Biology/Biochem Tutor, ready to teach Middle School through College!

Kai L.

Hi, I’m Kai! I graduated from Emory University with a BS in Biology, where I built a strong foundation in biology and studied subjects including biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and cell biology. While in college, I also tutored students in biochemistry and genetics. I am interested in working with students currently taking biology-related courses, from the middle school level through college.
My tutoring style focuses on making complicated material feel much less intimidating. Biology often comes with unfamiliar vocabulary, complicated pathways, and a lot of information at once, so I try to break concepts down into simple language, metaphors, and smaller pieces that are easier to understand. I also spend time figuring out exactly where a student is getting confused rather than simply repeating the same explanation. From there, we can work through the concept together, connect it to what the student already understands, and practice applying it to questions.
I also use a lot of teach-back in my sessions. After we have worked through a concept, I may return to it later in the lesson and ask the student to explain it to me as if I were someone with no biology background. This helps reinforce the material while also showing us where any gaps in understanding may remain. I encourage students to come to sessions with questions, difficult concepts, or topics they want to work through. My goal is to act as a guide as students build their own understanding and become more confident working through biology independently. I believe biology becomes much more interesting and manageable when students understand the story behind what is happening instead of simply memorizing a list of terms.