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PhD in Biophysics, a former Harvard Faculty for Chemistry and Biology
Bala P.

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I am Dr. Bala! I earned my Ph.D degree in Molecular Biophysics by carrying out original research in DNA structure of telomeres! (Telo means ‘the end’ and mere means ‘the part’ in Greek; Telomeres are the specialized DNA sequences present at the ends of our chromosomes)! Prior to this, I had obtained M.S (General Chemistry) and B.S (Chemistry major with Math and Physics as minors). I was a research faculty/professor in a few universities including Arizona State University at Tempe, Vanderbilt...

I am Dr. Bala! I earned my Ph.D degree in Molecular Biophysics by carrying out original research in DNA structure of telomeres! (Telo means ‘the end’ and mere means ‘the part’ in Greek; Telomeres are the specialized DNA sequences present at the ends of our chromosomes)! Prior to this, I had obtained M.S (General Chemistry) and B.S (Chemistry major with Math and Physics as minors). I was a research faculty/professor in a few universities including Arizona State University at Tempe, Vanderbilt University at Nashville and most recently at Harvard Medical School (2003-2014) at Boston. Throughout my career in academia – in addition to bio-medical research, teaching and mentoring undergraduate/graduate students to prepare them for the next phase in their journey had been my most enjoyable, fulfilling and rewarding experience. I knew that I have a lasting passion for teaching science at college level. However, not until three months ago, I discovered that I also possess patience and skills necessary to teach high and middle school level science and math when I started working with my son, a sixth grader to prepare him for the upcoming ISEE exam! Subsequently, I decided to see if my years of scientific knowledge and teaching expertise can be useful to students in need of help outside my family as well.

My teaching interests encompass Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Math. When I meet the student for the first time, I use my unique way of assessing to judge where he/she stands. Accordingly, I devise a personalized teaching strategy to suit the student’s individual needs and also to make the student’s learning experience positive and most importantly productive. Currently, I am an entrepreneur in biotechnology industry. However, having spent over 20+ years in scientific research and teaching in academic institutions, I just realized I am missing the fun part of teaching science to the next generation! So please feel free to reach out to me if I can be of any help!


Education

The American College
B.S Chemistry Honors
Indian Institute of Science
PhD
Harvard Medical School
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Biology

Biology

I have been doing research and teaching in biology for the past 20+ years. As I am an active researcher in biology and medicine, I am fortunate enough to keep track of this rapidly evolving field. I am comfortable at teaching both classical as well as today's modern biology that explains most of the biological phenomena at a cellular and even at a molecular level.
Chemistry

Chemistry

My basic college education both B.S and M.S were in General chemistry (all the three Physical, organic and inorganic). I have taught chemistry up to undergraduate level. As much as I love chemistry, I am also good at explaining difficult concepts in physical chemistry in a simple and understandable way. As a Research Assistant Professor, I have taught a few students to build a strong foundation in chemistry which is necessary to be successful in any science related career.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have 30+ years of experience in tutoring high school math, including for the SAT, with a passion for math that started in my childhood.
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A Knowledgeable and Thorough Bio Tutor

Dr. Bala helped my daughter study for the SAT Biology subject test. He impressed me with the immense effort he put into going over the questions she had trouble with on practice exams. He patiently went over each and every question she needed help with, writing an explanation of his own for each one and bookmarking the sections of the book that explained that concept. Dr. Bala was very effective in getting my daughter to remember complex concepts. He is highly knowledgable and I strongly recommend hiring him for Biology.

Bobby, 4 lessons with Bala

Five Stars, Outstanding Tutor!

Very prepared and conscientious when going over the material with my son. Results were immediate in terms of highly improved test scores, but even more importantly Bala was able to give my son an appreciation for chemistry. My only regret is not to have relied on Bala sooner. Highly recommended.

Giovanni, 2 lessons with Bala
Hourly Rate: $80
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