I am an M.D. from Houston with an excellent academic background and a passion for teaching. I am affable, reliable, and I go the extra mile for each and every student.
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...life-long student with a passion for learning myself, I am excited at the opportunity to share my enthusiasm and expertise in the sciences and social sciences with others. I think every student, at every level can benefit from one-on-one learning; and can excel in an active learning environment where they are comfortable asking questions and engaging with material in their own way. In particular, I have a passion for working with those who struggle to...
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I'm very passionate about biology, physiology, nutrition, and biochemistry. I'm eager to share what I know with you! Whether you are a science fanatic seeking extra knowledge, or just need some help passing a class, I know I can help you achieve your goal. Feel free to contact me!
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...we have just gone through learning, struggling, and excelling in these subjects. Since high school, I have mastered the art of scrambling through the internet in search for academic resources to help me learn. With my extensive knowledge in the maths and sciences, I believe I can help students really understand the material by using various strategies so that they can tackle any form of question that comes their way. Making sense of concepts that...
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I love teaching pretty much anything! I began tutoring English, math and science as a freshman in college, then added dance and aerial acrobatics to my repertoire. Now, I specialize in all things English, writing, reading, French and anatomy.
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...Warner Pacific College with a B.S. in Biology with a human emphasis, a B.S. in Health and Human Kinetics, and a chemistry minor in 2017. Have been accepted into Eastern Washington University for their doctor of physical therapy program beginning in 2018. While in my undergraduate program, I tutored for three years, covering subjects ranging from anatomy and physiology and kinesiology, to writing and editing papers. Learning about the how the human body and the...
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...an early literacy reading tutor. My passion is education, and I believe that a supportive learning environment is essential for student success. My teaching philosophy is based on creating an empathetic, engaging, and supportive learning environment for my students. I have a certification in Science of Reading (Phonemic Awareness) and have experience teaching K-5 reading/math/science and undergraduate chemistry 101. I use phonics/science of reading to help students decode and read words and sentences. I am...
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...a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, a Bachelor of Arts in Latin, and a Master of Music in Historical Musicology at the University of Texas at Austin. I am certified to teach high school science, all areas, in Texas. Since graduating, I have worked internationally, in Hong Kong and El Salvador as a curriculum developer and classroom teacher. I have taught and tutored in both the humanities, social studies, sciences, and fine arts. In particular,...
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I am a medical student with a passion for science, research, mentorship, and advocacy! I love helping students achieve their academic goals. I have worked with students with dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism to create schedules and plans to help them achieve their academic goals. I love all things science and health. During my free time, I love traveling, listening to music, and trying new things.
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I am a current undergraduate student at the University of Virginia working towards a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. The subjects that I tutor are Math, English, and Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, reading, technology and computer science, and more! In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels, playing my flute and piano, and volunteering in my community and school. Education and learning is very important to me and I like to make learning as fun...
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I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...
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...ranging from 18 to 65. Along with class teaching, I also tutored many of those students. I love to teach especially these subjects as science has always been my passion. My teaching also extends to both lay lectures and professional presentations to colleagues on the subjects of health and nutrition. My style of educating is to make the subject fun and real. My experience as a doctor has allowed me many experiences to share. I...
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Hello! I am 27 years old from Idaho. After high school, I went to the College of Idaho and majored in Biology and minored in Psychology, Spanish, and Health Sciences. I then went to medical school through the University of Washington. Half way through, I realized the best path for me was social work rather than physician so I am currently working on obtaining my Masters in Social Work.
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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.
