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521 MCAT Scorer & 3.99 GPA | Experienced STEM & Test Prep Tutor
Jonah Y.

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Hi all, I'm Jonah! I graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 cumulative GPA. I was the president of the largest pre-health club on Biola's campus and was the General Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 TA. In high school, I took a total of 10 APs, including Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature, U.S. History, etc.

Surprisingly, I wasn't always interested in science, but rather it was my weakest subject. This all changed during high school when I...

Hi all, I'm Jonah! I graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 cumulative GPA. I was the president of the largest pre-health club on Biola's campus and was the General Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 TA. In high school, I took a total of 10 APs, including Calculus, Chemistry, English Literature, U.S. History, etc.

Surprisingly, I wasn't always interested in science, but rather it was my weakest subject. This all changed during high school when I took AP Chemistry. Although this course was one of the most demanding courses at my high school, the teacher I had was very understanding. Not only was he receptive to all our questions, but he took time aside to ensure that no student was left behind. Gradually, the sciences transformed into one of my favorite subjects.

Now, as a tutor myself, I strive to help students enjoy the learning process just like my high school Chemistry teacher did for me. My tutoring approach involves helping students understand the entire work process that leads to the answer. I encourage students to ask questions if they are stuck, and my study tips include practicing a small amount every day, whether it is through practice problems or reviewing concepts with a friend. In addition, I strongly believe a patient tutoring style is ideal, and thus, patience is guaranteed throughout all my sessions.

Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic started roughly five years ago, there has been a newfound struggle with academics due to online learning. By using Zoom, I have helped students in the past few years succeed ranging from those in elementary school to even college students. I am flexible in the subjects I teach, as I have covered classes in math, science, history, and English alike.

The simple fact of helping students thrive brings me joy, and I am confident that you will enjoy having me as a tutor! I am very easy to reach, so please don't hesitate to ask me any questions you may have. Book a lesson, and I look forward to working with you!

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Education

Biola University
Biological Science

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I graduated from Biola University with a 3.997 GPA and have a strong background in math through calculus. I earned a 790 on the SAT Math section and a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam. I have taught students across a wide range of math levels, from foundational K–12 math through advanced high school coursework. I focus on breaking difficult problems into intuitive steps and helping students understand the reasoning behind each solution.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I graduated from Biola University with a 3.997 GPA and have a strong background in math through calculus. I earned a 790 on the SAT Math section and a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam. I have taught students across a wide range of math levels, from foundational K–12 math through advanced high school coursework. I focus on breaking difficult problems into intuitive steps and helping students understand the reasoning behind each solution.
Basketball

Basketball

I am the founder and lead coach of a basketball training program where I have coached more than 200 youth athletes over the past five years. I work with players ranging from beginners learning the fundamentals to competitive athletes preparing for school teams and tryouts, with training tailored to each player’s individual needs. Many of my athletes have gone on to make their school teams, and I focus on developing strong fundamentals, confidence, and skills that translate directly to game situations. I have played basketball for most of my life, including competitively in high school and throughout college.
Bible Studies

Bible Studies

I have been a Christian ever since I was a little kid. I went to a Christian high school and am now attending Biola University, a Christian university in LA. I have taken university-level courses in Biblical studies, such as Theology I and II, Foundations of Christian Thought, Old Testament and New Testament History and Literature, and Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation. I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, our Savior, and would love to share that with you!
Biochemistry

Biochemistry

I graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a 3.997 GPA, earning A’s in my university biochemistry coursework. I later scored a 521 (98th percentile) on the MCAT, which required extensive mastery and application of biochemistry concepts. Through years of tutoring science students, I have developed ways to make challenging topics such as metabolism, enzymes, amino acids, and molecular biology more intuitive. I emphasize understanding how concepts connect rather than relying solely on memorization.
Biology

Biology

I graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a 3.997 GPA, earning A’s across advanced coursework including genetics, physiology, neurobiology, cellular and molecular biology, and metabolism. I have 6+ years of tutoring experience and have worked extensively with high school and college students in biology and other sciences. I also scored a 521 on the MCAT and currently conduct neuroscience research at Stanford University. I focus on helping students understand difficult concepts intuitively rather than simply memorizing information.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I graduated from Biola University with a 3.997 GPA and earned A’s throughout my general and organic chemistry coursework. I served as a General Chemistry I Teaching Assistant for four semesters and as an Organic Chemistry I Teaching Assistant, giving me extensive experience explaining challenging concepts and helping students work through problems. I also scored a perfect 132 on the Chemical and Physical Foundations section of the MCAT. With 6+ years of tutoring experience, I tailor my explanations to each student and emphasize both conceptual understanding and efficient problem-solving.
Chess

Chess

Ever since I was a kid, I have loved to play chess, whether with family, friends, or anyone I come across. I have a peak rating of 1719 on chess.com, and know several different openings, as well as theory through the middle and end game to help players improve their positional and tactical play.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have been working with kids of all ages for 4-5 years now, including tutoring elementary subjects from math and science to history and English. Currently, every summer, I teach basketball to elementary and middle schoolers, encouraging them to grow in character and passion. Academically, I have a 4.0 GPA as a pre-med student and can teach strong studying skills to your child.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I work extremely well with kids and have tutored many elementary school students in the past few years on Zoom, encouraging them to grow in their passion for math.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I am extremely passionate about science and love working with kids and elementary school students, inspiring them to grow in their excitement for science and their desire to explore the natural world around us.
English

English

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I took many advanced English courses in high school, including AP English Language as well as AP English Literature. I have tutored fellow classmates as well as other students in essay writing and proofreading.
Fitness

Fitness

As a college student on the pre-med track, it can be hard to find time to exercise, but fitness have been a passion of mine for many years. I workout 6x a week, following a push, pull, legs split for building muscle. In addition, I have been playing basketball since a young age, and competed in high school as well as college intramurals. Researching fitness and nutrition has been an important part of my life that I would love to share with everyone.
General Music

General Music

I am a multi-instrumentalist with experience in piano, cajón, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar, with piano as my primary instrument. I have played piano for over 10 years, completed all 10 levels of the Certificate of Merit curriculum, and have extensive experience performing in both formal and contemporary worship settings. I specialize in improvisation and enjoy teaching students how to understand chords, harmony, and musical structure so they can move beyond simply reading notes. My goal is to help students develop both strong fundamentals and the confidence to create music independently.
Grammar

Grammar

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I took many advanced English courses in high school, including AP English Language as well as AP English Literature. I have tutored fellow classmates as well as other students in essay writing and proofreading.
MCAT

MCAT

I scored a 521 (98th percentile) on the MCAT, including a perfect 132 in Chemical and Physical Foundations. Having recently prepared for the exam myself, I understand both the content demands and the strategy required to improve efficiently. I help students identify weaknesses, build personalized study plans, analyze practice questions, and develop effective test-taking strategies. My goal is not just to review content, but to help students understand why they miss questions and systematically improve their scores.
Neuroscience

Neuroscience

I currently conduct neuroscience research at Stanford University, studying predictive auditory processing in patients with epilepsy and contributing to an ongoing manuscript. Previously, I worked as a clinical research assistant at Valley Parkinson’s Clinic, where I studied outcomes in patients with Parkinson’s disease, including those undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS), and worked with clinical measures such as the UPDRS. I graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a 3.997 GPA, with coursework including neurobiology and physiology. I enjoy helping students connect foundational neuroscience concepts with their applications in neurological disease, clinical care, and current research.
Nutrition

Nutrition

As a college student on the pre-med track, it can be hard to find time to exercise, but nutrition have been a passion of mine for many years. I workout 6x a week, following a push, pull, legs split for building muscle. In addition, I track my meals using MyFitnessPal and I believe that following a balanced diet, including ingesting ample protein, nutrients, and vitamins is important, not only for muscle building, but maintaining a healthy heart and enjoyable lifestyle. I have conducted research on nutrition online and would to share my experience with you.
Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

I served as an Organic Chemistry I Teaching Assistant at Biola University, helping students master reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, synthesis, and other challenging organic chemistry concepts. I graduated with a 3.99 GPA in Biological Sciences and scored a 521 (98th percentile) on the MCAT, including a perfect 132 in the Chem/Phys section, which tests organic chemistry concepts in complex, passage-based applications. With over 6 years of tutoring experience, I focus on helping students understand the reasoning and patterns behind reactions rather than simply memorizing them.
Physical Science

Physical Science

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I have tutored many high school science students in the past few years. I took many APs in high school, including science APs such as Chemistry and Physics. I have completed semester-long university courses in Fundamentals in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Genetics, General Chemistry 1 and 2, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Neurobiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, Environmental Science, and Biochemistry 2, scoring A's in all these classes.
Physics

Physics

I graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a 3.997 GPA, earning A’s in both semesters of university physics. I also scored a perfect 132 in the Chemical and Physical Foundations section of the MCAT, which heavily tests the application of physics concepts. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college students and focus on helping students understand the reasoning behind formulas rather than simply memorizing them. I can help with topics ranging from mechanics and energy to fluids, waves, electricity, and circuits.
Physiology

Physiology

I graduated from Biola University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a 3.997 GPA, earning an A in my university physiology course. My background in biology and clinical medicine has allowed me to apply physiology beyond the classroom while working directly with patients in clinical settings. I help students connect physiological mechanisms across organ systems rather than simply memorizing isolated facts. My goal is to make complex processes intuitive and help students understand the “why” behind how the human body functions.
Piano

Piano

I am a classically trained pianist with over 10 years of playing experience and have completed all 10 levels of the Certificate of Merit piano curriculum. I have extensive performance experience, including serving as a chapel pianist at Biola University and currently playing on my church worship team. My teaching combines a strong foundation in technique and music theory with my passion for improvisation and playing by ear. I especially enjoy helping students develop the freedom to sit down at the piano, understand the music they hear, and create music independently.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I graduated from Biola University with a 3.997 GPA and have a strong background in math through calculus. I earned a 790 on the SAT Math section and a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam. I have taught students across a wide range of math levels, from foundational K–12 math through advanced high school coursework. I focus on breaking difficult problems into intuitive steps and helping students understand the reasoning behind each solution.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I graduated from Biola University with a 3.997 GPA and have a strong background in math through calculus. I earned a 790 on the SAT Math section and a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam. I have taught students across a wide range of math levels, from foundational K–12 math through advanced high school coursework. I focus on breaking difficult problems into intuitive steps and helping students understand the reasoning behind each solution.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I took many advanced English courses in high school, including AP English Language as well as AP English Literature. I have tutored fellow classmates as well as other students in essay writing and proofreading.
PSAT

PSAT

I have extensive experience helping students improve their performance on standardized tests, including helping one student raise their SAT score from 980 to 1480. Having scored a 521 (98th percentile) on the MCAT, I understand how to break down challenging standardized exams and develop efficient strategies for timing, accuracy, and unfamiliar questions. For PSAT students, I focus on identifying individual weaknesses, strengthening core math and reading skills, and teaching practical strategies they can carry directly into the SAT.
Reading

Reading

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I took many advanced English courses in high school, including AP English Language as well as AP English Literature. I have tutored fellow classmates as well as other students in essay writing and proofreading.
Religion

Religion

I have been a Christian all my life, attending a Christian high school and am currently attending Biola University, a Christian university in LA. In high school, I took many religion classes that covered several different worldviews in addition to Christianity, including Islam, atheism, Buddhism, and many more. I have a deep grasp on apologetics as well and have taken many university-level courses in the Christian faith.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I scored a 790 on the SAT Math section and have over six years of tutoring experience working with students across a wide range of skill levels. I have helped students make significant improvements on the SAT, including helping one student improve from a 980 to a 1480. I later scored a 521 (98th percentile) on the MCAT, including a perfect score in the Chemistry/Physics section, further strengthening my experience with high-level quantitative reasoning and standardized testing. I focus on identifying gaps in mathematical understanding while teaching efficient problem-solving and test-taking strategies that students can confidently apply on their own.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have over six years of tutoring experience and have helped students achieve significant improvements on the SAT, including helping one student improve from a 980 to a 1480. I later scored a 521 (98th percentile) on the MCAT, a rigorous standardized exam that requires extensive reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and passage analysis. I teach students how to identify what a question is truly asking, find evidence efficiently, and distinguish strong answers from tempting distractors. My approach focuses on building repeatable strategies that help students become faster, more accurate, and more confident readers.
Swimming

Swimming

I swam competitively as a kid and was part of PEAK competitive swimming. I swam on the high school swim team at the King's Academy. I have taught friends, family, and kids alike over the years how to swim and master their technique.
Table Tennis

Table Tennis

I have played table tennis recreationally for roughly 7 years now. I am proficient at many different types of serves, including the pendulum, hook, and tomahawk serves. I am able to put a variety of spins and have taught many fellow friends unique tactics that they can master and be victorious, all while enjoying the game tremendously.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I graduated from Biola University with a 3.997 GPA and have a strong background in math through calculus. I earned a 790 on the SAT Math section and a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam. I have taught students across a wide range of math levels, from foundational K–12 math through advanced high school coursework. I focus on breaking difficult problems into intuitive steps and helping students understand the reasoning behind each solution.
World History

World History

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I took many advanced history courses in high school, including AP World History, AP U.S. History, and AP Government and Politics. I helped fellow classmates with improving their history essays.
Writing

Writing

I graduated from college with a B.S. in biological science and a 3.997 GPA. I took many advanced English courses in high school, including AP English Language as well as AP English Literature. I have tutored fellow classmates as well as other students in essay writing and proofreading.
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great lesson

We can see the progress and improvement. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the next lesson. We will practice by ourselves in the meantime.

Christian, 8 lessons with Jonah

many thanks

Thank you very much, I will see you Monday. Again thank you very much. We will continue from where we left off on Monday.

Leo, 39 lessons with Jonah

many thanks

Thank you very much, I will see you Monday. Again thank you very much. We will continue from where we left off on Monday.

Leo, 39 lessons with Jonah

many thanks

Thank you very much, I will see you Monday. Again thank you very much. We will continue from where we left off on Monday.

Leo, 39 lessons with Jonah
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