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Dan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Dan

Masters in Education, Counselor Education
Dan's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Algebra
College Algebra
College Application Essays

I believe all students can be successful and I'm willing to help a person set and achieve their goals in order to be successful.

Education

Wayne State College

Masters in Education, Counselor Education

University of South Dakota

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Huthayfah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Huthayfah

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Huthayfah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Calculus AB
AP Macroeconomics
AP Microeconomics

To help students achieve a basic understanding of economics that enables them to apply it to real life situations.

Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

Jeffrey

Master of Arts, Education
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
College Math

Greetings!I'm here because I genuinely enjoy helping others succeed and I will tell you a little about myself below!I graduated with my Master's degree in Secondary Education at Eastern Connecticut State University. I also have a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology...so, if you ever need to know about ...

Education

Eastern Connecticut State University

Master of Arts, Education

Lyndon State College

Bachelor of Science, Science Teacher Education

Summer

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Summer

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)
Summer's other Tutor Subjects
AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
NCLEX
Professional Certifications

I am a graduate of Walden University. I received a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a specialization in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I am also certified by the ANCC as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. As a nurse, precepting/teaching has always been a pa...

Education

Walden University

Master of Science, Nursing (RN)

Georgia Perimeter College

Associate in Nursing, Nursing (RN)

Richard

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Richard

Master of Science, Emergency Management/Homeland Security
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
EMT - Emergency Medical Technicians
Firefighter Exam
Professional Certifications
IBSC - International Board of Specialty Certification

I have a Masters in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University and a Bachelors in Political Science (Public Administration) from Troy University. I hold paramedic licensure in Alabama, with the critical care endorsement. I am a retired member of the Alabama Army National Guard with mult...

Education

Jacksonville State University

Master of Science, Emergency Management/Homeland Security

Troy University

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Gadsden State Community College

Associate in Science, Emergency Medical Technology

Katharine

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Katharine

Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
Katharine's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Science
ACT Writing
Algebra

I am a tutor with experience ranging from pre-calculus to French to academic essay writing. I hope the material I teach you will stay with you beyond the assignment at hand I try to give a deeper, contextual understanding about the importance of the subjects you're learning in school.I am a sophomor...

Education

Brown University

Current Undergrad, Urban Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
34
Rebekah

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Rebekah

Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Rebekah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I've been a Math teacher for 8 years, and I love it! I have a knack for explaining things in a way that makes it easier to understand. :)

Education

American College of Education

Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education

Spring Arbor University

Bachelor in Arts, Education

Ethan

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ethan

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Ethan's other Tutor Subjects
Biochemistry
Biology
Cell Biology
Chemistry

Hello,My name is Ethan Lin and I am a recent graduate from Case Western Reserve University with a Biology B.S. and a minor in Chemistry. Additionally I am registered EMT and serve as a 911 service within Ohio. My previous experience in tutoring college academics and the NREMT has shown great success...

Education

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Valentina

Certified Tutor

Valentina

Masters, Romance Languages (Spanish Emphasis)
Valentina's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational German
Conversational Spanish
German
German 1

I am a graduate of The University of Mainz, Germany and earned my Masters degree in Romance Languages & Literatures (Spanish Emphasis), General Linguistics, and Medieval and Early Modern History. I also have a Masters degree in Economics from The University of Economics - Varna, Bulgaria.During my s...

Education

Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany

Masters, Romance Languages (Spanish Emphasis)

University of Economics in Varna, Bulgaria

Bachelors, Construction Management

Jineth

Certified Tutor

Jineth

Masters, TESOL
Jineth's other Tutor Subjects
College English
Conversational French
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School Math

Every student can be successful. I have been teaching languages for 20 years. I have a Bachelors degree in teaching foreign languages, a Masters in English as a Second Language (ESL), and I am currently earning a second Masters in teaching languages to speakers of other languages. Teaching is not my...

Education

University of Saint Thomas

Masters, TESOL

Universidad Javeriana

Bachelors, Teaching Languages

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David

NPTE - National Physical Therapy Examination Tutor • +1 Subjects

I graduated from Wingate University as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. I have a B.S. in Kinesiology from Pacific Lutheran University. As a PT, I work in the outpatient realm and am most knowledgeable in orthopedics and sports medicine. I understand how stressful studying for the NPTE can be, and having passed the exam in 2018 I am familiar with its current format. I hope that I can help students get over this hurdle so that they can start their careers on the right foot.

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Jinan

Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects

I am a graduate of Lehigh University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. I have been tutoring math for over five years. I started tutoring in college helping fellow students in math. The math subjects I tutor include but are not limited to Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations. I have worked with many students from different social and educational backgrounds, and I adapt my teaching methods to each individual student to ensure that they understand the material while enjoying the subject matter. I am a firm believer in the benefits of math and find it extremely rewarding helping students learn the many concepts and principles. When not tutoring, I enjoy baking and spending time with my family.

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Barry

Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects

Hello everyone:My name is Barry. I have been teaching mathematics on and off since 1970. I have a passion for teaching math. You might say that I love math. I have a BA degree in Math and an MS degree in Math Education, both from Lehman College. I worked for Honeywell International for 25 years. Half on my time at Honeywell, I was a technical trainer, teaching programming courses and operating system courses. I taught customers in the United States and from different countries. The other half of my time, I was a software test engineer. I retired from Honeywell in 2003.In 2003, I joined Everest College Phoenix. I teach math both on ground and online. In 2015, I joined Brown Mackie College and Grand Canyon University. In November, I will be married to my lovely wife, Sharon, for 47 years. I have two sons, Andrew and Mathew. Andrew is an oncologist. He is married and has two children, Benjamin and Lexie, who are 13 and7 years old, respectively. My younger son, Mathew, is an aspiring pharmacist with an MS degree in Psychology. Both Andrew and Mathew graduated from the University of Arizona for their undergraduate education. We have two cats, Pebbles and Sprinkles. I am looking forward to working with you this term.

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Satvik

ACT Prep Tutor • +65 Subjects

I am an incoming college sophomoore studying Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I was one of the top scholars at Carmel High School in Indiana and have various experiences teaching and tutoring through leading the Carmel High School Science Olympiad team to Nationals for two years in a row. Many of my friends consistently come to me for help with various subjects because of my willingness to help and teach in a way that makes sense to everyone. My specialities are physics, chemistry, math, and economics but I am comfortable tutoring any STEM subject, the SAT, and the ACT. Some of my accomplishments include a perfect 36 ACT score, 800 on the Physics, Math Level 2, and Chemistry SAT subject tests, and a 5 on all the physics, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Macroeconomics, Computer Science, etc. AP exams. When teaching, I focus on making sure that not only do students understand different concepts, but also that students understand why and practical applications of the different concepts. As a recent high school graduate, I have a deep understanding of how high-schoolers think, what is covered in various courses now, and can connect with my students a lot more. Additionally, as an undergraduate teaching assistant at the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, I taught weekly recitation sections of 30 students and held weekly office hours. Therefore, I have lots of experience teaching and working with students.

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Maria

Arabic Tutor • +34 Subjects

Growing up in a place heavily influenced by France and all its culture like Morocco, I developed a new sense of self apart from my African roots. Morocco may be known for its Mediterranean foods, its beautiful architecture and mosaic style and its beautiful beaches and sand dunes of the Sahara but its French influence is hardly ever mentioned. Due to the French colonization of the country, I grew up speaking both French and Arabic and went on to attend private schools under the French educational system. This is where I learned proper French with all its rules and uses as well as proper Arabic.Since I was not obligated and expected to know my grammar and conjugation and all the other aspects of French until I started school, I realized how challenging it really was. However, like everyone else in my class, I pulled through until I graduated high school with a French diploma. I would have never made it through school if it were not for my teachers who gave me ample support and understanding whenever I succeeded and, more importantly, whenever I fell short. They became role models and motivated me to do well and to not give up to not only make them and my parents proud but myself as well. This is the experience that I hope I provide students with.When my own daughters were going through the same French system I went through in Morocco, I helped them with their homework and assignments almost every day until they finally understood it well enough to go through their own by themselves. Of course, I still helped them every now and then but they are now proficient French speakers and know as much grammar, colloquialisms, vocabulary and slang as I do. I even helped out their friends at the time and felt overjoyed at their success- I was very proud. I was a volunteer tutor for over 12 years until I moved my family to Texas. Here, my daughters tested out of the most advanced French classes of their schools but their friends still came to me. This was the time I learned that French is a much more complicated language for English native speakers. There are far more rules and styles in French that are not observed in English, such as gender roles. It took me a little while but I learned to help their friends get the grades they wanted and learn some French along the way. I learned a lot from my students along the way and want to transform my experiences into something I can do every day.I strive to be not only a teacher but a mentor at the same time. To become an educator whose influence is observed outside the classroom- at interviews, jobs, restaurants, parks, conventions, etc. My biggest gain comes from seeing my students do better in school, gain self-confidence and being proud of themselves, as their success is a reflection of both my methods. By teaching a language with which I grew up, I hope to both gain and give new cultural perspectives and share my love for the language.

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William

Adult Literacy Tutor • +13 Subjects

There is nothing better than to learn something new everyday. I make sure I do this for myself and my hope is that you do likewise. Teaching is a two-way street. A good teacher should always remain a student. In fact, the best way to really know something is to teach it! I tell myself to always be ready and open to learning new things. This is my teaching philosophy.

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Victoria

English Tutor • +8 Subjects

I am a recent college grad with a passion for helping students succeed in French, psychology, writing, and English! I have extensive tutoring experience and look forward to working with students.

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Iman

Elementary School English Tutor • +10 Subjects

I am from Atlanta Georgia and lived in Tennessee for four years and received my Bachelors of Arts in Exercise Science. I have been in the field of education for over ten years. I have experience in early childhood, elementary reading intervention, middle school special education and high school 1:1 ABA clinical work. While working in a variety of settings I have saw the problem we have as a community in grade level delay as well as classroom learning struggles. It inspired me to tackle the issue at hand which is to meet children where they are so they can have the confidence to be where they need to be. My educational mission is to empower students and it is very important for me to be a part of the educational solution in this country. I hope to continue to drive the mission and strategy with the communities around me! I am a person that loves to give back, be apart of innovation and continue to grow and learn in this field every day.

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Devansh

Algebra Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am an undergraduate student at Stonybrook University. I am a biology major on the pre-medicine track. I recently graduated from high school with an advanced diploma in Math and Science, achieving a 95+ score in all regents tests. I have tutored students at my temple and at my high school. Even though I have tutored many subjects, my expertise is in highschool math and science classes. I also teach chess, having a 1200+ rapid rating. I greatly believe in teaching with fun and passion and I try my best to make the learning process for my student as fun as possible. In my spare time, I usually practice magic tricks and I might incorporate tricks in my lessons.

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Carrie

ACT English Tutor • +21 Subjects

Hi! I'm a Boston College graduate with a Bachelor's degree in English. I look forward to helping students improve their reading and writing skills as well as prepare for standardized tests.

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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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