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Masters Level STEM Tutor and Application Essay Coach
Kate B.

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Hi! I am a public health researcher, experienced STEM tutor, and application coach. I have been tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Writing to Middle School, High School, and College students for over 7 years. I also specialize in college and graduate-level personal statements and application essays for university. I majored in Biology in college and in Global Infectious Diseases in graduate school, where I earned my MPH. I have worked as a teaching assistant for a college-level Molecular...

Hi! I am a public health researcher, experienced STEM tutor, and application coach. I have been tutoring Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Writing to Middle School, High School, and College students for over 7 years. I also specialize in college and graduate-level personal statements and application essays for university. I majored in Biology in college and in Global Infectious Diseases in graduate school, where I earned my MPH. I have worked as a teaching assistant for a college-level Molecular and Cell Biology laboratory class and graduate-level Parasitology class. Combined with my homeschooling experience in Algebra, Geometry, and Microbiology, I am very comfortable creating material for homework and quizzes to assess students' understanding.

I am dedicated to each student's advancement and increased confidence in their studies, and I aim to make tutoring as fun and engaging as possible. I firmly believe that we learn the most when we enjoy what we are doing, so tutoring sessions shouldn't be laborious. Every student learns differently, and I adapt my approach to the student's needs as well as what motivates them.

I am passionate about helping students not only succeed academically but also develop the skills and confidence to thrive beyond the classroom. If you’re looking for personalized support in STEM, writing, or academic applications, I’d love to work with you!

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Education

Smith College
Biology
Emory University
Masters

Additional Languages

French

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  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: I also develop lesson plans and independently teach courses upon request within my subjects. Online rates with lesson plan development are $125/hr
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have been tutoring Algebra 1 and Prealgebra for over 7 years with great results in improving understanding and grades. I've worked with many students with a diverse array of needs, including homeschooling one student, and am adept at tailoring my teaching style to each student's needs and interests. Because I tutor Algebra 1 so frequently, and often develop my own lesson plans to help students, I have a lot of external resources and practice problems in this subject as well as a strong grasp of the content. I enjoy teaching math and am happy to help with whatever you need.
Biology

Biology

I have vast experience in Biology and teaching biology From 7th grade science to graduate level microbiology topics. I took AP Biology, majored in Biology in college, winning an award for excellence in microbiology, did research at the NIH and earned my Masters of Public Health in global infectious diseases. In addition to my own studies, I have been a teaching assistant for a college Molecular Biology course and a graduate Parasitology course and have helped develop lesson plans and homework assignments on these topics. I love biology and enjoy sharing this passion with others. I have been tutoring for over 7 years, and work to build confidence and enthusiasm for the subjects I tutor.
Chemistry

Chemistry

As a Biology major in college and a top-performing student, I took and aced multiple college-level courses in both organic and inorganic chemistry. As a tutor, I've worked with students quite regularly on biochemistry and chemistry topics at the high school level. Whether you're trying to understand the chemical properties of water, balance a complex chemical equation, or write up a lab report, I'm happy to help and hope to make learning fun and engaging. Science can help us understand so many cool phenomena that occur in the world around us and I'm all about building connections between the lesson material and how it affects the world around us.
Data Analysis

Data Analysis

I have been doing biological and public health research for over 10 years, a lot of which has included data analysis. I am a whiz at spreadsheets, biostatistics, data cleaning, and data interpretation. Combined with my extensive science writing experience, I am adept at helping people interpret and effectively present their data. I have co-authored and published 5 scientific journal articles (as of 2025) that demonstrate my data analysis and presentation expertise.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have over 7 years of experience tutoring math to kids of all backgrounds and learning styles. At the elementary level, I work to build fundamental math skills that will serve kids for the rest of their academic careers as they learn more complicated problems. Repetition and pattern recognition are key factors in learning, but I also make lessons fun and meaningful to keep kids engaged. I believe we learn best when we enjoy what we are doing, and believe math games are an excellent way to learn at this stage. I tailor my teaching approach to each student and am committed to helping them grasp concepts and grow their understanding while fostering a love and interest in math.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I have been studying and working in science fields for most of my career, and I love bringing my passion for science to all ages. I have a strong biology and natural science background, which is largely what is covered at the elementary level, and I have worked in summer camps promoting science to kids. At the elementary level, science is about inspiring curiosity and exploration, so I make science lessons as fun, engaging and hands on as possible. Even online, my focus is on helping students be curious about why things work the way they do. I introduce the scientific method and use it as the backbone for exploring all subjects. Science and curiosity are some of the greatest gifts we can give a kid, and I really enjoy tutoring it.
Epidemiology

Epidemiology

I earned my MPH degree from Emory University where I majored in Epidemiology before switching to Global Health in my final year. I've taken multiple courses in Epidemiology Methods, Public Health Concepts, Study Design, and Research Ethics. I then worked as a hospital researcher for 2 years, doing cohort and case-control studies. I am now pursuing my PhD in Epidemiology. I'm very familiar with Epidemiological concepts and love to share my passion for public health with others.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

Writing has been a large part of my career, and I have extensive experience with many forms of essay writing. I have tutored students in many forms of essays, including persuasive, informative, and narrative essays, as well as personal statements and scientific reports. I teach everything from structure and syntax to how to improve flow and write engagingly so that every essay can catch and hold the reader's attention. I've even worked as an academic editor, helping clients with theses, dissertations, and scientific journal articles. I'm happy to help people improve their essay writing while making lessons motivating and engaging.
Genetics

Genetics

As a biology major in college with research experience in viral genetics and gene manipulation, I am very familiar with the principles of genetics and inheritance. I mostly have experience teaching mendelian genetics in the course of general biology tutoring but I'm also familiar with epigenetics, CRISPR gene editing, gene drives and other topics in this field, as might be covered in more advanced microbiology courses. I've also taken a graduate course in virology and can teach about gene expression in that context. Genetics is a really cool field of study and I can't wait to share my knowledge on this subject with you.
Microbiology

Microbiology

I majored in Microbiology in college, have 2 years of experience in virology laboratory research and received my Masters of Public Health in Global Infectious Diseases. I have been involved with microbiology for 7 years, as of 2020, and tutoring for at least that long. I have also been a teaching assistant for Molecular Biology and Global Parasitology courses. I'm passionate about microbiology and infectious diseases and love sharing my passion and knowledge with others.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I am an experienced college applications coach specializing in personal statements and letters of intent for college and graduate program admissions. Essays I've written have earned me acceptance letters from top universities, and I've also helped my students gain admission to Columbia University and Emory University, among others, as well as secure scholarships. I specialize in helping each student bring out their unique voice and experiences while crafting a strategically compelling personal statement that admissions offices will take notice of.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have been tutoring Algebra 1 and Prealgebra for over 7 years with great results in improving understanding and grades. I've worked with many students with a diverse array of needs, including homeschooling one student, and am adept at tailoring my teaching style to each student's needs and interests. Because I tutor this subject so frequently, and often develop my own lesson plans to help students, I have a lot of external resources and practice problems in this subject as well as a strong grasp of the content. I enjoy teaching math and am happy to help with whatever you need.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I took a public speaking class in high school and have since had a lot of experience delivering talks for various purposes. I have also tutored public speaking at elementary school level and could tutor through high school level, or basic speech preparation. I use tools for how to think about public speaking, tricks for practicing, and ways to motivate or build confidence. I previously worked at a science museum giving impromptu talks on the exhibits or 2-5 minute prepared presentation material, where I learned how to read an audience and tailor my speech to their interests. I've helped prepare speeches as short as 2 minutes to as long as 30. I know how to edit and shape a speech based on time limits, interests or key points and the audience it is presented to, so that the same material can be presented in a variety of ways. My extensive experience with public speaking and analytical approach to talk structure make me a very qualified tutor in this subject. I also know that most people are very shy about presenting, as I used to be, so I am very gentle and compassionate in my feedback while also ensuring that the student improves.
Social Studies

Social Studies

I have tutored one student in Middle school and 9th grade social studies and history-related study skills when I was in high school. I minored in African Studies in college, which drew on many aspects of history, politics, economics and cultural trends in Subsaharan Africa, and also parts of world history. Working with students in college as an academic advisor, I taught students how to use concept maps and examples to illustrate trends in history and across civilizations. Ultimately, I am very familiar with the material that tends to fall under the purview of social Studies.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I have my Master's degree and have written two successful theses of my own for college and graduate school. In Graduate school, I worked as a teaching assistant for a graduate parasitology class, helping students with their work and reports for the class. I then worked as an academic editor for a year, helping clients plan, write, organize, and cite theses papers, PhD dissertations, and scientific journal articles. I teach everything from organization and formatting to proper citation styles and how to improve flow and write engagingly. My goal for my students is that their writing be a clear and engaging reflection of their ideas and hypotheses that will be easy to read while still intellectually rigorous. I'm happy to help people improve their academic and professional writing while making lessons motivating and engaging.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Expanding our vocabulary and learning new words is a vital part of our education, whether at the elementary school level or studying for the GRE's. Reading and learning words in context is the best way to internalize new words, and I use this contextual learning approach to teaching vocabulary so students can really take ownership of those words and feel comfortable using them. I have a lot of study tools and exercises for building vocabulary, but repeated practice is the key. I would be happy to help you with your vocabulary needs!
Writing

Writing

I have experience with a broad range of writing styles and specialize in personal statements, college essays, research papers, and cover letters. I graduated college with a science major and a humanities minor which means I have written papers for all sorts of situations, following diverse styles. Graduate studies honed my skills for policy briefs and evaluations as well as graduate level writing in general. I can help with paper organization and outlines, writing timelines for big papers, formatting, improving writing style and flow, and boosting confidence in writing. Anyone can be a great writer with the right training and practice. I look forward to helping others reach their writing goals.
ACT Science
Ecology
European History
Geometry
Study Skills

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My daughter is very pleased with Kate

Excellent teacher. I would give her 10 stars. Very diligent and engaged. Explains really well the subject matter. My daughter has become very interested in the subject

Sulaiman, 38 lessons with Kate
Tutor responded:

Thank you Sal! I'm always so happy to hear that a student is enjoying and improving in a subject I teach. I'm always happy to help and it's a pleasure working with your daughter. Best, Kate

Amazing, helpful, and very kind.

Every single week I have tutoring with Kate for 7th grade science. She sits with me for one hour and helps me to better understand what I am learning. We study for my tests and quizzes while also doing my homework. She is very understanding and can really explain something in multiple ways for you to understand. I am so happy and lucky to have found such a good Science tutor!

Roman, 28 lessons with Kate

Science and social studies

My son really likes her and I think her methods are sound. I would recommend to others. He is making progress we just need to keep at it. We will continue to use her in the future.

Ashley, 71 lessons with Kate
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much for the feedback! I really appreciate it.

Number 1 Tutor!

Kate is always knowledgeable, supportive, and authentic. I have worked with her numerous of times in my graduate studies and she always jumps in with best strategies and loads of knowledge. I received an A on my research paper, which I was super excited about. I am now working on a scholarship essay with Kate!!!!

Chanel, 11 lessons with Kate

Knowledgeable and Experienced

Kate is so knowledgeable in the area of Statement of Purpose. She gives great feedback and can explain what schools are looking for due to her first-hand experience of applying to graduate schools.

Luz, 5 lessons with Kate

Excellent

Excellent. Kate is thorough, personable, engaging, and organized. Everything you would want in a tutor. She also provides very helpful summaries of each session that are much appreciated.

Brennan, 14 lessons with Kate