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The Best AP biology Tutors in San Mateo, CA

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Austin K.

120/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Experienced HS/College Tutor - Chemistry/Biology/Engineering

5.0 (6)

37 hours tutoring

Response time: 2 minutes

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Stanford University B.S. Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude, Cornell University AP Biology: 5

Renee F.

150/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Experienced AP Biology teacher and research mentor

5.0 (7)

39 hours tutoring

Taught AP Biology in a large public high school for 17 years. Students consistently achieved excellent results on College Board's AP Biology exam. I have also mentored a number of award winning science fair projects including the California State Fair overall winner and several STS finalists.

Joy C.

32/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Classroom teacher

5.0 (9)

55 hours tutoring

I have around 1 year of experience delivering lessons on elementary science in classrooms. I enjoy encouraging students to engage rigorously with the scientific method. I excelled in advanced science classes such as AP Biology in high school and have experience in biology and nature education through nonprofit work.

Tobi S.

167/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Stanford PhD | AP Biology, High School & College Biology Expert

5.0 (1457)

4,832 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

As a PhD graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine and a former instructor for Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies and Stanford Continuing Studies, I have helped hundreds of students build confidence and succeed in biology. I work with: * High school students in AP Biology, Honors Biology, and Biology,...

Brilliant AP Biology Tutor

Tobi tutored my daughter throughout the year and in preparation for her AP Biology exam. She is truly an extraordinarily gifted teacher. She is able to explain difficult concepts clearly, simply, and concisely. She is extremely kn... - Laurie, 23 lessons with Tobi

Nghia M.

150/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Biology and Test Prep Expert | Harvard PhD | AP FRQ Specialist

Response time: 16 minutes

I'm a Harvard Immunology PhD with 5+ years of experience in tutoring/mentoring students in Biology at the college and AP/IB level. I specialize in helping students with test prep, and I've helped 30+ students earn a 5 on the AP Biology exam! Whether you need help preparing for a test,...

Great tutor

I cannot speak highly enough about the impact Nghia had on my academic success. I was struggling with two demanding college courses and felt completely overwhelmed—until he stepped in. Not only did he break down complex material i... - Brit, 19 lessons with Nghia

Ian A.

100/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Experienced Teacher with Extensive Experience in All HS Sciences

4.8 (5)

17 hours tutoring

Greetings, I’m Ian! I like to consider myself a “Learning Facilitator,” rather than a teacher, because in the end, a student can only learn if they take responsibility for their own growth. As a facilitator, my job is to find ways to inspire the individual student to find motivation, and to give them the nudges and...

Will L.

125/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Harvard Molecular and Cellular Biology Grad & Former AP Bio Teacher

5.0 (84)

212 hours tutoring

I graduated cum laude from Harvard in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. The following year, I received my Master's in Education through Harvard's Graduate School of Education. For the past three years, I taught AP Biology and AP Chemistry at a high school near San...

Will is a great tutor!

Will helps me learn step-by-step conceptually and fundamentally so I genuinely understand what I’m doing and how to do it. This helps me on tests and makes the class much more straightforward to comprehend. His teaching style is v... - Marjorie, 14 lessons with Will

Catherine S.

100/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Princeton Chemistry Graduate / Experienced Tutor / AP Chem, Bio, ESL

5.0 (6)

22 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

Achieved 5 on AP Biology exam Tutor for AP Biology, transitioning into teaching AP Biology and AP Chemistry Industry cell biologist with hands on experiences in molecular and cell biology

Donnie R.

125/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

PhD Chemist & Math Expert | Patient Tutor for STEM & Test Prep

5.0 (4)

38 hours tutoring

Subjects I Teach Math: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus Science: Chemistry (all levels, including college Organic Chemistry), Physics (all levels, including AP), Biology Test Prep: SAT, ACT, GRE My Teaching Philosophy I believe in guiding students to a...

Muhammad A.

60/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Harvard PhD Tutor|Biology, Physiology, & MCAT|8+ Years Teaching

5.0 (1)

43 hours tutoring

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology and Chemistry Tutor (3 years) Experience teaching SL and HL students with emphasis on conceptual understanding, exam preparation, and scientific problem-solving. Specializations: AP Biology, IB Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics,...

Heng X.

80/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Everything Math, Science and Chinese

5.0 (561)

1,400 hours tutoring

At the deepest level, all knowledge is connected, and the network gives us a glimpse of the Truth. In addition to my degree, I have a teaching licence for the State of Utah for Integrated Sciences and Biology. I have taught middle school science and AP Biology in classroom settings. When I tutor, however, the...

Outstanding!!

Heng distinguished herself as a truly first rate teacher. Her academic credentials are outstanding. What is more important is her caring and nurturing style where she seeks out the children's strengths to create a dynamic learni... - David, 41 lessons with Heng

Anna M.

120/hour

Near San Mateo, CA

Biology Bachelor of Science with standards-based AP Bio curriculum

5.0 (353)

1,908 hours tutoring

I have developed a collection of learning materials that demonstrate AP Biology content standards in a visual modality. When helping students read their text and take notes, I start with the diagrams, graphs, and charts, then reinforce the student’s current knowledge with discussion and reference of the textbook...

Excellent chemistry tutor

Anna helped my son tremendously this semester with honors Chemistry. He previously had been struggling in chemistry since the first semester. Anna helped him basically relearn all of the first semester and then helped him maste... - Maria, 15 lessons with Anna

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Marco C.

100/hour

Expert PhD Tutor in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & MCAT Prep

5.0 (622)

1,970 hours tutoring

My educational background forms a solid foundation for my expertise in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Genetics, and MCAT Biochemistry preparation. I also worked tutoring high school students in AP Biology and AP Chemistry I...

Exceptional Tutor

Ever since I was young, I have learned from and been around many tutors, from SAT practice to college prep tutor sessions. When I started with Marco, he was very open and flexible about my summer goals. He always wanted me to do m... - Vivian, 39 lessons with Marco

Divya N.

150/hour

B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Johns Hopkins

5.0 (276)

916 hours tutoring

I am extremely comfortable tutoring high school students in high school biology because the subject matter is still fresh in my mind! 2) I have taken Biology Honors and AP Biology during my freshman and junior years in high school...

Very knowledgeable and encouraging AP biology tutor

Divya challenged my daughter in a way that was encouraging and fun! This helped my daughter understand the complicated topics she was learning in a more enjoyable manner. Divya is wonderful!! We plan to continue with her for the r... - Queena, 35 lessons with Divya

Bri H.

145/hour

PhD Candidate Specializing in Biology and the Natural World

Response time: 18 minutes

I hold a B.S. in biochemistry, a master's degree, and am currently a doctoral candidate. My tutoring specialties include AP biology, college genetics, and vertebrate zoology. I currently teach college biological anthropology, which...

My favorite tutor ever

I highly, highly recommend Bri as an AP Biology tutor! She has made what could be a complicated and overwhelming course feel accessible and even fun from the start! She has a gift for taking complicated concepts such as gene regul... - Margaux, 28 lessons with Bri

Larry L.

160/hour

AP and General Biology Tutor Committed to My Students' Success

5.0 (240)

683 hours tutoring

Response time: 36 minutes

I will help you succeed in your AP Biology and General Biology course. I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara having earned a degree in biology. During my time in university, I took many biology-centered courses...

Patient and good tutor

Larry helped me throughout the year with AP Chemistry and really took the time to guide me into understanding the deeper meaning behind topics and the fundamental topics of chemistry. He is also very understanding and patient. I s... - Joanne, 17 lessons with Larry

Eric B.

75/hour

Biology Teacher with 16 classroom and 15 "real world" years experience

5.0 (205)

530 hours tutoring

I have taught general ("freshman") and AP biology for 16 years. My approach is to draw on both my academic experience and the 15 years I spent in industry and academia as active scientist. I can address all learning modalities...

Wonderfully patient and informative

Eric B. does a fantastic job of explaining complex biology in terms that a teenager can understand. My daughter has enjoyed higher grades in the classroom thanks to Eric B. Thank you. - Emelia, 24 lessons with Eric

David S.

130/hour

Skilled Biology tutor who cares about Your Success.

5.0 (5333)

11,740 hours tutoring

Response time: 50 minutes

...hundreds of hours teaching the concepts of standard High School Biology, AP Biology, Collegiate, and even Post-Graduate Biology through Wyzant, plus preparation for May's AP Biology Exam. ...

The very best Biology tutor!!

David worked with my daughter Julianna for a couple of of months (twice a week) to help her with her AP biology class, specifically focusing on prep for the AP exam. She really enjoyed his teaching style and told me that David was... - Vivian, 13 lessons with David

Jon B.

200/hour

AP Biology Reader and Experienced Teacher Specializing in AP Biology

5.0 (280)

1,411 hours tutoring

Response time: 1 minute

Quick Highlights: - I have taught (and currently still teach) AP Biology in the classroom setting for 20 years. - I have over 130 AP Biology students every year in my classroom setting due to the effectiveness of my...

experienced AP Bio tutor

Jon is an excellent AP Bio tutor. My daughter is preparing for the AP Bio for this upcoming school year and Jon has been very helpful. Each session is very organized and starts with a quick review of the concepts that were taught ... - Mei, 45 lessons with Jon

Ryan D.

250/hour

Looking for ambitious AP Bio students to join a research project!

5.0 (134)

985 hours tutoring

AP Biology expert on Units 1-6 using the Campbell or Morris textbook, as well as national exam prep via AP Classroom and the Princeton Review. I also specialize in helping students improve their data analysis and scientific writing skills...

Research mentoring -CRISPR Academy

Dear Dr. Doonan, I am extremely grateful for the mentorship and guidance you have provided through the CRISPR Academy. Working with you completely changed how I understand scientific research and what it means to think like a s... - Ryka, 33 lessons with Ryan

Jordan H.

119/hour

PhD Data Science Analytics BusAcct BioChem Research AP Bio USABO ISEF

5.0 (929)

2,823 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

My versatile background, spanning academia, industry, and government, equips me to assist both STEM and business students. Parents, I also specialize in AP Biology, USABO competition, and ISEF research for high schoolers! My passion lies...

An excellent tutor

Jordan is an answer to a prayer and one of the best tutors ever!!! He really helped my daughters comprehension. He is a gifted teacher and communicator! - Rose, 6 lessons with Jordan

Ashley D.

175/hour

Certified AP Bio Tutor – Complete Learning System Included

5.0 (477)

1,669 hours tutoring

I have over 2,000 hours of AP Biology tutoring experience, and over 90% of my students earn a passing score on the AP exam, with over 75% earning a 4 or 5. I have a background in biology and graduate-level science, with additional...

Knowledgeable, Motivating Tutor and Mentor

I can’t recommend Ashley enough as my daughter’s AP Biology tutor. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, but she also has a gift for making complex topics accessible and engaging. What really stands out, though, is her perso... - Andrea, 19 lessons with Ashley

Jordan S.

95/hour

Private tutor with B.A. from UCLA and IB Diploma

5.0 (238)

1,142 hours tutoring

With a strong foundation in biology, I am well-equipped to help students excel in this subject. I earned a 5 on the AP Biology exam, demonstrating my mastery of complex topics such as genetics, cell biology, and ecology. In college, I...

Better grades

My daughter feels more motivated and has improved her grades. She says Jordan is patient and teaches her different methods to complete her work - Adriana, 52 lessons with Jordan

Larry F.

90/hour

Experienced High School tutor specializing in AP Biology

5.0 (111)

477 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

...field of biology. My extensive background encompasses all levels of biology, with a notable focus on Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, which I have been teaching for the past 12 years. My commitment to excellence is evident from my students’ consistent...

Matthew F.

130/hour

Award Winning AP Biology and Biology Teacher

5.0 (753)

2,707 hours tutoring

Response time: 12 minutes

Award winning biology teacher of multiple grade levels (on-level through AP Biology). I have taught and tutored over 2000 students in the DFW metroplex in biology. I come with lots of experience and the ability to take complex concepts and...

Phenomenal Bio tutor

Before I worked with Matthew I had big gaps in my knowledge about some bio concepts, and making a 5 on the exam was something I never thought i could achieve. Matthew, however, was super helpful and explained the concepts very cle... - Tom, 22 lessons with Matthew

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Donna B.

11 lessons

Thank you, Sean, for taking time out of your weekend for an extra tutoring session on Sunday in preparation for a Monday AP Biology exam. Our son says he did well!

Genie G.

5 lessons

Very helpful, even though we do not have a particular test idea, he gave a good review of book chapter. We are looking forward to next lesson. Thank you! We hope he will make AP biology fun and easy!

Veniece D.

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Alex is a excellent tutor, my daughter enjoyed working with him. After their session she was very talkative about AP Biology, and how Alex explained genetics much better than her teacher.

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