Hello I'm Nora! I am a college senior at Simmons University and I am earning my Bachelor's in Environmental Science. I love biology and would love to help you with any intro science, biology, environmental science, or earth science. I hope to help you with your classes as well as further your understanding of whatever subject we work on.
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My life has been spent in education, especially in the field of the medical sciences. I have been both the student and the professor for several years. Through these experiences I learned how to be a better student through teaching and a better teacher through listening to teachers. I hope to take the experiences, lessons, knowledge and passion I have gained over the years and pass it on to my students.... Every student learns in a...
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...at Princeton, I took part in the peer-tutoring program, through which I tutored many students in a variety of subjects. I also worked extensively with students through an internship with the Maryland Zoo's education department. Since graduating, I have been traveling and working for an environmental nonprofit in NYC. I currently tutor in math, science, and test prep (SAT and ACT). As a tutor, I am patient and collaborative. I work with my students to...
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I have been working with students in math and science for a long time. I got my degree in science from illinois central college in East Peoria, IL. I love seeing that "light bulb" go.off in a students head when they finally grasp a tough subject. I succeed when my students succeed and I love being a part of my students success!
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...senior, I interned at the National Cancer Institute in Frederick, MD. I enjoyed learning the techniques and developed problem solving skills. This led me to pursuing my BS in Biological Sciences at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. While there, my professors trained us how to process problems and come to answers using critical thinking skills. We were taught to not simply memorize answers, but to understand them. This way of analyzing and learning science is...
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I consider myself to be an active supporter of learning who believes that anyone can excel with the right guidance. As a research biologist, I aim to expand my knowledge for the sake of becoming a better teacher. As a tutor, I aim to ensure that may students have someone to guide them through their own challenges academically.
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...Masters of Arts in Medical Sciences from Boston University and my M.D. from Saint George's University. I have tutored many students, primarily in Neuroscience, but am passionate and knowledgeable about the world of biological science as a whole. The inner workings of anatomy, physiology, biological chemistry and many more are all within my ken. Having been through so many of these tests I have unique insight into the best methods by which a student can...
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...they don't understand and don't find interesting. I like to help students personally connect to the information they're learning, as well as understand real world use for that information. Patience is key to being a good tutor, and I strive to always be patient and understanding with a student who is struggling. I am extremely passionate about the Spanish language, as well as Psychology, and I hope to pass some of that passion on to...
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...may require visual work. We will try each approach until we find the perfect fit. - While with Varsity Tutors, I will be working most with such subjects as Algebras 1 & 2, Geometry, Elementary Math, Arithmetic, Finite Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, Trigonometry, Earth & Life Sciences, Ecology, General Biology, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, cycling, and reading. I also do a lot of volunteer work at local hospitals, gather material...
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...(at the Univ. of Windsor in Ontario, Canada), and completed a postdoc at ETH in Zurich, Switzerland. I am now an independent contractor and science writer. Some of my work is on my website, www.karistahudelson.com. I am passionate about education and truly enjoy helping students with science and math courses. I have tutored for undergraduate level chemistry, algebra, and biology courses and taught undergraduate level environmental science, biology, genetics, and molecular biology laboratory sections.
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...stuff. I am currently working on my Masters Degree in Genetics Genomics and Bioinformatics at Buffalo University. I can tutor most biology or chemistry courses, from basic introductory courses, all the way into college 400s level courses. I've been a tutor throughout my undergrad and have been working for Varsity Tutors for about 3 years. My philosophy is that simply telling or lecturing the information isn't the best way to learn it, instead talking together...
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...of South Carolina who is open to helping anyone. I have tutored middle schoolers and have helped tutor in study groups during college. I understand how difficult classes can get. As an engineering major, I am willing to work hard in classes and I'll work with any hard topics that you have questions on. No question should be pushed away. My favorite area is Biology. I'm a Biomedical Engineering major. I look forward to tutoring...
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...I started student teaching in the elementary music program. I have taught microbiology labs at Texas State as an instructional assistant and will be teaching freshman anatomy at the university of Indianapolis this year. These experiences have given me an appreciation and love of teaching. They have also taught me techniques for getting through to students who may not immediately grasp concepts. I think that the skills gained from these experiences make me a good...
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...and Biochemistry, and I earned minors in Math, and Biochemical Engineering. I am currently a PhD student at the University of Delaware. I really enjoy tutoring in math and biology. I can work with the student to take a troublesome topic and break it down step by step so that they have a complete understanding of their material and can show off on the next exam or quiz. In my free time from school and...
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...of a liberal arts institution, I have gained a passion for teaching from previous my mentors and experiences. Therefore, I would like to use this platform to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a Bronx High School of Science graduate I...
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...in Biology. I was a student of SUNY Albany’s Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) which provides academic support and research opportunities for underrepresented students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. As part of CSTEP, I tutored General Biology I/II to Biology and Human Biology majors as well as mentored and advised students with their science curriculum and class schedules. I am passionate about medicine and will be applying to Physician Assistant School...
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...minor in English. After graduating, I worked at Weill Cornell Medical College and took graduate medical coursework at New York Medical College. I will be matriculating into medical school this fall. Throughout my undergraduate career I was actively involved in scientific research and in tutoring students in both science and English coursework. My experience in tutoring students in English over the past 6 years includes age groups ranging from grades K-12. English topics cover essay...
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...had a passion for sharing my knowledge with others and did so by being a volunteer tutor for entry level chemistry classes, teaching an anatomy laboratory, volunteering to help with algebra and tutoring in Spanish. I speak Spanish fluently after living in Chile for two years and I like to try to teach towards the understanding of my students. First by helping them understand some of the Latin roots and then teaching useful phrases that...
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...their lives is a wonderful gift. Good education is, in my belief, the single most important thing we can pass on to the younger generation. I am very motivated to equip young minds to learn more about the academic world, introducing them to Mathematics, English, and Science. Equally important to convey are life skills including treating others with respect, working in teams, and learning how to be fit and healthy. My experience tutoring is rooted...
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...Lecture and Lab at ECPI-MCI. As you can tell, I am most passionate about molecular and microbiology. I do enjoy biochemistry, general biology and marine biology too. I am pretty much a biology nerd. When it comes to my approach with students, I do my best to understand the learning style that works best for them. When I tutor as when I teach, I used a wide variety of tools, visual, audio and text based...
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Recent General Biology Tutoring Session Notes
This session was mostly a review of the worksheet given by his teacher for the test. The student has really absorbed the material I've been teaching him and is much better at reading the problem carefully and knowing when to use what genotypes/phenotypes as are necessary to the problem. He was very comfortable doing almost all of the worksheet. The only thing I suggested he study more was the difference between incomplete dominance and co-dominance. In relation I suggest to study how it affects resultant phenotypes, as it's easily confused between the two. If he can study and clear up that part, he should be in great shape for his test.
Today the student and I reviewed the female reproductive cycle (with emphasis on the hormones involved), gametogenesis, and action potentials in nerve cells. We went over how she studied for the test she took two weeks ago, and she said she felt a lot better about how she has been studying.
In our session, we worked primarily on DNA. The student and I went over the history of DNA - the discoveries that lead up to our current knowledge of DNA structure and function. He completed several worksheets on both this historical knowledge and DNA structural knowledge. He seemed to understand this material very well, and didn't have trouble with the worksheets at all. I then checked over some geometry problems he had previously completed.
The student and I studied for her biology quiz tomorrow on the digestive system. We reviewed the presentation and accompanying videos. We also took three short quizzes online. She did a great job and was comfortable with the information. Afterward, we reviewed her book for English. Since information retention seemed to be a difficulty, we began a project that will summarize each chapter, identify character development and assist her in making predictions for the following chapter(s). I think it will really help her remember what she reads. She did a very good job!
We reviewed and outlined the section in her book on the digestive system. We reviewed her notes and went through each organ of the digestive system and it's functions, and important enzymes and location. At the end of the session I asked questions and the student was able to answer all the questions. We also discussed how to study for her test.
The student and I reviewed the material for his biology quiz. We went through his lecture notes, and the student filled in the blanks as we went. First, I explained the notes and covered the topics of the discovery of DNA as the genetic material, the composition of DNA, DNA replication, and the proteins involved in replication. Then, I asked the student questions about the material and we further reviewed topics he did not understand. Lastly, I defined key terms and drew diagrams detailing DNA replication.
