PhD biologist here to help you succeed

Arturo O.

I first began tutoring while working for a company called Tree of Knowledge in 2011. Tutoring lessons involved subjects like English, Math, Biology, Language Arts, among others. After I started my doctoral studies, I began freelance tutoring high school students in Math and Biology.

I earned my Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley, where I trained at the Innovative Genomics Institute under leaders in genetics and plant biology. My research centered on genetic modification of crops using molecular and biochemical methodologies. My graduate thesis resulted in peer-reviewed publications in respected journals such as PNAS and Plant Biotechnology Journal.

I currently work as a Lead Molecular Biologist, where I direct gene editing projects aimed at improving yield and stress tolerance in crops. My knowledge base includes Microbiology, Plant Science, Soil Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics. Throughout my undergraduate to graduate careers, I have mentored students and colleagues in the lab, helping them build confidence in experimental design, data interpretation, and core genetic principles.

With more than a decade of combined teaching, research, and applied biotechnology experience, I bring both depth of knowledge and a practical perspective. My goal as a tutor is to make challenging material approachable, show how it connects to the real world, and help students feel confident in their understanding of genetics, biochemistry, and other subjects.