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Thomas

Certified Tutor

Thomas

MD
Thomas's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Statistics
Pre-Calculus

I'm Thomas. I am a graduate from medical school (MD) and have completed my Master's in Public Health (MPH). I've been tutoring all my life and am excited to continue with Varsity Tutors! I specialize in most Math and Science subjects, as well as subjects directly related to medical school (and of co...

Education

Rice University

Bachelors, Religious Studies

Rice University

MD

Rice University

MPH

TJ

Certified Tutor

9+ years

TJ

Bachelors, Mathematics
TJ's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
ACCUPLACER ESL

University Of North Texas | Bachelor's of Science in Math, and minors in actuarial science and statistics.

Education

University of North Texas

Bachelors, Mathematics

Jeremy

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Jeremy

Bachelors, Biology, General
Jeremy's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4
Biology

I am a graduate of the University of Albany. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Biology. After taking extensive math and science courses, I later realized that anyone can learn anything through practice and repetition. Majoring in biology was not easy and most of my time was spent teaching mysel...

Education

SUNY at Albany

Bachelors, Biology, General

Mithra

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mithra

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Mithra's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER WritePlacer

Hi! My name is Mithra and I have a background in neuropsychology. I have been tutoring and teaching for the past 9 years and love doing so.I believe that education is what will create positive global change and I want to be a part of that by helping students through their educational journey!

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Kathryn

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Kathryn

Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Kathryn's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English

Hi. I'm Kathy and I have been a Special Educator since 1980. I absolutely love teaching! I especially love teaching literacy to K-4th Grade students. I spend my spare time with my dogs, Paco and Scrappy; taking road trips, and hanging out with friends and family.

Education

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Bachelor of Science, Special Education

John

Certified Tutor

10+ years

John

Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
John's other Tutor Subjects
Business
College Statistics
Elementary Statistics
English

I am a graduate of Wayne State University with a Master of Arts and Doctorate in Industrial Organizational Psychology. My undergraduate degree in psychology is from University of Maryland. While my area of psychology has a fancy name, it's essentially the psychology of the workplace. It's closely co...

Education

University of Maryland-Baltimore

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Wayne State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Ali

Certified Tutor

Ali

Master of Science, Translation (Major French)
Ali's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
French
French 1
French 2

Parlez-Vous Francais ? Do you speak French ? Let's get started ! In addition to my postgraduate degree in French language , I'm DALF certified tutor by French Education Authority to teach the French language and civilization. Possessing creative teaching skills, I have an enthusiasm for student deve...

Education

College of Languages

Master of Science, Translation (Major French)

College of Languages

Bachelor in Arts, French Literature

Babu

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Babu

Masters, Chemistry- Organic Research and Teaching assistant
Babu's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Chemistry
College Chemistry

I have completed all the Undergraduate with Biology and Chemistry major and Master’s degree in Chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Recently, I have completed second Master’s degree in Chemistry with research on organic chemistry from Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York. After completi...

Education

Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus

Masters, Chemistry- Organic Research and Teaching assistant

Tribhuvan University

Bachelors, Chemistry, Microbiology, Zoology

Dylan

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Dylan

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
Dylan's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Psychology
Clinical Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology

I graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and am about to begin a PhD program in Clinical Psychology. During my PhD studies, I will focus on researching forensic psychological disorders and will also teach as an adjunct faculty member. I currently ...

Education

University of Southern California

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology

edward

Certified Tutor

9+ years

edward

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
edward's other Tutor Subjects
Professional Certifications
Real Estate License
Series 24
Series 63

I am a person with an easy-going personality style with complete empathy for your situation. I am 100% committedI graduated from the University of South Florida in 1986 and got my Real Estate License from the State of Florida that same year. In addition, I achieved the status as a Licensed Real Esta...

Education

University of South Florida-Main Campus

Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management

Frequently Asked Questions

Physiology requires understanding how body systems work together—a challenge that goes beyond memorization. Many students struggle with visualizing complex processes like cellular respiration, nerve impulse transmission, and homeostatic regulation. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps break these concepts into manageable pieces, allowing tutors to identify exactly where understanding breaks down and rebuild that foundation with targeted explanations and practice.

Your first session is an assessment and planning conversation. A tutor will discuss your current coursework, identify specific topics causing difficulty, and understand your learning goals—whether that's improving test scores, preparing for AP Physiology, or mastering prerequisite concepts for advanced biology. From there, the tutor creates a personalized plan tailored to your pace and learning style, ensuring every session builds on what you've already learned.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who understand the scope and sequence of Physiology courses taught across San Antonio's 42 school districts. Whether your school emphasizes systems-based learning, cellular mechanisms, or integrative physiology, tutors adapt their instruction to match your specific curriculum and pacing. This alignment ensures tutoring directly supports what you're learning in class while filling knowledge gaps that may be holding you back.

Yes. Many Physiology courses include labs that require understanding experimental design, data interpretation, and how to connect observations to underlying physiological principles. Tutors can help you prepare for labs, understand what you're observing, and develop the analytical skills needed to interpret results. This bridges the gap between hands-on lab work and the conceptual understanding needed to excel on exams and projects.

AP Physiology demands both deep conceptual understanding and the ability to apply knowledge to novel scenarios—something that's difficult to achieve in a classroom with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Personalized instruction allows tutors to focus on your specific weak areas, use practice problems from released exams, and teach test-taking strategies tailored to the AP format. This targeted approach significantly increases confidence and performance on exam day.

This varies based on your starting point and goals. Students managing course material alongside tutoring often benefit from weekly sessions, while those preparing for AP exams or catching up on foundational gaps may need more frequent sessions. Your tutor will recommend a schedule based on your specific needs and can adjust as you progress. Most students see measurable improvement within 4-6 weeks of consistent, focused instruction.

Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in biology or health sciences, ideally with experience teaching or tutoring Physiology at the high school or college level. They should understand both the cellular and systems-level concepts that make Physiology challenging, and be able to explain complex processes clearly. When you connect with a tutor through Varsity Tutors, you can discuss their experience with your specific curriculum and learning needs before your first session.

In a classroom setting, instruction moves at a fixed pace for 30+ students with varying needs. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction adapts entirely to your learning speed, focuses only on concepts you find challenging, and allows for immediate clarification when something doesn't make sense. This targeted approach eliminates wasted time and builds genuine understanding rather than surface-level memorization, leading to stronger performance on assessments and better retention of material.

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