
Sam
Certified Tutor
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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Undergraduate Degree: Messiah College - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Graduate Degree: Drexel University - Doctor of Philosophy, Biochemistry
- ACT Composite: 31
- ACT Reading: 32
- ACT Science: 35
- GRE: 315
- GRE Verbal: 164
I like to run, do yoga, read science-fiction books, and spend time with my wonderful friends.
- 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