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Sam

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I firmly believe that learning should be enjoyable for students. At times, it will be challenging and boring, but the overall process ought to be somewhat exciting and satisfying. Not all educators have the ability to create an enjoyable learning environment this could be due to large class sizes, limited class time, lack of resources, or inadequate training. As a tutor, I use the unique opportunities of one-on-one and small group sessions to form personal connections with students, in an effort to discover what sort of experience they need to enjoy learning the material. I think that students need to be comfortable in their learning environment so they can make mistakes and ask for help, when necessary. I tutor primarily biology and chemistry at the high school and undergraduate levels, as well as admissions exams, such as the ACT, the GRE, and the MCAT. My true passion is at the interface of biology and chemistry in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology. I find it fascinating to learn about how fundamental concepts of chemistry allow biological organisms to function effectively. During my undergraduate career, I worked as a teaching assistant in a lower-level animal anatomy and physiology course and in an upper-level biochemistry course. Furthermore, I have mentored underclassmen by helping them through courses that I took in previous years. I have earned a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Messiah College and I am working towards a Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Drexel University. When I am not lost in the world of academia, I enjoy spending time in nature, reading science-fiction books, and cooking plant-based foods.

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Sam’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Messiah College - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology

Graduate Degree: Drexel University - Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry

Test Scores
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Science: 35
GRE: 315
GRE Verbal: 164
Hobbies

I like to run, do yoga, read science-fiction books, and spend time with my wonderful friends.

Tutoring Subjects
ACT Science
AP Biology
Basic Computer Literacy
Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology
Cell Biology
CLEP Prep
CLEP Biology
CLEP Introductory Psychology
CLEP Natural Sciences
College Application Essays
College Biology
COMPASS Reading
Developmental Biology
Earth Science
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
English
Evolutionary Biology
French
French 2
GED Prep
GED Science
Genetics
Graduate Test Prep
High School Biology
Histology
IB Biology
Languages
Life Sciences
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Medical Terminology
Medicine
Microbiology
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Science
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Neurobiology
Neuroscience
OAT Reading Comprehension
OAT Survey of Natural Sciences
Other
Pathology
Pathophysiology
PCAT Biology
Plant Biology
Productivity
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Technology and Coding
Test Prep
Virology
Zoology