Search
Gioia D.'s Photo

Science Teacher/Tutor (Virtual) Available during the day as well!
Gioia D.

324 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $100
Response time: 8 minutes
Gioia D.'s Photo

Science Teacher/Tutor (Virtual) Available during the day as well!
Science Teacher/Tutor (Virtual) Available during the day as well!
Gioia D.

324 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

324 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Gioia


Bio

****I am available to assist parents during COVID-19 distance learning in afternoons with middle and high school sciences. I can fully support students in grades 8-12 in science (excluding physics).

I am a NJ Certified Teacher in K-12 Science and 19 years of genuine classroom teaching experience. I've actively taught grades 7-12 in northern New Jersey. I teach: Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental, Anatomy, General Science, Physical Science, Life Science and Chemistry. ...

****I am available to assist parents during COVID-19 distance learning in afternoons with middle and high school sciences. I can fully support students in grades 8-12 in science (excluding physics).

I am a NJ Certified Teacher in K-12 Science and 19 years of genuine classroom teaching experience. I've actively taught grades 7-12 in northern New Jersey. I teach: Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology, AP Environmental, Anatomy, General Science, Physical Science, Life Science and Chemistry. I am primarily now only a virtual tutor. Remote students from all over NJ and other parts of the US utilize my blended learning teaching skills through a virtual portal that is a true virtual classroom.

Please inquire if you are interested in speaking to me about in person or virtually. Please note that my rates are lower for virtual tutoring than in person. I offer a virtual experience that allows me to be in an actual classroom environment with my students (see/hear/PowerPoints). Some of my local students also opt for virtual because I can tutor at very off hours to help students later in the evening if they are studying the day before a test. I am currently not tutoring in person due to COVID-19.

I specialize in tutoring AP Biology (85% in class pass ratio and 100% of my tutoring students pass the AP Biology exam). One of my greatest skills as a teacher and tutor is diagnosing what is making my students perform poorly - and helping them fix it. This could be how they approach their studies, their resources or even just new ways to tackle the material. The kids I tutor typically go up two letter grades and/or maintain A averages (even if they start below a C). I offer more than just tutoring. I offer the materials I use - practice tests and recorded sessions to help kids gain confidence and excel in science.

Because I am NJ Certified I can also assist with students who are out of school for medical reasons and need a true teacher. I also have extensive experience working with students who have processing


Education

King's College
BS Biology-Molecular
College of Saint Elizabeth
Other

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Rate details: Group rate: $30 per person for 2 or more in the same subject/content. I primarily tutor in a virtual environment.
  • Travel policy: Within 35 miles of Denville, NJ 07834
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 10/15/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Schedule

Loading...

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat


Approved Subjects

Elementary Education

Elementary Science,

Elementary Science

A K-12 certified teacher with experience teaching a host of subjects, there are few elementary students I can not help and inspire. Let my experience help your student excel and enjoy learning again!
Homeschool,

Homeschool

I hold a NJ teaching certificate for K-12 Science. I also homeschool my boys and work in a homeschool co-op for grades 2-6. I have 18 years of overall teaching experience in an actual classroom (non-homeschooling) and I also have mentored K-12 new teachers.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have received more than 8 years of training as an academic advisor and study skills coach in my teaching career. I have also studied this in my masters teaching courses. I have worked with students for many years as an addition to my teaching. This is one of my favorite additions to the teaching process.

Homeschool

Biology,

Biology

14+ Years of teaching experience in Biology, Honors Biology, CP Biology and AP Biology. A reader for the College Board AP Biology Examination and 90% pass ratio when I was actively teaching. I can help you study more efficiently and make the most of your efforts to pass the exam and excel in class.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I can tutor CP Chemistry or Chem/Com and help you to better understand the material with practice problems.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have received more than 8 years of training as an academic advisor and study skills coach in my teaching career. I have also studied this in my masters teaching courses. I have worked with students for many years as an addition to my teaching. This is one of my favorite additions to the teaching process.

Most Popular

Biology,

Biology

14+ Years of teaching experience in Biology, Honors Biology, CP Biology and AP Biology. A reader for the College Board AP Biology Examination and 90% pass ratio when I was actively teaching. I can help you study more efficiently and make the most of your efforts to pass the exam and excel in class.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I can tutor CP Chemistry or Chem/Com and help you to better understand the material with practice problems.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have received more than 8 years of training as an academic advisor and study skills coach in my teaching career. I have also studied this in my masters teaching courses. I have worked with students for many years as an addition to my teaching. This is one of my favorite additions to the teaching process.

Other

Study Skills

Study Skills

I have received more than 8 years of training as an academic advisor and study skills coach in my teaching career. I have also studied this in my masters teaching courses. I have worked with students for many years as an addition to my teaching. This is one of my favorite additions to the teaching process.

Science

Anatomy,

Anatomy

Experience teaching both anatomy and A&P on the high school level.
Biology,

Biology

14+ Years of teaching experience in Biology, Honors Biology, CP Biology and AP Biology. A reader for the College Board AP Biology Examination and 90% pass ratio when I was actively teaching. I can help you study more efficiently and make the most of your efforts to pass the exam and excel in class.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I can tutor CP Chemistry or Chem/Com and help you to better understand the material with practice problems.
Genetics,

Genetics

I have taught genetics in biology, AP Biology and as a free standing elective for 5 years. My minor is also molecular genetics.
ACT Science

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I have received more than 8 years of training as an academic advisor and study skills coach in my teaching career. I have also studied this in my masters teaching courses. I have worked with students for many years as an addition to my teaching. This is one of my favorite additions to the teaching process.

Summer

Biology,

Biology

14+ Years of teaching experience in Biology, Honors Biology, CP Biology and AP Biology. A reader for the College Board AP Biology Examination and 90% pass ratio when I was actively teaching. I can help you study more efficiently and make the most of your efforts to pass the exam and excel in class.
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I can tutor CP Chemistry or Chem/Com and help you to better understand the material with practice problems.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have received more than 8 years of training as an academic advisor and study skills coach in my teaching career. I have also studied this in my masters teaching courses. I have worked with students for many years as an addition to my teaching. This is one of my favorite additions to the teaching process.

Test Preparation

ACT Science

Examples of Expertise


Gioia has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 1 question submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (169 ratings)
5 star
(166)
4 star
(3)
3 star
(0)
2 star
(0)
1 star
(0)

Reviews

Knowledgeable

My son is in AP Biology and the difficult aspect of the course is the insane amount of information that needs to be memorized and concepts to be applied. She really helped him understand some difficult concepts and they practiced questionss. She quickly pinpointed his weaknesses in the unit and worked on them. She is very knowledgeable and patient tutor. He is very happy with he teaching methods and look forward to her lessons. She is a great tutor.

Apinder, 6 lessons with Gioia

Flexible, knowledgeable, kind and encouraging tutor

Our 8th grader's Honors Biology grade has gone up since Gioia has been working with him. This advanced class was a bit of a shell shock to him this year and Gioia not only helped his study habits and organization but we have also seen an improvement in his self confidence. She is also very honest and will tell us if she doesn't think he needs the full hour of tutoring for a particular lesson. Five stars!

Jason, 7 lessons with Gioia

Helpful tutor for AP Bio

I found Gioia earlier this school year when my daughter was struggling in AP Bio. My daughter has been meeting virtually with Gioia ever since then and has been improving her grade. Gioia has many tools to help my daughter keep her grade up. So thankful we found Gioia when we did and plan to continue the tutoring likely through the end of the school year.

Kim, 14 lessons with Gioia

Highly recommended- Knowledgeable and Patient AP Bio Tutor

Gioia has been helping my daughter with AP Bio for several weeks now. Gioia is very thorough, knowledgeable, patient, and always prepared with her lesson for each session. She is very proactive and reaches out before each session to confirm the topics to be discussed to ensure a productive lesson. My daughter's grade has improved and her confidence in dealing with the material has increased after just a few weeks. I would highly recommend her.

Mary Anne, 12 lessons with Gioia

Great Tutor

She was very well prepared. She was very polite and really helped me understand my struggles with biology and how to fix them. She made biology seem much easier than how I thought it was. This is my first tutor ever and I don’t regret it. Overall, very helpful tutor.

Julia, 6 lessons with Gioia

Great tutor with personalized lesson plans!

Gioia is a very knowledgeable teacher. She has plenty of class material and resources for her students. She presents her slides such a way that it’s easier for my son to understand the complicated concepts without any difficulty. She is very accommodating and works at her student’s level. I will be continuing to have Gioia tutor my son. So glad that we found her through Wyzant!

Pina, 26 lessons with Gioia

Patient and knowledgeable tutor

The ideal situation may be to have a tutor in person but Gioia makes her lessons very effective by providing needed tools before hand. She is patient and goes beyond presenting the material to be learned; she takes the time to know what the student is having difficulty with as a learner. AP Biology is a heavy course load, I am hoping to continue to have Gioia work with my daughter thru the end of the course.

Rita, 12 lessons with Gioia

Great Tutor on AP Biology

My daughter has taken 2 lessons on AP Biology. Gioia is very clear and helpful with plenty of great class materials. My daughter says she has learned more in one class with Gioia than her one week classes at school. We are very lucky to find Gioia. Thank you very much!

Wenkai, 9 lessons with Gioia

She is very knowledgeable and exactly knows what my son is looking for

She is a focused teacher with great attention to every detail, the student is looking for help they need in AP exams. She is a committed individual to make her students accomplish their goals and she motivated my son to do better and I highly recommend her.

Murthy, 8 lessons with Gioia

Fabulous AP biology tutor

Mrs. Degenaars is a very dedicated tutor. She always quickly responds our requests and delivers her service efficiently and effectively. My son made big improvement just after having few sessions with her, because she gave clear and precise instructions and made complicated concepts easier for kids to understand. We are so appreciative. Expert! Very Knowledgeable! We highly recommend her if someone needs help on the subject.

Jessica, 6 lessons with Gioia
Hourly Rate: $100
Response time: 8 minutes
Contact Gioia