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I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
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University of Pennsylvania
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9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
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Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
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Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
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9+ years
Sami
I am a Duke University graduate in Economics and Computer Science. I am currently pursuing an MBA degree at the Yale School of Management. I have worked in the financial field, both at a management consulting firm and a fortune 500 company. My hobbies include playing and coaching soccer.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science (Economics and Computer Science)
Yale School of Management
Current Undergrad Student, Business Administration and Management
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9+ years
Sharon
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, and I will be starting a graduate program at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classro...
Columbia University in the City of New York
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University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts
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9+ years
Annie
I am currently a second year medical student. I was a Physiological Sciences major at UCLA (class of 2015), and pursued research during my gap year between undergrad and medical school.
University of California Los Angeles
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Drexel University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
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Tony
I am a recent graduate of Yale University and incoming first year medical student at Columbia University. Originally from the DC area, I have always had a passion for science and medicine and pursued a degree in Biology while at Yale. During the 2008-2009 academic year, I tutored science, math, Engl...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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Students often find trace evidence analysis and chain of custody documentation challenging because they require both meticulous attention to detail and understanding of why protocols matter legally. DNA analysis and population genetics calculations—including Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and allele frequency—trip up many students who haven't solidified their biology foundations. Additionally, students struggle with toxicology calculations, understanding how drugs metabolize in the body, and interpreting chromatography results. Forensic pathology and time-of-death estimation require integrating biology, chemistry, and physics concepts simultaneously, which can feel overwhelming without targeted support.
A tutor helps you move beyond memorizing evidence types to actually understanding how evidence tells a story—why a fiber's color and composition matter, or how blood spatter patterns reveal the sequence of events. Tutors catch common mistakes like confusing correlation with causation in forensic findings, misinterpreting statistical significance in DNA matches, or overlooking contamination issues that could invalidate results. Through case-based practice and guided analysis of real scenarios, you develop the critical thinking needed to evaluate evidence rigorously and communicate findings accurately.
Tutors help you prepare for lab by explaining the 'why' behind each procedure—understanding that proper sample collection prevents degradation, or why specific reagents are used in presumptive tests. They work with you on data collection accuracy, statistical analysis of results, and writing lab reports that clearly connect observations to conclusions. If you're struggling with technique, safety protocols, or interpreting unexpected results, a tutor can walk through the scientific method with you and help troubleshoot what went wrong, turning lab mistakes into learning opportunities.
Forensic Science requires solid chemistry fundamentals—molarity calculations for toxicology, pH and buffer solutions for biological evidence preservation, and stoichiometry for understanding reaction yields in drug analysis. Students often struggle with unit conversions (especially when working with nanograms of DNA or parts per million in toxicology), balancing chemical equations for decomposition processes, and applying logarithmic scales to understand pH in bloodstain analysis. A tutor helps you connect abstract calculations to real forensic applications, making the math feel purposeful rather than rote.
Effective Forensic Science tutors have deep knowledge of multiple disciplines—biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics—since forensic work integrates all of these. They understand forensic methodology and real-world applications, whether from academic study or professional experience, so they can explain why procedures matter and connect concepts to actual case scenarios. Strong tutors are skilled at breaking down complex topics like DNA analysis or toxicology into digestible pieces, and they stay current with how forensic science has evolved (like advances in digital forensics or updated DNA databases).
At introductory levels, tutors focus on building foundational knowledge of evidence types, basic lab techniques, and scientific reasoning—ensuring you understand core concepts before tackling complex analysis. In intermediate courses, tutoring helps you integrate multiple disciplines and develop analytical skills for interpreting evidence. At advanced levels, tutors support you with specialized topics like digital forensics, advanced DNA analysis, or forensic toxicology, and help you develop the sophisticated critical thinking needed for research or professional work. Regardless of level, tutors adapt to your pace and learning style.
Case studies transform abstract concepts into concrete scenarios—instead of memorizing blood spatter patterns, you analyze an actual crime scene and understand why the pattern indicates the perpetrator was standing in a specific location. Working through cases helps you practice the investigative thinking that real forensic professionals use: evaluating multiple pieces of evidence, identifying gaps or inconsistencies, and building a logical narrative. Tutors use case-based learning to help you see how DNA results, toxicology findings, and trace evidence work together, and to develop the communication skills needed to explain your conclusions clearly.
Effective exam prep goes beyond reviewing notes—it requires understanding the 'why' behind procedures and being able to apply concepts to new scenarios you haven't seen before. Tutors help you identify which topics are most heavily tested, create study strategies that emphasize retrieval practice (testing yourself repeatedly rather than passive review), and work through practice problems that mirror exam question types. If you're preparing for AP Forensic Science or professional certifications, a tutor can help you master both the content and the analytical reasoning required to score well.
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