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Lina

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Lina

Bachelors, Spanish
Lina's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

I am a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College, from where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, and I am working towards receiving a Doctor in Physical Therapy. During my time at W&J, I completed a semester Study Abroad program at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, where I studied...

Education

Washington & Jefferson College

Bachelors, Spanish

Kelsy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kelsy

Master of Science, Marketing
Kelsy's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Business
Business Analytics
Business Statistics

I am a Doctorate Student at the University of Florida. I have a Bachelors in Sociology and a Masters in Marketing. I have more than 5 years of experience in Public speaking, statistics, and academic writing.

Education

Florida State University

Master of Science, Marketing

Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Nadine

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nadine

Master of Arts, Education
Nadine's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary Reading and Phonics Class
English
Late Elementary Reading Comprehension
Math

Welcome to Varsity Tutors! My name is Nadine Clark and I am a retired teacher. I have helped many students understand their lessons and enjoy how it feels to be successful in school.

Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Master of Arts, Education

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching

Austin

Certified Tutor

Austin

Current Undergrad, Petroleum Engineering
Austin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Writing
Algebra
Algebra 2

I am currently studying petroleum engineering at The University of Houston. Although I was typically a strong student in all areas throughout high school, there were some teaching styles I encountered that complicated the material more than was necessary. In fact, I avoided certain subjects for seve...

Education

University of Houston

Current Undergrad, Petroleum Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1570
ACT
34
Zuzanna

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Zuzanna

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Zuzanna's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School
Geometry
Languages

I am a graduate of Arizona State University, I got my degree in biological science. My favorite subjects have always been math and science. I learned to love math at a young age when I came to the Unites States from Poland, because it was the only subject that made sense to me at the time since I di...

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Benjamin

Certified Tutor

Benjamin

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Benjamin's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC

Hello! My name is Benjamin and I look forward to working with you.I graduated from Northern Kentucky University in May of 2017 with a degree in Mathematics, and a focus area in Education. I have been tutoring and teaching various subjects in math ever since I was in grade school.I try to bring a fre...

Education

Northern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Russel

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Russel

PHD, Higher Education
Russel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
English

As a lifelong educator, I have spent my career helping students to achieve their academic dreams. From primary school through graduate studies, I have worked with students of all ages and calibers, each toward a unique educational agenda. I believe that all students can learn, given the drive and th...

Education

University of Arizona

PHD, Higher Education

University of Arizona

Bachelors, History and Philosophy

Kathryn

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kathryn

Bachelor in Arts, International Studies and French; Minors in German, Arabic, African Studies
Kathryn's other Tutor Subjects
1st-12th Grade Reading
1st-12th Grade Writing
ACT English
Adult Literacy

I am a graduate student, working towards my Master of Public Administration and Master of Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University. I recently graduated from Loyola University Chicago with degrees in International Studies and French.I love learning, reading, and exploring the...

Education

Loyola University-Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, International Studies and French; Minors in German, Arabic, African Studies

Minhquan

Certified Tutor

Minhquan

Juris Doctor, Law
Minhquan's other Tutor Subjects
CAHSEE Prep
CAHSEE ELA
CAHSEE English
CAHSEE Mathematics

I am a former English Teacher and I really enjoyed my time working with students. Although my career path has turned towards the Law, I still miss sharing my love of English literature and writing with others.As a former educator, I am deeply familiar with the many issues that students, Teachers, an...

Education

University of California-Irvine

Bachelor in Arts, English/Literary Journalism

Chapman University

Juris Doctor, Law

Richard

Certified Tutor

Richard

Masters, Law
Richard's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History

I am a graduate of Georgetown University and Loyola University-New Orleans' College of Law. I possess a B.S. in International Relations with a concentration in International Politics and a J.D. I have over 5 years' tutoring experience with students from elementary, middle, high school and university...

Education

Loyola University-New Orleans

Masters, Law

Georgetown University

Bachelors, International Politics

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Connor

College English Tutor • +27 Subjects

I have a strong passion for learning and teaching, which has led me to becoming a teacher and tutor. I find great enjoyment in seeing students finally understand a concept, and the joy that overtakes them as it happens. My background as an actor and student of theatre has given me an unique exposure to literature and history outside of the traditional classroom setting. It is with this nontraditional approach that I like to design my lessons so students stay interested in the material.

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ACT Writing Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am a graduate from the University of Georgia with a BA in English Literature. I have previously volunteered as a tutor for young Spanish speaking students in Athens, Georgia and recently returned from a year-long ESL teaching position in South Korea. I love to read and hike, and am currently studying German in my free time.

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Marzia

Algebra Tutor • +11 Subjects

I love to tutor for all the "aha!" moments my students have.Currently, I am working on a degree in medicinal Biochemistry from Arizona State University. In the past, I've tutored the following major courses: Biology 1 and 2, General Chemistry 1 and 2, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics 1 and 2, as well as Calculus 1 and 2. I also enjoy tutoring elementary, junior high school, and high school level students in ALL subject matter. I have a deep understanding of these core subjects and promote learning from the fundamentals. My goal as a tutor is to not only teach difficult subject matter, but also to promote students to think critically and problem solve so that they develop the skills to be independent studiers.

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Muktasid

ACT Math Tutor • +15 Subjects

I am currently a fourth year student at St. John's University working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. I specialize in test prep such as SAT, ACT, SHSAT, etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping students excel in their studies provides me the incentive to give it my all when I am teaching

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Xavier

Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +16 Subjects

I am a current undergraduate student at Pennsylvania State University. I am Triple majoring in Linguistics, Spanish and World language education with minors in TESOL and Korean. I have tutored within my highschool honor societies for different ages and levels. I have also been a part of my highschool ESL program and am currently instructing an ESL and Spanish class in my university. I have a passion for language acquisition and teaching. Given my background in Linguistics, I have a deep understanding on how to convey and interpret language. I am a dedicated instructor that uses language as a tool to connect with others and build unique relationships. I intend to connect my students with the cultures and values that come with learning languages and embark a passion for these ideals. Although language is a big component of my life, I do like many other things. I enjoy Cooking, Music, spending time with loved ones and a variety of video games.

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Alex

Applied Computer Science Tutor • +37 Subjects

I'm an adjunct college professor and faculty tutor for a diverse student body teaching Network Security & Computer Virtualization (the technology behind the Cloud). I tutor networking, virtualization & programming languages: C#, C++, Swift, Python, HTML, JS, CSS, bash.On campus, I give all my students a tour of the Digital Information Technology room where students can engage in extracurricular IT projects. This room is loaded with neat technology to inspire students to see the IOT (internet of things), make friends playing video games on a homemade arcade console, work on digital whiteboard or play with a Cisco 10g switch. It's an incubator for student development.I find teaching very fulfilling. I like the idea of teaching, inspiring & enabling students to succeed. I like the idea of teaching a concept that will echo in their minds for decades to come.In addition to being an AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate & an AWS Certified Developer Associate, I am also an AWS Academy Accredited Educator giving me access to official teaching materials from AWS. I have also vetted a test bank to be the most reliable source of test questions & have gone beyond that to annotate the confirmed correct answer and comments on why the other answers are incorrect. This understanding of the test questions in their entirety not only teaches the material but goes far into assuring exam certification success.My proudest accomplishment since I started working for Varsity Tutors was when I recently increased a 610 score to a 735 (720 is passing) over 14 sessions in 30 days. I know I can do this again.My teaching philosophy is that regardless of the reason for a student's low aptitude for a subject whether it be due to poor fundamentals, a lack of focus etc., all can be cured by raising the interest quotient. If I can get a student to see the magic in world around us and teach that student how the magic trick works, they get hooked and want to know more.Aside from academics, my interests include playing pool, hanging out with my girlfriend and her dogs, IOT (internet of things) & home appliance repair.

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Elizabeth

Algebra Tutor • +4 Subjects

Every child can learn to love math and the skills that math equips them with! Teaching them how to solve problems and strategies to get to where they need to be sets them up to succeed.

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Bessie

Biochemistry Tutor • +20 Subjects

Hi Everyone! Thank you for taking the time to look at my tutor profile. I have previously tutored biology and biochemistry in a non-traditional setting and would like to move on to a more traditional and professional platform to help students attain the grades and knowledge they desire!A little bit about myself: I served in the U.S. Air Force and attained my B.S. in Psychology while in service. Shortly after separating, I attended and completed a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program at Columbia University. I plan on completing a Master's in Nutrition at Columbia as well, and begin medical school shortly thereafter.I have been involved in various research experiments, and find that I have a true passion for the sciences.In my personal time, I enjoy exercising regularly, hot yoga, reading, writing, personal development, traveling, and volunteering.Thank you for your time in reading this and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!

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Ibrahim

Algebra Tutor • +14 Subjects

I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Astrophysics from Arizona State University. I absolutely love astronomy, math, and physics-the underlying fundamentals behind astrophysics. I have been tutoring these subjects since my junior year in high school (over 5 years!). In my last two semesters at ASU I taught astronomy labs to undergraduate students from all sorts of majors. The astronomy courses contained a significant amount of math which had to be taught as well. This helped me become a more effective tutor because it allowed me to expand my teaching experience. I believe you can never fully understand a subject until you can teach it so through tutoring, I am able to assist the student in learning the material while solidifying my own knowledge. The most important part of my lesson plan is to make learning enjoyable. A tutor must be able to quickly identify the learning style of the student so the lesson can be modified to their style. Apart from tutoring, my hobbies and interests include observing planets and galaxies with my 10" Meade telescope, playing soccer locally with family and friends, and going to the gym! It's a great way for me to stay healthy physically and mentally!

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Tyler

10th Grade Math Tutor • +40 Subjects

I currently work as an administrative assistant while I attend Portland Community College full time. My current studies are Calculus III, Advanced C++, and Discrete Data Structures.I'm on my third year towards a BA in Computer Science at Portland State University. I may refine my program, likely to network administration, or software architecture.A portion of my schooling was at College of Southern Idaho in 2009-2010, where I tutored for the school in the math lab (calculus mostly). I moved to Portland because I love the area; tons of things to do, great weather, great people. I tutor a range of subjects, but am currently focused in mathematics.

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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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