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Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am a graduate of Princeton University and Louisiana State University (LSU). I received an undergraduate degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton and a Ph.D. in Biology from LSU. As part of my doctoral work, I completed all coursework for a Ph.D. minor in Experimental Statistics. ...
Princeton University
PhD
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Kiara
Passing the Praxis Science exam means demonstrating breadth across life science, physical science, and earth/space science while also showing you can interpret experimental design and data. Kiara structures review around the content categories where each candidate loses the most points, then layers ...
Loyola Marymount University
Master of Arts, Urban Education and Leadership
Rice University
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Ashley
I am an educator of the sciences. I have taught Life Science, Biology, Physical and Earth Sciences for fourteen years in grades 7-12. I trained with the Keystone Science School of Denver, Colorado, the LSU Coastal Roots Program and have earned over six hundred hours in science literacy training in m...
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
MED
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Education has always been at the center of my life. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech, then went on to study Mathematics at the graduate level at the University of South Florida. Later, I completed a degree in Educational Leadership, which allowed me to combin...
University of South Florida-Main Campus
MED
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
MED
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I love teaching science. My experience ranges from early elementary to college physics instructor. I follow a constructivist instruction philosophy where learning is built upon models and not focused on memorization or formula recall. I believe a solid conceptual foundation is essential for true and...
Grand Valley State University
EDU
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Rachel
As a passionate educator with a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia, I am excited to bring my extensive experience to support students in their academic journeys. I have over 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience, specializing in Biology and English, as well as te...
Cornell University
Master's/Graduate
Cornell University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PRAXIS Science exam is a standardized test required for teacher certification in Oklahoma and many other states. It assesses your knowledge of scientific concepts across biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science. If you're pursuing a teaching career in Tulsa or elsewhere in Oklahoma, you'll need to pass this exam as part of your state certification requirements.
The PRAXIS Science exam covers four main content areas: life science (biology, ecology, genetics), physical science (chemistry, physics, motion), earth and space science (geology, weather, astronomy), and science practices (inquiry, measurement, data analysis). The exam includes 127 multiple-choice questions designed to test both content knowledge and the ability to apply scientific reasoning—skills essential for teaching in Tulsa's 14 school districts.
Many test-takers struggle with integrating knowledge across multiple science disciplines, especially when questions require applying concepts from chemistry or physics to real-world scenarios. Others find the breadth of content overwhelming—balancing deep understanding of core concepts with broad coverage of all four science domains. Personalized tutoring helps you identify your specific weak areas and build targeted strategies rather than trying to review everything equally.
A tutor creates a customized study plan based on diagnostic assessments of your strengths and gaps, rather than having you study every topic uniformly. This focused approach is especially valuable for PRAXIS Science, where understanding connections between concepts matters more than memorizing isolated facts. Personalized instruction also provides immediate feedback on your reasoning and helps you develop test-taking strategies tailored to your learning style.
Most test-takers benefit from 8-12 weeks of preparation, though the timeline depends on your starting point and target score. If you're strong in some science areas but weaker in others, a tutor can accelerate progress by focusing on your specific needs rather than broad review. Regular sessions combined with structured practice between meetings typically yield the fastest improvement.
Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current knowledge across the four science domains, a discussion of your target score and timeline, and an overview of your learning style and goals. Varsity Tutors connects you with a tutor who can then develop a personalized study plan, identify priority topics to tackle first, and establish the structure for your ongoing sessions.
Tutors who work with Varsity Tutors for PRAXIS Science preparation have strong backgrounds in science education, often holding degrees in biology, chemistry, physics, or education. Many have classroom teaching experience or have successfully prepared multiple candidates for the exam, giving them insight into both content mastery and effective test-taking strategies.
Practice tests are essential—they help you build stamina for the full-length exam, identify which content areas need more focus, and reveal patterns in your mistakes. A tutor uses practice test results to guide your study sessions, helping you understand not just what you got wrong, but why, so you can apply that learning to similar questions on test day.
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