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David S.

Skilled Biology Tutor well versed in all Science/Medical Subjects.

Skilled Biology Tutor well versed in all Science/Medical Subjects.

$70/hour

5.0 (2,325 ratings)

  • 4,937 hours tutoring

  • Prospect Heights, IL 60070

About David

Bio

I love teaching and look forward to sharing and promoting the fascination and wonder of the sciences with young minds everywhere, one student at a time, and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds of hours discussing science with both teens and adults through WyzAnt. Teaching is second nature for me, growing up in a family where both parents were high school teachers. My father taught Biology for 30 years, which helped fuel my passion and enthusiasm for the sciences and motivated my pathway...

I love teaching and look forward to sharing and promoting the fascination and wonder of the sciences with young minds everywhere, one student at a time, and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds of hours discussing science with both teens and adults through WyzAnt. Teaching is second nature for me, growing up in a family where both parents were high school teachers. My father taught Biology for 30 years, which helped fuel my passion and enthusiasm for the sciences and motivated my pathway to a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University.

Rewardful teaching begins with a passion and energy for the subject matter. It requires detailed preparation, careful listening, patience, solid communication, and genuine care for the student’s success, in addition to a great command and understanding of the material. Vibrant visual aids and modern, real-world examples help keep students engaged and interested even when discussing challenging material. However, it’s key to tailor and adapt the teaching style to the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each student and build their confidence--we work together.

Spending a decade as an Illinois-Licensed Physician Assistant honed my teaching skills, especially in one-on-one settings. Patient education is an essential concern in the medical field. When patients enter clinics with diverse science backgrounds, it forces healthcare providers to create and develop alternative methods of teaching the same science topics to ensure that every patient who walks in has a good understanding and explanation of their condition.

Feel free to browse my background and student feedback for a better understanding and feel for my work with WyzAnt students.

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Education

Purdue University
Biology
The University of Iowa
Masters
Illinois State University
Graduate Coursework

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  • Hourly Rate: $70
  • Rate details: *For students willing to work together in groups, hourly rate drops down to $50/hr per student.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/11/2017

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Subjects

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Biology

Biology

I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of Iowa College of Medicine enhanced my understanding of biology's concepts and provided real world applications for my science education. In my spare time, I've complemented my science background with numerous science courses from nearly all of the local colleges and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds and hundreds of hours teaching the concepts of standard High School Biology, AP Biology, and college-level biology through Wyzant, plus preparation for May's AP Biology Exam and the SAT Subject Bio Exam. Last year Four of my long-term students earned "5's" on The AP Bio Exam in May, while another Eight students earned "4's" !

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Biology

Biology

I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of Iowa College of Medicine enhanced my understanding of biology's concepts and provided real world applications for my science education. In my spare time, I've complemented my science background with numerous science courses from nearly all of the local colleges and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds and hundreds of hours teaching the concepts of standard High School Biology, AP Biology, and college-level biology through Wyzant, plus preparation for May's AP Biology Exam and the SAT Subject Bio Exam. Last year Four of my long-term students earned "5's" on The AP Bio Exam in May, while another Eight students earned "4's" !

Other

Nursing

Science

Anatomy,

Anatomy

Human Anatomy is one of my favorite science topics, ever since I first thoroughly encountered the subject during my undergraduate Biology coursework at Purdue University. My understandings were furthered and deepened through The University of Iowa College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant program, where I worked with full human cadavers. Finally, my professional experience as an Illinois state-licensed Physician Assistant for 10 years hinged on mastering the principles and details of Human Anatomy, where I utilized them daily as an integral part of my daily work in practical, useful applications to enhance the health of others.
Biology,

Biology

I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of Iowa College of Medicine enhanced my understanding of biology's concepts and provided real world applications for my science education. In my spare time, I've complemented my science background with numerous science courses from nearly all of the local colleges and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds and hundreds of hours teaching the concepts of standard High School Biology, AP Biology, and college-level biology through Wyzant, plus preparation for May's AP Biology Exam and the SAT Subject Bio Exam. Last year Four of my long-term students earned "5's" on The AP Bio Exam in May, while another Eight students earned "4's" !
Botany,

Botany

I am well versed in Botany, my understanding derived from my B.S. in Biology from Purdue University and then adding post-graduate studies from ISU, where I enrolled in more Botany-related coursework. At Purdue, I majored in Ecology for two years, which included a significant amount of instruction in Botany, before deciding to expand my focus into General Biology.
Genetics,

Genetics

I am well versed in Genetics, my knowledge derived from courses in Genetics that were part of my B.S. in Biology from Purdue University, plus an important part of my post-graduate Biology coursework from ISU. My understanding of Genetics and its current applications was enhanced through The University of Iowa College of Medicine’s PA program, while its principles were incorporated into my decisions everyday as an Illinois state-licensed Physician Assistant for 10 years. Whether it’s Mendelian Genetics or special inheritance patterns, Genetic Disease, Molecular Genetics, Population Genetics, or even modern day Gene technology, the material can be truly fun if presented with the right approach and with the enthusiasm the subject deserves.
Microbiology,

Microbiology

I am well versed in Microbiology, my understanding derived from courses in Microbiology that were part of my B.S. in Biology from Purdue University, plus an important part of my post-graduate Biology coursework at ISU. However, my understanding of Microbiology and its current applications was significantly enhanced through The University of Iowa College of Medicine’s PA program. The principles and concepts of Microbiology were incorporated into my decisions everyday as an Illinois state-licensed Physician Assistant for 10 years, especially when treating patients with infectious disease.
Pharmacology,

Pharmacology

Pharmacology is one of my favorite studies because of its close involvement with human anatomy and physiology. I scored within the top five in Pharmacology among The University of Iowa’s College of Medicine. Of course, I applied the principles of Pharmacology in my everyday work as an Illinois state-licensed Physician Assistant in otolaryngology and gastroenterology, accompanied by a DEA license for schedule III-V controlled substances.
Physiology,

Physiology

Human Physiology and Human Pathophysiology are some of my favorite science topics, ever since I first thoroughly encountered the subjects during my undergraduate Biology coursework at Purdue University. My understanding of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology was furthered through The University of Iowa College of Medicine’s PA program. Finally, my professional experience as an Illinois state-licensed Physician Assistant for 10 years hinged on mastering the principles and details of Human Physiology/Pathophysiology, where I utilized them daily as an integral part of my work in practical ways towards improving the health of other. Comprehending Human Physiology and Human Pathophysiology are pivotal in diagnosing disease and treating it effectively.
Zoology,

Zoology

I am well versed in Zoology, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University and then adding post-graduate coursework in Biology from ISU. A Biology curriculum includes extensive instruction in Zoology as does Ecology, in which I majored for two years at Purdue before deciding to expand my focus into General Biology.
Nursing

Summer

Biology

Biology

I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of Iowa College of Medicine enhanced my understanding of biology's concepts and provided real world applications for my science education. In my spare time, I've complemented my science background with numerous science courses from nearly all of the local colleges and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds and hundreds of hours teaching the concepts of standard High School Biology, AP Biology, and college-level biology through Wyzant, plus preparation for May's AP Biology Exam and the SAT Subject Bio Exam. Last year Four of my long-term students earned "5's" on The AP Bio Exam in May, while another Eight students earned "4's" !

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The very best Biology tutor!!

David worked with my daughter Julianna for a couple of of months (twice a week) to help her with her AP biology class, specifically focusing on prep for the AP exam. She really enjoyed his teaching style and told me that David was really good at explaining the concepts to her. She even looked forward to the sessions because she felt like she learned so much. He was super organized and really efficient at teaching and reviewing the material with my daughter. David always provided a very detailed summary of the material covered (which was a lot) at the end of every lesson and was super responsive and accommodating when scheduling sessions despite the two hour time zone difference. The best news was we found out my daughter scored a 5 on the AP bio exam. This was amazing given she wasn't feeling confident about the material prior to getting tutoring from David. Highly recommended!! You will not find a better Biology tutor.

Vivian, 13 lessons with David

Simmons Pharm 2 Student

David is very knowledgeable and helpful, love that he uses pictures as an adjunct to his teaching, professional, great attitude, would highly recommend, this is my second time utilizing his services through out my masters program.

Brandy, 1 lesson with David

Excellent Tutor

David is a terrific tutor. He worked with my daughter many times this year on a number of topics covered in her 11th grade Honors Bio class. Highly recommend.

Marla, 7 lessons with David

Pharm

Great teacher. Goes through everything step by step for the path/phys and why to use certain meds. Have used him through my first semester at Simmons and am doing well.

Monica, 8 lessons with David

Knowledgeable and patient

I had my first lesson with David and he was very helpful. He explained pathology and pharmacology of antibiotics to me in a way that was very easy to understand. David was patient, and provided examples that were easy to remember. I recommend him to anyone struggling with this subject matter.

Amanda , 1 lesson with David

Amazing Simmons Pharm Tutor!

I did tutoring with David for Pharm 1 with Simmons and did amazing! For perspective--the first test I took was without any tutoring and got an 86. The next two tests I received tutoring and got a 94 and 96. He is honestly very knowledgeable and gives great visuals for visual learners like myself. I highly recommend him!

Kristin, 11 lessons with David

David is a superb Pharmacology tutor!

David is great. He makes the material relatable and gives real-world examples. He's upbeat and very pleasant to work with. I highly recommend him. I am taking Pharmacology at Simmons College and he has been a huge help with putting the pieces together; i.e., giving visual anchors, descriptive explanations that clarify concepts, etc. If you are taking this class, you know it can be overwhelming. So, these tutoring sessions with David have been invaluable to me.

Heathar, 8 lessons with David

So helpful

He really helps you understand Pharm and is just so helpful and nice. He has helped me to get the grades I want. Couldn't ask for a better tutor. Thank you, David.

Michelle (personal), 2 lessons with David

Great pharm tutor!

Great teacher, stays on topic and knows his stuff. I wish he was one of our instructors, I learned more from him than our section instructor.

Heather, 1 lesson with David

Pharmacology

David helped me understand the ins and outs of antibiotic mechanisms in a clear and concise way; pharmacology isn't an easy subject but David makes it simpler. I already set up my next session!

Pascal, 4 lessons with David
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