...drives my commitment to teaching, as I believe that science education is crucial for developing critical thinking skills and an informed citizenry. I am particularly passionate about making science accessible and exciting for all students, regardless of their initial interest or background. One of the most rewarding aspects of my career has been witnessing students' moments of discovery and understanding. Whether through a successful experiment, a thought-provoking discussion, or a breakthrough in understanding a challenging...
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I am a scientist obtaining my PhD in chemical biology after having graduated from Scripps college with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. I love biology and biochemistry and am excited to share my knowledge with students. While biology, biochemistry, and chemistry can be daunting fields, I think approaching them with curiosity and enthusiasm is the key to success. In my spare time, I enjoy playing softball, gardening, and hiking.
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Hello! My name is Connor and it is my passion to tutor. I am currently a senior at Boston University studying Neuroscience and am also a Pre-Medical student. I would be happy to assist you with tutoring in the scientific field. Please feel free to reach out directly as my posted hours are very flexible and I am very accessible as well. Thank you and I can't wait to help!
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...college and even graduate programs. Over the years, I've helped with a variety of subjects, but my specialties are SAT prep, SAT Subject Tests (Math II, Biology, Chemistry), Statistics, and Biology. Out of all these, I especially enjoy SAT prep. Many people think it's all about knowledge, but the SAT is really a mix of problem-solving, critical thinking, and understanding the test itself. Mastering its structure and strategies can make a huge difference, and I...
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...outreach experience working directly with media and public in general from all ages from pre-K kids to adults. I have books and music in Spanish, some games too. I have wanted to start teaching Spanish to kids for a while now, so if you are looking for a caring and fun Spanish tutor for your kids, I would love to help. I am a current volunteer in Alachua Public Schools, which included a background check,...
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...taught high school level science for 5 years and I am certified to teach all sciences. I have an undergraduate degree in biochemistry and a graduate degree in secondary education in biology. As an educator at my current school, I have served and continue to serve as the science department chair, a member of Digital Leadership Corp, a mentor to both students and teachers, and I sponsor the Environmental Science Club and Outdoor Club. Outside...
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Hello, my name is Kendall Young and I am a medical school student at The Ohio State University. I graduated undergrad from the University of Tennessee in 2019 and I have been a tutor since I was a sophomore in college. I have significant experience tutoring various math and sciences of all age groups and I look forward to helping you achieve your best potential! :)
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I became interested in tutoring during college. I started tutoring biology, chemistry and writing. By my senior year, I was running the tutoring center and writing lab. Following undergraduate, I became a teacher's aid and substitute teacher in the public school system. A year later I attended graduate school, where I received my PhD in neuroscience. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring math, science, SAT prep, and sciences (including biology and life sciences).
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...requires a unique style of teaching as well. My goal is to ensure every student learns in a way that helps them understand and retain the knowledge better. I believe you understood the material only when you can explain any person in lay-man terms. I try to understand every student's goals and expectations prior to the session, which helps me work with them efficiently. I like to form a trust-based relationship with the students, which...
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...Washington State University's MD Program in August! :) My biggest motto is that if you're not embracing your mistakes, you're not growing. Failure happens and there is no shame in it! It is hard to admit you need help and taking that step is one that will bring you toward academic excellence and accomplishing whatever goals you set out. I want our sessions to be interactive and applicable to your strengths - meeting you where...
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My name is Andrew. I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Biology and an MPH in Epidemiology. I hope to be able to help those struggling and curate a genuine interest for students in subjects from biology to statistics to test prep. I have always embraced a role as a mentor and tutor and I hope to be able to continue that with all new clients.
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Whether I am conducting college laboratory exercises to reinforce scientific concepts or tutoring my groups of middle school, high school, and college-level clients, it is truly inspiring for me; we all must be focused and open to nature and science. Make it relevant to the learner! Professionally, I have accumulated over 30 years of teaching students across all age groups in the sciences. Current holder of a Professional Teacher's License in the sciences. "Education is...
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...11 years of experience working in biology, microbiology, molecular biology, and biotechnology labs. Before my time working in industry, I received my Master's degree from the University of Maryland in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics. I've TA'd multiple courses including microbiology and genetics labs and discussion sections and served as a tutor teaching in a variety of biology and related topics. In my free time, I enjoy being a dad to a beautiful baby girl,...
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University of Virginia (Pursuit of Biochemistry B.S., Sociology B.A., and Chinese Minor) Specialized tutoring in Chinese, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
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...Math. In college, I tutored freshman and sophomores in Biology, Calculus and General Chemistry. I have tutored many different subjects from early as middle school to post-college. I am from Puerto Rico currently living in NY. I was also a teaching assistant for introductory biology classes and Resident Advisor in the dorms which helped me appreciate different learning styles, identities and backgrounds. I am always open to learning new things. I enjoy cooking, dancing, watching...
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My personal statement and teaching philosophy are a quote by Albert Einstein "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."
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I am a professional educator with over two decades of experience in coaching, teaching, tutoring, and mentoring. I am passionate about supporting academic and holistic growth in my students. I majored in Biology, Education, and Psychology in undergrad with a minor in Chemistry and Science Education. I earned my MS in Psychology with a focus on statistics and research methods.
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...and Molecular Biology. I am currently a mentor to underprivileged pre-teens and I work with an Optometrist as a Doctor's Assistant. This is a great position for me because my plan is to become an Optometrist in the next 5 years! I have tutored in the subjects of Advanced Math, Science and Physics for a program called Varsity Tutors for about 3 years. I was also a tutor for an organization called AVID, which is...
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My name is Emma Hassell and I recently graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2017! I was a biology major with a general psychology minor. I am currently applying to medical school. During my time at OSU I worked for the Office of Diversity and Inclusions as a biology and psychology tutor. I am friendly and outgoing and love to help people succeed in school!
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...History. I also traveled to Costa Rica while an undergraduate to conduct field research in the tropical wet and cloud forests. I migrated south to The Swamp and the University of Florida. While there, I taught college-level courses in biology and botany while assisting with research in herbaria and molecular biology research labs. I also completed my teaching licensure requirements and student taught with Bradford High School in Starke, Florida. I began my migration north...
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We worked on the student's Ecology review packet. We discussed the different bio-geochemical cycles, the biotic factors, and the abiotic factors for each cycle. Then we discussed the energy pyramids and how energy moves through the ecosystems. Because this is something that she has already seen in junior high, she feels very comfortable with the material.
The student had genetics homework on standard dominant/recessive traits. We worked through that, with me reviewing problems or topics as they came up. I worked on demonstrating when and how information can be gained by a phenotype and how to fill in the blanks with additional information from the problem. I covered this a couple different times with him and I think he has a better understanding of it now. We also did a worksheet on inheritance, which he was very quick to pick up on and seems to understand well.
Today the student had to complete a microbiology module. His assignment was to conduct a virtual experiment and observe the zone of inhibition of household cleaning agents and antibiotics using a petri dish and optic discs. The strains he used were staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus pneumoniae, and H. influenzae. He then had to compare the zones of inhibition to see which were more effective on which strains of bacteria, and measure the length of the zones. Overall, he gained a very good understanding of antimicrobial agents and their effects on bacteria. He also learned by watching a video the different classifications of bacteria (gram positive/negative, morphology, etc.)
We covered the structure and function of the ribosome. Specifically, the number and size of RNA and protein subunits found in bacteria and euks. We discussed two experiments which elucidated the size of these subunits and hinted at their function. Strong emphasis on data analysis and hypothesis creation.
It looks like our study tactics are paying dividends for the student. He got a an 87% on his cladogram test! We reviewed the classification slide show we went over 2 weeks ago. He seemed to retain most of the information. I also quizzed him on the questions he made for himself. We reviewed the parts of the cell, and also the macromolecules we went over last week. I recommend he spend more time reviewing his notes for the final, which is coming up in a month and a half. Good job!
In this session, we covered Punnett squares for codominance, incomplete dominance, and sex-linked traits. We started off by doing a brief overview on the difference between codominance and incomplete dominance and how to distinguish the two (i.e. incomplete dominance leads to a blended phenotype and codominance leads to demonstration of multiple phenotypes). We worked on a worksheet that the student was given in class, and then we spend a great deal of time going through practice problems, in which she had to make Punnett squares and then analyze genotypic and phenotypic ratios. I was very happy with her performance.
