...problems. I'll generally start out with easier problems and work up to the hardest ones that could be on the test. The speed of this process is completely based on how fast the student is at learning this subject. If I've learned that they learn quickly then I'll cover the basics faster to get to the more complex issues. On the other hand, if they take a little bit more time, I'll focus on whatever...
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I have a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. I am starting a part-time lecturer position at Paul Quinn College in the fall for General Biology I lab and lecture. I love to learn and teach. I read books, play board games, and do puzzles in my free time. ... I would find out what interests the student and try to find a way to incorporate that into the lessons, so that the student wants to learn.... Try...
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My overall philosophy of teaching is simple: I hope to make the students whom I interact with more curious and interested in the biological sciences, through storytelling and engaged learning. My emphasis is that Science is exciting, dynamic, and fun, not dull dry textbook!
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...my Senior Design project that sparked that light of curiosity in my head about biochemistry. I was working with microalgae, and the work fascinated me towards biological pathways. This made my choice for PhD. much easier. When I got into PhD program, my focus of study was clear. I joined this group that has synthesized several anticancer drugs. And to learn about the drugs interaction with cellular pathways, that leads to its anticancer effect was...
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...student and have applied for surgical residencies set to start this summer. While in college, I began tutoring/teaching students mainly in STEM subjects, but also in history and government. After my first year of medical school, I began helping students with their MCAT preparation, and have helped many students receive the score that they were aiming for. Since passing both sets of my medical board exams, I found a passion in helping those along their...
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...to help you enhance your studies! I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology from WSSU and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Duke University SOM. Currently, I teach health science at the high school level. I am well versed in sciences at many levels and have experience tutoring in sciences up to the undergraduate level. I am now open to schedule remote tutoring sessions in the evenings during the week. Feel free...
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...order to understand what they want to know. I have learned, through my work with Dr. Erin Haynes, to also listen to communities, and to value the expertise that they bring to me. Specialties: Some people are creative, some people can spin, and some people know science, but few can combine all three. I make grants better. I bring seventeen years of benchwork, including molecular biology and small animal surgery, as part of my experiential...
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...and am pursuing a degree in Biochemistry. I tutor mainly chemistry and biology courses, however I can also help with SAT or ACT test prep. I love tutoring chemistry, from general chemistry basics to organic chemistry. I enjoy teaching students about how the basic building blocks interact with each other because of how much it changes one's scope on our physical world. I like teaching in a way that engages the students in conversation such...
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...and now I currently reside in Manhattan. My tutoring style is very much student-centric. I work with students to create their own personalized notes from the textbook in order to focus upon what is truly important. Then, I work with students to help them understand the central concepts. Once students understand the central concepts, the details easily follow. I also have my students work through as many problems as they can on their own. When...
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I am passionate about helping students because at one point I found it difficult to get the academic help I needed. I currently attend Husson University where I am a senior pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Allied Health Sciences. My favorite subjects to tutor are the sciences and psychology as those are my passion.
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I am a Postgraduate (Masters in Science) in Human Physiology from Presidency College. I was very passionate about teaching Biology to young minds. Hence, I did a Bachelor in Education to learn the art and science of teaching. In my 10 years of teaching experience, I realized that it is a two-way process, a way of sharing our knowledge, our concepts and a continuous process of learning. In my free time, I like to listen...
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...tutor chemistry and biology at the high school level, including AP, Honors, and General Chemistry and Biology. I firmly believe that anyone can learn anything with confidence and a patient teacher. I strive to create a stress-free learning space that allows students to feel comfortable sharing their difficulties and asking questions. As a tutor, I hope to share my joy and appreciation for chemistry and biology with my students! Biology teaches me to see beyond...
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I believe strongly in equal access to education for everyone regardless of background. I am enrolled in a five-year Master's program in Biology. I am a research assistant and the genetics TA at my University. Upon receiving my Master's degree, I plan on going to medical school, and from there I want to work in Global Health. I am excited about learning and teaching, and I am excited to help you achieve your goals! ... The...
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...in the Biomedical Science program at Grand Valley State University, with a plan to transfer to the Medical Biology program with a minor in Psychology at the University of South Florida to finish my undergrad. I plan on attending graduate school after to become an assistant anesthesiologist. I skipped a grade, and somehow, I have always been finding myself helping the other students around me in my classes throughout my entire life. I aspire to...
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Just graduated from the University of Arkansas with my B.S. in kinesiology and a minor in spanish. I am now attending medical school at KUMC. I enjoy exercise, current events/following the news, investing, spending time outdoors, and going out with friends
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I have always enjoyed teaching. Since high school, I have been involved in tutoring friends, acquaintances and classmates. My objective is to help you get over that "hump" that is blocking you and hopefully teach you how fun it is to learn new things.
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...Botany at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. I also traveled to Costa Rica while an undergraduate to conduct field research in the tropical wet and cloud forests. I migrated south to The Swamp and the University of Florida. While there, I taught college-level courses in biology and botany while assisting with research in herbaria and molecular biology research labs. I also completed my teaching licensure requirements and student taught with Bradford High School in...
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Here are the major concepts that a cell biology tutor can cover:
Meiosis
Mitosis
Chemical and molecular environment
Growth and development
Cell biology typically focuses on eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells are typically covered in microbiology. The study of eukaryotic cells can be quite complex. As such, it can be helpful to have cell biology tutoring as a resource outside of learning in the classroom. One major advantage of working with a cell biology tutor is that they can spend as much time going over the subject material as students need to fully understand each topic. This often isn't available in a classroom setting because professors often have to move quickly in order to get through all of the material.
One of the most challenging topics when it comes to cell biology is the area of growth and development. Cell biology tutoring can assist with this complex topic. Whether students are trying to learn about cell division, DNA replication, or cell growth, a cell biology tutor can help them understand what is happening within the cell at each stage.
One of the challenges with studying cell biology is keeping students interested. It can be difficult for students to visualize and engage with cells because they are not readily visible. Students are often more interested in learning about animals or anatomy because they can easily observe these things. This is often not the case with cells. But learning about cells can be just as fascinating because life would not exist without them.
As such, cell biology tutoring can be helpful because a cell biology tutor can help students find ways to apply what they are learning. Cell biology can be applied in both the genetic and medical fields, which are often more interesting for students to learn about. Once a tutor understands what students are interested in, they can help them apply cell biology topics to their interests.
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Recent Cell Biology Tutoring Session Notes
We discussed the format of the student's class and how best to help her study. We also covered one of her upcoming chapters on the cell membrane. We decided that the best way to move forward would be for the student to read the chapters ahead of time and take note of any subjects, or any questions she has, and then we can cover them in each session. We have another session scheduled in 2 days to go over the chapters we did not cover yet.
In this tutoring session, we first went over the topic of enzyme kinetics and then we finished up by reviewing amino acids/entropy in preparation for the student's cell biology exam. Specific topics include competitive/non-competitive inhibition, protein structure, protein folding, Michaelis-Mentin equation, and ubiquitination. Since our first session, the student has made significant progress in memorizing the properties as well as letter codings for the 20 different amino acids, and she demonstrated a good understanding of how proteins fold to achieve stability.
Introduced ourselves and began working through extra questions for his Molecular biology class. We focused on carbohydrate biology and nomenclature, stereochemistry of simple sugars, and exponential bacterial growth.
This session mainly focused on distinguishing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, specifically by identifying organelles. We also covered transcription and translation a little more in depth than we did other subjects. The session began with a quick overview of prokaryotic and eukaryotic characteristics but the latter portion was dedicated to helping the student with her assignment (10 questions regarding prokaryotic cells and 10 questions regarding eukaryotic cells).
No scores were seen, although I did notice she was able to deduce most of the answers by herself after the initial explanation of eukaryotic vs. prokaryotic characteristics.
I noticed the student mostly struggled with conceptualizing what organelles are and what their specific functions are within the cell, although I believe her assignment may have helped with that after illustrating the two kinds of cells.
Tonight we covered mitosis and cellular respiration of glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. We utilized the learning tools and diagrams to help understand the concepts she was learning. She received her second exam back and got a 60% without the curve; she got a 50% on the first exam. I suggested that she write out the cycles on a white board to practice since the cycles are so intricate.
Today we reviewed the types of bonds (polar and non-polar covalent bonds, ionic, hydrogen, Van der Waals forces) with the student. We also went over monomers and polymers, monosaccharides and carbohydrates. We ended with some homework on hydrocarbons/lipids, electrons/neutrons/protons, isotopes, valence shells.
