...College this spring, where I majored in Biology. I will be going to medical school at the University of Minnesota Duluth starting this fall. I worked for SummerVentures Childcare through Northfield Public Schools, Northfield, MN, for four summers. Last summer I was the instructor for the SummerVentures Tween Program for children ages ten to fourteen. I have experience tutoring with the Luther College Student Academic Support Center. I also volunteered as a peer math tutor...
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...lecture for a local Biotechnology course at San Diego City College. I enjoying showing the students the techniques that were being used within the Biotechnology industry and providing them with real world experiences. After four years in San Diego, I moved to Seattle, Washington when my husband was transferred. Here I worked as a food molecular biologist. Working in this industry further expanded my knowledge of the field of biology and gave me a sense...
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I am a medical school graduate who is currently applying for residency training while tutoring to make some extra cash on the side. I enjoy teaching and have a strong background in all areas of math and science. ... Review previous exams and current school notes.... Applying concepts to real life situations can be incredibly rewarding. Using this technique can motivate students to learn on their own.... The pace of learning must be matched and customized...
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...field with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the learning/comprehension spectrum and will help your child gain the confidence and skills necessary for long...
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...basic life sciences, I am passionate about microbiology and fancy the coexistence of microbes in this world. In the long term, I would like to establish my career in the education field, and I would like to work for the advancement of women in the developing countries. I feel that bookish knowledge is not the be all and end all of education. Education is the overall development of the personality of the student. I have...
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...would tutor grades 6 through 12 mostly in math and science. I also gave private music lessons after school. I have experience working with special needs students and have worked as a sensory motor coach for children ages 3 to 18 with development and sensory disorders. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science but I am comfortable tutoring many different subjects. I like being able to see to help the student make connections...
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...tennis and life skills instructor for the past 10 years. I have worked youth and adult of all ages and have achieved success with every age group I have worked with. I love sharing my knowledge with people in a fun and engaging way. I love explaining topics through a variety of interactive and interesting methods. My favorite thing about tutoring is helping people understand why what they are learning is important. Once you know...
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...Environmental Science at the University of Toledo. From there, I went north to the University of Michigan to get an M.S. in Conservation Ecology. Currently, I'm a PhD student at Bowling Green State University where I study and teach biology. Throughout my studies, I've gained a lot of experience in teaching, tutoring, and learning. I've worked with students that have unique learning styles, and that come from a diversity of backgrounds. This has equipped me...
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...Beyond teaching University students, I used to work with high school students, leading an extra-curriculum club in biology, as well as coaching them for science Olympiads. I am also nature enthusiast, and four-season volunteer backcountry trip leader in Appalachian Mountain Club. I am leading day hikes to the mountains for children and their families, and I really enjoy teaching biology during my trips. Now I pursue my passion for biology and teaching by working as...
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...am passionate about the life sciences and enjoy working with students to help them achieve their goals! I am from Rockland County, New York, and currently work as a Private Tutor and Research Assistant in Ithaca. This January, I graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. I have tutored private clients since 2011 and have experience tutoring students in Biology, Chemistry and Math. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized exams...
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...but I attend college in Seattle at Seattle Pacific University. I received an Advanced High School Diploma from Oregon City High School and was Valedictorian of my senior class. My major is biochemistry, and I plan on going on to medical school after my undergraduate education. I enjoy tutoring students in mathematics and sciences because I find these subjects the most intriguing and applicable to real world situations. When tutoring, I try to create a...
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...Bachelors of Science in Biology and Chemistry with departmental and liberal studies Honors. I am now pursuing graduate school with an emphasis on Behavior and Evolutionary Biology, and as such my favorite subjects to tutor are science related. I feel that success in a subject is directly related to an individuals interest in that subject, so my first goal is to always help a student discover what they think is interesting about the subject. Once...
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...Oregon Health and Science University. I graduated cum laude from the University of Oregon with a degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. I have a lot of experience tutoring biology, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology at the college level as well as working with students of all ages with math, science, and English. I love creating an interactive learning environment where the student and I work together towards solving problems rather than just lecturing....
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...University for Let's Get Ready, an organization which provides free SAT tutoring to economically disadvantaged high school students. What I believe makes me a great tutor are the following: I frequently engage the class, I find ways to make learning fun for my students and give them examples of how their lessons apply to the world we inhabit, and I am very thorough in the material and diligently work, while being patient, to make sure...
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...oversee operations of the MicroPET imaging facility as part of the Center for Neurosciences. I have recentl studies include studies of the extracellular cold-inducible RNA-binding protein, (CIRP-/-) and wild type (WT) mice, before and after exposure to binge-alcohol levels. By quantifying glucose metabolism with 18FDG and MicroPET, and using brain-mapping analysis of the imaging data, we can determine if CIRP plays a role in alcohol-induced cognitive impairment. I have served as mentor to many undergraduate...
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...Moines area, providing homeless community outreach, preventative medicine education, and peer mentoring. I also enjoy exercising, reading, and cooking up a delicious meal whenever I have a moment! As a life-long learner, I value the power of education. I have always enjoyed acquiring and sharing knowledge. I am grateful for the mentorship and guidance I have received along my academic journey; I take joy in providing the same for others. Please don't hesitate to reach...
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...Studies from Johns Hopkins University in 2011 and my Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2013. I am currently working in pancreatic cancer research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. I have prior research experience in both cancer biology and molecular biology. At the Bloomberg School of Public Health, I enjoyed working one-on-one with students as a Molecular Endocrinology teaching assistant. Although...
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...with minors in Chemistry, Italian, and Biostatistics from Loyola University Chicago, and an M.S. in Forensic Entomology from Purdue University. I am currently a PhD student at the University of Idaho studying agricultural entomology and insect-vectored plant diseases. I spent several years tutoring high school and college students in Chicago. As a tutor at my university, I held small group tutoring sessions as well as open study halls. I spent some time as a private...
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...years of experience in the science and math subjects. I obtained a Bachelor's degree in Fitness and Wellness/Chemistry from Oakwood University in 2012. I am currently applying for Master's of Information Systems programs for the upcoming school year. My favorite subject to teach would be Algebra because of the way it forces your mind to think conceptually and outside of the box. I believe that with hard work, motivation, and dedication. I believe ANY student...
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...students to develop a solid conceptual understanding so they are able to solve a variety of related questions. I tend to discourage shortcuts or simplifications and ask students questions about background material and related concepts to aid in their understanding of the current topic. I believe that learning is hard work, but that it should be enjoyable and rewarding. Making mistakes is part of the process, so I encourage students to take risks and not...
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Recent General Biology Tutoring Session Notes
This session was mostly a review of the worksheet given by his teacher for the test. The student has really absorbed the material I've been teaching him and is much better at reading the problem carefully and knowing when to use what genotypes/phenotypes as are necessary to the problem. He was very comfortable doing almost all of the worksheet. The only thing I suggested he study more was the difference between incomplete dominance and co-dominance. In relation I suggest to study how it affects resultant phenotypes, as it's easily confused between the two. If he can study and clear up that part, he should be in great shape for his test.
Today the student and I reviewed the female reproductive cycle (with emphasis on the hormones involved), gametogenesis, and action potentials in nerve cells. We went over how she studied for the test she took two weeks ago, and she said she felt a lot better about how she has been studying.
In our session, we worked primarily on DNA. The student and I went over the history of DNA - the discoveries that lead up to our current knowledge of DNA structure and function. He completed several worksheets on both this historical knowledge and DNA structural knowledge. He seemed to understand this material very well, and didn't have trouble with the worksheets at all. I then checked over some geometry problems he had previously completed.
The student and I studied for her biology quiz tomorrow on the digestive system. We reviewed the presentation and accompanying videos. We also took three short quizzes online. She did a great job and was comfortable with the information. Afterward, we reviewed her book for English. Since information retention seemed to be a difficulty, we began a project that will summarize each chapter, identify character development and assist her in making predictions for the following chapter(s). I think it will really help her remember what she reads. She did a very good job!
We reviewed and outlined the section in her book on the digestive system. We reviewed her notes and went through each organ of the digestive system and it's functions, and important enzymes and location. At the end of the session I asked questions and the student was able to answer all the questions. We also discussed how to study for her test.
The student and I reviewed the material for his biology quiz. We went through his lecture notes, and the student filled in the blanks as we went. First, I explained the notes and covered the topics of the discovery of DNA as the genetic material, the composition of DNA, DNA replication, and the proteins involved in replication. Then, I asked the student questions about the material and we further reviewed topics he did not understand. Lastly, I defined key terms and drew diagrams detailing DNA replication.
