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Frances

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Frances

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Frances's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
PSAT Critical Reading

As someone who also teaches GED Science, Frances approaches science by treating it as a reading and reasoning exercise first. She teaches students to interpret data tables, understand experimental design, and connect vocabulary to the underlying concepts in biology, earth science, or physical scienc...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Duke University

Degree unspecified

Test Scores
ACT
35
Eric

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Eric

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
AP Chemistry

Biomedical engineering sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and physics, which gives Eric an unusual ability to explain how scientific disciplines connect. Whether a student is struggling with Newton's laws, cellular respiration, or stoichiometry, he draws on coursework and lab experience...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Callie

Bachelors
Callie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry
Calculus

Callie isn't just teaching science from a textbook — she's actively conducting glioblastoma research at Duke Medical Center, designing experiments and analyzing data in a real lab. That firsthand experience means she can explain concepts like cell signaling, experimental controls, and data interpret...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Simon

Bachelors
Simon's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning

Environmental Studies gave Simon fieldwork experience that makes ecology, earth science, and physical science feel tangible instead of abstract. He unpacks topics like biogeochemical cycles, plate tectonics, and energy transfer by connecting them to real systems — watersheds, climate data, local eco...

Education

Yale University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1590

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Natalie

Current Undergrad Student, Civil Engineering
Natalie's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Geometry
Calculus

Studying civil engineering at Duke's Pratt School means Natalie applies scientific principles — forces, energy transfer, material properties — in problem sets every week. She breaks down concepts like the scientific method, experimental design, and data interpretation by tying them to real-world eng...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad Student, Civil Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Julie

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Julie's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Neuroscience
Physics

Between her neuroscience B.S. and coursework spanning biology, physics, and chemistry, Julie has an unusually broad science foundation. She's particularly strong at explaining how different scientific disciplines overlap — why understanding cellular biology matters for neuroscience, or how physics p...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Test Scores
SAT
1480

Certified Tutor

17+ years

Tammy

Bachelor in Arts
Tammy's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

A biochemistry and cell biology degree plus four years of medical school gives Tammy unusual depth across biology, chemistry, and the places where they overlap — metabolism, molecular signaling, lab techniques. She unpacks scientific concepts by tying them to concrete examples, like explaining enzym...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Zhong

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Zhong's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
ACT Writing

As a pre-med sociology student at Duke, Zhong bridges the gap between scientific concepts and the bigger picture of why they matter. He's particularly effective at walking through data interpretation and experimental design — the skills that trip students up when a science class shifts from memorizi...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emmanuel

Master of Science, Physician Assistance
Emmanuel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

A respiratory therapist turned physician assistant student at Duke, Emmanuel brings lab-bench and bedside experience into science tutoring. Whether a student is tackling the scientific method, cellular respiration, or chemical bonding, he unpacks each concept using clinical examples that make the ma...

Education

Duke University

Master of Science, Physician Assistance

Boise State University

Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Devanshi

Bachelor of Science
Devanshi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

A Duke student carrying a triple science and economics course load, Devanshi tackles scientific reasoning the way it actually works — connecting concepts across biology, chemistry, and physics rather than treating them as isolated chapters. She breaks down experimental design, data interpretation, a...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Eric

Master's/Graduate, Data Science
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
AP English Language and Composition

Eric's data science training at Duke is grounded in statistics, linear algebra, and scientific reasoning, giving him a quantitative lens that translates well to science tutoring. He tackles topics like the scientific method, unit conversions, and interpreting experimental data by connecting each con...

Education

Duke University

Master's/Graduate, Data Science

Sacred Heart University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Gregory

Master of Divinity
Gregory's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Math
College Essays

Gregory's theology training involved more empirical reasoning than most people expect — evaluating textual evidence, constructing logical arguments, and weighing competing interpretations against observable facts. He applies that same disciplined thinking to science material, particularly when stude...

Education

Yale University

Master of Divinity

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Justin

Master of Arts in Religious Studies (focus on ancient history)
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Science
College Essays

While science isn't Justin's core specialty, his analytical training across two graduate and undergraduate programs at Duke and Yale makes him effective at breaking down scientific concepts and data interpretation for younger students. He treats science assignments the way he treats historical sourc...

Education

Yale University

Master of Arts in Religious Studies (focus on ancient history)

Duke University

Bachelor of Arts in History and Religious Studies (minor in Economics)

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Roger

Current Undergrad Student, Economics
Roger's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays

While science isn't Roger's primary focus, his economics coursework at Duke involves data analysis, modeling, and the scientific method's emphasis on hypothesis testing — skills that transfer directly to interpreting experiments and evaluating evidence. He's a strong fit for students who need to sha...

Education

Duke University

Current Undergrad Student, Economics

Test Scores
SAT
1410

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Jennifer

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Teaching science effectively often comes down to reading comprehension — understanding what a word problem is actually asking, interpreting data in a chart, or breaking down a dense textbook passage. Jennifer's background in education (M.Ed. from Boston College) and years of teaching middle and high...

Education

Boston College

Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Dartmouth College

B.A. in History

Duke University

Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies

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