...in Ecuador and Nicaragua. I have experience in tutoring English (reading and writing), math (elementary school level, pre-algebra, algebra, and statistics), science (biology, chemistry, and environmental science), social studies, SAT prep, and ACT prep. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, my favorite subject to tutor is science because this subject is constantly evolving and there is always more to learn! I strongly believe that the ability to learn is a gift!
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...scientific journey with me. A teacher can have all the knowledge in the world but if they don't have heart and passion, that doesn't amount to much. I posses not only the knowledge but the heart and passion as well! The strength of a country is not in its wealth but in the knowledge of its people. With that in mind, my aspiration is to empower people through education with the intention of helping them...
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...Dominican Republic. I am currently working in a hospital as a Pediatric resident (PGY3). I will be starting Child Neurology residency this year. Through my learning experience, I came to a conclusion that every student learns and masters any subject(s) in a different way. For instance, I would learn each subject on my own and then teach my fellow medical students. This helped me remarkably to pass my board exams with decent scores, and in...
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I have my masters in molecular medicine and my bachelors in neuroscience. I have both teaching and tutoring experience. My aspiration is to be a physician and I have a deep love for STEM subjects, especially biological sciences. I love to have fun while I am learning.
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...I hold a degree in engineering from as well. I have tutored for the SAT exam during my undergraduate studies at the University of Miami (GO CANES!), and have lots of experience helping students prepare for courses. I'm patient and willing to repeat instructions multiple times, and I believe the only stupid question is a question you already know the answer to, meaning that I will answer any and all of the simplest questions. In...
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...and tools to succeed. I received my undergraduate degree from Duke University in Biology and Art, a unique combination which gives me a perspective on both the analytical and creative elements of successful learning. I received my PhD in Plant Biology from the University of California at Berkeley, where I taught both undergraduates and graduate students. This education and teaching experience along with subsequent work in science policy gives me the diversity of experience to...
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I currently attend the University of Arizona (honors college) as a Biochemistry and Molecular Cellular Biology double major. I am attending the University of Arizona to obtain my Bachelors of Science degree(s). I have tutored as a volunteer during my Senior year...... It is not about the answer, but how to obtain it.... I first ask the for basics such as age, grade and their birthday. Then I ask if they have any trouble with a...
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...Boston in 2013 to pursue research with the Belfer Institute at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute after graduating with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in French from Allegheny College. Outside of my PhD work, I am an avid skier, runner, traveler and beach goer. My experience as a teacher spans from my responsibilities as a graduate teaching fellow in Instructional Biology at Boston University and my role as a research mentor of undergraduate students. I...
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...I believe that every person's learning style is as unique as their fingerprint; so needless to say some of us can get left behind in class. Math and science require a significant amount of mental commitment to genuinely understand. Today's learning environment can make it incredibly difficult to put forth the proper commitment, and that's where I come in! I am so passionate about helping other people understand math and science, the moment a student's...
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...struggling with always makes my day. I tutor a variety of subjects, however science is my favorite. It comes naturally to me and I love learning new information. Being able to relay that information to someone else is just the icing on the cake. In my spare time, I ride horses, photograph horse shows, and go to agility trials with my dog. I also keep assorted tropical fish including bettas and loaches.
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...pass on knowledge to future generations. Knowing I am helping students achieve goals that will aide them in reaching their dreams is what makes everything worth it for me. My dream is to become an academic medicine physician. A doctor responsible for both treating patients and teaching younger physicians how to become successful caregivers. As a future educator I consider every opportunity to work with a student valuable experience. I thank you for considering me...
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I am a current medical student, former high school teacher, located in Memphis, TN. I attend the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, and I am a former honors chemistry teacher at Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet in Nashville, TN. I also taught the science portion of an ACT prep course for the Martha O'Bryan Center in Nashville, TN.... To be real and empowering to students, so that they may exceed their expectations, and ultimately achieve their academic...
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...test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored...
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...high school level for three years before desiring to go back to school myself to further my education in theology. Other than teaching I was also a youth counselor and sports coach. I truly feel led to teach and coach and am convinced that my abilities and gifts are best suited for communicating to others and helping them grasp what is needed to be learned so that the individuals I tutor can be successful in...
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...watching a student's eyes light up after understanding a subject that so many others could not help with. I'm currently in my final semester at the University of Houston, completing a B.S. in Geology with a minor in Geophysics. Being in the major I'm in, tutoring has always been a scarcity. This is where my experience shines; I've tutored multiple students within my major all throughout my college career. This is where I learned, I...
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Senior at College of William & Mary Double majoring in Biology and Environmental Science Strong interest in shark biology and marine conservation & ecology Math and Science Tutor
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...experience in teaching middle and high school science in a lecture setting as well as in small groups or one-on-one. My goal as a science teacher is to help students develop an interest in science concepts so that they will want to learn more and be more scientifically literate. In addition, I make every effort to make science fun and interesting to students, hoping some of them would pursue a career in scientific fields. My...
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...Edgewood College and Palmer College of Chiropractic. I love to play soccer, run and watch almost any sport. When not working I can often be found watching sports or playing soccer. While working with students my goal is to help them reach the goals they have set for themselves. I help them achieve these goals by tailoring my teaching/tutoring styles to best fit their learning style. Everyone learns and retains information differently and I strive...
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...Science in Biology. During my undergraduate I was a peer tutor for several subjects including several biology and chemistry courses. Additionally, I ran biology discussion groups for freshman biology students. These were small group sessions for 15-20 students where we would go over concepts from lecture, homework, review for exams, and discuss study strategies to enhance learning. Since graduation, I have worked on several research projects in biomedical science, including an international public health project...
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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.
