Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Ecology Success Starts Here

Carisa M.

Hi! I'm a science and math tutor and a PhD candidate in Environmental Science (Marine Biogeochemistry). I enjoy working work students at every level, from junior high through undergraduate, master's, and doctoral. I've been tutoring since my own undergraduate years, when I earned a bachelor's in Honors Biology and Environmental Science with a Chemistry minor.

Science: plant biology, animal biology, ecology, population biology, biogeography, geology, GIS, environmental science, general chemistry, organic chemistry, environmental chemistry, physical chemistry, marine biogeochemistry, marine biology, oceanography, scientific writing, and data analysis in R.

Math: basic math and pre-algebra, Algebra I and II, and the quantitative skills that quietly derail science courses at any level, including unit conversions and dimensional analysis, scientific notation, ratios and proportions, logarithms, graphing and slope, and setting up word problems.

Everything I teach, I use. My doctoral work traces water chemistry from the Everglades through Florida Bay out to the coral reef tract, so biology, chemistry, math, and writing show up in my week as one connected problem rather than four separate subjects. That's the perspective I bring to a session, and it's why I can usually show a student where a concept is actually going instead of just how to get the answer.

What I love most is decoding dense material into terms that actually click. If a concept isn't landing, I'll find another way in. Right now, I am pursuing a doctoral degree in marine biogeochemistry, but while I work on that, would love to help you reach your goals! I'm here to help you study, think more critically, and set you up for success on your projects and exams.

Thank you for considering me as your tutor!