I am a 20 year old Biology major and political science minor at the University of South Carolina. I graduated the Full International Baccalaureate Program with the diploma. I have danced ballet, modern and contemporary for 15 years with 5 years teaching experience. Contact me about teaching supplemental Ballet classes! I will not conduct in person sessions due to COVID-19.
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Multipotentialite with a passion for science. I have a bachelor's in biology and two master's in both environmental science and public health. I have taught biology classes, food safety classes, and the general public about scientific principles. My teaching style is to make things simple and relatable.
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I started my career with the intention of getting a PhD in molecular neurobiology, and developed a passion for education. I would love to help you grow as a learner as I continue to grow as an educator.
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...During my undergraduate studies, I spent an extensive period of time in the Chemistry department as a teaching assistant, working with students in the laboratory and the classroom to improve both practical and conceptual knowledge of the course material. It is important for me to find every individual student's learning habits and specific set of strengths and weaknesses to better mold my lessons and advice. I am a current applicant for the medical school class...
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...helping them build strong foundations in physiology, pathology, and clinical reasoning. I have also successfully completed both Step 1 and Step 2 of the USMLE and enjoy helping others develop effective strategies for board preparation and shelf exams. I have been tutoring since high school, working with students in math, science, and writing. I have also served as a teaching assistant for college-level biochemistry and genetics courses and have experience as a writing tutor for students...
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...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 an interest is formed, appreciation and understanding easily develop. My approach to tutoring subjects that center around problem solving, such as Chemistry and Physics, is to go over a variety of example problems and learn all the different methods to solving such problems. For subjects with more abstract concepts,...
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Hello, my name is Matthew Wagy. I currently am a senior at UCF getting my Biology degree. I am on my way to attending med school and just took the MCAT for the first time. I have prior experience tutoring student-athletes in subjects ranging from biochemistry and organic chemistry to macroeconomics and genetics.
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...tutoring style is inquiry-based. Working off the students' questions helps me understand what needs to be covered, where to start, and their best learning style. I did my observations in a 6th grade Life Science class and absolutely LOVED it! I currently tutor intro-level biology students at the university and middle school math students. I have tutored middle school and high school sciences. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science; especially algebra, geometry,...
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...Family Therapy. I am dedicated to helping in any way I can. I have been a CVT for 15 years, working in an ER for 11 of those years. It was an exciting experience and I learned so much about veterinary medicine. Since my hospital is a teaching hospital I had many opportunities to help both veterinarian interns and veterinary technician students learn as we helped care for our patients. I have a passion for...
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...elementary to high school levels. I am deeply fascinated by the field of life sciences and am eager to share my passion with young students to help them understand and appreciate the wonders of biology in the world around us. I recognize the significant role a teacher plays in fostering a child's interest in a subject, and I aspire to be that inspiring figure for you/your child. I believe that while it may be easy...
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...many different types of problems. So, my sessions will focus on understanding the why behind something, rather than just drilling problems (although that can be helpful as well). I also think it is important to build a positive mindset when learning a subject, and I like to focus on building confidence in a student's ability to reason through problems. In addition to math and science, I love the arts. I have a double degree with...
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...able to ask questions, and actually attempt to answer those questions, can be very motivating. I urge my students to think about very basic questions they have and to begin questioning all those 'facts' in the textbook. My goal is to have students leave the classroom with an attitude of inquiry; something I think is necessary to be a good student and a good citizen. Encouraging students to question what they know results in fruitful...
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...activities and inquiry-based methods of teaching. I also taught students from Pre-K to College about marine science, as well as California history, during field trips ranging from one hour to three days. My desire to encourage and support students in their learning needs has grown with my knowledge of pedagogy. The skills students acquire in these formative years will be transferred into their professional lives and beyond. It is my goal to not only nurture...
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I'm a current medical student at Georgetown School of Medicine. I have over ten years of tutoring and teaching experience and am passionate about helping my students reach their potential and achieve their goals. I look forward to sharing my passion and working with your student!
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...tutor for a high school student preparing for the AP Chemistry Exam. Regarding college students, I served as a note taker for the General Biology course, a tutor for the Cell Biology course, and a tutor for a Biochemistry course for graduate students. After college, I attended the University of Pittsburgh for graduate school and earned my PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pathology. During graduate school I was a mentor for a junior high school...
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I have a passion for both marine and molecular biology and would love to help people struggling in these areas. I hope to share my knowledge and passion in a way that is easy to understand and that can help people succeed.
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...that actors just specialize in a lot of important things at once. It's a multi-disciplinary industry. Theatre students can play many roles, which is what makes them such versatile members in their work and in our greater society as communicators. I thrive as an instructor by tailoring my learning approach or plan to each student's unique needs and interests. You may think of a subject as boring, difficult, or nonsensical, but learning is about staying...
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...with a B.S. in Biology. I tutor in my free time to help students by creating thoughtful and exciting lessons that cater to my students as individuals. I am very motivated, hardworking, and dependable, and I get a real sense of purpose from helping my students to achieve the best possible grades. I strive to create that aha moment when the subject finally clicks for the student and they are filled with confidence.
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...to face the challenges our society will expect of them. The reason why I teach is to inspire the future of our society to reach beyond what has been achieved before. How I teach is a process that requires constant cultivation and adaption to ensure that the uniqueness of each pupil is best catered for within the wider class. My pedagogical approach is to proactively challenge students to engage in inquiry-based projects that require critical...
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...degree in Biological Oceanography at the Florida Institute of Technology. Since my early teens, I have always had a passion for teaching. In college, I had the opportunity to be a TA in Chemistry, and now at Florida Tech I am a Graduate Student Assistant for classes such as Estuarine Ecology and Biological Oceanography. I focus my tutoring on Biology, but I have knowledge in all science subjects, so ask me anything!
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Vancouver Marine Biology Tutoring FAQ
Marine biology classes can be fascinating when you understand the material you are learning. They offer a great opportunity to learn about the oceans and all the life forms in them, including both plant and animal life. Additionally, with environmental concerns growing larger than ever and increasingly in the public eye, marine biology courses can help you more deeply understand the environmental topics you read about in the newspapers and online, such as oil spills, overfishing, and oceanic pollution, and truly understand how they affect the oceans and ocean life.
However, marine biology classes can be challenging for many students. Marine biology classes cover everything from small-scale, microscopic topics (e.g. the chemical makeup of seawater) to large-scale issues (e.g. the effect of human activity on marine biodiversity) and everything in between. If you are feeling apprehensive about your upcoming marine biology course or struggling to keep up in the class you are currently taking, a marine biology tutor can help you change your confusion into understanding and confidence. Varsity Tutors can connect you with marine biology tutors who have extensive subject knowledge and great teaching skills. The right tutor can help you finally begin to understand the topics you are struggling to learn in your classes.
A marine biology tutor can help you further understand marine ecosystems, marine organisms, waves and tides, coral reefs, intertidal communities, and any other topics you are struggling to understand.
Your tutoring sessions will be tailored to your needs from the moment you meet your tutor. He or she will first assess your learning style, then they will determine your current level of marine biology knowledge and locate areas of strength and weakness. They will also take your personality and personal interests into account when forming a plan to help you. Next, your tutor will design a customized learning plan for your tutoring sessions. If you are a visual learner, then your tutor can help you learn with sketches and drawings. If you learn best with interactive activities, then your tutor and you can play interactive games and even use models of the ocean and marine life to help you learn.
When you work with a tutor experienced in teaching marine biology, he or she may have a variety of learning activities on hand ready to use during your lessons. Your class textbook can also be used as a great study aid in your lessons to make sure you are learning exactly what you need to for your specific class. Then, once you are caught up to where you need to be, your tutor can help work ahead with you to get a head start on later lessons you will face in class.
If you are currently enrolled in a marine biology class and struggling, then your tutor can help you work quickly to get caught up in your class. If you are falling behind, then it is important to get caught up as quickly as possible. He or she can work with you to prepare for the next important test you are facing and later, for your final exam.
No matter how busy you feel your current schedule is, you can find time to work in important marine biology tutoring sessions. Instead of asking you to take time out of your busy schedule to travel to inconvenient locations at times that overlap with other commitments, your tutor can come to you! You can arrange for sessions to take place where and when it best suits your particular schedule - tutors can meet you in person or tutor you face-to-face online. Don't let marine biology become a hassle for you when experienced tutors are eager to help you succeed! Call Varsity Tutors today to learn more about the one-on-one marine biology tutoring options available where you live.
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Recent Vancouver Marine Biology Tutoring Session Notes
The student thinks he did well on his test. We reviewed 2 chapters from the first semester to prepare him for his final at the end of the school year. The final is comprehensive.
We continued going over biotechnologies today. We started off by reviewing microarrays and DNA recombination, which the student seemed to understand a little bit better than last session. We then started covering how biotechnology is used in forensics. We went over single nucleotide polymorphisms, short tandem repeats and restriction fragment length polymorphisms. She struggled initially with these concepts, but understood much better when I made her start saying the full name of these, instead of using the abbreviates (i.e. STRs, RFLPs, and SNPs). She also understood how to apply these different studies to forensics. I made sure to correlate that these concepts are dependent on the use of restrictions enzymes, which we went over in the previous session. I believe that helped in bringing these together for her. Overall, she did not struggle with anything significantly, and she is doing a good job mastering this material.
The student and I spent the first hour working on Geometry questions, and he has a strong understanding of the material. For the second hour, we went over biology concepts for his assessment test, and he has a strong understanding of that as well. He received a 94 on his most recent math exam.
The student and I began studying for his evolution test this week. We reviewed terminology, history and practical implications. We also practiced taking notes and made a plan to be efficient learners in class. He did a great job!!
The student completed 2 worksheets on ecology, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. He got a 98 on our last worksheet we worked on. After completing the worksheets, we did a general review over mitosis, meiosis, genetics, protein synthesis, and macromolecules.
We covered lecture 8 and 9 from his class. We discussed photosynthesis, PS1 and PS11, Calvin Cycle, C4 plants, CAM plants, and stomata function. Left the student with summary review and practice questions.
