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...education. After teaching 7th grade science for three years, I decided to pursue my master's degree. I received a Master of Science degree in biology and a Master of Education degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, graduating with a GPA of 3.85. When I completed my thesis research and master's degree there, I was hired for two years as an interim general biology and ecology instructor. In addition to teaching at the college level,...
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...my Bachelor of Science in biology from The Ohio State University. I have gained tremendous confidence in my capabilities through educational commitment and believe personal growth comes with true dedication. I focus on time-efficiency, utilizing my resources, and organization for academic success. Medical school allowed me the opportunity to dissect cadavers for one year, which greatly benefited my knowledge of human anatomy. My other areas of expertise include physiology, microbiology, and immunology. As a tutor,...
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...Bachelors degree in Biomedical Sciences. This upcoming year I am going to the Institute of Human Nutrition at Columbia University to get an MS in Nutrition and Metabolism. I have been a tutor for college students for 2 years at my university, teaching Organic Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry. I've also helped high school students with college admission essays, and with kindergartners in the Junior Achievement program. I enjoy working with children and finding creative...
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...tutored both high school and college level students. I tutored mainly biology and chemistry (CP, honors, AP and SAT II), as well as college level chemistry and biology. Being a student myself, I believe that each student has the potential to excel academically as long as he/she works hard. My teaching philosophy is that a student must fully understand the material, not just learn how to apply it, such that he/she would be successful in...
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...in preparing multi-paragraph essays. When I'm not teaching I love to write, mainly short stories and a continuing effort to try and produce an actual novel. I wouldn't have begun to love writing like I do if it hadn't been for my love of books. I'm an avid reader. I will not travel anywhere without a book in my backpack or my Kindle. Generally I enjoy the science fiction, military & historical thrillers, along with...
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...me an excellent candidate for tutoring assignments. I have the experience, knowledge, confidence, and patience to manage the needs of a wide variety of students in many fields of both mathematics and the natural sciences. As an undergraduate at a liberal arts University I gained proficiency in a wide variety of subjects including: organismal biology, molecular biology and microbiology, cell structure and function, anatomy and physiology, ecology and evolutionary biology, physics, organic and inorganic chemistry,...
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...I tutored numerous students in the sciences and lab sections while developing personalized tutoring sessions to meet each students' needs. I was a Teaching Assistant for an introductory biology lab course at BC and also conducted independent malaria research in a genetics lab. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid tennis player and also enjoy volleyball and skiing. I am happy to be back in Connecticut this year and hope to help you or your...
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...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 to...
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...obtained my Associate's Degree from Utah Valley University in 2025 while in high school. I am studying Microbiology and am a Chemistry minor. I love the sciences, specifically Biology and Chemistry. In high school, I enjoyed challenging myself in many AP, honors, and dual enrollment courses and would love to help with those classes. I also enjoy helping students with Spanish, a language I have grown up speaking. Additionally, I was honored to be selected...
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...Dr. Dewey who then recruited me from Brookhaven National Lab to the Feinstein institutes for Medical Research. That year, I entered the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and joined the inaugural class as one of three PhD students of the new medical school. My dissertation project interrogated pre-clinical sex differences in the metabolic neural patterns associated with opioid pain management using18-fludeoxyglucose (18FDG) and micro positron emission tomography (MicroPET). I was able to show that...
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...I earned my B.S. in Biology from Furman University in Greenville, SC. I later completed a teacher training program and obtained certifications in Biology, Chemistry, and Career and Technical Education: Health Careers. Teaching Experience: I taught high school Biology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology for 4 years. I'm addition, I have been tutoring through Varsity Tutors for 2 years. Lab Experience: While at Furman University, I worked in a developmental neurobiology lab. Following graduation I was a...
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...Tutoring strategies: -create a non-threatening environment where my students feel comfortable asking questions -when in doubt draw it out (helps with memory) -videos to help with understanding concepts I have also mentored students at the K-12 and college levels. So not only will we go over science topics we can also create future career goals, and chat about sports, baking, or pets. My ears are open and my mind is sympathetic to my student's needs.
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...of Science in Sport Management from the Isenberg School of Management on the UMass campus after completing my prerequisite requirements for medical school. I returned to school at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences where I obtained my Medical Doctorate. Currently, I'm two semesters away from completing my Masters in Public Health. While in medical school, I was a teaching assistant and tutor for gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, and neuroscience. I tutor anatomy, physiology, and...
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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.
