93 Oakland Genetics Tutors

Biology doesn't have to be a painful subject! I've been lucky enough to experience it not only in the classroom, but firsthand, from the genetics laboratory to the African savanna! It is my goal to share what I've learned about biology and the natural world with others, and in my opinion, one-on-one tutoring is the way to go. Particularly with biology,... read more

...Even though I am older, I have a great rapport with my students, and we tend to have fun with our work. While I am a very patient tutor, I am also goal oriented so that the student makes measured progress. I am not the type of tutor that 'just gets the homework done'. Understanding concepts and then applying that understanding to solve problems... read more

...I have taught/and tutored college level (undergraduates/graduates) in both Biochemistry and Chemistry (Organic Chemistry). I can convey the information and concepts of biological sciences so they are understood for the first time, but also possess an advanced degree (PhD) and can elaborate with interesting insights about what is happening nowadays... read more

...I have complete command of the 6 conjugations in the language, have mastered the subtleties of the soft and hard signs and am actually a fairly proficient speaker, having traveled twice to Russia, both for extended periods of time. For beginning Russian learners I feel there would be an advantage to having me as a tutor rather than a native speaker... read more

...have taught science, math and engineering at both the secondary school and collegiate levels for a total of over ten years. In that time I have written curriculum at the highest quantitative standards and for courses that are more conceptual. I have taught at Columbia University, San Francisco University High School, and the Athenian School. I have... read more