I am a nurse and a chemist with a cumulative 6 years of teaching. I have a passion for teaching students and passing on my knowledge to others.
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Hi! After completing a BS and MS in geology, pre-medical courses, and medical school, I have over 10 years of real life experience studying science, honing my study habits, and test-taking strategies. If you feel like you understand the content in class or for homework, but aren't getting the results you want on the exam, let me help you!
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...I tutor include anatomy & physiology, exercise physiology, exercise assessment and prescription, motor development, nutrition and physical activity, biomechanics, psychology basics, developmental psychology, and social psychology. I also have experience tutoring Algebra, and really enjoy working with students to build a strong foundation of understanding that they can use to be successful in their Algebra classwork, as well as any and all future math classes. After experiencing successful standardized testing results, I enjoy helping other...
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...one goal is to help students feel confident in the material they need to learn, by engaging in a teaching style that works best for them. I will utilize knowledge I have gained from Master's of Science in Nursing at Marquette University, and from my Bachelor's degree at Southern Oregon University. To supplement my education, I have years of tutoring experience. One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is seeing understanding dawn on a...
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...drawing, I can do that with no problem. I can draw very realistically. I am a fluent French speaker. If anyone needs help with French subject, count me in. I can speak and understand Spanish but, I am not fluent. Beside any of the subjects that I mentioned, if you need help with anything else, I may be able to help. If you are ready to learn then you will have no problems learning with...
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...a graduate of Yeshiva University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Psychology. Since graduation, I have been working as a tutor, personal fitness trainer, and EMT. Currently, I am applying to medical school; in the mean time, however, I will be completing my masters degree in nutritional science at Columbia University. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Psychology and...
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...can achieve it." Now, it's not so cheesy. It's a vital quote that propels everything I do now, and I hope to inspire others to have that mentality. I've been in love with science and medicine ever since I was a 7 year-old girl dreaming of becoming a pediatrician. I dream of impacting every life I have the privilege of knowing, and I try to spread encouragement and positivity everywhere I go. Currently, I am...
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...a 5th grade teacher with a love for learning! I teach all subject areas for my grade level. I have experience in classrooms with kids of all ages because I did substitute teaching for a couple of years before starting to teach. I've been everywhere from kinder to high school. I have done paid tutoring for the last couple of years at my school and I have many years of volunteer tutoring experience. I have...
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...a PhD in Chemistry with a concentration in Nutrition Science from Georgia State University. Currently, I am a postdoctoral fellow at Emory University and am an active scientist. My expertise spans Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, Biochemistry, and Nutrition. I also have excellent writing skills (gained from publishing numerous scientific paper and writing grants for federal funding) and am happy to assist with essays, ensuring logical flow, appropriate conveyance of ideas, as well as syntax,...
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...online tutoring as well. My areas of expertise that I enjoy tutoring are environmental and earth sciences, general science, biology, ecology, geography, communication, writing and editing (including grammar, style, sentence and essay structure), English, public speaking (I do this often for my job, too), nutrition, and basic computer skills. I'm also very interested and have much experience with HOW to learn, study, and stay organized (this is necessary for a small business owner!). I've tried...
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I am an enthusiatic Nurse by trade and have extensive experience working as a writing tutor through college. My first love in life is education, so working as a tutor seemed like the right course of action to augment my studies to become a Family Nurse Practitioner and my Doctorate in Nursing. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals as I work toward mine!
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Hello, My name is Deatrick LaPointe. I have an MS degree in Management of Technology and am currently a PhD Candidate in Cyber Defense, Information Assurance. I enjoy learning and hope to pass on my knowledge and experience with others to enhance quality of life and education.
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...hold an EdD in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University and have over ten years experience working in Online Higher Education. My dissertation was titled, Sustainable Attitudes Amongst Management Staff at ABC University. During my undergraduate schooling, I majored in Art and was a member of the NCAA Womens soccer team. My junior year I spent the summer abroad in England and studied International Communications at Oxford University. My education also includes a Master Degree in...
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My mission is to assist and motivate students to reach their true potential! Each one of you is an unique learner and together we can work to make you a successful student. I am enthusiastic about sharing knowledge with a focus on critical thinking and problem solving. I believe a good foundation is the key to successful skill building and cumulative knowledge. I am patient and flexible and like to have fun learning. Together we...
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...years. I stayed a total of four years at my placement school. During that time I made tremendous gains with my students, focusing on AP exams, the ACT exam, and college entry programs. I had the highest pass rate in both the AP Calculus and AP Statistics exams in the school's history along with an average of a 4 point increase among the students that took his after school ACT Prep program. I firmly believes...
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As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.
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...rounded professional nurse. I love to teach and come up with new strategies and materials to help students learn the best they possibly can. I understand that it's not a one size fits all for each student.. and that's perfectly okay. I work with each of my students to find out how I can best help them excel and succeed. With a little patience and perseverance, anything is possible. I devise a highly personalized study...
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...or unmotivated by including fun learning tools such as Jeopardy, animations, and memorable mnemonics. In my experience, remarkable improvement has been observed when students first understand fundamental concepts and then build their understanding to tie together what they are learning with the importance it has in today's society and their future careers. My goal is to perpetuate the importance of education to broaden the horizons of my students in hopes for a brighter future. Outside...
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...I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to my students. Currently working as a Validation Engineer at Exela Pharm, I apply my expertise daily in a highly regulated environment, ensuring quality and compliance in pharmaceutical processes. My academic background and hands-on industry experience allow me to offer comprehensive support in subjects like pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, and engineering. Based in Hickory, NC, I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals and gain...
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...Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and then transitioned to a job as an OB/GYN research coordinator at HUP. Outside of academia, I work as a barista and I skate on an...
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Upon first glance, the study of nutrition may appear to simply be an assessment of the foods that we choose to ingest. With a bit more digging, however, the field becomes infinitely more complex. Nutrition is the study not only of consumption, but of the effects of the various products and foods we consume. The chemical compounds that we ingest form the basis for every single biological process and reaction that occurs in the human body. From muscle growth to neural signaling to the plethora of diseases and disorders that can occur in the human body, nutrition plays a role in every molecular interaction in human pathology and physiology. All of these facts can seem difficult to master on your own, but a nutrition tutor has been through this before, and can help you conquer the topics that are most challenging to you.
When you begin to develop an understanding of the true depth of nutritional education, it can quickly become overwhelming. Statements about what is good or bad for you begin to lose meaning when you investigate the variety of roles and processes influenced by individual molecules. In most cases, nutrients can have both positive and negative impacts on different bodily systems and, as always, can be harmful when consumed in large amounts. Furthermore, different chemical nutrients will affect the body in different ways. Someone seeking advice about how to lose weight will need a very different approach from someone who is seeking to build muscle, and both of these individuals would need different advice in seeking the best diet to support the body while it combats muscular dystrophy.
Beyond the molecular interactions associated with nutrition, students will be expected to learn the results and symptoms of various deficiencies and disorders as they relate to an individual's diet, adding even further complexity to the field. If you find yourself drowning in the dizzying amount of information presented in your nutrition studies, Varsity Tutors may be able to help. We can help you connect with premier nutrition tutoring throughout the United States, and our educational directors can help you find an instructor who best fits your particular needs. Whether you are investigating the efficacy of vitamin C consumption to boost the immune system or simply need to better understand the effects of LDL cholesterol levels on the circulatory system, your nutrition tutor can work with you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the concepts most prevalent in your course or research. There are many topics to cover, so your tutor will address any that you need help with. These instructors have demonstrated proficiency in nutritional coursework and have also proven to be able communicators, well-versed in multiple methods of instruction. The one-on-one nature of your nutrition tutoring allows you to collaborate with your tutor to tailor your educational approach. You can help dictate your lesson plans and the method in which material is presented, helping to make your sessions as effective as possible.
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Recent Nutrition Tutoring Session Notes
Reviewed general nutrition topics, plus digestion. Also compared foods to determine which was healthier. Made a flowchart and some review questions to be used as further practice. Going to try to wrap up the nutrition chapter in two more sessions.
Met the student for our first tutoring session. He has started a new major and is a senior. We talked about what his goals are for this new major. We discussed how the class is organized, his progress so far in the class, and what he feels he struggles with the most. We also discussed his weekly schedule and study/reading time. The next test the student is studying for begins with Chapter 10 and the use of nutrients for energy production. We reviewed the chapter and discussed nutrients used as fuel, and also the importance of vitamins and minerals as catalysts to energy production. I outlined a strategy for the student to use to better understand the material prior to his next class and our next tutoring session. The student is polite and wants to learn the material. He will get information on extra credit opportunities as soon as possible and provide me with a copy of the syllabus and the instructor's PowerPoint slides at our next session.
We covered an overview of glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogenesis, Ph balance, respiratory acidosis and alkalosis, and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis. We discussed how pH balance has effects upon glucose metabolism and what those effects were. I explained how the acidic byproducts of cellular respiration signal the liver to begin glycogenolysis so that the heart and brain are supplied with adequate glucose during exertion. We implemented our lesson on the Krebs cycle into the understanding of human physiology at a macro-system level. We briefly discussed buffer systems and introduced protein metabolism, which will be covered in further detail in the next lesson. The student's understanding of both cell respiration and glucose metabolism independently of each other is well grounded. Focus for future sessions will be on integrating concepts for better globalized subject knowledge.
We covered a clinical case on total parenteral nutrition. We completed the calculations of providing appropriate nutrition to patients with short bowel syndrome. We started the ADIME note but will complete it for our next session. The first 5-10 minutes of our next session, she will tell me about the pros and cons of enteral vs parenteral nutrition therapy.
We covered infant, toddler, and pre-school nutrition in preparation for the student's exam tomorrow. I also answered some general nutrition questions that she had from previous chapters. I emphasized the importance of dissecting words that the meaning of which can be found within them. We have another session scheduled for next Tuesday at the same time.
During this session we discussed the L-arginine pathway that creates nitric oxide for the body. We discussed what nitric oxide does for the body and hypothesis on how it can affect cardiovascular problems. Research articles were reviewed for content, strengths, and weaknesses. The student understood the chemical pathway much more clearly after review and also was able to understand the weakness that were evident within the published articles. Overall, this session made topics more clear and outlined a direction to take on the project.
