...passion is for volcanoes! I became interested in volcanoes and their inner workings early in my college career, but was always fascinated by nature as a kid. I hold degrees from George Mason University (in Virginia), Boise State University (in Idaho), and Roskilde Universitet (in the country of Denmark!). I have been a professor of geology for about 10 years. When I'm not in class, I spend a lot of time traveling to National Parks.
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...and, most recently, a marine biologist. I have been tutoring since 2011 (before I graduated high school), and I honestly love it. I think that students see success with me because I can take complex ideas and break them down into more manageable chunks, and demonstrate that process for them to empower them in the future. I believe that all people have a right to a high-quality education, and I hope to be a part...
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...the importance of tailored teaching methods and the role of clear communication in helping students grasp challenging subjects. I am committed to helping my students reach their full potential and to instilling in them a lifelong love for learning. I am excited to bring my passion for teaching and research to Varsity Tutors, where I aim to help students achieve their academic goals and cultivate a deep understanding of the subjects I teach.
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...teaching biological concepts to students. Biology is not straight memorization. To perform well on exams, you must be able to interact with and explain complex mechanisms. I aim to help you in doing so. In addition to biology I am able to teach math and writing; skills that I have honed during my undergraduate education, at Hamilton College (same guy as the musical). In my free time I enjoy training for marathons and collecting insects!
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I began tutoring during my undergraduate career and moved on to become a teaching assistant during my time as a graduate student. I'm knowledgeable in various levels of biology, English/grammar, as well as bioinformatics and some programming languages. Tutoring is something I thoroughly enjoy and helping students learn material well is my ultimate goal.
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...have a love of teaching biology ever since I started working as a teaching assistant while obtaining my undergraduate degree. I was able to teach a much wider range of subjects while working on my Master's degree in Biology at FIU. I have taught a wide range of subjects from Intro Biology to more advanced topics like Genetics and Invertebrate Zoology. Due to my diverse background in teaching as well as a wide range of...
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...with busy schedules. She attended Wright State University, where she graduated cum laude with an honors BA in biological sciences and a certificate in African American and womens gender studies and earned a doctorate of medicine and a master's of public health from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She has been honored with more than 20 scholarships and awards. Christen has a special interest in education. Her 10 years of experience includes teaching...
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...a clinical research role before attending and graduating medical school at the University of Queensland. My passion for learning and teaching comes from my mother, who taught high school level English and History for over 30 years. She taught me the value of education and how rewarding it can be when a student suddenly grasps a difficult concept. Through the skills she taught me, I tutored both basic sciences to elementary age students and ballroom...
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...have worked as a research assistant in cancer research.currently finishing my master's degree in marine conservation! I enjoy teaching. I am very prepared to sessions and like to have topics/class materials sent a head of time so I can see where you are at in your curriculum. I have been tutoring remote for 3 years. I am very flexible in my teaching/tutoring style and base my teaching methods off the students needs.
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Hello! My name is Donald Cory. I am a physics graduate who is passionate about science and math. I'll be open to any chat about these topics, the subjects being tutored, and/or my experience in college. Looking forward to getting to know you!
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...most success with. I believe education is not only vital but should be fun, no one performs best when they are stressed or bored and it is this sense of fun that I can bring to the table. There is no such thing as a stupid question and we all learn at different rates and in different conditions, I would love to help students feel more confident in themselves and their abilities.
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...Illinois where I began both my academic and military careers (16 years military police). After the military, I returned to school for a Master's and teacher certification in high school science. I decided I could do more and here I am. I am going to school full-time as I work toward a Doctorate in Business Administration. I look forward to helping solve business problems with non-profits, especially those who work with youth like BSA. At...
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I believe that all people should have equal access to learning and all learning tools needed to be successful. Education is the key to success that helps one to take command of his or her life.
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...when provided with the right guidance and support. Throughout my career, I have applied a culturally competent framework to education, recognizing the importance of acknowledging and respecting the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of my students. This approach not only fosters a more inclusive learning environment but also ensures that every student's unique needs are met. One of my core values is education equity. I firmly believe that education should be accessible to all, regardless...
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...tutoring friends who needed help with math coursework for many years. After I began college, I started working at a Children's Museum helping Biology Education students create lesson plans to teach science to students age 11-14 and also to give them the tools to teach those topics to younger children later on. While pursuing my Master's degree in Biology, I taught several college level laboratory courses including "Bio 101", "Biological Diversity", "Botany", "Economic Botany", and...
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As a dedicated nurse with a profound love for teaching, I am eager to contribute my expertise to the next generation of healthcare professionals. My journey in nursing has been marked by compassion, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. 1. Passion for Teaching: From my early clinical experiences to my current role, I have always found...
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I've always been driven by a passion for helping others discover and achieve their potential. From a young age, I found joy in mentoring my peers, whether it was guiding a classmate through a challenging math problem or leading a community service project. These experiences ignited a deep-seated commitment to education and personal development, and I'm eager to bring this enthusiasm to new students.
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Fourth year medical student going into Internal Medicine and aspiring Hematology/Oncology Doc. Strong background in biology, genetics, pathophysiology, and clinical medicine. Fluent in Spanish.
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...of science in Human Biology from UC Santa Cruz and my masters of science in oral health sciences from Boston University. During undergrad, I tutored college students in molecular biology and after graduating I became a middle school instructor. I enjoy helping students and making difficult material easy to understand. In my spare time, I enjoy crocheting, playing with my cat, running and exploring different cafes in the city I am living in.
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I started my career with the intention of getting a PhD in molecular neurobiology, and developed a passion for education. I would love to help you grow as a learner as I continue to grow as an educator.
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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.
