...with a degree in Neuroscience and Philosophy. As an alum of a liberal arts institution, I have gained a passion for teaching from previous my mentors and experiences. Therefore, I would like to use this platform to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC...
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...have a true passion for teaching and learning that I love passing on to my students. My teaching strategy is to create lessons based on the individual student's learning style and strengths. Relating examples and practice problems to a student's personal interests and hobbies will engage the student and make learning fun! My favorite subjects to tutor are math, reading, and science. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, spending time outside with my dog,...
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...Wisconsin Madison with a B.S. in Medical Microbiology and Immunology and a M.S. in Bacteriology. I was a teaching and laboratory assistant during my time in college where I helped many students through their science courses. I was recently a Microbiology Professor in Portland and really enjoyed the student-teacher interaction. I am looking to continue this through tutoring students in the Phoenix area. Some of my favorite subjects to teach are science, math and writing...
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I am a 2016 alumna of Cornell University, graduating summa cum laude in Anthropology with a minor in Global Health. I also participated in the pre-med curriculum, taking courses in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Math. During my senior year, I tutored students from the Department of Athletics and the Office of Academic and Diversity Initiatives in Calculus I. I am passionate about helping others gain the skills, confidence, and understanding to achieve academic success. ... In...
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...Mason University pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience with a minor in psychology. After graduation, I plan on taking a gap year to further gain research experience before pursing graduate school for a PhD in Neuroscience. Outside of academia, I play as handler for the GMU Women's Ultimate Frisbee team and enjoy crafting and DIY. I tutor a variety of science and math subjects but I am most passionate about biology and neuroscience....
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...a Bachelors in Microbiology. Once I graduate, I plan on attaining my Doctorate in genetics with a focus on bacteria or viruses. A little information about me, I am a very easy-going cheerful person and am extremely patient. I love science, but I also enjoy math and English. I am a huge sci-fi/fantasy nerd and love books and old movies. Im also the eldest of six and have a lot of experience with all ages....
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...Charlotte North Carolina where I am a Biology Instructor at a community college. I have also taught science in middle school as well as veterinary students at NC State University. I have my Master of Science degree from NC State University and worked for many years in a research lab cloning pigs! I love doing hands on science and research as well as teaching students how learning science can impact the way they view themselves...
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...California, Los Angeles with a B.S. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. I began tutoring students as a freshman in college, adding to my portfolio of subjects as I progressed through the various classes that my major required. With the tutoring experience I have gained over these years, I have developed a very unique approach to simplifying scientific subjects for my students, helping to break down complex topics and make them more approachable, ultimately allowing...
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...subject, or are driven from the get go. My teaching style is creative, engaging, and goal oriented. I like to get to know my students and their ambitions, and work with them where they are at to achieve mastery. Other than science, I am an avid CrossFit athlete, and competed on a regional team. I am also a Level 2 Certified CrossFit Coach and have coached Track and FitClub. I also enjoy skiing, hiking, kayaking...
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...that they learn more with me in an hour than they do in an entire week of school! When I teach, I strive to let my students know that they are in a safe place where no question is too insignificant to ask while simultaneously encouraging them to be active participants in the sessions so that they can better retain the material we cover and better analyze problems or questions for improved success! Some of...
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...and out of the lab in order to fully grasp the material. While as an undergraduate I was given the privilege of being recommended by one of my professors to privately tutor a student who was struggling in class. It was through this private tutoring that I realized I truly enjoy helping others succeed. Through tutoring this student it brought me great satisfaction helping this student who struggled with the simplest concepts and topics to...
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...challenges that we prove our excellence in the world. I am here to help face the challenges that these subjects may bring for a student. I know first-hand what it is like to struggle with a subject in school or have trouble managing my time, so I will bring my own experiences and solutions, along with unique and personalized teaching strategies to each student. Aside from being dedicated to education, I am also dedicated to...
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...at Austin with a degree in Biology, focusing on marine and molecular biology, and I am currently finishing my Masters thesis in Zoology with a focus on marine genomics at Oregon State University. I have informally tutored my friends in various subjects since high school, and taught a series of introductory biology labs at Oregon State University for a year. I love interacting with students, especially in more focused settings like small groups or one...
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...with a BS in Biology and Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. I have a lot of experience tutoring students of all ages from elementary school through college. I really enjoy helping students learn and understand the material in their own away as well as developing study strategies that work for them. I particularly enjoy tutoring students in science-related courses and I believe these subjects can becomes very interesting when taught in the right away....
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...is how I discovered VarsityTutors. Tutoring allows me to use my experience and skills to help other students grow and learn in subjects they like and in subjects they dislike. What is most important to me is whether or not the student truly understands the material they are learning in class. In my experience, when a student "gets it," they are given confidence to continue to learn in that subject. The most exciting thing for...
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...teaching my own students, I have enjoyed instilling the same love of learning as well as an attitude to persevere through their own challenges. I acknowledge that every student faces his/her unique obstacles and understand that students learn at varying paces through different strategies. In my tutoring sessions, I go out of my way to get to know students to adapt activities to their learning styles and to help them reach their personal goals. Additionally,...
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...lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow...
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...camp I have also developed several methods for tutoring/teaching new material to student ages 10-17. Each of these experiences has revealed that no two students learn exactly the same and that each lesson must essentially be catered to the specific student and subject. As a medical student, I am a firm believer that an essential part of patient care is quality patient education. In school, more education translates into better opportunities, and in life, education...
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I am a certified Biology Teacher from Fort Myers, FL. I have always loved teaching and getting to know my students. I enjoy everything there is to know about the wonders of science. My specialties are Biology, Ecology, Anatomy, and Genetics. I also work with younger children, helping them with their foundations to better learn in the classroom. ... Hands-on learning and learning through exploration help solidify content material. I would speak with the student and...
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...a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I received my Master of Science in Forestry with a focus on wildlife genetics from the University of Kentucky. Since graduating, I have worked primarily in the field of wildlife conservation and research. I am extremely passionate about science; my favorite subjects are Biology, Zoology, Ecology, and Environmental Science. Early in my academic career I was very fortunate to be taught Biology through the Socratic Method. This style of...
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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.
