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Pallavi

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Pallavi

Master's in Biology
Pallavi's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade Physics
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration), a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Healthcare Management and Policy concentration), and a Master's in Biology. Throughout my undergraduate, I have loved tutoring...

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master's in Biology

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration)

Karista

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Karista

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Science
Karista's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade Chemistry
6th-12th Grade AP Chemistry

I am now an independent contractor and science writer. Some of my work is on my website, www.karistahudelson.com. I am passionate about education and truly enjoy helping students with science and math courses. I have tutored for undergraduate level chemistry, algebra, and biology courses and taught ...

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University of North Texas

Master of Science, Environmental Science

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

University of Windsor

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Science

Emily

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Emily

Master of Science, Education
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
Calculus
Algebra

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Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master of Science, Education

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Mariam

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mariam

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Mariam's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
Statistics
Calculus
Education

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
32
Ritu

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ritu

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Ritu's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
1st-12th Grade Geography
6th-12th Grade AP Geography
Education

UNC Chapel Hill

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1430
Brittany

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Brittany

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Brittany's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
Calculus
Algebra
Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Maggy

Certified Tutor

Maggy

Masters, Theatre
Maggy's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
French
French 1
French 2

I was born and raised in Iceland. I have a BA in French from University of Iceland and an MFA in Acting from Regent University. I have tutored for about a year in French and Languages. I find tutoring very rewarding and I am incredibly proud of all of my students. In my opinion, teaching is an art f...

Education

Regent University

Masters, Theatre

University of Iceland

Bachelors, French

Jake

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jake

Bachelors, Chemistry and Physics
Jake's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
AP Physics C: Mechanics

I enjoy helping students learn what I believe is one of the hardest languages that has ever existed...physics. We use mathematics to communicate our ideas through it, which can be a very difficult task. I enjoy teaching others math and physics through techniques which I believe are simple and straig...

Education

Temple University

Bachelors, Chemistry and Physics

Margaret

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Margaret

Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Margaret's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
American Literature
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a graduate of Winona State University and University of Northern Colorado. I first received my Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Recreation and Tourism and a minor in Intercultural Communication, and went on to complete my graduate studies to obtain a Master's degree in Multilingual Ed...

Education

University of Northern Colorado

Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Winona State University

Bachelor of Science, Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism

Angela

Certified Tutor

Angela

Current Grad Student, Special Education
Angela's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing

My objective for becoming a teacher is to help students to learn and grow. I wish to establish a long-term career in dedicating my time and knowledge to helping students become successful members of society. It is my goal to work with students to establish confidence in them and abilities for them t...

Education

Saint Vincent College

Bachelors, Psychology Education/Early Childhood Education (PreK-4)

Saint Vincent College

Current Grad Student, Special Education

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Megan

ACT Prep Tutor • +29 Subjects

I am a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I received my Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering. While in graduate school, I was a TA for the laboratory portion of Behavior of Materials. After graduation I worked for seven years as a bridge engineer at a consulting firm. I enjoyed working with younger engineers and interns to walk them through design concepts and make sure they had a good understanding of what their calculations really meant.I tutor a variety of high school and college level mathematics and sciences. At the collegiate level, I am most passionate about structural analysis and engineering and FE-Civil preparation. With structural analysis and engineering, I love sharing real world examples with students to show how the material they are learning can be applied. I enjoy helping students prepare for the FE-Civil exam because it is their first step toward licensure and advancing their professional career. At the high school level, I am passionate about helping students with algebra and algebra-based physics. I feel that both these subjects teach students how to problem solve which is a great life skill even if they pursue something other than math or science in the future.In my spare time I enjoy taking ballet classes, reading, walking with my dog, practicing yoga, and watching football.

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David

Algebra 2 Tutor • +27 Subjects

I am a graduate of Stony Brook University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on the sciences as I followed a pre-dental course track. Since graduation, I have applied to and been accepted to the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, which I will be attending starting in August. I had previously been an SAT tutor with a test prep company for two years and I have experience in tutoring college level Physics at my University. As a result of my work experience and college education, I am proficient in all the SAT sections, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, general Essay Writing, Biochemistry, and Psychology. I personally enjoy tutoring SAT Critical Reading and Physics the most. To me, language is beautiful and I love exploring and discussing the mechanics of analyzing literature (as students must do on the Critical Reading Section). Physics, on the other hand, explains many of the wondrous everyday phenomenon around us. As a child, I would often think about why things moved the way they did and physics gave me those answers. I enjoy traveling and have been to several US states, Egypt several times, Australia, Italy, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Some of my most memorable experiences include scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef and sky diving. I speak Arabic semi-fluently and I enjoy reading and training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. Overall, I am very approachable and patient and will do my best to serve you as a tutor!

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Ahila

Biology Tutor • +5 Subjects

Hello! My name is Ahila Arulmani and I am currently a freshman Biochemistry major at the University of Texas at Austin. My career goals are to become a surgeon and also conduct neuroscience research. I have been interested in the medical field since I was in 3rd grade, however my favorite subject has always been math. I genuinely enjoy seeing someone solve a problem on their own and gaining that spark that motivates them to continue. I am currently involved in a PreHealth Honor Society called Alpha Epsilon Delta. I am also a member of HOSA (Health Occupations of Students of America. During my free time I go on trips with the Texas State Parks Club. Overall I am a very casual and down to earth type person and I assume I have a pretty approachable personality.

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Sarah

Conversational Spanish Tutor • +9 Subjects

I am a Supplemental Instructor at the University of North Georgia, and I love helping students succeed! I tutor in Psychology, Spanish, and English, and my favorite subject to tutor in is Spanish. I like to create a laid back, no pressure learning environment and look forward to working with motivated students!

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Abigail

Elementary School Math Tutor • +3 Subjects

Welcome friends! I am so excited to get to know each of you. I am a passionate, science-loving elementary level STEM teacher. My goal is create a fun and content-driven environment for students to gain 21st century skills.I attended State University of New York in New Paltz where I obtained my BS in Elementary education. I am currently in progress of my Master's degree at Central Connecticut State University in STEM education.I have worked with elementary students for over 4 years now. I have taught private one-on-one and whole classrooms.My favorite subject to teach is STEM. I feel like students get super excited about learning when it's hands on and real life. I am very passionate about curriculum development.All in all, I can't wait to grow your knowledge this year!

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Jessica

AP Biology Tutor • +15 Subjects

I am a doctoral student in Human Genetics at the University of Miami with an MS in Biomedical Sciences. Previously, I have tutored students in general biology, undergraduate genetics, and human biology. I feel highly comfortable tutoring high school students, college students, and graduate students in biological sciences and especially human genetics. I'm a very interactive tutor and feel students learn best when it is a discussion and not a lecture. My core philosophy is to teach students how to approach questions or material they are struggling with in a manner that can be applied across the subject. Outside of tutoring I am an avid cyclist, triathlete, and runner. I look forward to helping you reach your goal.

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Aarya

Algebra Tutor • +4 Subjects

Hi! I recently graduated with Highest Honors from Adali E. Stevenson High School and am currently work to obtain my Bachelors in Computer Science at Purdue University. I have tutored a variety of students ranging from elementary to High School seniors. I have taught subjects from basic english and math concepts to standardized testing such as the SAT. I even have experience helping on topics such as AP CS. My favorite subject to tutor is english as it is able to capture one's thoughts and emotions in the smallest of phrases . My teaching philosophy revolves around legos. I like to take things one brick at a time without looking at the final picture so that way it doesn't scare us off. Slow and steady always wins the race! Outside class, I love to play piano, roller skate, go on drives with my friends and occasionally video game. I cant wait to meet you and become friends!

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Heather

6th Grade AP Language Composition Tutor • +24 Subjects

As a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, I learned from the best how to teach the whole child. Learning is a lifelong process that should be enjoyed. As a teacher, I strive to help children not only understand the curriculum, but to see how it can be beneficial in their lives. My hope is that my students find their way through life making the best choices they can, and become best they can be using the tools given them.My degree is in Elementary Education, specializing in Science and Social Science. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but my favorites are reading, writing, and cooking. I have taught all ages in elementary school classrooms, and all subjects. In addition, I have led after-school science club, Sunday School, and tutored students who use English as a second language. My most recent experiences have been in physical education and art as a community volunteer.

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Laura

ACT English Tutor • +30 Subjects

I believe that any student can achieve their academic goals with the right help. As a past tutor with an After School Program, I know what it takes to motivate and encourage students of any age. I am a very patient and kind teacher, but I also enjoy a few quips to keep things light throughout the learning process. I think a sense of humor is sometimes necessary in order to get through complicated lessons! I connect well with kids, teens, and adults, and would love to be of help no matter your goals.

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Rachel

Algebra Tutor • +32 Subjects

Rachel Kenny has been tutoring for ten years. She attended George Washington University for her undergraduate studies in psychology and is now studying at New York University. She first started tutoring at Harlem Village Academies, a network of charter schools in New York City. Inspired by the success of these one-on-one Saturday morning tutoring sessions, she created a volunteer tutoring program bringing students from a Westchester high school to teach Harlem middle school students. When she began her studies at GWU, Rachel continued tutoring in Washington, D.C. at SAIL Charter School, teaching mathematics to kindergartners. In 2012, she was selected as a research assistant for Columbia University Teacher's College and helped develop cutting-edge educational mathematics software. In her free time she enjoys playing guitar and piano, reading historical fiction and fantasy novels, painting, playing soccer, and rock-climbing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-AP Biology is an introductory course designed to prepare students for AP Biology by building strong foundational knowledge in cellular processes, genetics, evolution, and ecology. It emphasizes deeper understanding and scientific reasoning compared to standard Biology courses, introducing students to the analytical skills and lab practices they'll encounter in AP-level coursework.

The main differences include more rigorous problem-solving, emphasis on data analysis and interpretation, and exposure to the College Board's AP curriculum framework. Pre-AP Biology moves at a faster pace and requires stronger quantitative and critical thinking skills than regular Biology.

Many students struggle with several key areas in Pre-AP Biology:

  • Conceptual understanding: Grasping abstract concepts like enzyme kinetics, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis requires connecting molecular processes to larger biological systems
  • Data analysis: Interpreting graphs, tables, and experimental results—a critical skill for AP success
  • Vocabulary retention: The sheer volume of scientific terminology can feel overwhelming without effective learning strategies
  • Lab report writing: Communicating scientific findings clearly and following proper experimental design protocols
  • Math application: Using calculations in genetics problems, dilution series, and statistical analysis

Personalized tutoring helps students identify which concepts are truly holding them back and develop targeted strategies to overcome these obstacles.

A tutor can provide personalized 1-on-1 instruction that addresses your specific learning gaps rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. This is particularly valuable in Pre-AP Biology, where understanding foundational concepts is critical for avoiding cascading confusion later in the course.

Expert tutors can:

  • Break down complex topics (photosynthesis, meiosis, evolution) into digestible explanations using analogies and visual models
  • Help you develop effective note-taking and study strategies suited to how you learn best
  • Guide you through practice problems and data analysis questions with immediate feedback
  • Prepare you for the transition to AP Biology by introducing AP-style multiple choice and free-response questions
  • Build confidence by working through challenging concepts in a low-pressure, judgment-free environment

The amount of tutoring needed depends on your current understanding, goals, and learning pace. Some students benefit from weekly sessions throughout the year to stay on track and deepen understanding, while others focus on intensive tutoring before major exams or when tackling particularly challenging units.

Starting early—ideally at the beginning of the school year or when you first notice struggling with concepts—allows you to build strong foundations rather than playing catch-up later. Regular, consistent tutoring sessions (even once weekly) are typically more effective than cramming before tests. If you're preparing for AP Biology in the following year, tutoring in the latter half of Pre-AP Biology can help ensure you're truly ready for the next level.

The best Pre-AP Biology tutors combine strong subject knowledge with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly. Look for tutors who:

  • Have experience with Pre-AP and AP Biology curriculum and understand the specific rigor level you need
  • Can explain the 'why' behind concepts, not just the 'what'—helping you build true understanding rather than memorization
  • Are skilled at identifying your specific learning style and adapting their teaching accordingly
  • Have experience with data analysis, lab reports, and the types of questions you'll encounter
  • Create a comfortable learning environment where you feel confident asking questions without judgment

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who meet these criteria and can provide personalized instruction tailored to your needs and goals.

Practice questions and tests are essential for Pre-AP Biology success. They help you move beyond passive reading to actively applying concepts, identify knowledge gaps before actual exams, and build familiarity with question formats you'll encounter on assessments and eventually on AP Biology.

Effective practice involves more than just doing problems—it requires reviewing incorrect answers, understanding why you missed them, and adjusting your approach. A tutor can guide your practice strategy, helping you focus on the most impactful problems, pacing your practice effectively over time, and teaching you to analyze questions strategically. This targeted approach is far more valuable than randomly working through hundreds of problems.

Grade improvement depends on your starting point, effort level, and consistency with tutoring. Students who actively engage in tutoring sessions and apply what they learn typically see meaningful progress—sometimes within a few weeks if they're targeting specific weak areas before an upcoming test, or more substantially over a semester as foundational understanding deepens.

The most realistic expectation is steady, sustainable improvement as you build stronger conceptual understanding and develop effective study habits. Rather than dramatic overnight changes, you'll likely notice growing confidence in class discussions, better performance on problem sets and quizzes, and improved ability to tackle challenging concepts independently. Consistent tutoring throughout a unit tends to yield better long-term results than cramming before major exams.

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