...by rigid methods. I find helping someone realize their full learning potential to be an incredibly rewarding experience. I have three science-related degrees: a Bachelor's in Behavioral Biology, a PhD in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, and an MD. In medical school I received numerous accolades for my scholastic accomplishments, including a Fellowship from the National Cancer Institute, "highest course score" awards, and induction into the honor societies of Alpha Omega Alpha and Phi Kappa Phi. I have...
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...In tutoring, I am patient and offer my students an open environment where they can reveal the areas they're struggling in and discuss any misunderstandings of the textbook material. I hope to provide an understanding into the often hard to grasp natural world. I am also a lover of fine arts and can often be found spending my free time at a local art or natural history museum. I am currently a graduate student and...
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I do not fit in stereotypical academic categories. I was a humanities focused liberal arts major, a graduate of the Great Books program at St. John's College. But there I rediscovered a love of math and science which has led me to pursue Physics. I am a hard science geek who loves to read, and I want to help students learn to love all subjects and succeed at them too.
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...the student's strongest study skills and having them give their best by being patient, compassionate, and understanding. Although science and math courses can be rigorous, I like employing methods that make these complex subjects more simple to understand by utilizing visuals, mnemonics, and different problem solving strategies. I currently work as a neuroscience research assistant and my research focuses on trying to better understand how long-term memory and learning is employed in the adult brain....
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...a perfect candidate due to my intensive academic background and experiences. As an ambitious and detail-oriented individual that is always eager to help others, I posses the ability to listen well and solve problems effectively. Currently, I am taking my last classes at University of Maryland, Baltimore County before graduating in May with a B.A in Biological Sciences. I was educated extensively on Biology and Chemistry, with 20 credits in laboratory. UMBC also focuses on...
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...with enthusiasm and empathy, and I effectively impact learners and connect them to their passion and lifelong learning. I direct students to overcome any difficulties that their particular subject by first, helping them to take responsibility for their learning in order to engage; and I also emphasize the use of didactic (real-life) examples and get them involved by asking questions in class. I also believe that one of my best qualities, as a teacher, is...
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...and love for Biology and Ecology related subjects, I have intensive writing experience from college that fuels my passion for writing and language, a passion that I use when preparing students to understand and succeed on the ACT. I believe that even the most complex scientific concepts can be broken down into easily understood ideas, and hope to impart this belief to my students. In my free time, I enjoy hiking around the Pacific Northwest,...
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...Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). I studied Animal and Poultry Science and graduated in 2009 and am currently working on being accepted into an accelerated registered nursing program. Further, I have been a scientist in the fields of Pharmacology and Invitro Science for the past 8 years. I have tutored in AP biology and high school level biology, including tutoring for students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Not only do I...
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I am a Molecular Microbiologist, with specific interested in mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis. I am fascinated by the complex flora that inhabits and interacts with us on a daily basis to promote health and human well-being. I enjoy all sciences in general and am excited by progress toward better understanding this wondrous world and universe we inhabit.
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Recent Laboratory Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I reviewed the homework exercises I gave him last session on simplifying radicals, factoring polynomials, and solving quadratic equations. Also, worked a few problems from the next set of exercises the student will do between sessions.
The student and I prepared for her Friday test. We focused on graphing inverse trig functions and variations of trig functions, reviewed her new material (addition/subtraction of trig functions), and reviewed proofs.
This week the student's class is working on calculating unit price. She seemed to understand the concepts based on class discussion and the examples in her text book, however, she had a little difficulty when she began the assigned problems. After working through a couple of problems together, she gained more confidence and was able to complete the rest of her assignment on her own.
The student had completed two practice SAT math sections. He correctly identified that his major weaknesses were in geometry and equations with multiple variables, so we focused our work on those question types. Specifically, we worked on angular relationships and writing and solving multiple-variable equations. After walking him through a couple of practice problems, I asked him to complete a few on his own. He performed very well, answering all but one correctly. I encouraged him to complete two more practice sections -- untimed -- before our next session. I also asked him to show all of his work so that we could identify any simple mistakes and work to correct them.
When I first arrived, the student and I discussed his grades. His reading and English grades are still hovering around a 90 and the rest are solid A's. We discussed what issues he is having in those classes and how to be more organized. Then, we worked on a song he had to write for social studies and studied for his math vocabulary quiz.
The student and I continued working on choosing precise language. We completed an activity with verbs. In choosing more precise verbs, one of his struggles was a lack of understanding of the meanings of various words. His answers were accurate on the words that he knew, but incorrect when he had an incorrect understanding of a word's meaning. Once again, we see that he needs to work on vocabulary development. We spent the last few minutes of the session brainstorming ideas for his field trip application essay. He will be able to write a draft this weekend and we will revise on Monday.
