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Science tutor with a specialty of biology and fun
Richard D.

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Hourly Rate: $50
Response time: 18 hours

About Richard


Bio

Good day to you.

My name is Richard and I have been tutoring in the Nashville area for over eight years. I received my BA in Biology from Drew University and went on to obtain my PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Throughout my career I have been involved in educating my fellows both formally in tutoring and classroom situations and informally during on the job training.

My philosophy is that a student should not only know the right answer but understand how...

Good day to you.

My name is Richard and I have been tutoring in the Nashville area for over eight years. I received my BA in Biology from Drew University and went on to obtain my PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Throughout my career I have been involved in educating my fellows both formally in tutoring and classroom situations and informally during on the job training.

My philosophy is that a student should not only know the right answer but understand how to come to the right answer and the relevance of this knowledge in their daily lives. I dedicate myself to patient explanations of the materials leavened with entertaining trivia and asides that add context and a little fun to the learning. I look forward to learning about the world with you.


Education

Drew University
Biology
University of Pennsylvania
PhD

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

I have been tutoring in mathematics for over 20 years.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have tutored in mathematics for 15 years in the Nashivlle area.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have been tutoring in math and science for over 10 years.
Biology

Biology

I received my PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. I can tutor in the subject from high school to college level.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I have a PhD in biology and have been tutoring intro level chemistry for 10 years in the Nashville area.
Chess

Chess

I have been playing chess for over 30 years and have been giving lessons for three. I can teach the basic rules and intermediate strategy.
Genetics

Genetics

I hold a Ph.D. in molecular biology and studied both classical and molecular genetics as part of my training.
Microbiology

Microbiology

I hold a Ph.D. in molecular biology and studied the life cycles of prokaryotic bacteria as part of my training. Moreover, one of my first research projects involved studying the disease genes of Bordetella avium, the bacteria that causes the bird version of whopping cough.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have been tutoring in math for over 20 years.
ACT Science
Biochemistry
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
English
Geometry
Literature
Physical Science
Proofreading
Reading
Vocabulary
Writing

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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4.9 (265 ratings)
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Reviews

Well prepared and knowledgeable

Rich tutored our daughter in AP Biology. He was well prepared and really helped break down the material in the text book so that she could understand it more clearly. We also appreciate how quickly he responded to our need. Thanks!

Sheryl, 1 lesson with Richard

Very patient and helpful

Richard helped me with my conversion problems and helped me prep for my Chem exam. Definitely worth it to feel confident about taking the test.

Sumi, 1 lesson with Richard

We love Mr. Richard!

My daughter had a low C in math until we meet Mr. Richard. Since she started tutoring with Mr. Richard her grade has gone to an A. He is absolutely wonderful and my daughter loves their tutoring sessions.

Ashley, 46 lessons with Richard

We love Mr. Richard!

My daughter had a low C in math until we meet Mr. Richard. Since she started tutoring with Mr. Richard her grade has gone to an A. He is absolutely wonderful and my daughter loves their tutoring sessions.

Ashley, 46 lessons with Richard

We love Mr. Richard!

My daughter had a low C in math until we meet Mr. Richard. Since she started tutoring with Mr. Richard her grade has gone to an A. He is absolutely wonderful and my daughter loves their tutoring sessions.

Ashley, 46 lessons with Richard

We love Mr. Richard!

My daughter had a low C in math until we meet Mr. Richard. Since she started tutoring with Mr. Richard her grade has gone to an A. He is absolutely wonderful and my daughter loves their tutoring sessions.

Ashley, 46 lessons with Richard

We love Mr. Richard!

My daughter had a low C in math until we meet Mr. Richard. Since she started tutoring with Mr. Richard her grade has gone to an A. He is absolutely wonderful and my daughter loves their tutoring sessions.

Ashley, 46 lessons with Richard

Patient and explains things clearly

Rich is a natural educator. He communicates in a way my daughter understands and feels comfortable asking questions. My daughter has learned more from 2 chemistry sessions with him than she has in the entire semester in her private school. We are grateful for his assistance.

Katie, 3 lessons with Richard

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Richard helped me understand basic concepts, simplified seemingly terrifying biomedical nomenclature, and explained the origins of some of the terms. I now look forward to reading my prescribed texts with relative ease.

Sekai, 4 lessons with Richard

patient and kind

Richard is very patient and has a calm voice that my son really responds to. He takes the time to explain a concept and/or an idea in a variety of ways to ensure my son understands. He is also very punctual, thank you Richard.

Elissa, 121 lessons with Richard
Hourly Rate: $50
Response time: 18 hours
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