Top Biology Tutors serving Louisville

Max: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...in chemistry. I am currently taking a year off between hopefully matriculating into medical school fall of 2016. I have done extensive coursework in biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, trigonometry, calculus, psychology, sociology, and lab sciences. I have also recently taken the new MCAT and believe that I can teach my tools for success to any pre-student willing to learn them. I have been a teaching assistant for both General Chemistry I and II for two...
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University of Utah - Bachelors, Exercise and Sports Science

Chloe: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...believe that hard work, curiosity and an open mind are the keys to lifelong learning. Often the journey to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for education stems from a desire to become more aware of the world around me and to help others do the same, whether in the form of...
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Univeristy of Montana - Bachelors, Ecology and Organismal Biology
ACT Reading: 32

Andrew: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...Biology. My main interests are the evolution and mechanical properties of the insect exoskeleton. I also earned my Master's Degree in Biology at ASU, and I described 10 species of weevil (snout beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, Entomology and Nematology
Arizona State University - Masters, Biology, General
GRE: 331
GRE Quantitative: 161
GRE Verbal: 165

Aman: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination, and confidence. For these reasons, I am still in contact with him today. As a tutor-- mentor-- I will help my mentee achieve their goals (academic and mental). I will work with them hour by hour to the best of my ability to deliver what is necessary to...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Bayley: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...at Seattle University's Math Lab for two years tutoring students in a range of math courses, including pre-calculus, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. In addition to my professional history tutoring college students, I also volunteered for a year as a science and math tutor to students at a nearby alternative high school. I have scored extremely well on the ACT, SAT, and MCAT exams, so in addition to being able to offer academic support...
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Seattle University - Bachelors, Mathematics and Cell and Molecular Biology

Jaimie: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...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 psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy tutoring because I find it to be an engaging...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Rachel: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...undergraduate, I served as a Biology tutor for my schools Biological Sciences Honor Society and as a mentor for graduating high school students through the Dream Project. As a tutor, my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, General Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 790

Christopher: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...at Champaign-Urbana. While studying, I was employed as a laboratory technician at the Rhodes Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience, where the bulk of my work, including my senior honors thesis, concerned the adverse of effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the developing hippocampal region of the brain. After graduating, I served a year, full time, as an Americorps member with City Year, tutoring and mentoring 7th and 8th grade students in the Englewood Community of Chicago...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31

Caroline: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects and...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 800

Diptesh: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Lindsay: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when concepts are understood, rather than formulas memorized. When helping students prepare for standardized tests I focus on taking practice exams and working with students on the areas they need the most help. Outside of school I enjoy hiking, gardening, reading, and cooking. I like to explore new ways of doing things and being outside. I like to try to strike a...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36

Daniel: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...in science courses from middle school to college level. I graduated from Boston College in 2009 and have worked at the neuroscience and psychiatry labs at Yale and Cornell. I enjoy working with people and wish to one day specialize in geriatrics. I have taught chess and English to young children and tutored children from foster care for two years to improve their literacy skills. I plan to work as a Teacher's Assistant for Physics...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Ruthie: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...AP Biology exam. It is important to me that my students are engaged because from that engagement, we can build investment in the material and skills they need to learn. I like to incorporate labs, hands-on experience, competitions, games, videos, and compelling activities (for example, writing letters to the government about harmful algal blooms to a graphing project on the abundance of the invasive species, "rock snot") into skill building and practice. I care deeply...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biological Basis of Behavior
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Katherine: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Stacie: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...compares to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE,...
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The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education

Joy: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...all carry as students. To a 6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Jimmy: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...fields of expertise include math and science. I have taken a lot of math and science courses and I enjoyed every single one. For the past 7 years, I have tutored students from the elementary to the high school level. My goal for every student is to be thorough and efficient. I strive to help them understand what they need to know in a timely manner. I believe that every student is capable to understanding...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Math: 33
SAT Math: 750

Zach: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...I graduated from high school in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota with a 4.0 GPA and a 33 on my ACT. In my free time I play basketball, listen to music, write programs, and watch movies with my friends. I specialize in math and science of all kinds, I really love teaching biology, chemistry, and physics. I also can prepare students for the ACT. As a sophomore I have already taken physics, calculus, biology, intro chemistry,...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31

Miguel: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...students are ones that have benefited me throughout my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Joyce: Louisville Biology tutor
Certified Biology Tutor
...every student's unique learning style, and to help them gain independence in mastering the material. I enjoy sharing with students my excitement talking about biology! I am currently in a Physician Assistant program at University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth and am loving every minute of clinical practice! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Philosophy from University of St Thomas. While an undergraduate student, I...
Education & Certification
University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of North Texas Health Science Center - Masters, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Science: 31
GRE: 309
GRE Quantitative: 152
Private Biology Tutoring in Louisville, KY
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Classroom teachers aren't able to offer this kind of targeted instruction, as they have to teach students in groups and, as a result, must adopt one-size-fits-all teaching methods that aim to reach as many students as possible. This can sometimes be to the detriment of solitary learners. If you're having a hard time comprehending topics like glycolysis, population genetics, or the principles of biodiversity, there's a chance that you aren't being presented information in a form that makes sense to you.
Louisville biology tutoring can adapt to your preferences. Instructors can use a wide variety of instructional methods until they discover what forms of instruction you respond to, and can then emphasize those teaching techniques going forward.
The pressure of keeping up with a class schedule can negatively impact your education, too. Teachers have to maintain a steady pace in order to squeeze all the biology material they're expected to cover into a semester-long class, and if you get hung up on a difficult concept or otherwise fall behind, you may be required to move on before you're ready to do so.
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What are some of the advantages of working with Louisville biology tutors near me?
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Meanwhile, if you're a visually oriented student your instructor can create a range of visual aids for you to use. They can put together sets of illustrated flashcards to assist you in memorizing biological terms and processes, and can create diagrams of behaviors and cycles like metabolism and thermoregulation. Regardless of what your personal preferences are, Louisville biology tutors can take measures to ensure that you're getting instruction that works for you.
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Making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process whether you're studying biology or anything else, but you can't learn from your missteps if you don't know you've gone awry. In addition to leading you through pre-test review sessions, private instructors can help you examine corrected homework and quizzes after you get them back from your teacher, so you can identify subjects that you need to take another look at before moving on. Louisville biology tutors can set small, reachable goals for you as you study, so you can make visible progress and feel more motivated. This can give you a sense of confidence, as you can move forward knowing that you're building off of a solid foundation.
How can I fit Louisville biology tutoring into my schedule?
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