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Aaron

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Undergrad, Geology and Biochemistry
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

A double major in geology and biochemistry gives Aaron unusual range across the sciences — he can walk through cell biology one session and explain mineral classification or plate tectonics the next. He ties scientific vocabulary and processes back to real observations, whether that's interpreting r...

Education

Carleton College

Current Undergrad, Geology and Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT
32
Avi

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Avi

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Avi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Studying neuroscience at Vanderbilt means Avi lives at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and physics every day. He unpacks scientific concepts — whether it's balancing chemical equations, interpreting force diagrams, or tracing energy through an ecosystem — by grounding each one in real-world ...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
34
Jeremy

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jeremy

Bachelors, Engineering Technology
Jeremy's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Pre-Calculus

An Engineering Technology degree requires heavy coursework in physics, chemistry, and applied sciences, so Jeremy knows how to break down lab concepts, unit conversions, and data interpretation from firsthand experience. He's particularly good at teaching students how to connect formulas to what's a...

Education

Texas A & M University-College Station

Bachelors, Engineering Technology

Test Scores
ACT
32
Edward

Certified Tutor

Edward

Bachelor's
Edward's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Multivariable Calculus
Trigonometry

Studying chemical engineering at Michigan means Edward lives in the overlap of chemistry, physics, and applied math every day. He unpacks scientific concepts — whether it's stoichiometry, thermodynamics, or unit analysis — by connecting them to real processes students can visualize. That engineering...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1520
ACT
36
Guillermo

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Guillermo

Bachelor's
Guillermo's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

Being on a pre-med track while studying engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln means Guillermo lives in both the physical and biological sciences every day. He breaks down topics like cell biology, force diagrams, and chemical reactions by tying them to real-world applications — the kind ...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
ACT
32
Erika

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Erika

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Statistics
Geometry
Calculus

While science isn't Erika's primary field, her psychology training involved heavy exposure to research design, data interpretation, and the scientific method. She tackles science coursework by teaching students to read experiments the way a researcher would — identifying variables, evaluating contro...

Education

Creighton University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Test Scores
ACT
34
Maria

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Maria

Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Maria's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

I am my strongest and best self when helping others. As an enthusiastic, passionate, and dependable teacher, I am consistently working to share and engage with the material I love.

Education

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor in Business Administration

Alicia

Certified Tutor

Alicia

Master of Arts, Literary Studies
Alicia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading
PSAT Critical Reading

An MA in Literary Studies might not scream science, but Alicia's skill is in close reading — and so much of science coursework comes down to parsing dense passages, extracting meaning from diagrams, and explaining observations in precise written language. She's especially useful for students who und...

Education

University of Iowa

Master of Arts, Literary Studies

Lawrence University

Bachelor in Arts, English, music

Oluwatosin

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Oluwatosin

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Oluwatosin's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade math
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Trigonometry

Physics is where Oluwatosin's expertise runs deepest — as an electrical engineer, he built his career on applying scientific principles like electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and circuit analysis to real systems. He unpacks scientific concepts by tying them to tangible examples, making abstract idea...

Education

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Shreya

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Shreya

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Shreya's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

Neuroscience sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and physics, so Shreya is used to toggling between disciplines — one day it's membrane potentials, the next it's signal transduction or wave mechanics. She brings that cross-subject fluency to science tutoring, especially for students who ...

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
35

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