Science & AP prep
Get help with biology, chemistry, and physics, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1 and 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism.
Explore science tutoringWEST LOS ANGELES · ONLINE NATIONWIDE
Science, SAT & MCAT
Tutoring with Sara.
Individual tutoring with a Yale biochemistry graduate, online and in West Los Angeles.
I help students understand difficult concepts, prepare for exams, and develop effective study habits. I also offer college admissions counseling and personal statement editing.
Middle school through college · Zoom & in person
Yale UniversityB.S. Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry
With distinction in the major
With distinction in the major
1560 SAT800 Math
518 MCAT130 CARS · 98th percentile
4 years of researchBiochemistry & bioinformatics
TUTORING & ADMISSIONS
Subjects and services
Support with science coursework, standardized tests, and college applications.
College science
Work through introductory and advanced course material, review difficult topics, and prepare for exams.
Explore college tutoringSAT preparation
Prepare for every section of the SAT, including reading, writing, and math. Sessions include content review, practice questions, and test-taking strategies.
Explore SAT tutoringMCAT preparation
Review MCAT content, work through practice questions, and plan your studying around the areas that need attention.
Explore MCAT tutoringMiddle-school science
Get help with all middle-school science subjects, including classwork, exam preparation, and study habits.
Explore middle-school tutoringApplications & essays
Get college admissions guidance and feedback on your personal statement. Editing focuses on structure and clarity while preserving your own voice.
Explore admissions supportMY APPROACH
How I teach
I focus on understanding the reasoning behind a concept before moving to practice. The pace and material depend on your questions, coursework, and upcoming exams.
Identify what needs attention
A quick diagnostic helps us distinguish a knowledge gap from a problem-solving or study-strategy issue.
Build understanding, then practice
Clear explanations and everyday examples come first. Practice questions and lesson summaries help reinforce the ideas.
Plan your independent study
We will also work on study habits and time management, so you have a practical way to keep learning on your own.
MEET YOUR TUTOR
About Sara
I am Sara, a Yale biochemistry graduate with one year of professional tutoring experience. I help students make sense of difficult science and test-prep material through clear explanations and focused practice.
In my tutoring work, I start by identifying what is not clicking, then build a plan around the student's goals, coursework, or exam. I tutor middle-school science; high school biology, chemistry, physics, and AP courses; college biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry; and the SAT and MCAT. I also offer college admissions counseling and personal statement editing.
I earned a B.S. in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University, with distinction in the major, and have four years of biochemistry and bioinformatics research experience. I scored 1560 on the SAT and 518 on the MCAT, including a 130 in CARS (98th percentile).
My broader teaching background includes two years of weekly volunteer tutoring, two summers as a college biology lab teaching assistant, and three years mentoring undergraduate researchers. Sessions are available online nationwide and in person in West Los Angeles.
Sara
IN-PERSON TUTORING
In person in West LA.
Individual tutoring in West Los Angeles, with the meeting location and availability arranged before your session.
ONLINE TUTORING
Online, across the country.
Personalized sessions over Zoom for students anywhere in the U.S. Bring your questions, coursework, and goals.
SESSION RATES
The same hourly rates apply to Zoom and in-person sessions. Any travel fee is separate from session time. Payment is due at the end of the lesson and handled directly with Sara.
SAT & MCAT
$120 / hour
All sections of the SAT and MCAT preparation.
Science & admissions support
$95 / hour
Middle-school, high school, and college science, plus college admissions counseling and personal statement editing.
Meeting in person
- Travel up to 5 miles round trip is included at no extra charge.
- For trips over 5 miles round trip, travel is $2 per additional round-trip mile beyond the first 5 miles. These sessions have a 90-minute minimum.
- Maximum travel distance: 30 miles round trip (15 miles each way).
- The total round-trip distance and travel fee are agreed before your booking is confirmed; the maximum travel fee is $50.
Travel examples: 5 miles round trip = $0 · 10 miles = $10 · 20 miles = $30 · 30 miles = $50.
A 90-minute session is $180 for SAT or MCAT, or $142.50 for other services, plus any applicable travel fee.
BOOKING
Schedule a session
Choose your subject and session format to see available times. In-person requests are confirmed after we agree on the location and any travel fee.
Payment: Payment is due at the end of each lesson and handled directly with Sara. No payment is collected when you book.
Booking notice: Please book online sessions at least 6 hours in advance and in-person sessions at least 24 hours in advance. In-person bookings require my approval.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations and changes to lesson time with less than 12 hours of notice, and no-shows, are subject to the full cost of the lesson.
A parent or guardian should make the booking for students under 18. Have your course name, upcoming exam date, and a few topics you would like to cover handy for your first session.
Choose your session
$95/hour · Same rate online and in person
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QUESTIONS BEFORE BOOKING?
Talk with Sara
Schedule a free 15-minute introductory call to discuss the subject, your goals, or which session to choose. A parent or guardian should book for students under 18.
FAQ
Common questions
What does the first session look like?
We will start with a quick diagnostic and a conversation about your goals. Then we will focus on the concepts or problem-solving steps that need attention and build a plan from there.
What should I bring?
Bring your course materials, recent assignments or practice questions, and any topics that feel confusing. For exam prep, a target test date and recent practice results can help us plan.
What age groups and subjects do you tutor?
I tutor all middle-school science subjects; high school biology, chemistry, and physics, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism; and college biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I also tutor all sections of the SAT and offer MCAT preparation, college admissions counseling, and personal statement editing.
Can we work on study habits too?
Yes. Study strategies and time management can be part of our sessions, alongside subject knowledge and exam preparation.