, WSU (8 years) and Wittenberg University (1 year) and two year college Clark State College (15 years). Most of my students were nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, ultrasonography, biomedical engineering and PharmD and PhD students from two or four year colleges. I always tell my students "you HAVE to know the normal to figure out the abnormal!" Also I tell my students four things to remember "Dream, Plan, Act, Believe." With hard work and determination anything is possible! Good luck you can do this!!

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AP Biology Tutor • +5 Subjects

I first started tutoring a an undergraduate student at Florida Atlantic University. I enjoyed helping students as a math peer tutor in college algebra, so i decided to expand my horizons and started tutoring at the athletics department, where i had a wider range of subjects to tutor. I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science, and am currently an MS Biomedical Science candidate.Outside of tutoring, i enjoy reading, sewing, and watching DC/marvel movies/tv shows.

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ACT Math Tutor • +33 Subjects

I went to Vanderbilt to study mathematics and secondary education. I have a passion for math and for teaching students. I have lots of experiences tutoring various types of students from volunteering at churches, to assisting a professor at Belmont University, to private tutoring. This is what I love to do, and I feel confident that I can be helpful.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Math for Life Sciences applies mathematical concepts directly to biological and health-related problems—like calculating drug dosages, understanding population growth models, or analyzing enzyme kinetics. Rather than abstract proofs, the focus is on practical applications and conceptual understanding of how math describes living systems. Many students find this context-driven approach more meaningful, but it requires connecting mathematical reasoning to real biological scenarios, which is where personalized instruction can really help clarify those connections.

Common struggles include translating word problems into mathematical models (especially those involving rates, concentrations, and exponential growth), understanding when and why to use calculus concepts like derivatives in biological contexts, and working with logarithms—particularly in pH calculations and exponential decay problems. Many students also find it challenging to move from procedural calculation ("follow these steps") to conceptual understanding ("why does this model make sense for this system?"). A tutor can help you identify which specific concepts are blocking your progress and build that deeper understanding.

Expert tutors connect the mathematical concepts to the biology you're studying, helping you see why a particular formula or method matters. For example, they can explain how the derivative of a population function actually represents growth rate, or why logarithms appear in calculations involving bacterial doubling time. By working through problems together and discussing the "why" behind each step, you'll develop the kind of conceptual understanding that makes both the math and the biology stick—and that transfers to new problems you haven't seen before.

Look for someone with strong math foundations who also understands life sciences concepts and can explain how they connect. The best tutors ask questions to understand your specific sticking points, break complex problems into manageable steps, and help you develop problem-solving strategies rather than just showing you how to get the answer. They should be comfortable working with your course materials and explaining concepts in multiple ways until something clicks. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who specialize in this subject and can adapt to your learning style.

This skill develops through practice with feedback and metacognition—thinking about your thinking process. A tutor can help you break down word problems into components (identifying what you know, what you're looking for, what relationships exist), develop a system for setting up equations, and check whether your mathematical model actually makes biological sense. Over time, you'll start recognizing patterns in problem types and develop intuition for which mathematical tools apply. Discussing why certain setups don't work is just as valuable as confirming correct ones.

Absolutely. Math anxiety is common and often improves significantly with personalized instruction where you work at your own pace without judgment. A tutor can help you rebuild foundational skills you might be rusty on (like logarithms or exponential functions) in the specific context of life sciences applications, making the material feel relevant and less abstract. Building small wins through problem-solving and showing your work helps restore confidence. Many students find that when they understand the "why" behind concepts, anxiety decreases naturally.

Watch for concrete signs: you're able to set up word problems more confidently, you understand why you're using a particular method (not just following steps), you can explain concepts to someone else, and you're making fewer careless errors because you understand the material more deeply. Grade improvements on exams and assignments are important, but equally valuable is noticing that new problems don't feel as scary—you have strategies for approaching them. Most students see meaningful progress within a few weeks of consistent, focused tutoring sessions.

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