Bright Minds Learning Lab · Grades 7–12 · Boise, Idaho

Science tutoring for every level.

Personalized, research-based instruction that builds real understanding.

Leslie Nichols · B.S. & M.S. in Biology
Idaho-certified, secondary grades 6–12. Junior-high, high-school, and college teaching experience.

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Public-school, private-school, and homeschool families are welcome. College and adult learners can inquire about individual support; scope and rates are discussed separately.

Subjects offered

Life Science
Biology
Advanced Biology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Earth Science
Physical Science
Chemistry

Session options & fees

Per session. Group rates are per student.
Option	60 minutes	90 minutes
IndividualOnce per week	$50	$75
Group2–4 students, same subject & topic	$35	$53

Small groups combine structured instruction, peer discussion, and collaborative problem-solving with individual attention.

Package and sibling discounts do not apply to group sessions, which are already reduced.

Packages & sibling rates

Individual tutoring. Pay in advance for packages.
Option	60 minutes	90 minutes
4-session bundleSave 10%; total package price	$180	$270
Semester package16 sessions; save 15%; total price	$680	$1,020
Sibling rateSecond family member, per session	$45	$67

Where we meet

Boise Public Library, at a branch agreed when scheduling:

Downtown Library
Library! at Cole & Ustick
Library! at Hillcrest
Library! at Bown Crossing
Library! at Collister

Location is subject to change. Other arrangements may be considered on request. Library locations are meeting options, not a library-sponsored program.

What a session looks like

Warm-up & review 5 min
Revisit previous concepts and activate prior knowledge to set the tone for focused learning.
Targeted instruction 20–30 min
Introduce or clarify concepts with real examples, diagrams, and analogies tailored to the student.
Guided & independent practice 20–30 min
Work through problems or content with guided questioning.
Wrap-up & next steps 5–10 min
Summarize key ideas, address lingering questions, and set a clear study focus before the next session.

A typical flow, adjusted to the learner and the length of the session.

Policies & expectations

Before each session: At least 48 hours beforehand, parents or students must send current topics, upcoming test dates, and areas of confusion so Leslie can prepare relevant materials.
Cancellations & rescheduling: Give at least 24 hours notice. Rescheduling depends on availability; Leslie will make every effort to find another time in the same week. Cancellations or rescheduling with less than 24 hours notice may be charged 50% of the session fee. Exceptions are made for illness and emergencies.
Payment: Due at each session, or in advance for package rates.

Start with the learner's needs.

Tell Leslie what the learner wants to understand and which days, times, and locations might work. The focus is genuine understanding, not completing homework for the student or promising a particular score.

College and adult learners can also discuss biology, anatomy and physiology, practical laboratory skills, or an independent project. Scope, safety, scheduling, and rates are agreed for the learner. Leslie will be honest when another form of support would be more suitable.

Leslie brings more than 30 years of teaching experience, including former Boise State University A&P instructor and Laboratory Coordinator roles. Read her biography or explore other instruction options.

Any completion record documents work actually completed. Recommendations require enough direct observation and are discussed separately, not promised with an inquiry.