...in psychology and am currently working on my masters degree in medical science. My goal is to attend medical school. I love science and even more love helping other people to understand it. I have experience as a tutor for college level science courses as well as kids of all ages from pre-K to seniors. I am most passionate about biology related courses! I also really enjoy working with students in elementary math and reading!
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...most import aspects of my life. It allowed me to follow my dreams and open my own integrative medical practice in Florida. From a young age I understood and valued everything education has to offer, with this enthusiasm I enjoy helping others see their true potential. With an integrative and interactive approach tailored to each student I believe I can help motivate students and encourage them to be the best they can be.... I believe in...
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I am a graduate of the University of Toronto, Reichman University, and Western Governors University. I have been teaching children, youth, and adults in various academic settings since 2008. My teaching philosophy and tutoring style is that of open discourse and conversation, actively involving students in their own learning journey by connecting lesson material to their own interests and hobbies. I specialize in homework assistance and exam preparation.
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...molecular biologist for the United States Department of Agriculture and I teach Chemistry at the local community college. I am capable of tutoring a broad range of math and science subject but I am most passionate about biochemistry, chemistry, nutrition, and biologicial sciences. I am very passionat and patient with students that have a desire to learn challenging science subjects. I am a firm proponent of education as a means of pursuing career goals and...
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I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa. I am majoring in International Relations with a French minor and an International Business Certificate. I love world languages, reading, and writing! I also enjoy running, traveling, and playing piano. I have previous experience being a private tutor in Spanish and also have volunteered as a tutor for reading programs. I would love to help improve your understanding of reading, writing, French, and Spanish.
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Passionate lifelong learner and educator who believes that all learners are special, learn differently, and have the desire to excel. Not all great minds think alike, we all think differently as our skills and talents shape us and make us who we are- education is a gift that should be shared and recycled infinitely :)
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...I believe that my purpose is to pass on the knowledge and wisdom I have gained to the youth so that a better world will come tomorrow. Currently, I am studying Chemical Engineering and Philosophy. I have been tutoring since I was in high school with my favorite subjects being math and chemistry. My teaching philosophy focuses on catering each lesson to the specific student's talents, skills, and understanding. I do not lecture; I help...
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...for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and spending quality time with my two boys.
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...family career tree: an instructor or professor at college/university, the finest job I know. Being the national largest general education class in Science & Engineering, NUT10 exposes me to students with very diverse backgrounds. Students are commonly in different majors, knowledge levels and countries. Talking with them, answering their questions, helping them to know a healthier diet, I feel that my life is illuminated. In trial and error, I learn the classroom triage: challenge the...
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I am a fully certified k-8 teacher in Arizona. I have endorsements in English as a second language, middle school science and middle school history. I love to tutor in anything from beginning phonics skills to pre algebra.
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...am well versed in the field. Part of that time was spent teaching students clinical skills at a university. I am also a Functional Nutritional Therapist using nutrition and real food to heal the body so people can feel good again. I am very knowledgeable in food and nutrition to get healthy and supplements to aid in nutritional deficiencies. Please let me know if I can be of any help. I would love to tutor...
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I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.
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...College of Chiropractic in Davenport. I have worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and I have also taught EMT courses. These include Anatomy and Physiology, CPR, and Life Support. Training paramedics is something that I've found to be very rewarding. Outside of this technical field, I have taught ESL and a variety of other academic subjects. My goal is to meet you at your level and explain topics in a way that connects with you...
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...the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and got my bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I was an intern for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and taught 2 semesters of a Transfer Advantage course to transfer students. I was a student ambassador for McGraw-Hill Education for 4 years and I have experience with various online learning platforms, public speaking, and leadership. I am currently working as a medical scribe at a Women's...
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I strive to create an appropriately challenging environment for each child or young adult based on their personal needs and goals. Thank you for taking an individualized creative journey with Julia Bowman!
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...prior tutoring experience with high schoolers. I enjoy working with high schoolers because they are eager to learn something fast and efficiently but I am ready to work with all ages. I am most passionate about science, essay writing and business subjects. I excel in coming up with creative ideas and mnemonics to teach students the material. I have a super friendly and easy going personality that allows students to build trust, ask questions and...
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I'm passionate about helping students achieve academic success and reach their full potential. As a health science major aspiring to become a Physician Assistant, I value effective communication and personalized learning, making me eager to empower others through Varsity Tutors. I have taken various AP and IB exams all 3+ on APs and 5+ on IB.
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...past, present, and future allow me to gain the strength and courage to tell my story. As a young Japanese descendant, living in a rural county, I did not see the importance of the Japanese culture. I remember receiving constant negative remarks from my peers about me being Japanese and Pearl Harbor. This broke my faith and I started to believe those lies. As I matured, I began to understand why my parents sent me...
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...have influenced my approach to teaching: I view myself primarily as a facilitator of learning, rather than as an expert who simply delivers information to students. When planning a tutoring session, I am always conscious of each student's different learning styles and rates, what they have already learned and what they will need to learn in the future. Feedback from students has been vital to the process of growth I have undergone since I began...
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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.
