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Emily

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Emily

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language Studies
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
College English
Conversational Spanish

I am a graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey with a degree in Spanish Language Studies and a certification from the state of New Jersey to teach Spanish K-12. Because of my passion for language learning, I am interested in teaching Spanish, teaching English as a Second Language, and teaching Engl...

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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Language Studies

Valentina

Certified Tutor

Valentina

Master of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Valentina's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Chemistry
AP English Language and Composition

French and English are both my native languages as I was born and raised in Cameroon, Africa. After graduating high school with a baccalaureate in mathematics, I moved to the USA and obtained a bachelor degree in Biology/pre-med. I am currently a grad student in a biochemistry and molecular biology ...

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Rutgers University-Newark

Master of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Rutgers University-Newark

Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Jeff

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Jeff

Bachelor's
Jeff's other Tutor Subjects
Business
Business Ethics
Government
High School Government

I have been teaching adults for the last 10 years in real estate related topics. All for the purpose of attaining a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker's license. I am expert in license law and the Code of Ethics. I own 2 real estate businesses. I am a member of various Real Estate Boards that adjudic...

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University

Bachelor's

Jazmyn

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Jazmyn

Current Undergrad Student, Digital Arts
Jazmyn's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
Calculus 2

Ever since middle school, math has always given me joy. The endless challenges and patterns one has to manipulate in this subject allows me to think outside the box while finding multiple ways of reaching my goal of solving the problem. I plan to pursue a career that allows me to continue to use and...

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Current Undergrad Student, Digital Arts

Iftekhar

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Iftekhar

Bachelor's
Iftekhar's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
English
High School Level American History
High School World History

As an older brother, an innate sense of care has always been a strong point of mine. When my little brother comes to me for elementary help or even subjects that open up my own horizon of academia, it draws me further towards this auspicious career. My days in Hillcrest High School widened my poise ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Megan

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Megan

Masters, Reading Specialist
Megan's other Tutor Subjects
6th-8th Grade Reading
College English
Elementary Math
Elementary School

Hello! I am Megan and I am thrilled about the possibility of working together! I hold a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Master's of Education and a Reading Specialist Certification (PK-12th). I have spent the last seven years as a classroom teacher, teaching hundreds students a variety of subjec...

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Liberty University

Masters, Reading Specialist

Liberty University

Bachelors, Elementary Education

Robert

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Robert

Bachelors, Finance and Accounting
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
GMAT
GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
GMAT Integrated Reasoning
GMAT Quantitative Reasoning

My experience with tutoring and educating started when I was in middle school. My family was from a humble background, but refused to compromise on education. After attending an afterschool company in Bayside for a year before being accepted into Stuyvesant High School, our family ran out of money t...

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New York University

Bachelors, Finance and Accounting

Test Scores
GMAT
760
Christina

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Christina

Bachelor of Philosophy, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Christina's other Tutor Subjects
CDR - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Nutrition
Professional Certifications
RD - Registered Dietician Exam

I am a doctorate level registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in academic, community and clinical settings. Nutrition is my passion and always has been!I believe learning should be fun and interactive. Past students have told me I made their learning fun and pushed them to be their be...

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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Bachelor of Philosophy, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies

Columbia University in the City of New York

Doctor of Education, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies

Michelle

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Michelle

Bachelor in Arts, Humanities State Certified Teacher
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Level American History
College World History
Comparative Literature

I feel that every person is different. I will find the best strategy for each of my students, whether it's kinesthetic (hands-on) or non-linguistic representations (visual icons or analogies). I find that sometimes the wall that keeps someone from understanding can easily be overcome by changing the...

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Brigham Young University

Bachelor in Arts, Humanities State Certified Teacher

Mariah

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Mariah

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Mariah's other Tutor Subjects
Earth Science
Elementary School Math
High School Physics
High School Science

As a teacher, my journey began in engineering, but a personal illness redirected my path towards understanding human rights. This transformative experience propelled me to pursue a bachelor's degree in political science, deepening my knowledge of social justice and equity. Combining my technical exp...

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New Mexico Highlands University

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

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Lacey

Elementary School Tutor • +11 Subjects

There is no question that education in this day and age is a privilege. Although there are thousands of students that attend school each year, under the same roof and in the same building together, the pathways that led them there look very diverse. For some, growing up, college was an expectation, rather than an exception. For others, the fight for admission was arduous and was pursued by a fight to remain accepted. I fall under the fight category.I am a first-generation college student, who worked vigorously to get where I am today. Most expected me to fall like generations before me, which drove me to excel. With hard work and dedication, I obtained my bachelor's in elementary education from Howard Payne University, surpassed my own goals, and became a responsible citizen, role model, and teacher to the younger generations.As an elementary teacher, I have been able to help young children develop social skills and positive learning habits in an enthusiastic, stimulating, and positive classroom environment. As an elementary educator, I have fostered the social and intellectual development of students, in hopes that one day, they too will also become a responsible community member.As most do, I grew older, married, and had children of my own. Upon having my son, he developed a medical condition which lead to multiple years in the Dell Children's Hospital, several specialist visits, and even more doctor visits. It was then that I realized that while I loved being in the classroom, I wanted to do more for children and build on my existing knowledge of the toddler and adolescent age group. Thus, I decided to pursue a second degree in Pediatric Nursing. In all, I have a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education, a General Studies degree, an Associate of Science degree, and I am currently working on my Doctorate of Nursing in Pediatrics.School was never easy for me, thus I had to find different learning styles for myself. This allowed me to better understand that while we are all working towards an educational goal, the learning styles we use to get there are very different. This is how I have learned to tailor different lesson plans and activities for the different learning styles of children, in Kinder through fifth grade and help themall succeed, while having fun!With my extensive background knowledge and my passion to help mold the younger generation, your scholar will be more than just a name in the system, as we will work together to build a relationship and learning style that best suits their needs!If your student is in Kinder - Fifth grade, let's get together and redefine learning into something positive and fun while ensuring their success!

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Dr. Laura

Academic Coaching Tutor • +36 Subjects

I currently hold an EdD in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University and have over ten years experience working in Online Higher Education. My dissertation was titled, Sustainable Attitudes Amongst Management Staff at ABC University.During my undergraduate schooling, I majored in Art and was a member of the NCAA Womens soccer team. My junior year I spent the summer abroad in England and studied International Communications at Oxford University.My education also includes a Master Degree in Mass Communications from San Jose State University, and a post doctoral certificate in plant based nutrition from Cornell University. I am a certified TEFL professor and teach ESL from ages four to adult. In addition, I have taught at the high school and elementary level. I have been told by both students and supervisors that I am able to make abstract concepts fun and understandable. I am the proud mother to a seven year old boy named Jesse. In my spare time I enjoy running and yoga.

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Yoshika

Arithmetic Tutor • +19 Subjects

I have a BA from CUNY Hunter College where my major was English and minor was Psychology. My favorite subjects have always been reading and writing. After pursing a career in the children's publishing industry I decided I wanted a more hands on approach. Now I work at a special needs high school as a paraprofessional. This job has allowed me to interact with a range of students, including those with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who are physically challenged. In the near future I am looking to return to school to earn my MA in Elementary Education. In the past I have also been a literacy tutor for elementary school students. I loved seeing my students' progress and enthusiasm about reading. My love of language also extends to foreign language. I studied Spanish for four years and have a future goal of learning sign language too!

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Sheila

5th Grade Math Tutor • +7 Subjects

I've been teaching elementary and middle school math for 21 years. You know the old saying "There's more than one way to skin a cat." Well, there's more than one way to do math. Did you know that there are at least 5 different ways to multiply and divide whole numbers? Do you know why the volume formula is V=Bh? Did you know that there are 4 ways to solve a proportion? Did you know that 'flip and multiply' is not the true mathematical way to divide fractions but instead is a 'trick'?Because I have taught kids at all grade levels and ability levels, I can teach you the same concept several different ways and let you choose the way that you makes sense to you. I firmly believe in understanding conceptually before learning mathematically. Having a conceptual understanding helps you understand the process needed to learn mathematically. STAAR isn't about the right answer anymore; it's about the process you use to get the answer. If you can understand the process for solving a problem, then you can take that knowledge and apply it to different scenarios.

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Rikiya

Advertising Tutor • +15 Subjects

Hey! I'm Rikiya, a University of Oregon graduate. I received my Bachelor of Science in Advertising, and I'm a UX designer as my full time profession. During my time in college, I used to tutor Oregon Ducks student athletes; especially from the football team and the acrobatics/tumbling team. The subjects I tutored were writing composition, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), music classes and Japanese. My top subject however is Japanese, especially as half I'm Japanese and my family moved from Japan to the US when I was 7. I communicate in Japanese at home, I attended Japanese language school on Saturdays, and I took advanced/business level Japanese courses in college. If you're looking for someone to tutor you Japanese, from a native speaker wanting to make it easier for beginners to understand, I could be your best bet!

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Arianna

Biology Tutor • +21 Subjects

Hey there! My name is Arianna. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to Miami, FL at a young age. I attended college for two years before transferring to the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor where I earned my B.S. in Biomolecular Science. I am currently a high school chemistry teacher in the city of Chicago. I love to help others and tutoring is a way to have a small impact on such an important aspect of society, education.

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Paige

ACT English Tutor • +43 Subjects

I am an incoming school psychology doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As an undergraduate, I attended a prestigious honors program at the University of Texas at Austin.In essence, I have years of experience tutoring and teaching languages, writing, testing strategies, and other various subjects for students from elementary through college. Additionally, I am well-versed in university admissions for both graduate and undergraduate programs, and I can offer consulting on how to develop applications.I believe in making learning relatable and fun; rather than lecture my students, I design engaging and entertaining lessons, exercises, and even games for them. Understanding of material comes from active participation.

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Dr. Katherine

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Tutor • +13 Subjects

My many experiences as a classroom, hybrid, and online graduate student have given me a unique perspective on what makes an excellent online instructor and what creates a disastrous experience for students. I have 13 years of experience as a classroom instructor and several years as an online tutor. I know the foundation of success for online nursing students is contingent on faculty being able to create a cordial and professional relationship with each student. I have extensive experience with APA formatting and writing style and available for editing APA papers including grammar and flow of the content.My teaching experiences include BSN, ADN, and LPN/LVN programs. These programs are regionally accredited and required instructors to use and create NCLEX structured questions.It is imperative for student success during and after completing school to critically evaluate and analyze nursing practice through difficult and alternative format questions. Unfortunately, NCLEX structured questions can be intimidating for students. As a former Assistant Dean for Academic Success and as an online tutor, I have extensive experience helping students understand and apply their knowledge to decrease test anxiety, decrease frustrations with studying, and increase their confidence. Nothing feels better than to hear from students who discovered their personal learning style and hearing about their successes.

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Jianwei

Astronomy Tutor • +28 Subjects

I'm a Ph.D. graduate in Condensed Matter Physics from George Washington University, who is looking to teach you Math, Physics, and Astronomy.I am a patient and kind tutor who will make sure you learn what you need to. I can teach anything from basic math to advanced calculus, along with most basic Physics courses up to college level. I'm great with kids too!I have been a teaching assistant for Physics and Astronomy for 4 years when I was in GWU, and I tutored mathematics and Physics in my free time. All of this experience has honed my skills and will guarantee that practically anyone can learn from me. Knowledge is power!

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Johannah

Elementary Reading and Phonics Class Tutor • +19 Subjects

I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Liberty University with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. While in college I tutored biology for the university and tutored the Vice President of the university's four elementary and middle school aged children for three years. I also taught abroad in Guatemala. After graduation, I immediately began teaching. I have been teaching for the last eight years and am fortunate enough to have been able to teach grades K-4 in several wonderful schools across the county and over Zoom during the pandemic. I have also provided tutoring services for students preK-6. I am passionate about giving students a safe and positive environment in which they can learn and gain confidence in themselves! I make learning fun, engaging, and most importantly, specified to student's needs. I love to teach and even more, love to see students succeed!

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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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