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5 Years Teaching Experience | M.S. Purdue | AP Biology Tutor
Jo Anna R.

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Hourly Rate: $75

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Bio

I hold a Master of Science in Comparative Pathobiology from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences with a minor in Spanish. My academic background provides strong subject mastery in biology, physiology, chemistry, and scientific research methods.

I have five years of full-time high school teaching experience in classroom settings, where I taught AP Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Forensic Science to students in grades 9–12. As an AP Biology teacher, I...

I hold a Master of Science in Comparative Pathobiology from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences with a minor in Spanish. My academic background provides strong subject mastery in biology, physiology, chemistry, and scientific research methods.

I have five years of full-time high school teaching experience in classroom settings, where I taught AP Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Forensic Science to students in grades 9–12. As an AP Biology teacher, I developed structured unit and daily lesson plans aligned with College Board standards and secured a 71% increase in qualifying AP test scores. I mentored 30 science fair teams and regularly created interactive, online learning materials to reinforce content mastery.

In addition to classroom instruction, I served as a Grade Team Leader, directly coaching six teachers and collaborating with administrators to support student success and college readiness. This role strengthened my ability to differentiate instruction and support students with a wide range of learning styles and academic needs.

Beyond the classroom, I have extensive one-on-one coaching experience through individualized instruction and skill development. My teaching approach emphasizes clear explanations, structured problem-solving strategies, and confidence-building. I prioritize meeting students where they are, identifying knowledge gaps, and creating practical, manageable steps toward mastery.

Across both classroom and individualized settings, I have worked with hundreds of students over a five-year teaching career, supporting learners from foundational science through advanced AP-level coursework.


Education

Purdue University
Animal Science
Purdue University
Masters

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Travel policy: Within 20 miles of Westfield, IN 46074
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Biology

Biology

I taught 9th grade and AP Biology for 5 years.
Psychology

Psychology

I have a master's degree in Animal Behavior and Welfare, having taken many undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology. I use concepts of learning theory and psychology on a daily basis in my animal behavior consulting job.
Spanish

Spanish

I minored in Spanish and studied abroad in Madrid in college. After college, I spent 5 years teaching high school in the Rio Grande Valley, where many of my students' parents did not speak English, so I practiced speaking Spanish with native speakers frequently.
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
Proofreading
Statistics
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