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Skilled Biology Tutor well versed in all Science/Medical Subjects.
David S.

9,767 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $160
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Skilled Biology Tutor well versed in all Science/Medical Subjects.
Skilled Biology Tutor well versed in all Science/Medical Subjects.
David S.

9,767 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

9,767 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About David


Bio

I love teaching and look forward to sharing and promoting the fascination and wonder of the sciences with young minds everywhere, one student at a time, and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds of hours discussing science with both teens and adults through WyzAnt. Teaching is second nature for me, growing up in a family where both parents were high school teachers. My father taught Biology for 30 years, which helped fuel my passion and enthusiasm for the sciences and motivated my pathway...

I love teaching and look forward to sharing and promoting the fascination and wonder of the sciences with young minds everywhere, one student at a time, and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds of hours discussing science with both teens and adults through WyzAnt. Teaching is second nature for me, growing up in a family where both parents were high school teachers. My father taught Biology for 30 years, which helped fuel my passion and enthusiasm for the sciences and motivated my pathway to a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University.

Rewardful teaching begins with a passion and energy for the subject matter. It requires detailed preparation, careful listening, patience, solid communication, and genuine care for the student’s success, in addition to a great command and understanding of the material. Vibrant visual aids and modern, real-world examples help keep students engaged and interested even when discussing challenging material. However, it’s key to tailor and adapt the teaching style to the strengths, weaknesses, and goals of each student and build their confidence--we work together.

Spending a decade as an Illinois-Licensed Physician Assistant honed my teaching skills, especially in one-on-one settings. Patient education is an essential concern in the medical field. When patients enter clinics with diverse science backgrounds, it forces healthcare providers to create and develop alternative methods of teaching the same science topics to ensure that every patient who walks in has a good understanding and explanation of their condition.

Feel free to browse my background and student feedback for a better understanding and feel for my work with WyzAnt students.


Education

Purdue University
Biology
The University of Iowa
Masters
Illinois State University
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $160
  • Rate details: Group AP Biology Exam Prep Sessions on Sundays at 8PM EST / 5PM PST for reduced rate of $75/session. We'll review all major AP Bio exam, plus review practice questions at the end!
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 12/11/2017

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Homeschool

Biology

Biology

This past year, ELEVEN of my students earned "5's" and TWELVE earned "4's" on the AP Biology exam! I've helped nearly 40 students earn a fantastic "5" score on the AP Bio exam during the last 3 yrs. Another 40 of my students have earned "4" scores during the same timeframe. I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of Iowa College of Medicine enhanced my understanding of biology's concepts and provided real world applications for my science education. In my spare time, I've complemented my science background with numerous science courses from nearly all of the local colleges and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds and hundreds of hours teaching the concepts of standard High School Biology, AP Biology, and college-level biology through Wyzant, plus preparation for May's AP Biology Exam and the SAT Subject Bio Exam.

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Biology

Biology

This past year, ELEVEN of my students earned "5's" and TWELVE earned "4's" on the AP Biology exam! I've helped nearly 40 students earn a fantastic "5" score on the AP Bio exam during the last 3 yrs. Another 40 of my students have earned "4" scores during the same timeframe. I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of Iowa College of Medicine enhanced my understanding of biology's concepts and provided real world applications for my science education. In my spare time, I've complemented my science background with numerous science courses from nearly all of the local colleges and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds and hundreds of hours teaching the concepts of standard High School Biology, AP Biology, and college-level biology through Wyzant, plus preparation for May's AP Biology Exam and the SAT Subject Bio Exam.

Other

Nursing

Science

Anatomy,

Anatomy

Human Anatomy is one of my favorite science topics, ever since I first thoroughly encountered the subject during my undergraduate Biology coursework at Purdue University. My understandings were furthered and deepened through The University of Iowa College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant program, where I worked with full human cadavers. Finally, my professional experience as an Illinois state-licensed Physician Assistant for 10 years hinged on mastering the principles and details of Human Anatomy, where I utilized them daily as an integral part of my daily work in practical, useful applications to enhance the health of others.
Biology,

Biology

This past year, ELEVEN of my students earned "5's" and TWELVE earned "4's" on the AP Biology exam! I've helped nearly 40 students earn a fantastic "5" score on the AP Bio exam during the last 3 yrs. Another 40 of my students have earned "4" scores during the same timeframe. I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of Iowa College of Medicine enhanced my understanding of biology's concepts and provided real world applications for my science education. In my spare time, I've complemented my science background with numerous science courses from nearly all of the local colleges and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds and hundreds of hours teaching the concepts of standard High School Biology, AP Biology, and college-level biology through Wyzant, plus preparation for May's AP Biology Exam and the SAT Subject Bio Exam.
Botany,

Botany

I am well versed in Botany, my understanding derived from my B.S. in Biology from Purdue University and then adding post-graduate studies from ISU, where I enrolled in more Botany-related coursework. At Purdue, I majored in Ecology for two years, which included a significant amount of instruction in Botany, before deciding to expand my focus into General Biology.
Microbiology,

Microbiology

I am well versed in Microbiology, my understanding derived from courses in Microbiology that were part of my B.S. in Biology from Purdue University, plus an important part of my post-graduate Biology coursework at ISU. However, my understanding of Microbiology and its current applications was significantly enhanced through The University of Iowa College of Medicine’s PA program. The principles and concepts of Microbiology were incorporated into my decisions everyday as an Illinois state-licensed Physician Assistant for 10 years, especially when treating patients with infectious disease.
Pharmacology,

Pharmacology

Pharmacology is one of my favorite studies because of its close involvement with human anatomy and physiology. I scored within the top five in Pharmacology among The University of Iowa’s College of Medicine. Of course, I applied the principles of Pharmacology in my everyday work as an Illinois state-licensed Physician Assistant in otolaryngology and gastroenterology, accompanied by a DEA license for schedule III-V controlled substances. I've been working with Simmons College FNP students for 3 yrs and welcome them all !
Physiology,

Physiology

Human Physiology and Human Pathophysiology are some of my favorite science topics, ever since I first thoroughly encountered the subjects during my undergraduate Biology coursework at Purdue University. My understanding of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology was furthered through The University of Iowa College of Medicine’s PA program. Finally, my professional experience as an Illinois state-licensed Physician Assistant for 10 years hinged on mastering the principles and details of Human Physiology/Pathophysiology, where I utilized them daily as an integral part of my work in practical ways towards improving the health of other. Comprehending Human Physiology and Human Pathophysiology are pivotal in diagnosing disease and treating it effectively.
Zoology,

Zoology

I am well versed in Zoology, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University and then adding post-graduate coursework in Biology from ISU. A Biology curriculum includes extensive instruction in Zoology as does Ecology, in which I majored for two years at Purdue before deciding to expand my focus into General Biology.
Nursing

Summer

Biology

Biology

This past year, ELEVEN of my students earned "5's" and TWELVE earned "4's" on the AP Biology exam! I've helped nearly 40 students earn a fantastic "5" score on the AP Bio exam during the last 3 yrs. Another 40 of my students have earned "4" scores during the same timeframe. I am well versed in all biology topics, my knowledge derived from a B.S. in biology from Purdue University and then adding twenty more hours of post-graduate coursework in biology from ISU. My medical training from The University of Iowa College of Medicine enhanced my understanding of biology's concepts and provided real world applications for my science education. In my spare time, I've complemented my science background with numerous science courses from nearly all of the local colleges and have thoroughly enjoyed spending hundreds and hundreds of hours teaching the concepts of standard High School Biology, AP Biology, and college-level biology through Wyzant, plus preparation for May's AP Biology Exam and the SAT Subject Bio Exam.

Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

The very best Biology tutor!!

David worked with my daughter Julianna for a couple of of months (twice a week) to help her with her AP biology class, specifically focusing on prep for the AP exam. She really enjoyed his teaching style and told me that David was really good at explaining the concepts to her. She even looked forward to the sessions because she felt like she learned so much. He was super organized and really efficient at teaching and reviewing the material with my daughter. David always provided a very detailed summary of the material covered (which was a lot) at the end of every lesson and was super responsive and accommodating when scheduling sessions despite the two hour time zone difference. The best news was we found out my daughter scored a 5 on the AP bio exam. This was amazing given she wasn't feeling confident about the material prior to getting tutoring from David. Highly recommended!! You will not find a better Biology tutor.

Vivian, 13 lessons with David

The Best of the Best for AP Bio

There are a lot of great tutors here, but David is simply superb. Stop your search now and reach out to David. You will be so glad that you did and your kids will thank you for it. He provided a deeper understanding of the subject matter and is just a “very cool guy”, says my 15 year old son. My son relates very well to him and shares with me what David has taught him each week. David makes a very tough subject not so intimidating and easy to understand. We are so blessed to have David working with our son and are thankful we found him.

Susan, 13 lessons with David

Knowledgeable and very patient tutor

My daughter was learning AP biology.She was able to connect to his teaching style. She liked the way he covered specific topic and alloted time to question her if she understood the concepts

Saritha, 6 lessons with David

Excellent teacher who is very knowledgeable.

Dave is tutoring my Highschool daughter in Biology. We decided to work with Dave after my daughter found her Biology class to be very fast paced with little time allotted for questions. We found Dave to be extremely knowledgeable in numerous areas of science. He immediately helped our daughter better comprehend a variety of topics she is currently discussing in class, including DNA, RNA, mRNA, tRNA. Dave also reviewed other school offerings and recommended which science classes she may benefit from next semester. Dave’s approach is at a pace that my daughter could better understand and he allows plenty of time to ask questions. Dave will use a variety of teaching methods to help your child better understand challenging topics including analogies. My daughter’s confidence in Biology increased after her very first lesson with Dave. Dave is a phenomenal communicator who is very knowledgeable, patient, personable, and adaptable to your child’s needs. Dave has a real passion for both science and teaching. We were very impressed by Dave. I highly recommend Dave as a tutor for your child.

Frank, 6 lessons with David

Very patient teacher

David was exceptionally patient with my daughter and also kind. His experience was exemplary and my daughter was very happy with the lesson

Arnab, 5 lessons with David

Excellent Tutor!

David is an excellent biology tutor! He is able to explain concepts in ways that help my daughter really understand and learn the material rather than just memorizing it. He is very patient and goes above and beyond to help students, including sharing visual illustrations for review. He also was so helpful and patient while we learned how to get setup for our very first lesson.

Faaiza, 10 lessons with David

Very knowledgeable tutor

He explains the AP bio that applies in real life. He also encouraged my son to participate and at the same time assess if he understands the subject. Thank you David.

Eugene, 20 lessons with David

Great biology tutor

David worked with my daughter for several lessons now to help her with her AP biology class. David possesses a remarkable ability to break down complex biological concepts into digestible and understandable parts. Very individualized teaching. My daughter said David's lesson is super helpful. Great teacher!

Yanbing, 10 lessons with David

kind, knowledgable, and experienced tutor

David is extremely knowledgable about AP bio and was kind enough to move things around to fit in a review session for my son at short notice. My son (a junior) liked him a lot and said that he explained things clearly and with plenty of detail. He managed to teach him a lot of material in that one hour, since my son needed a fair amount of catching up. He also shared some very helpful review diagrams. We will definitely use David again!

Alex , 6 lessons with David

Great Bio Tutor

My college daughter worked with David and was very impressed by his knowledge and teaching style. She will definitely be using him in the future! Thank you David!

Whitney, 5 lessons with David
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