Award-Winning Biology Tutors in Springfield, MO

Junior at Missouri State University studying Wildlife Biology! Originally from St. Louis, MO I am part of Delta Zeta Sorority and was the Vice President of Philanthropy for 2017. I am a summer 2018 intern for the Dickerson Park Zoo.

Hi! My name is Cole Grandel, and I'm happy to help you out in a wide range of subjects. My goal here is to help you move beyond the need for tutors by developing deep understanding and lifelong habits of learning.

...Social Studies. I followed this up with a Masters of Teaching from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. Finally, I received my Masters of Administration for Secondary Education from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri in 2009. I have taught or tutored a wide variety of classes including: algebra 1 and 2, college algebra, biology, and...

...and teaching. I have worked in hospital care for 3 years, done health administration for a couple of years with personal training. But, currently I am finishing up my masters of science in occupational therapy. Over the years I have gained extensive knowledge in life sciences, anatomy & physiology, and neuro rehabilitation.

...my reluctance to be a good student when I was younger. Fear of failure was so terrifying that not trying was safer and less disappointing. I want to teach my students that it's okay to slip once in a while, it's okay to need help, and it's okay to ask when we need it. Building...

...strive to be a well-rounded individual. My goal was to be a positive role model in their life and help them with whatever homework they had. Volunteering here has showed me that each student learns differently and once you understand them you can find ways to help them learn. As a tutor I am patient...

...my university and have had the opportunity to work with children in daycare and preschool settings, students in elementary ESL programs, junior high and high school ESL students, as well as a variety of students in Spanish classrooms at the junior high, high school, and college levels. I love learning about how best to serve...

...granted! Be motivated to pursue your career dreams no matter who or where you find yourself, knowing that the key to success is hard work. Given my background, I have gained the requisite skills and knowledge to help students understand various concepts in Algebra, Statistics, Biostatistics and English. I realize that all students are different...

...understand them. I determined to work on my dissertation on how Colleges could better prepare their students for learning about cultures and become more adept at intercultural communication. After receiving my doctorate we moved to a University that wanted me to be a professor. I have taught Psychology and Sociology for the past 10 years....

...helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance, I truly believe that anyone can master any of the subjects...

...and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and to be able to determine when a student has fully grasped the concept. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and pets, working on creative activities such as drawing...

...people the most. As a doctor I would be interested in pursuing clinical trials as a way to further medical research while remaining involved in patient care. I work with an expert on schizophrenia to map the epigenetics involved in schizophrenia onset. The application of Dr. William Walsh's research, using nutrients like zinc, SAMe, or...

...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 to students for course-specific content, I can also offer study and...

...an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship positions in human capital consulting & private equity, as well as in patent law. My interests are widely varied and eclectic - pro baseball (Go Mets!), Broadway...

...as a tutor. When I tutor someone, the most important goal is to make sure both of us understand the root ideas of the subject and are able to not only use, but also understand the equations to solve the problems. Outside of academic work, I love playing sports. I have played tennis for most...

...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 test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and...

...and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have...

...played college football for 4 years at Princeton University. I also enjoy watching and playing football, basketball, soccer, and horseback riding. In addition to sports, I also have musical interests and have been playing classical piano for 16 years. In addition to this, I enjoy reading mystery and murder mystery books and watching shows in...

...standardized tests, I strive to make test-taking less anxiety-inducing and more approachable for my students. For students looking to gain an extra boost in their scores, I assess what information they already know and focus on more problematic areas. I love my students and I love what we can accomplish together as a team.... I believe every student has the potential to succeed. It is not a matter of intelligence, but a matter of effort. By...

...By use of whiteboards, practice problems, constant repetition, and positive encouragement, students start to understand the problems themselves and are more likely to be able to solve similar problems by themselves in the future. When I can see the student understands a troubling concept so that s/he can explain it to me, it's so rewarding.