Hello! I am an LGBTQ+ friendly educator with a passion for science and writing! I am a licensed Georgia educator with three years of classroom experience. I have taught biology, chemistry, and physics at all levels ranging from remedial to honors.
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My name is Wesley Thompson. I have nine years of teaching experience. I am passionate for helping students learn and succeed. I enjoy creating engaging learning experiences for students and being apart of their educational journey. I look forward to embarking on this exciting journey together.
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...classes and graduate classes. I started by tutoring Organic Chemistry classes for undergraduate students and then moved on to Biochemistry classes for graduate students. My favorite subject, however is Anatomy & Physiology likely due to my career as a chiropractor. I enjoy that we can use our own bodies as cheat sheets when learning about this subject which is why I try to use a lot of visuals and draw pictures when tutoring. I have...
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...and certified athletic trainer with years of experience working with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, I bring a unique, real-world perspective to the subjects I teach - especially anatomy, physiology and other health sciences. My background in injury evaluation, rehabilitation and preventative care allows me to break down complex topics into relatable, easy to understand concepts that students can apply both academically and practically. I am passionate about education and deeply committed to helping...
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...where I studied the molecular mechanisms of blood cancers. After completing my doctorate, I spent a decade at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the U.S., conducting research in blood stem cell metabolism and cancer while mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, Ph.D. candidates, and research technicians. I tutor a broad range of subjects in biology and biotechnology, with particular enthusiasm for hematology, oncology, stem cell biology, metabolism, genetic engineering, physiology, microbiology, cell biology and biochemistry. My...
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...kind- I think that has strengthened the rapport I have been able to establish with students. Outside of work, I have a two year old grandson that I spend a lot of time with, as well as his mother (my daughter). I am working on Physics with him, but we are mastering Legos at this point. If you think you or your child could benefit from my experiences, please let my Director know and we...
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...students with routines that are customized for their current course load and academic goals. Making students' academic pursuits a sustainable lifestyle is my primary goal but I enjoy enriching their understanding of the universe and enabling their critical thinking. My students learn to understand proper time management and how to break down activities. I also like to make sure my students feel comfortable with analysis, editing, note taking, and other methods to give them a...
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...love biology, and enjoy the aspect of learning and the fulfillment of succeeding in academics. Outside of school, I LOVE cooking and spending time with friends! I also love playing musical instruments, mainly flute because of its difficulty and vast repertoire. My main goal for my students is for them to become competent and comfortable in their subject areas. I understand the difficulties and pressures that come along with school, which is why I want...
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I am a lover of all things STEM. I believe in helping students help themselves. I have a lot of experience working with students as young as 4th grade all the way up to high school and college. STEM is more than just knowledge, it is practical skills that we all use everyday.
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My passion is making math and science visual and applicable. I want to bring my experience from being a college professor to students as a tutor.
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...years. It was during my orientation, a week before my first semester started, where I really noticed how different I was from everyone else. As soon I was walked into the atrium, I noticed everyone was on his or her phone. They were gingerly texting away to their friends, surfing the web, and sending countless Snap Chats about their first day of orientation. Me on the other hand, I felt lost. Back where I use...
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...a student tutor for the athletic program in multiple courses, including English, history, math, and anatomy. While working on my Masters, I served as an academic tutor for high school students, serving mainly as an ACT prep coach and essay corrector. I am a certified English teacher in the state of Oklahoma, though I moved to Texas for a non-teaching job at Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital. I'm a strong proponent of life-long learning, and...
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Learning is a life long experience and education is an invaluable asset. I strive to not only learn something new everyday but to teach someone else something new everyday. I am honored to be given the opportunity to teach you something new today.
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...in 2016. My PhD work examined human movement biomechanics. More recently, I was a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Leuven in Belgium. I currently live in Fort Worth, Texas, where I am a mathematics instructor at Tarrant County College and I am interested in helping math and engineering students achieve success! I have 5 years of tutoring experience in math subjects - including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus (I, II, and...
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...Islands and attended the University of the Virgin Islands, where I tutored students in math, science, computer science, and writing. During my undergraduate studies, I had research experiences where I developed my programming and analysis skills. I continued pursuing these fields of study during my graduate studies at the University of Michigan. While there, I participated in several coding workshops as an instructor and taught learners of all ages. It brings me joy to see...
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...love creating lesson plans, organizing work flow and interacting with the students. Education is a passion of mine and creating a safe, friendly and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority. I am a grad student in Environmental Engineering expecting to wrap up soon. During high school and undergrad, I helped out a few students with their assignments. In grad school, I was a teaching assistant for a junior and senior...
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...to medical and/or graduate schools. While at Duke, I tutored elementary aged children as a part of the America Reads America Counts program. Also, while in high school, I tutored Pre-Algebra through Calculus to high school aged students. Currently, I tutor a variety of math courses from elementary-aged math through college level calculus. I also tutor English and writing skills, having taken several writing intensive college courses and gained experience in professional research manuscript writing....
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The field of biomechanics is a fascinating marriage of Newtonian mechanics and human physiology with the nearly exclusive purpose of analyzing the application and generation of forces within the human body. If you are pursuing studies in musculoskeletal physiology, neurobiology, physical therapy, or medicine, biomechanics can hold the key to answering the why, how, and what if questions that you may encounter. Why are women more prone to ACL injury than men? How can wearing a seat belt impact concussion risk during a car accident? What would happen if a woman with osteoporosis fell directly on her knee? Would the ligament or the bone give out first in injury? A fundamental understanding of biomechanics is absolutely essential for understanding injury mechanisms and, subsequently, prescribing the appropriate tests to accurately diagnose the injury.
In part because of its dualistic dependency on both physics and biology, biomechanics can often seem counterintuitive to students. While you may have studied one field or the other for years, meshing them together and applying one to the other often requires you to remember long-forgotten details from past biology or physics courses. If you find yourself struggling to grasp the concepts presented in your coursework, biomechanics tutoring may be able to help. With locations nationwide, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with instructors well versed in both the foundations and applications of the biomechanics field. They use their valuable skills and knowledge to support students like yourself in their goals and aspirations. The Varsity Tutors educational directors will work with you to create a detailed student profile that allows potential tutors in your area to determine what they can do for you. In addition, it serves as the basis for your tutoring plan, which is flexible and based on your learning style, personality, preferences, and syllabus.
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Recent Biomechanics Tutoring Session Notes
Today we finished up the algebra quiz from the last session, as well as her homework over the same stuff - more factoring. She's doing okay.
We reviewed various ecology topics (primary vs. secondary succession, population density models, etc.), but mostly spent the time reviewing for an upcoming assessment test that covers all of the topics for the year.
Today, we reviewed for the student's test which involved photosynthesis and cellular respiration. His teacher posted a review set on the class website and that is what we covered today. He had a grasp on each chapter and PowerPoint slide set.
Tonight we began to go over PowerPoint slides and main topics that will be covered on her exam. I explained some different ways she could help study and also how much time she should expect to devote to studying for this exam.
During our session today, the student and I read chapter 4 section 1 regarding population growth. We then completed the Section Assessment. We also finished the BioJournal for Chapter 3 to cover all of the Chapter 3 Assignments.
Today we reviewed DNA/RNA structure and functions, DNA replication, transcription and translation, and protein production in the cell. We also briefly reviewed dihybrid genetic crosses, starting to get her ready for her final exam.
