High school science tutoring
Biology and chemistry — taught from first principles, not memorized from a textbook.
One-on-one science tutoring for high school students — biology and chemistry, honors and AP, in person in San Diego and Coronado or remotely by video. Not generic homework help: concept-focused instruction for students who want science to actually make sense. Some students are told to memorize more; I start somewhere else — what the concept is actually saying, why it works, and how to reason through it when the next question looks a little different.
Why concept mastery matters
Memorizing can carry a student through one quiz. Understanding carries them through the next unfamiliar problem — and the one after that. Biology and chemistry get noticeably easier once a student can see the mechanism, the pattern, the cause and effect, instead of a wall of terms to recall. That's what pays off on an AP exam, in a first college science course, and on any pre-health path.
What I teach
- Biology — general, honors, and AP Biology
- Chemistry — general, honors, and AP Chemistry
- Introductory biochemistry concepts
- Scientific reasoning and problem-solving
Not currently offered: physics, environmental science, non-science subjects, MCAT tutoring, or medical advice.
How I teach
- Start with the why before the what.
- Break complex ideas into simple, visible mechanisms.
- Ask questions to see how the student is actually thinking.
- Practice applying a concept to new, unfamiliar problems.
- Connect the material to real science and health when that helps it stick.
- Have the student explain it back — clearly, in their own words.
Who this helps
- Students who feel lost in biology or chemistry.
- AP Biology or AP Chemistry students preparing for the May exam.
- Students who memorize well but struggle to apply what they know.
- Pre-health-oriented students building a stronger foundation.
- High-achieving students who want enrichment beyond class.
- First-generation or bilingual families — I'm glad to talk with parents in English or Spanish.
Why me, briefly: a Harvard PhD in the biological sciences and a former HOSA Texas State Champion (2nd nationally, 2007) — so I can meet a student wherever they're stuck and find a way in that makes sense, instead of lecturing like a graduate seminar. More about me →
Packages & rates
Founding 2026 rates. Every engagement starts with a free 20-minute intro call.
Single Session — $165/hr
Founding 2026 rate · pay-as-you-go
Best for targeted help, a trial session, a difficult topic, or occasional support.
What's included
- One 60-minute session
- Biology or chemistry topic review
- Concept explanation and practice problems
- Study strategy when relevant
5-Session Package — $750
Focused support · $150/hr effective
Best for students who need regular help over several weeks.
What's included
- Five 60-minute sessions
- Topic sequencing
- Progress tracking
- Practice questions or study guidance as appropriate
AP Intensive — $1,400
10 sessions · $140/hr effective
Best for AP Biology or AP Chemistry students preparing for the May exam.
What's included
- Ten 60-minute sessions
- AP Biology or AP Chemistry focus
- Concept review
- FRQ / problem-solving practice
- Weakness diagnosis
- Practice-exam review when available
Science Foundations — $1,950
15 sessions · $130/hr effective
Best for semester-long support or pre-health-oriented students building a stronger foundation.
What's included
- Fifteen 60-minute sessions
- Biology or chemistry concept mastery
- Regular progress updates
- Study strategy and scientific reasoning
- One brief parent check-in
- Pre-health pathway discussion if relevant
Packages focus on one subject at a time unless otherwise agreed.
Frequently asked questions
Which subjects do you tutor?
Biology, chemistry, and introductory biochemistry concepts only — not physics or environmental science.
Do you work online or in person, and how long are sessions?
Both — in person in San Diego and Coronado, or remotely by video. Sessions are 60 minutes.
Can you help with AP Biology or AP Chemistry?
Yes — that's a core focus, including the May exam.
Do you guarantee grades or AP scores?
No. Tutoring supports learning, confidence, and preparation, but outcomes depend on the student's effort, timing, course expectations, and the assessments themselves.
Tutoring is educational support: I don't complete homework, write lab reports, or guarantee grades, AP scores, or admissions outcomes. I do not hold an MD degree and do not practice medicine; tutoring does not include medical advice.
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