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Diptesh

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Diptesh

Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
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AP Calculus AB
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematical Studies SL
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I am a pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I sp...

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New York University

Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry

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SAT
1520
Miosotis

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4+ years

Miosotis

Bachelor's
Miosotis's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
Academic Coaching
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening

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University

Bachelor's

Yucheng

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Yucheng

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Yucheng's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra REGENTS
AP Calculus AB

Hello! My name is Yucheng and I am a student at the University of Texas. I tutor multiple subjects from middle to high school level math. I have tutored algebra, algebra 2, pre calculus and ACT prep. I look forward to helping you!

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The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
31
Brian

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Brian

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
Brian's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
ACT Science
Graduate Test Prep
MCAT

I graduated in 2012 from the University of Chicago with a degree in Biology and a minor in Spanish Literature. I worked at Epic Systems for a year after undergrad to gain some real world work experience and gain knowledge of healthcare administration. In 2013, I started medical school at the Univers...

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University of Chicago

Bachelors, Biology, General

University of Chicago

Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor

Test Scores
SAT
1390
ACT
33
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Nisarg

Bachelors, Neuroscience
Nisarg's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I'm a freshman here at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I graduated from Wayzata High, and I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in neuroscience. At the University, I'm usually in class, studying, hanging out with my friends, or at club meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdan...

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University of Minnesota

Bachelors, Neuroscience

Test Scores
ACT
34
Francis

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Francis

Master of Science, Mathematics
Francis's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

My name is Francis Nguyen. I am married and have three beautiful daughters. I graduated with a Bachelor in Math Education in 2000 and a Masters in Math in 2003 from Fairfield University. I have been teaching high school for over 20 years. The subjects I have taught ranged from elementary math to Tri...

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Fairfield University

Master of Science, Mathematics

Missouri Southern State University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education

Test Scores
ACT
32
Sean

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5+ years

Sean

Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
Sean's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School Math
Geometry
Math

I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering at Kent State University. Throughout middle and high school, my access to tutors and other assistance services was limited. This in turn inhibited my learning and caused me to struggle in aspects of school that never really clicked...

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Kent State University at Kent

Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Sam

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8+ years

Sam

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Calculus
College Algebra

I am a graduate from Yale University with a degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. An advocate for math and science education, I have become a writer and poet concerned with aesthetic philosophy since my graduation. My passion for teaching has taken on many forms, including as a music inst...

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Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Sean

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4+ years

Sean

Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology
Sean's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a student at Columbia University in New York, studying Computer Science and Biochemistry. I offer person-centered learning approaches in the subjects of ACT prep, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Spanish, English, Writing, Psychology and other areas.Outside of school, I enjoy revi...

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Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor in Arts, Computational Biology

Test Scores
ACT
34
Alireza

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3+ years

Alireza

Doctor of Philosophy, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Alireza's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension

I have 17 years experience in teaching general English, IELTS, TOEFL, and other international exams. I obtained my MA 14 years ago and am currently a PhD student in English teaching. I love to share my knowledge with my students in a friendly, warm, and culturally comfortable atmosphere I create all...

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Shahid Beheshti University

Master of Arts, English

Allameh Tabatabai University

Doctor of Philosophy, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students typically struggle most with the physiological systems integration required in Unit 1 (Cellular and Tissue Physiology), particularly understanding how oxygen transport, energy systems, and muscle contraction interconnect during exercise. Unit 2 (Nutrition and Metabolism) presents challenges with metabolic pathways and calculating energy expenditure, while Unit 3 (Movement) demands strong biomechanical analysis skills—many students find it difficult to apply Newton's laws to human movement and interpret force plate data. The IA (Internal Assessment) component also trips up many candidates because it requires designing valid experiments with proper controls while maintaining ethical standards in human exercise testing.

A strong tutor helps you design an original, feasible experiment that meets IB criteria for validity and ethics—this means understanding how to control variables when testing human subjects, select appropriate dependent measures (like VO₂ max, lactate threshold, or movement kinematics), and justify your methodology. Tutors can guide you through data collection protocols, help you avoid common pitfalls like inadequate sample sizes or confounding variables, and teach you how to analyze results using appropriate statistical methods and connect findings back to exercise physiology theory. Many students underestimate the importance of the research question and hypothesis; personalized instruction ensures yours is specific and testable from the start.

Biomechanics requires you to apply physics principles (force, torque, center of mass, work-energy theorem) to human movement—but many students struggle because they haven't connected abstract physics to real athletic performance. You need to interpret force plate graphs, understand how muscle architecture affects lever systems, and analyze movement patterns using video analysis or motion capture data. A tutor can break down how to calculate mechanical advantage in different joint positions, explain why certain movement patterns are more efficient, and help you critique real-world athletic technique using biomechanical principles rather than just observation.

Rather than memorizing isolated facts about ATP-PC, glycolytic, and oxidative systems, you need to understand how they work together during different exercise intensities and durations—this is where most students falter. A tutor helps you map out the transition between systems (why does lactate accumulate at threshold?), calculate ATP yield from different substrates, and predict which system dominates during specific sports (sprinting vs. marathon running). The key is connecting cellular biochemistry to real exercise performance: understanding that a 400m runner relies heavily on the glycolytic system because oxidative capacity can't keep pace with energy demand.

Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in exercise physiology, biomechanics, or sports science—ideally someone who has taught IB SEHS or has university-level training in human movement science. They should understand the IB assessment criteria deeply, including how to evaluate IA experiments and guide you toward higher-level analysis in exam responses. Experience with data interpretation (statistics, graphing, lab work) is essential, and familiarity with practical exercise testing protocols (lactate testing, VO₂ measurement, movement analysis) shows they can help you connect theory to real-world application rather than just teaching content memorization.

IB SEHS exams demand higher-order thinking than many students expect—you'll see "evaluate," "analyze," and "discuss" frequently, which require you to assess evidence, consider limitations, and weigh competing explanations rather than just describe concepts. For example, a question might ask you to evaluate the effectiveness of periodized training using specific research evidence, or analyze why an athlete's lactate threshold improved after altitude training. A tutor can teach you how to structure responses that move beyond definition-based answers: explaining the mechanism (how does it work?), providing evidence (what research supports this?), and acknowledging limitations (when might this not apply?).

Beyond classroom learning, you need hands-on experience with exercise testing protocols: conducting spirometry to measure lung function, using heart rate monitors and lactate analyzers to assess fitness, performing movement analysis with video or force plates, and collecting anthropometric data accurately. These aren't just nice-to-have skills—they're essential for designing a valid IA and for understanding how theoretical concepts translate into measurable outcomes. Tutors can walk you through proper technique for these measurements, explain why standardization matters (why resting conditions, warm-up protocols, and timing affect results), and help you troubleshoot when your experimental data doesn't match textbook predictions.

Unit 2 involves calculating energy expenditure (using equations like the Harris-Benedict formula or indirect calorimetry), converting between macronutrient energy values (carbohydrates and protein = 4 kcal/g, fat = 9 kcal/g), and understanding metabolic pathways quantitatively. Students often struggle because they treat these as isolated math problems rather than connecting them to exercise scenarios—for instance, calculating how much glycogen a runner depletes during a 90-minute race, or how protein requirements change with training load. A tutor helps you practice these calculations in context, understand the physiological reasoning behind nutritional recommendations for different athletes, and interpret real dietary data from case studies on exams.

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