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Looking to tutor in Math and Sciences. Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, with a Math minor. PhD in Chemistry, with focus on biochemistry.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

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6+ years
Ashley
I am a recent graduate from Misericordia University. I studied early childhood education and special education, graduating with a 3.99 grade point average. I have always had a passion for working with children, helping them reach their full potential. I look forward to working with you all. I curren...
Misericordia University
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education

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9+ years
Sally
I graduated from Lewis and Clark College in 2019 with Honors in Chemistry. I am passionate about math and science and have mentored undergraduate chemistry students through their laboratory courses. Currently I work as a Behavior Technician providing services to children with autism. I have experien...
Lewis Clark College
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry

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Casey
I have over 20 years teaching experience in a public school classroom. I have also spent time tutoring students after school and on weekends. I have a BS Degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies and a minor in Education. I have a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an ESL endor...
Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Arts, Education

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Nakisa
I just graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Texas Tech University. I am currently in the process of applying for dental schools and hope to one day become an orthodontist. I have an immense passion for learning, and the best way for me to learn is to teach. When I was in college I woul...
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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Chiquita
I am a graduate of the University of Georgia. I received a Bachelor's Degree in both Spanish and Political Science. During my undergraduate career, I spent my junior year as an exchange student at the University of Puerto Rico taking classes in Spanish linguistics, business Spanish, American Foreign...
University of Georgia
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Spanish

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I am a graduate of Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education. For the past three years, I have worked as an elementary school Teacher, working closely with students from ages five to twelve. I tutor all elementary subjects and middle school math. My favorite subjects are ...
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Usama
I graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Music. Since Freshman year, I have been tutoring students in Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. As I await entry into medical school, I will continue to avidly tutor these subjects.At the end of the day, I just h...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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9+ years
Nemo
Hello, my name is Nemo, and I am a current Georgia State University Student. I am a Computer Science major.
Georgia State University
Current Undergrad, Computer Science

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5+ years
Lorraine
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Bachelor in Arts, Education
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I am an astronomer who spends her days coding in Python and conjuring up equations to fit trends I observe in my spectroscopic data. Currently, I study how stellar environment affects the gaseous disks around baby stars that may be forming planets (Yep & White 2020, The Astrophysical Journal, Volume 889, Issue 1, id. 50). Math, physics, and coding are all part of my job solving mysteries of the Universe! Throughout the year (except during global pandemics), I run Georgia State University's telescopes to show everyone the planets, stars, clusters, and galaxies visible from right here on Earth. Any questions? Ask away!From arithmetic to algebra, calculator to calculus, I have always enjoyed math. It is beautiful and logical like a game of chess, and just like in chess, even though there is one right answer (checkmate?), there are often many ways to get there, some faster than others, some easier than others. Math actually benefits from a touch of creativity.Maybe I can help you with that. I have had the pleasure of obtaining two very different degrees, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing at Emerson College followed directly by a Master of Science in physics at California State University, Northridge. Now I am pursuing a Ph.D. in astronomy at Georgia State University. I have run the gamut of both creative and cold, hard, scientific courses and have written both poems and scientific papers about the stars. I make a point of creating scientific graphs that are aesthetically pleasing. One could say both halves of my brain are fairly active.This is a great combination for teaching mathematics. I have tutored both children and adults in everything from fundamentals to precalculus ever since I was in high school, starting with my sister who needed a little help with trigonometry. Now at Georgia State I teach introductory astronomy and physics labs to undergraduates, some of them in STEM majors, many of them not. I try to be as illustrative and flexible as possible when I teach. Most students respond well to visualizations of mathematical concepts, so I start there and always like to use PowerPoints or whiteboards, or at least my expressive hands, to show what equations represent and what they can show us. If students respond well, great, I build to the next concept. If students are not confident, I slow down and try to pinpoint the source of confusion, so I can adjust their perspective and clarify what is really going on. I try to give tips and tricks on how to apply and remember the many mathematical tools students encounter. I show them not just how to solve equations, but also how to graph and manipulate and reshape them, so that someday they can glance at an equation and guess how it will look and what it will do if a given parameter is altered. This is an extremely powerful skill that I believe should be much more strongly emphasized in mathematical education, as early as algebra. This may be why algebra (the beginning of all things, rooted in perfect balance) is my favorite subject to teach.Math is a lot less scary when you understand it better and can in fact start visualizing equations. Let me show you. :)
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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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