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Marco C. - Tutor

Expert PhD Tutor in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & MCAT Prep
Marco C. Tutors College Students
(342)
Hourly Fee: $100
Location: Lexington, KY
In-person + Online
Your first hour with any tutor is always 100% refundable!

Personal Statement

Welcome to my tutoring profile! I'm a university professor and an enthusiastic private tutor, deeply passionate about science and education. My academic path has taken me across continents, contributing significantly to my professional growth. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the Universidade Federal do Ceara, a Ph.D. in Toxicology and Cancer Biology from the University of Kentucky, and have completed post-doctoral training at the Markey Cancer Center. My educational bac...

Reviews

Marco knows how to help and explain confusing topics so well! He is an incredible teacher with a kind heart and always provides reassurance and instills confidence!
- Jonathan S. from South Webster, OH
Marco helped me immensely with my undergraduate Intro to Biochemistry class. I was not necessarily struggling with the content, but I was having difficulty studying with the best tactics and getting the results I wanted on exams. I first worked with Marco through my professor's lesson notes, where he did a great job of explaining the content in a new way I understood better. Then, we worked through MANY practice problems my professor had given us to review for my final exam. Marco was so patient with me and always let me struggle a little and did not just tell me the answer. And even if I got a question right, Marco took the time to make sure I knew WHY that was the right answer and that I had the right approach to the question. Because of my work with Marco, I ended up getting the grade I wanted in the class and I am so grateful for all of his help. I plan on reaching back out to Marco to help me prepare for the MCAT science sections, and I would strongly recommend him to any student!
- Patrick W. from Chapel Hill, NC
Marco is helping with my forensic science class. Before I met with him, it was very confusing but he makes it a lot easier to understand. He is a great tutor!
- Ava B. from Plain City, OH
Marco is very patient and caring. He gives amazing explanation for the U World Biochemistry for the MCAT. I am blessed to be working with such an incredible individual. So thankful to God that I met him.
- Kamal K. from Fontana, CA
Explanations are clear and concise! Marco will subdivide all of his explanations so that you can understand from beginning to end.
- Dan P. from Fishers, IN
Marco is incredibly knowledgeable and has an excellent way in explaining difficult concepts. His background really helped me in pharmacology and research design. Great guidance in difficult courses
- Karen L. from Delray Beach, FL
Marco is an excellent tutor for AP Biology and Chemistry. He is well prepared, actively engaged with the material and supportive of the student. I highly recommend Marco!
- Tamara B. from Phoenix, AZ
Marco is excellent.explains things very clearly ,step by step and is very patient. He has a great knowledge about the subject. Thank you for everything . Definitely recommend.
- Tahani M. from Fort Lauderdale, FL
I told Mr. Marco that I am very visual and he had our lesson prepared with lots of visuals. He was very patient and answered my questions to the detail! Thank you once again!
- Alejandra E. from San Antonio, TX
Loved my lesson with Marco. Really cares about teaching. He was very good at explaining topics and had an organized lesson planned. He was also very honest and helpful regarding things that he didn't know.
- Sohum T. from Clarksville, MD
Marco is amazing and very knowledgeable. He's very friendly and easy to work with. I'm very pleased with Marco. I have been working with him since September of 2021. He went above and beyond my expectations.
- Jehonah P. from Chico, CA
I love being tutored my Marcos, he makes the learning fun and makes sure I?m keeping up with his teachings. We have been reviewing for my final and I feel like this is the best way for me to prepare so I can make the grade that I want.
- Andrea D. from Houston, TX
Marco helped me understand the pathways for glycolysis and gluconeogenesis by first establishing the primary concepts necessary for a bedrock understanding. Then we built off of those ideas to understand how the pathways functioned. He was well prepared for the lesson and made sure every moment was well spent.
- Rohan C. from Ashburn, VA
I am having a tough time navigating my biochemistry class, but Marco is patient and great at explaining concepts. His use of diagrams and whiteboard has helped me understand difficult topics. Highly recommend.
- Karen L. from Delray Beach, FL
He did an amazing job of reviewing concepts .He was also very patient and he took time to make sure that you understand the subject. Overall he?s an amazing tutor.
- Norra y. from Manchester, CT