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Chem, Bio & DAT Expert|8+ Years Helping Students Succeed
Kayla P.

1,455 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $65
Response time: 5 hours

About Kayla


Bio

Hi everyone! My name is Kayla, and I have extensive experience tutoring Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, college-level General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, as well as biology from the high school through graduate level. I also tutor advanced biology courses including Molecular Microbiology, Protein Structure, Parasitology, Neurobiology, and Virology.

During my undergraduate career, I spent four years as a Lead Biology Lab Instructor. I also worked as an Advanced Reading and Math...

Hi everyone! My name is Kayla, and I have extensive experience tutoring Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, college-level General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, as well as biology from the high school through graduate level. I also tutor advanced biology courses including Molecular Microbiology, Protein Structure, Parasitology, Neurobiology, and Virology.

During my undergraduate career, I spent four years as a Lead Biology Lab Instructor. I also worked as an Advanced Reading and Math Specialist at Thriving Minds Learning Center, where I helped students with special needs work toward grade-level curriculum. These experiences gave me the opportunity to work with students of different ages, academic levels, and learning styles.

I know that difficult science courses can quickly become overwhelming when the foundation is unclear. My goal is to break challenging concepts into manageable steps and explain them in a way that makes sense to each student. I tailor my sessions to what the student is learning in class and can incorporate their lecture slides, study guides, homework, or other course materials. I also help students develop stronger study habits, problem-solving strategies, and exam-preparation skills.

In addition to subject tutoring, I offer undergraduate and graduate mentoring, including personal statement and application review and interview preparation for pre-medical and pre-dental students.

As a first-generation college student, I understand the value of having strong academic guidance and support. Whether you are a parent seeking consistent tutoring for your child or a student navigating a challenging course or application process, I look forward to helping you reach your academic and professional goals.


Education

San Jose State University
Biology
California State Univeristy, East Bay
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $65
  • Rate details: 5-hour notice is required for cancellations. A 15-minute grace period is provided. No-shows or arrivals past the grace period will result in a $30 cancellation fee.
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Approved Subjects

Biology

Biology

B.S. in Biology, minor in Chemistry; concentration: Systems Physiology. Completed graduate coursework in Biology in 2021.
Chemistry

Chemistry

B.S. in Chemistry, graduate coursework in Chemistry
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

Former Reading and Math Specialist at Thriving Minds Learning Center.
Algebra 1
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Elementary Science
English
Microbiology
Physiology
Study Skills
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A very skilled and caring tutor

Kayla is a wonderful tutor and mentor. She has a great depth of experience on many STEM subjects, and is able to make otherwise challenging concepts very easy to comprehend for anyone. Kayla was an absolute life saver. With her help and guidance, I was able to improve my chemistry test scores by more than three times the amount I had achieved previously. Kayla is extremely patient, knowledgeable, caring, and very flexible with session times. I owe my current and ongoing success in chemistry to Kayla’s stellar tutoring capabilities and encouragement!

Anders, 42 lessons with Kayla

Kayla is Awesome

We had our introductory Chem honors class with Kayla. My daughter loves her teaching style and looking forward to go forward to working with her throughout the year.

Dilruba, 6 lessons with Kayla

Amazing tutor

Kayla was able to help me reach an A in chemistry while i was extremely struggling, she is an amazing and patient teacher and explains topics very detailed and clearly, as someone who doesn’t learn very quickly, Kayla explains things better than any teacher I have ever had and i was able to learn way faster than i usually do! If you are struggling with any science or need help preparing for a big exam I really recommend Kayla!

Abby, 9 lessons with Kayla

Excellent tutor!

Kayla tutored my son for Chemistry Honors and she made a huge difference in his success. Shes' very knowledgeable, dedicated, organized and flexible. Most lmportatntly, my son really enjoyed working with her- she's patient and kind. Highly recommend!

Hyacinth, 7 lessons with Kayla

Excellent tutor

We are so lucky we picked Kayla to tutor sophomore Honors Chemistry. It was easy to schedule tutoring around busy teen schedule. The teen felt more confident in test preparedness and improved his grade. Thank you, Kayla.

Dasha, 6 lessons with Kayla

fantastic

Kayla went above and beyond for Liam! She created test questions for him it really helped. Liam is getting more confidence.

Anonymous, 16 lessons with Kayla

we are thrilled!!

Thank you much Kayla!! It was so nice to see Liam happy and not as nervous about Biology. He feels this is really helpful.

Anonymous, 16 lessons with Kayla

perfect first lesson

My son is a Freshman in high school. He is struggling with the tests in his Honors Biology course. Kayla put him at ease and is developing a program for Liam to meet with success.

Anonymous, 16 lessons with Kayla

Excellent tutor

Kayla has been an excellent mentor for my 14 year old daughter. My daughter has honors Biology and was struggling with her test scores. Within one session my daughter received an 89%. Her most recent test she received a 98% on her test. Kayla is patient and extremely knowledgeable and helps each person find their strengths. My daughter feels empowered again to do her very best.

Kya, 23 lessons with Kayla

DAT Prep and Dental School Application Assistance

I have had the privilege of working with Kayla for over a year, and during that time she supported me through every part of the DAT study process, from science and PAT content review to test-taking strategies to building my confidence. One of the things I appreciated most was how personalized her teaching was. She took the time to understand how I learn and adapted each lesson to fit my needs, whether that meant using different visuals, simplifying tough concepts, or giving me memory tricks that really worked! Her assistance not only helped improve my scores but also taught me effective study techniques and helped me manage my test taking anxiety.Now, Kayla and I are working together to put together my dental school application, and her feedback and guidance have been incredibly supportive and invaluable. I would definitely recommend tutoring with Kayla! She truly cares about the success of her students and goes above and beyond to ensure you get the results you’re aiming for.

Tharshana, 131 lessons with Kayla
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