Award-Winning Biochemistry Tutors serving South Dakota

...17 years as an AP Biology and 9th grade Biology teacher at a local high school in Anchorage, AK. I have a passion for Biology and the fields within that disciple (e.g. Zoology, Ecology, Genetics, etc.). I also enjoy bringing real-life examples into my lessons to help students grasp various biological concepts.

...two years as well before I went on to pursue my higher education as an MD/PhD student! I have a BS in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Emphasis and Humanities through the University of North Dakota and have worked with many students both young and old throughout my life. I currently volunteer within my community as...

...tutoring so far, I have learned that I am not only teaching students the topic they come in for, but also showing them more efficient and effective ways to study and learn. By teaching these students study methods, and providing positive reinforcement during their session, I help them succeed in other classes as well.

...I have worked as a biotechnology patent analyst reviewing a broad range of technologies within the life sciences space. While my formal training is in cancer biology, my passion is in teaching biology across a variety of grade levels, from middle school life sciences to graduate students, with cell biology being my favorite subject. In...

I graduated with a biology degree from Augustana and am starting medical school this fall at the University of South Dakota. I have worked in medical research for 3 years and have lots of experience with biology, chemistry, genetics, and related subjects. I have a puppy named Phoebe and play basketball in my free time!

...my Bachelor's of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and...

...a concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of...

...in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts easily understandable. I also love sports, adventures, travelling!... My teaching philosophy is to teach in a way that makes materials understandable, accessible, and applicable to the real world!

...MCAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor the sciences and can cover all science topics up to advanced college-level chemistry and biology. As a science major and experienced tutor, I understand that the sciences pose unique and varied challenges to students. One of my primary goals is to meet students where they are, understand their...

...graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.

...and I'm always happy to help more young minds reach their goals. Examples of my teaching experience include two semesters of tutoring at the high-school level and three semesters as a paid teaching assistant for my university. I teach a wide variety of subjects, including math, essay writing, critical thinking, biochemistry, and object-oriented programming. Outside...

...improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. I believe that education should be a team effort, and want to encourage other students to dream big in any way they can. In my spare time, I enjoy meditation, biking, photography, and watching shows.

...powerpoint for our session. During our session, I will go through the material and explain, in detail, each and every slide (including mnemonics, tricks, etc.). Every few slides, we will pause for a pop quiz. Finally, once the lesson is over, I will provide you with a quiz/mini-test to assure the both of us that...

...car line in which passengers are dropped off and picked up. After realizing that teaching methods are highly student based, my time as a tutor became more challenging, but also more rewarding. In addition to tutoring, I continued to pursue my interests in medicine by shadowing physicians in college. However, shadowing Dr. Brian Sims, a...

...and I will be pursuing a career in Anesthesiology. In college I was a chemistry and biology major and had the opportunity to tutor chemistry. What I enjoy most about tutoring is helping students realize their potential. Each student's learning style is unique and I am excited to help facilitate you with the tutoring process....

...In the most difficult sessions, I revisited and retaught material. This requires me to go over the material and also make sure the students understand confusing concepts. I have to be very patient and creative in my teaching. While this might frustrate some tutors, I fully enjoy my job as a tutor. Not only does...

...I have both the education and the experience to be of great use as a tutor. With the upcoming implementation of Common Core Standards for Science content areas, I am equipped with the tools and experience in areas both technical and practical to help students adapt to scientific (as well as math and language arts)...

...truly understand the material. Constant collaboration is the key to a student's success and I have spent years mastering this skill. My interests, outside of teaching, include sports, music, and international work. I personally understand the everyday challenges that student athletes must overcome and I can tailor my approach to best fit their academic needs....

...to prepare them for a strong college career. I also spent considerable time with college students in my field and similar programs. Students have always given positive reviews when I ask them about the experience, commenting that the time was enjoyable and that learning came naturally. In my opinion, this is the best way to...

...from kindergarten age through college work through challenging concepts to gain a better understanding of the material. I'm a strong believer that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard". Not all subjects come easy to everyone, but with the right attitude, anything is possible. I hope that through tutoring I can help students...