About This Tutoring Course

My name is Anna Michael, and I am sincerely looking forward to working with you and helping you be successful in this challenging course.

My goal is to help you feel confident in your ability to learn and tackle any challenging material that comes your way, and hopefully get you excited about all the neat things you get to learn in Microbiology 😊

I've put a lot of time and care into curating materials and resources to best help you along this learning journey. Each week I will release a module full of resources that correspond with the specific lecture and lab material you're learning that week. Some will be resources I've created or videos I've recorded, and many will be YouTube videos that I personally used to help me succeed in Microbiology.

I've also designed several practices quizzes, as well as 4 practice exams with questions that resemble testing formats at Sierra College. These are an excellent, low-stress way to practice synthesizing your knowledge into clear, complete answers, which allows you to assess your readiness for the real thing.

I look forward to helping you succeed this semester!

What's Included:

A carefully curated collection of resources designed to support your learning, including YouTube videos, supplemental mini-lectures by Anna, detailed diagrams that simplify complex topics, practice quizzes and exams, and membership to the community Discord channel where you can ask questions and get the answers you need.

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  • Weekly support modules designed to align with Sierra College's Bio 4 syllabus

  • Exclusive access to a community Discord channel where Anna answers questions and hosts a live office hour each week.

  • A learning plan structured to align with the brain's natural learning processes, supported by current learning theories.

Learn and remember more, faster, with highly curated resources in this supportive learning community

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Welcome to the Course!

A Quick Introduction Explaining:
- Why Success in Micro? (00:00)
- Why Microbiology Matters (02:08)
- How to Set Yourself up for Success (05:22)
- My Top Tips for Micro Students (07:05)

Interested In More Personalized Support?

Please email me at [email protected] for more info.

  • 1 Hr Assessment and Study Plan
    $20 One-Time

    This is a one-time session where I can assess you and help create a personalized study plan based on your current learning skills, preferences, base knowledge, and work/life schedule. Having a quality study routine is a key factor in being successful in this course!

  • Private Tutoring
    $30/hr

    Receive personalized tutoring at $30/hr for one-on-one sessions where we can break down any challenging topics in a way that is tailored to who you are as a student.

  • Group Tutoring
    $20/hr

    Alternatively, join group sessions at $20/hr per person, available for 2 or more students either in-person or via Zoom. These sessions encourage peer interaction, diverse perspectives, and provide clarification on any uncertainties.

See What Others Are Saying

“THANK YOU for the incredible resources you have shared with the students! Thank you for all the time you have spent working with the students. Thanks for being so positive and motivating to our students. A tutor as competent and as knowledgeable as Anna is truly rare.”

Warren Place - Sierra College Professor

“I was a late start to this class and am bummed I didn't get access to these resources sooner! The key terms and supplemental videos really helped connect some dots. I do think this can be the difference between letter grades. Thank you for everything!”

Krista C - Sierra College Student - Spring '23

“Anna was instrumental in my success in microbiology. She has a gift for breaking down complicated material in a way that is accessible to students. Her practice quizzes and exams were challenging and her detailed feedback tested my understanding so I could work out areas that were unclear to me. I feel so fortunate to have had her patience and passion for microbiology as a resource this semester.”

Angie P - Sierra College Student - Fall '23

“I really enjoyed and appreciated tutoring hours with Anna. She makes topics that seem foreign at times relatable to life and is great with drawing connections.”

Hannah M - Sierra College Student - Spring '23

“I started tutoring with Anna after not receiving my ideal score from the first exam. For the rest of the semester I did group tutoring with Anna and a friend from class. She was extremely helpful and was willing to go over and simplify anything we were unsure about. I always felt confident going into the exam after sessions with her. I was able to end the class with an A and Anna was definitely a BIG help.”

Emma H - Sierra College Student - Spring '24

“I came into my Microbiology course with a lot of fear and overwhelm, but working with Anna truly felt like the lifeline I needed. Her resources make the most challenging topics feel approachable and memorable, and my in-person sessions with her were invaluable to my ability to actually understandable this material. If you're a healthcare major, you will not regret this investment, I promise!”

Mia P - Sierra College Student - Spring '24

“I cannot recommend Anna highly enough—she has truly been a lifesaver for me in my microbiology class. Her ability to break down complex scientific concepts into digestible, bite-sized pieces is remarkable. Anna goes beyond traditional tutoring by tailoring her explanations to match how your brain works, making the material not only accessible but engaging. Her creative use of notes and drawings (which are both informative and adorable) adds an extra layer of clarity and memorability. Anna brings together a brilliant scientific mind with a warm, personable approach. Her communication skills are exceptional, especially in a subject that can often feel intimidating. She makes even the most challenging material approachable and understandable, all while maintaining a friendly and supportive demeanor. If you are considering Anna as a private science tutor, my advice is simple: do it. Don’t wait until you're struggling at the end of the semester—give yourself the gift of learning with ease and confidence from the start. Working with Anna has been one of the best academic decisions I’ve made. 12/10 recommend!”

Molly R - Sierra College Student - Spring '25

“If you are thinking about enrolling in tutoring for microbiology, stop thinking and start doing it! As someone who has never enrolled in tutoring, I did not know what to expect, but Anna was an amazing tutor for this challenging class. I enrolled with Anna at the start of the semester, after realizing I knew I would not be able to pass this class with my regular study methods, and I worked with her all the way until the very end of the class. Anna walked me through many things I was not understanding fully, taught me new study methods, and gave me amazing exam preparation and taking tips that helped extremely with every quiz and exam. Not only was I able to retain information better, but I was also able to take every exam with full confidence knowing I would do well in them. I would not have been able to pass this class without taking the step to work with Anna.”

Gerardo G - Sierra College Student - Spring '25