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Elena

Certified Tutor

Elena

Masters, Biblical Studies
Elena's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SSAT- Upper Level
SSAT- Middle Level

As a curriculum developer building courses for middle and high schoolers, Elena knows exactly how to make dense material click — including the scientific vocabulary, classification systems, and cause-and-effect reasoning that science coursework demands. Her Religious Studies training at McGill invol...

Education

University of Edinburgh

Masters, Biblical Studies

Mcgill University

Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies

Dillon

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Dillon

Master's in Engineering
Dillon's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Statistics

Engineering is applied science, and Dillon spent years learning physics, chemistry, and materials science before becoming a classroom teacher. He's particularly strong at explaining how scientific principles connect to real phenomena — why steel behaves differently under heat, how forces balance in ...

Education

Vanderbilt University

Master's in Engineering

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Master of Science, Welding Engineering Technology

Vanderbilt University

Bachelor's in Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Jera

Juris Doctor
Jera's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Public Speaking
College Essays

A law degree builds a specific habit of mind — read dense material carefully, extract the key claims, and test them against the evidence — that transfers directly to how students need to approach science at the middle and high school level. Jera applies that same analytical framework to interpreting...

Education

Kent State University

Bachelors, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy

Washington University in St. Louis

Juris Doctor

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
SAT Math

While science isn't Michael's primary discipline, his CS background gives him a structured, evidence-based approach to scientific reasoning — forming hypotheses, interpreting data, and understanding how variables interact. He's especially effective at connecting scientific concepts to the computatio...

Education

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michelle

Masters in Education, Education
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

A double bachelor's in Biological and Physical Sciences gives Michelle genuine depth in science content, from life science and ecosystems to basic chemistry and physics concepts. She doesn't just review vocabulary — she connects scientific ideas to real observations so students understand the "why" ...

Education

Providence College

Masters in Education, Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor's in Science-Business

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Trace

JD
Trace's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
Literature

While science isn't Trace's core specialty, his research background — including an LLM thesis and undergraduate honors work — means he knows how to teach the scientific method, data interpretation, and evidence-based reasoning. He's a strong fit for students who need support organizing lab reports, ...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages

Cornell University

JD

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Karen

Bachelors, English Literature
Karen's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Calculus
Algebra

Karen's English literature degree might not scream science, but her physical science and astronomy tutoring draws on the same close-reading instincts she uses with texts — pulling meaning from diagrams, parsing dense passages, and asking students to explain observations in their own words rather tha...

Education

Kenyon College

Bachelors, English Literature

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ishaan

Bachelors
Ishaan's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic

From Newtonian mechanics to general chemistry to the biological sciences tested on the MCAT, Ishaan's science background spans an unusually wide range. He breaks down intimidating topics — free-body diagrams, stoichiometry, cellular respiration — into step-by-step reasoning chains that make each pro...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1510

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Sylvester

Master of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Sylvester's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical and Computer Engineering

I am a recent graduate with a master's in electrical engineering from Case Western Reserve University. I won the Bill and Melinda Gates Millennium Scholarship which covers full tuition up to Ph.D. I was on the Dean's List for three consecutive years. Additionally, I won the OZY Media Genius Award in...

Education

Case Western Reserve University

Master of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Case Western Reserve University

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering

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Eric

Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Quantitative Reasoning
Biology

I'm a recent college graduate with degrees in Biological Sciences and Russian from Ohio University. During my time there, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biology, chemistry, and Spanish. In addition, I worked as both a peer advisor and teaching assistant, which gives me insigh...

Education

Ohio University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1560
ACT
36

Certified Tutor

Seung

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer
Seung's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

A chemical engineering degree means Seung didn't just study science — he applied it daily across chemistry, physics, and biology-adjacent coursework. He explains concepts like stoichiometry, energy transfer, and the scientific method by grounding them in real examples rather than abstract definition...

Education

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineer

Certified Tutor

Nikolas

Bachelors, Exercise Science Education
Nikolas's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary Algebra
Physiology

An exercise science degree is essentially a crash course in applied science — biomechanics, human physiology, chemistry, and physics all woven together. Nikolas uses that interdisciplinary background to explain scientific concepts through tangible examples, whether it's how forces act on a joint or ...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelors, Exercise Science Education

Test Scores
SAT
1370

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Olivia

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Olivia's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

As a biology major in Ohio State's Biological Sciences Scholars program, Olivia lives inside the scientific method daily — designing experiments, interpreting data, and connecting concepts across chemistry, biology, and physics. She breaks down tricky topics like cell processes or chemical reactions...

Education

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Nora

Bachelors, Chinese Language and Culture
Nora's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

Nora's engineering lab work gives her a practical lens on science topics like energy transfer, forces, and the scientific method — she can explain why a concept matters in the real world, not just on a worksheet. Her experience tutoring students across a wide age range means she adjusts how she expl...

Education

Carleton College

Bachelors, Chinese Language and Culture

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Nathan

Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences
Nathan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
Biology

Cell physiology, immunology, and biochemistry are Nathan's home turf — he earned his B.S. in Natural Sciences from the University of Akron and recently sat for the MCAT. Whether a student is puzzling over mitosis, balancing chemical equations, or interpreting data from a lab report, Nathan connects ...

Education

University of Akron Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Natural Sciences

Test Scores
SAT
1460
ACT
32

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Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand Ohio's science standards and can align instruction with what your student is studying in their Columbus-area school—whether that's life science, earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics. Tutors can also help reinforce classroom concepts, prepare for unit tests, or get ahead on upcoming material depending on your needs.

Absolutely. Many students feel anxious about lab work, from setting up equipment correctly to understanding why experiments are designed a certain way. Tutors can walk through lab procedures step-by-step, explain the reasoning behind experimental design, and help you interpret results and draw meaningful conclusions. This builds both technical confidence and deeper understanding of the science concepts being tested.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors across all grade levels and science disciplines—from elementary science and middle school life/earth science to high school biology, chemistry, physics, and AP sciences. Whether your student needs foundational support or is preparing for advanced coursework, there's a tutor ready to help.

The first session is focused on understanding your student's current level, learning style, and specific goals—whether that's improving test scores, understanding a difficult unit, or building confidence in the subject. The tutor will assess what's working well and where support is needed, then create a personalized plan moving forward. This foundation helps make every session after that more effective and targeted.

Many students see noticeable improvement in understanding and confidence within 3-4 weeks of consistent tutoring, especially when working on specific units or test preparation. Longer-term gains in overall science proficiency depend on frequency of sessions and the student's starting point, but regular personalized instruction helps students move from confusion to mastery much faster than classroom-only learning allows.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have deep expertise in their science subject area—many hold degrees in biology, chemistry, physics, or related fields, and many have classroom teaching experience or advanced certifications. Each tutor is vetted for subject knowledge and teaching ability, so you can feel confident your student is learning from someone who truly understands the material and knows how to explain it clearly.

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