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Biology/Molecular Bio Tutor with Real-World and Educational Experience
Eric B.

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I have been a high school teacher in both a public and now private school since 2007. My subjects are Biology (both general and AP), Physical Science (chemistry and physics), and Human Anatomy & Physiology. Prior to that I was a research scientist for 15 years with a specialty in DNA sequencing and even co-authored a paper in the journal "Science" outlining a new DNA sequencing chemistry. I have particularly strong experience in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology.

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I have been a high school teacher in both a public and now private school since 2007. My subjects are Biology (both general and AP), Physical Science (chemistry and physics), and Human Anatomy & Physiology. Prior to that I was a research scientist for 15 years with a specialty in DNA sequencing and even co-authored a paper in the journal "Science" outlining a new DNA sequencing chemistry. I have particularly strong experience in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology.

I earned a Master's degree from UMass/Amherst in Plant Biology in 1995; prior to that a B.S. in Botany (Cum Laude) in 1991 from the same institution.


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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Botany
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Biology

Biology

I have taught general ("freshman") and AP biology for 16 years. My approach is to draw on both my academic experience and the 15 years I spent in industry and academia as active scientist. I can address all learning modalities (visual, auditory, tactile) as I have discovered the world offers so much in the way of great examples of biological concepts; it's just my job to bring them to you!
Botany

Botany

Botany simply put was my college major - thus I have passed a myriad of courses at both undergradulate and gradute levels pertainant to the subject. I graduated in 1991 with a B.S. in Botany (cum laude) and in 1995 with an M.A. in Plant Biology. I also taught at the collegiate level while in graduate school General Botany and a Genetics Lab (with heavy emphasis on botanical subject matter). I believe this more than qualifies me.
Genetics

Genetics

I worked as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for a genetics course while in graduate school (1991). After that, I was a Laboratory Technician in molecular genetics for three years (1992-1995), and finally for nine years (1996-2007) as SRA/RS1 in pharmaceutical and biosciences (Wyeth, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Helicos) working in DNA sequencing - assisted in developing new DNA sequencing chemistry: "True Single Molecule Sequencing (tSMS)".
Physical Science

Physical Science

I taught Physical Science at the high school level for four years. This included 1/2 year (2 terms) of chemistry and 1/2 physics with all elementary concepts for each. This course did include laboratory investigations, graphing, and mathematical calculations.
Prealgebra

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Wonderfully patient and informative

Eric B. does a fantastic job of explaining complex biology in terms that a teenager can understand. My daughter has enjoyed higher grades in the classroom thanks to Eric B. Thank you.

Emelia, 24 lessons with Eric

Amazing AP Biology tutor

Eric has been fantastic in helping my daughter with AP Biology. His support has been especially great for quizzes and tests, as he goes through problems with my daughter to make sure she fully understands them. Thanks to Eric’s amazing tutoring, my daughter is finishing her semester strong. We’re pleased with his help and look forward to having more sessions with him next semester.

Maya, 28 lessons with Eric

Helpful and patient tutor

I really like Eric because so far he has helped me a lot in my biology class. He explains things really well and I feel a lot more confident in class thanks to him. I highly recommend him for people who need extra help!

Sofia, 21 lessons with Eric

Excellent tutor!!

Eric is an exceptional tutor, and I strongly recommend him for biology support. He has been incredibly helpful to my daughter, a high school student in AP Biology. She finds Eric to be excellent at explaining concepts. When she struggles to understand the study materials, he patiently approaches the material from various angles until she grasps it. His use of graphic images has also been beneficial. Eric is kind and patient, and his communication with parents is prompt and effective. Thanks to his outstanding teaching, my daughter is motivated to study and improve. Thank you so much, Eric!

Y, 20 lessons with Eric

Knowledgeable experts for AP Biology

My daughter recently began her AP Biology course, and she's feeling anxious about the challenging coursework ahead. Thankfully, Eric has been a tremendous help. He not only offers her clear and precise definitions but also takes the time to explain complex concepts like macromolecules in a way that is easy to understand. His straightforward explanations have significantly eased her worries and given her more confidence to tackle the material. I strongly suggest Eric to crash the course, as his teaching skill definitely beneficial for anyone feeling overwhelmed, just as it has been for my daughter.

Kent, 13 lessons with Eric

Extremely Helpful Tutor

Mr.Eric has greatly helped my daughter in biology, and she really enjoys his classes. She likes how Mr.Eric is very knowledgeable and explains concepts in a way that she understands and can apply. She is doing well on her assignments due to his classes, so I highly recommend this Mr.Eric.

Yoga, 7 lessons with Eric

Great and Knowledgeable Teacher!

Mr. Eric is a nice and Knowledgeable teacher, who has a great sense of humor. He explains the AP Biology concepts nicely and has some elaborate resources. I would highly recommend him for tutoring!

Sushil, 9 lessons with Eric

Great biology tutor

My daughter had a great lesson with Eric . He explained everything very well and she felt positive when the session was over . I would recommend using Eric for biology

Alison, 4 lessons with Eric

Excellent tutor!

Eric is currently helping my son with AP Biology. He is clear, knowledgeable and patient. I would strongly recommend him. My son is already looking forward to having another session with him.

Mina, 4 lessons with Eric

Knowledgeable, well prepared, friendly and extremely helpful.

Eric has been helping my daughter prepare for her Honors Biology midterm exam and she feels extremely prepared and confident about the material after only 2 sessions with him. He came to the sessions very well prepared and she found him to be incredibly knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend Eric as a biology tutor.

Christy, 14 lessons with Eric
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