...at the University of Virginia. I graduated in 2015 and am currently applying to dental schools for admission in 2016. I have tutored many students throughout my time in both high school and university particularly in algebra and introductory biology/ecology. Although I am not pursuing a career in the subject, I have taken various advanced classes in meteorology and atmospheric science and enjoy tutoring students passionate about the subject as well. Tutoring is something that...
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...the core concepts related to that subject so you can apply these over and over again. I hope I get to work with you/you child and help them come one step closer to achieving their goals as well! After receiving good grades in upper division mathematics courses required for my bachelors degree, I decided to put it to use by tutoring at a center where I not only solidified concepts but learned the areas that students...
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...tutor the sciences and can cover all science topics up to advanced college-level chemistry and biology. As a science major and experienced tutor, I understand that the sciences pose unique and varied challenges to students. One of my primary goals is to meet students where they are, understand their specific needs, and develop an individualized plan that challenges them and helps them succeed. To this end, I do not follow a specific formula during sessions...
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...really enjoy helping someone to understand something in a new manner. I think that learning some of the subjects can be boring but I know how to liven the material up in a manner that is relatable/ easier to understand. I have been a camp counselor in the past so I have some experience working with kids; I am very patient and I was always someone in school that could turn a long tedious problem/...
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...difficulty lies. While working to use our time efficiently, I also believe that an intense, lecture-driven approach is rarely conducive to fostering an atmosphere of curiosity and willingness to try. Therefore, I will regularly solicit feedback, encourage questions, and assess what methods work best for you so that I can adjust my approach accordingly. Having tutored students since high school, I firmly believe that learning and education can be life-changing when we are curious, determined,...
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...City State University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minor in Biology, both with high honors. I am currently a professional tutor, and I enjoy tutoring science and mathematics, particularly Chemistry and Trigonometry. I also teach my students ways to study and better retain information so they will have a greater comprehension of the subject and earn a higher letter grade. I push my students to practice solving problems independently to build...
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...College where I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology. In August, I moved to New York City to begin my Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. While at Connecticut College I served as a peer tutor in the Biological Sciences department in both group and one-on-one settings. In my senior year, I served as the Teaching Assistant for our Genetics course....
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...content knowledge, learn through strategy based methods meaning applying concepts for the long term, and lastly, correcting misconceptions through experimentation and student-centered learning. Strategies such as hypothesis formation and elaboration of evidence as well as experimental design can be applied cross curricula. My students describe me as engaging, personable, someone they can relate to. I am a young teacher, so I do not forget how hard struggling through material can be. My goal is to...
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...an M.S. in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University. I graduated from American University in May 2014 with a B.A. in Political Science, where I also completed the pre-medical program. After graduation, I had a research internship at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in a flow cytometry lab, which specializes in research for malaria vaccine development. After my research internship ended, I began attending the University of Maryland, College Park as a post-baccalaureate student...
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...up in Houston, TX. Having graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, I am continuing my education with a Master's in the same field. For years, I've helped my friends and siblings with homework for school, and they've always told me that I had a talent for teaching; I understand concepts very easily, and explanations come easy as well. The goal that I work towards for my...
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...when working with others. I have a strong background in the sciences and the ability and passion to work with others so they may gain a greater understanding of the subjects. I am most knowledgeable about biology, though I am also proficient in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Throughout my life, I worked in mentoring positions including as a counselor at a scout camp teaching merit badges and as a lifeguard at a special...
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...currently an undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kansas, pursuing the majors of Biology and Psychology. I love to help others learn new material in fun and diverse ways. Adapting to each individual's needs depending on their learning style is the key to overall success. My tutoring experiences in all subjects have been extremely rewarding. One-on-one tutoring is advantageous in the fact that a student can really grasp the material lost...
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...and how to obtain information is a skill demonstrated by multiple research studies to predict success in advanced classwork as well as in post-academic careers. I prepared the session plans and created new study materials for my students, which I then used to guide students in the study groups. My goal for each session was to get students collaborating in a focused manner, learning how to teach themselves and teach others based on the resources...
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My belief is that everyone is capable of success and finding a way to bring out excitement for a subject in which you struggle is the best way to inspire a student to learn. Everyone has their own learning style and finding that style is the greatest key to success.... My teaching philosophy is that everyone has the capabilities to learn at any level that they wish, and finding a way to disperse the information from...
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...their Bachelors degrees. Since then, I've worked as a Research Laboratory Technician on projects such as nanoparticles and other biomaterials, regulation of brain inflammation, aggression, cilia and disease, & telomeres, stress and aging. These roles have continuously placed me in a position to help educate and tutor young students. From the time I began to consider the future and wonder who and what I would become, I've only ever thought of one thing: Science, specifically...
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...writing. I love exploring out in nature: in forests, meadows, and underwater. My college degree is in Biology, and currently I am pursuing a Masters degree in Integrative Medicine Research. Throughout the past 7 years of tutoring/teaching, students often compliment me for explaining concepts easier than their teachers. The best tutors are those who have a true passion for the subject and not someone who just have good grades (although I have both!). I want...
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...perfect candidate due to my intensive academic background and experiences. As an ambitious and detail-oriented individual that is always eager to help others, I posses the ability to listen well and solve problems effectively. Currently, I am taking my last classes at University of Maryland, Baltimore County before graduating in May with a B.A in Biological Sciences. I was educated extensively on Biology and Chemistry, with 20 credits in laboratory. UMBC also focuses on refining...
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...word pictures so that we all "see" the big picture, then add the vocabulary to the concept once all are ready to move on. Not surprisingly, I am a bit of a story teller and have more than a few book ideas floating around in my brain. I am an active participant in several educator groups and conferences so that I can still learn from my peers, and when I get some time to explore...
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...proper note taking skills and study methods that can be implemented outside of the classrooms to help maximize learning. One of my biggest motivations for becoming a doctor is my immense desire to help people. Whether I am teaching, listening, problem solving, or just lending a hand, helping others is what I find to be most enjoyable. I believe that helping others gives me a different perspective on life. Since a very young age, I...
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...Masters of Arts in Teaching. Prior to that I studied Environmental Science and Italian for my Bachelors degree. I have been teaching formally for 25 years. I have 16 years of face-to-face experience with middle school students and four years of experience with elementary school students. I have also taught English online for 4.5 years. I am passionate about languages, science and history. I love teaching and learning language. I have studied many languages including...
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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.
