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Bilge
As a passionate Neuroscientist with a PhD from Wesleyan University, I have over 6 years of experience in tutoring subjects such neuroscience, neural systems, molecular biology, genetics, general biology, and scientific writing (AP level, college level, and high school level). My teaching philosophy...
Wesleyan University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Middle East Technical University
Bachelor's
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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
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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
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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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Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Earnest
I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!
University of Pennsylvania
Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
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I am a published author who has enjoyed “coaching” our daughter, as she navigated through high school, college and graduate school. I mentor college juniors who are seeking careers in financial services, and I serve as a peer resource to professionals who are transitioning from private industry to the nonprofit sector. Hobbies: reading, cooking, writing, books, music, art, travel
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Trigonometry Tutor • +35 Subjects
I am passionate about teaching and tutoring and I thoroughly enjoy helping students gain an understanding and a drive for their studies. I have a long history of working with students of all grade levels and abilities (elementary school through college), and I have a good understanding of strategies to excel in both general academics and standardized tests.
Matthew
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +39 Subjects
I'm a highly creative person who works best with visual thinkers. Very recently graduated from Stanford University, I majored in Human Biology with a concentration in Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do so), I'm the tutor for you!
Samuel
AP Calculus AB Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice president of my school's NHS chapter where I ran our tutoring program, and I, myself, tutored. I also was a teaching assistant in the summer of 2020 for a class in discrete mathematics through a program called PACT (Program in Algorithmic and Combinatorial Thinking). I love learning and hope to make the process enjoyable for you!
Pinelopi
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am a Duke University graduate with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have experience tutoring all levels of Spanish language, all sections of the SAT, as well as algebra, pre algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus! I love kids & I have a very flexible schedule and a lot of patience! Let me help you :)
Samantha
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +38 Subjects
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners! Hobbies: photography, travel, reading, music, writing, running, art, books, traveling
Tony
Calculus Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, English, history, and Mandarin Chinese part-time with a DC-based tutoring company. At Yale, I worked as a freshman counselor to provide academic and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO.
Annie
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +28 Subjects
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
Sami
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +19 Subjects
I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer. Hobbies: reading, writing, art, books, music
Sharon
Pre-Algebra Tutor • +29 Subjects
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90% of students). One-fourth of those students were able to grow around 15 percentile points by the end of the year! Hobbies: reading, cooking, gardening, music, art, nature, books, writing
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11th graders typically struggle most with abstract concepts that require visualization—like molecular structure, chemical bonding, and cellular processes in biology. Physics introduces vector analysis, circular motion, and energy conservation, which demand both conceptual understanding and mathematical precision. Chemistry's stoichiometry and balancing equations trip up many students because they require fluency with molar relationships and unit conversions simultaneously. Additionally, connecting these theoretical concepts to real-world applications (like how enzyme kinetics relate to digestion or how Newton's laws apply to vehicle safety) often feels disconnected without guided practice.
True mastery comes from understanding the 'why' behind processes rather than memorizing isolated facts. For example, instead of memorizing that mitochondria produce ATP, understanding how cellular respiration converts glucose energy through specific chemical pathways helps you predict what happens when that process is disrupted. A tutor can help you build mental models—visualizing how molecules interact, sketching force diagrams, or working through problem-solving steps repeatedly so patterns become intuitive. This approach also makes test preparation more efficient because you're building reasoning skills rather than cramming disconnected information.
Many students understand concepts in isolation but struggle to apply the scientific method in actual lab settings—designing controls, identifying variables, and interpreting unexpected results. A tutor can help you think through experimental design before you enter the lab, explain why certain procedures matter (like why you need a control group), and help you analyze data critically rather than just recording numbers. This bridges the gap between textbook knowledge and hands-on scientific reasoning, making you more confident and independent in the lab and better prepared to explain your findings in lab reports.
Many 11th graders understand the science concepts but get stuck on the mathematical execution—balancing chemical equations, converting between units, or solving physics problems with multiple steps. A tutor can help you see the connection between the science and the math: why you're setting up an equation a certain way, what each variable represents physically, and how to organize multi-step problems so they're manageable. Breaking down stoichiometry problems or kinematics equations into smaller, logical steps makes them less intimidating and helps you build confidence applying math as a tool for science rather than seeing it as a separate hurdle.
Abstract visualization is a learnable skill, not something you're born with. A tutor can teach you to sketch molecular structures step-by-step, use 3D models or diagrams to understand bonding angles, and draw free-body diagrams to 'see' forces acting on objects. For cellular processes, breaking down complex pathways into smaller stages and using color-coded diagrams helps your brain organize the information spatially. Repeated practice with guided feedback—where a tutor shows you common misconceptions (like thinking electrons orbit like planets) and corrects them—builds accurate mental models that make harder topics like thermodynamics or photosynthesis much more manageable.
11th Grade Science isn't just about knowing facts—it's about thinking like a scientist: asking testable questions, designing fair experiments, interpreting data critically, and revising ideas based on evidence. A tutor can model this thinking by asking you 'why' questions that push you to explain your reasoning, helping you identify assumptions in problems, and teaching you to spot logical flaws in experimental design. These skills transfer across biology, chemistry, and physics, and they're what colleges and careers actually value. Building strong scientific reasoning now makes advanced science courses and STEM pathways much more accessible.
Tutoring scales to where you are. If you're struggling, a tutor focuses on filling foundational gaps—maybe you missed key concepts in 10th grade chemistry or don't feel confident with unit conversions—and rebuilds your confidence with targeted practice. If you're already doing well but want to excel, a tutor can push you toward deeper understanding, help you tackle challenging problem sets that require synthesis across topics, and prepare you for AP-level thinking if that's your goal. Either way, personalized instruction means you're not wasting time on concepts you've mastered while getting the support you need where you're stuck.
The best 11th Grade Science tutors have strong content knowledge in multiple sciences (biology, chemistry, physics) and can explain concepts in multiple ways—through diagrams, analogies, real-world examples, and hands-on approaches. They should be skilled at identifying why you're stuck (is it the concept, the math, or the visualization?) and adjusting their teaching accordingly. Look for someone who emphasizes understanding over memorization, can help you connect topics to real applications, and is comfortable discussing lab work and experimental design. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have this expertise and can tailor their approach to your specific challenges.
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