Joyce Jerome Tauro is an experienced Biology educator with extensive teaching experience across school boards, entrance-exam preparation, and private tutoring. She holds an MSc in Life Science & Biochemistry and a BSc in Zoology from St. Xavier’s College.
Her teaching experience covers Biology, Zoology, and Botany for students from middle school through senior secondary levels. She has taught students following the State Board, CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, and IB curricula, as well as students preparing for NEET and other competitive examinations.
At My Tuition Hub Academy, Joyce teaches IB Biology and IGCSE Biology, focusing on strong conceptual understanding, textbook-based learning, exam preparation, and detailed revision.
Professional Experience
- Biology Tutor – Private Tuition | Since 2012
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- Teaches students from Grades 8 to 12.
- Experience with ICSE and IB students.
- Also supports students preparing for NEET, CET, BMCAT, and MCAT.
- Teaches Zoology and Botany alongside Biology.
- Biology Lecturer – PRIVATE + KT Educare, Powai | January 2023 – February 2026
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- Taught Biology to Grades 11 and 12 students.
- Worked with students following the IB curriculum.
- Also supported MCAT preparation.
- Biology Lecturer – Uttam Tuition, Bhandup | February 2023 – February 2026
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- Taught Biology to Grades 9 and 10.
- Worked with CBSE, IGCSE, and ICSE students.
- Biology Lecturer – Study Buzz | 2018–2022 & May 2024–Present
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- Taught Biology across Grades 8–12.
- Worked with CBSE, ICSE, HSC, and SSC students.
- Also taught students preparing for NEET and CET.
- Biology Lecturer – D. Tutorials, Ulhasnagar | March 2026
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- Taught Biology to Grades 9 and 10.
- Worked with ICSE students.
- Head Biology Teacher – Vgyan Classes, Andheri East | 2022–2024
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- Taught senior school Biology to Grades 10 and 12.
- Worked with State Board, CET, and NEET students.
- Head Biology Teacher – Aimer’s Classes, Dombivli | 2022–2025
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- Taught Biology to Grades 11 and 12.
- Focused on Zoology and Botany for State Board, NEET, and CET preparation.
- Biology Teacher – Gurukul Academy, Kandivali | 2021–Present
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- Teaches Biology, Zoology, and Botany to Grades 8–12.
- Experience with State Board, CBSE, and ICSE students.
IB & IGCSE Biology Teaching
Joyce has direct experience teaching international-curriculum students through her private tutoring and teaching assignments.
Her experience includes:
- IB Biology tutoring for senior school students.
- IGCSE Biology teaching for Grades 9 and 10.
- ICSE Biology teaching across secondary and senior secondary levels.
- Concept-focused Biology instruction.
- Detailed textbook study and examination preparation.
- MCQ practice with explanations.
- Revision sessions and personalized study material.
She also provides private Biology lectures for students following the ISC and IB boards across several locations in Mumbai.
Education & Teaching Skills
Joyce holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Life Science & Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Zoology, both from St. Xavier’s College. She also completed a Diploma in Forensic Science & Criminal Law from St. Xavier’s College, receiving an A grade. She scored 85% in her BSc and 71% in her MSc.
Joyce uses a structured and concept-focused approach to Biology teaching. Her teaching includes:
- Core concept explanation
- Detailed topic discussions
- Textbook-based learning
- Important question identification
- MCQ practice with explanations
- Personalised notes
- Self-prepared PowerPoint presentations
- Multiple revision sessions
- Key-term recitation
- Diagram-based learning
- Quick chapter revision through visual summaries
Practical Biology Resources
Joyce maintains a range of physical teaching resources that she can use when required, including a microscope with permanent slides, heart and kidney models, and a torso model with removable organs.
She also creates her own diagrammatic revision materials and can summarise an entire chapter through a single revision diagram.
Advanced Biology Preparation
Her teaching extends beyond school-level textbooks when deeper explanation is required. She refers to first-year MBBS material and degree- and master’s-level Biology resources to explain important topics in greater depth.