UGA Grad (3.9 GPA) | 5+ Years Tutoring Computer Science & Biology

Jheel D.

My journey in tutoring started about five years ago, and it’s honestly been one of the most rewarding parts of my academic life. I recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a 3.90 GPA, double-majoring in Computer Science and Biology. I’ve learned how to bridge the gap between the strict logic required for coding and the heavy conceptual load of the life sciences. Now that I’m heading off to dental school, I want to keep using that experience to help other students navigate subjects that can often feel overwhelming or "impossible" when you're first looking at the syllabus.

Throughout my five years of teaching, I’ve worked in just about every setting, from volunteering in community centers to consistent one-on-one private sessions. I’ve taught everyone from middle schoolers getting their first look at algebra to college students struggling through upper-level bio labs. My approach is pretty straightforward: I don't believe in just lecturing at someone. Instead, I like to treat my sessions as a collaborative problem-solving process. I’m big on "mental models" - helping a student understand the "why" behind a concept so they don't have to rely on brute-force memorization. Whether we’re debugging a script or walking through metabolic pathways, I try to keep things grounded and conversational.

I know firsthand how stressful school can get, especially when you're balancing a heavy courseload, so I try to be the kind of tutor I always wanted: someone who is patient, approachable, and actually understands the struggle. I’ve spent years refining my own study habits to maintain my GPA, and I love passing those "short-cuts" and organizational tips down to my students. My goal is always to leave a student feeling more confident than when we started, giving them the specific tools they need to tackle the next assignment on their own.