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Lindsay

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I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, with a minor in English. I spent the year after I graduated in Madrid, Spain teaching English through the Fulbright Program. I specifically taught English, science, history, sociology, music, and Model UN to 7th-9th graders that were enrolled in a bilingual program. While in Spain, I spent as much time traveling as I could, as discovering new cultures and people are one of my passions. I also tutored graduate level students in English on a private basis, in order to help them to prep for taking an English proficiency exam. I really enjoyed being able to teach many different subjects to many ages, though my favorite teaching subjects are biology based subjects, Spanish and English grammar and writing.

Upon returning to the United States, I began pursuing my medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School, where I am now enrolled. Though school can be challenging with the abundance of new material every day, I greatly enjoy it. I believe my current status as a student gives me a clear perspective on the obstacles faced by other students.

I believe in letting students learn for themselves, and not focusing on rote memorization. I frequently ask students to explain concepts in their own words so that I can focus on areas that need improvement, and move on from areas that are clearly mastered. I also am very creative, and have been known to write raps, music videos, and make up games in order to facilitate learning, as reading and writing can get boring really fast.

In my spare time I like to read classic literature, hike and run outside, play with my dogs and watch old movies on Netflix.

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Lindsay’s Qualifications

Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Honors Biology, Spanish Literature

Graduate Degree: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Doctor of Medicine, MD Candidate

Hobbies

Reading, Writing, Running, Swimming, Travel, Spanish and European History, Sci Fi Movies

Tutoring Subjects

10th Grade Reading

10th Grade Writing

11th Grade Reading

11th Grade Writing

12th Grade Reading

12th Grade Writing

6th Grade Reading

6th Grade Science

6th Grade Writing

7th Grade Reading

7th Grade Science

7th Grade Writing

8th Grade Reading

8th Grade Science

8th Grade Writing

9th Grade Reading

9th Grade Writing

Adult Literacy

Anatomy & Physiology

AP Biology

AP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and Composition

AP Spanish Language & Culture

AP Spanish Literature and Culture

Biology

British Literature

Cell Biology

College Biology

College English

College Essays

Comparative Literature

Conversational Spanish

Elementary School Reading

Elementary School Science

Elementary School Writing

English

English Grammar and Syntax

ESL/ELL

Essay Editing

General Biology

High School Biology

High School Chemistry

High School English

High School Writing

Languages

Life Sciences

Literature

MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems

Middle School Reading

Middle School Science

Middle School Writing

Neurobiology

Neuroscience

Persuasive Writing

Physiology

Public Speaking

Reading

Science

Spanish

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

Spanish 3

Spanish 4

Writing

Q & A

What is your teaching philosophy?

I believe in letting the student learn for his or herself. This results in frequently using "check back" as a means of making sure the student truly understands in a way that makes sense to them.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

First, I like to just get to know the student. We talk about hobbies, interests, and their likes and dislikes. Then I will ask the student what they believe they need the most help with and why, and then we can go from there. I like to use the first session to lay the foundation, and then build on specific details from there.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

Independent learning depends on two things: 1) Teaching the student how to slow down and truly learn, and not just memorize. 2) Teaching the student a sense of worth ethic and responsibility towards their learning.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Staying motivated can be difficult, especially in subjects students have a hard time with, or in which they are not interested. I believe motivation comes from finding a new, original way to look at the material (such as in literature), or finding a way to make the material relevant to the student (such as with writing and biology). I am a creative person and enjoy coming up with creative new ways to approach a subject, ideally boosting the student's interest.

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

First, I identify the main struggle. Improving vocabulary is very different from improving grammar. Then, I try to find something interesting for the student, as often, we are more willing to work for things we enjoy, rather than for things we find dull or uninspiring.

How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?

It's all about finding a way to make the subject apply to the student. In literature, this can mean finding novel interpretations of a story. In writing, it can be writing about things for which the student is passionate. In the sciences, it is important to remind the student how what they are learning applies to their everyday life. I also usually try to find ways to incorporate songs, games, and other creative activities in order to keep the student interested.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

My favorite technique when a student is asked: "Do you understand," and they reply affirmatively, is to have them explain the concept in their own words. Often this helps me catch students who were not paying attention or who were just acting like they understood. This way, we can go back and approach the material in a new way, since clearly the first method was not successful.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

Take time. Students tend to get bogged down when they try to rush their learning because they feel like they should know the material. However, it's important to be patient and approach the topic from different views to find the best method for the student's learning.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

First I ask the student to identify their major weaknesses. I then like to ask why they think they are struggling. Usually it has nothing to do with the material itself, but the way it is being taught or explained. I can then identify the student’s best way to learn and can adjust the topic to their needs.

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

Practice practice practice! After I explain a concept, I always have the student do sample questions. Then after the questions, or later in the lesson, I will ask the student to explain the concept to me, in order to make sure they truly understand. Students tend to become very confident once they can teach me the material, and make connections to other topics.

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