USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Coaching
Ready to take your biology knowledge to the next level?
The USA Biology Olympiad challenges students to think beyond the high school biology curriculum, applying advanced biological knowledge and scientific reasoning to complex questions.
Bio:Logic USABO coaching provides individualized, one-on-one preparation with Dr. Tobi Schmidt, a Stanford-trained PhD cell and molecular immunologist and experienced biology educator.
While Bio:Logic USABO coaching supports students preparing for the Open Exam, our focus extends beyond the first round of competition. Our goal is to help students develop the depth of biological knowledge, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving skills needed to advance through the Semifinal and National Finals, with the ultimate opportunity to represent the United States at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO).
What Parents Have to Say:
Knowledgeable and Patient
“Tobi is an incredibly knowledgeable and patient tutor. She provided valuable insights into my son's research, helping him refine his data analysis, methodology, and overall presentation."
— Hong (Parent)
Expert Biology Tutor
“Tobi has been tutoring my 9th grader in Biology and my 11th grader in AP Biology. Thanks to Tobi's guidance, they have shown significant improvement in their comprehension of the subject matter. Tobi employs effective visual aids and provides in-depth explanations that are easily understood by high school students. Additionally, she assesses their knowledge and understanding during each session. I highly recommend Tobi for all your Biology tutoring needs!”
— Abigail (Parent)
Meet Your Coach
Tobi Schmidt, Ph.D.
Scientist. Educator. Mentor. Founder of Bio:Logic.
I’m Dr. Tobi Schmidt, a science education expert and cell and molecular immunologist with a Ph.D. from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the Stanford School of Medicine. I’ve spent over 30 years teaching, mentoring, and guiding students in biology, and I’m still as passionate about it today as I was when I first started. I offer biology tutoring and mentoring that goes far beyond test prep. I help students understand the subject deeply, think critically, and gain lasting confidence.
I’ve worked with students at all levels, from high schoolers taking AP Biology for the first time to college students preparing for research careers and medical school. Along the way, I’ve developed science programs for biotech companies to spark girls’ interest in STEM, taught for the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Program, and served on both their teaching and admissions teams.
My approach blends deep scientific expertise with a warm, personalized teaching style. I don’t just help students do well on tests, I help them think like scientists, ask better questions, and build lasting confidence in their ability to understand complex biological systems.
Many of my students have earned top scores on the AP Biology exam, won national science competitions, and gone on to study at Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Caltech, Berkeley, and other top-tier universities. Whether we’re working on coursework, test prep, or independent research, I’m here to support the next generation of scientists, one student at a time.