I believe the best student is also the best tutor. I am the kind that likes to engage my students in everything I teach them. I received my Bachelor's degree in Biology from Syracuse university, master's in biomedical science at Touro and currently at New York College of Podiatric medicine hoping to become Podiatric surgeon and expert in foot and ankle diseases.... We all love to read stories or watch TV shows with good story line....
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...College. I am passionate about helping students learn science in a fun and unintimidating way. I want students to understand that just because a certain topic has the stigma of begin hard does not mean it cannot be fun or attainable. I am most passionate about teaching math, especially algebra. This is subject that can be confusing but once it is made fun and systemic we can make it a breeze for you. In the...
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...in Biological Sciences in May 2000 . My major focus was on cell and molecular biology. My GPA was 3.86. During my graduate program I worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from Jan1998 to May 2000 conducting lab sections for undergraduate students. I was responsible for the lab sections in Anatomy and Physiology, Vertebrate Embryology and Histology. I administered quizzes and graded tests and exams. I encouraged feedback from my students about the subject matter...
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My name is Sneha, and I would be happy to start tutoring for you today! I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in Integrative Biology, Chemistry and Philosophy. Currently, I am a PhD student in the Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCDB) program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition, I have...... I practice many adaptive teaching methods, such as presenting relevant models or examples, facilitating an open discussion...
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...in the classroom as a long-term substitute math teacher for middle and high school students. As a long-term substitute, I developed lesson plans, lectured, practiced with students, and graded assignments. Outside of the classroom, I also tutored private clients. I will graduate from the University of Arizona this upcoming spring. I am studying Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Professional and Technical Writing. Education is one of my passions! Many students struggle with math...
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...fascinating subject. With a strong passion for biology and a keen interest in sharing knowledge, I am excited to connect with students who share my enthusiasm. Although I don't have formal teaching experience, I believe my own experiences as a student have given me a unique perspective on what works best in learning biology. I've been in your shoes, struggled with similar concepts, and found ways to overcome them. I'm eager to share my insights,...
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...received my Bachelor of Science in biology with chemistry and philosophy as minors. Since graduation, I have been a student and graduate research assistant at University of Nebraska Medical Center and pursued a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, as well as did research within colorectal cancer. While I tutor a broad range of science courses, my passion lies within biology. I have experience being a tutor as in my undergraduate years, I was both...
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...from San Antonio, Texas. I am currently working on my Master's degree in Microbiology with a concentration in Medical Microbiology and Biochemistry from the University of Florida. With this i work in a microbiology laboratory testing blood and blood components for microorganisms and identification purposes. With tutoring, i enjoy seeing students strive and obtain success with the courses they are enrolled in. The way i do this is by tailoring my sessions to the student's...
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...my Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science and am currently applying to medical school. During college, I enjoyed tutoring children through a program called the Detroit Education Society, where I developed a passion for teaching the underserved, helping to bridge the education gaps between communities. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Science, and English. I focus on teaching the fundamentals and inspiring...
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...the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul Minnesota and earned a B.S in Biochemistry. It was during my undergraduate career that I became interested and passionate about teaching. I found the process of helping others understand material I loved, to be exhilarating. As a graduate student I had limited opportunities to pursue tutoring. As such, I have joined Varsity Tutoring and am SO excited for the chance to get back into teaching students AND...
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...It was in undergrad that I found my passion...research! As a result, I earned a MPH from the University of SC. During that time, I had the privilege of teaching general biology lab, microbiology lab, physiology lab, and some muscular physiology lectures. After teaching many very intelligent, capable, yet nervous students I came to this realization...BIOLOGY SHOULD BE FUN! Most students become overwhelmed with the fear that Biology will be difficult and miss out on...
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...middle school and high school, study strategies that teachers recommended to the class rarely worked for me. After having little success with their methods, I eventually found one that worked for me and in a short time, the results were showing in my grades. I feel that each student must approach academics in a unique way that caters to his or her learning style as well as one that is appropriate for the subject. Once...
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...following year, I graduated with my Master in Health Science in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. I've mentored elementary aged children and fellow college students through my roles as a mentor for College Mentors for Kids and as a Resident Advisor at the University of Virginia. Since graduating, I've enjoyed working as a microbiologist at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention- Infectious Disease Pathology Branch.
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...a first-generation, non-traditional student, I am able to relate to, and enjoy learning with, people from all walks of life. I have more than a decade of experience working with youth in the public education setting, plus three decades of parenting experience. Due, in part, to my passion for inquiry learning, I was chosen to train all secondary science teachers in my six-county area in the implementation of new science standards. I also enjoyed pioneering...
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The field of biology spans a great number of topics and processes, but the study of molecular biology is perhaps one of the most detailed aspects of life science. Even introductory courses will thrust students deep into the realm of complexity, describing the interactions of proteins, signaling molecules, and nucleic acids. Studies in molecular biology are often made even more confusing by a focus on regulatory processes, many of which overlap or follow double-negative inhibitory pathways. If molecule A activates molecule B, which inhibits secretion of molecule C, which paralyzes the diaphragm, what is the effect of decreased levels of molecule A? Even processes like this one are dwarfed by the complexity of higher-level courses and studies.
Independent research projects and detail-ridden exam papers can build upon the already convoluted basis of molecular biology, requiring students to apply their understanding of these processes through practical methods. Choosing the correct antibodies or fluorescent tags is essential not only for points on an exam, but for saving money in a real-life laboratory environment. The advanced nature of molecular biology classes often means that education and application of concepts occur simultaneously. Being confident in your knowledge of laboratory procedures and principles is as essential as knowing the actual foundations of biological processes themselves.
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Recent Molecular Biology Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I reviewed homework questions in preparation for his exam. At the end of the session, we reviewed vocabulary and exam questions. The student mentioned that since our tutoring sessions, his grade has greatly improved.
We covered primarily GI A&P and finished out renal physiology. I covered ingestion and digestion as it relates to carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Pepsin is secreted by the chief cells in the stomach and activated by the presence of HCl. This helps to denature proteins and prepare them for processing in the small intestine. I discussed how various hormone are involved in initiating ingestion and facilitate digestion. We traced a molecule of food through the digestive track to study the anatomy. We briefly talked about hepatic blood flow while we were focused on covering pancreatic and hepatic involvement in digestion. No major concerns.
Today the student and I covered the information that is going to be on tomorrow's exam (viruses, bacteria, and archaea). I had her go through her notes explaining them in her own words, which she did very well with. We went through the review questions as well, which she did wonderfully on, as well as some review of the lytic and lysogenic cycles that we covered last week (which is on tomorrow's exam). She seemed to have a good grasp on the material by the end of the session. I told her to finish up with the review questions at the end of the chapter and pointed out some diagrams which will be good for studying.
The student is preparing for her vocabulary quiz and test on biomedical technology. So for this session, we covered the content of her vocab quiz coming up. We went over vocab involving recombinant DNA technology, microarrays, gel electrophoresis, and a couple genetic diseases. She did pretty well the vocab. She struggled with the details of gel electrophoresis, recombinant DNA technology, and microarrays, but overall she picked it up pretty quickly. By the end of the session, she felt confident about the vocabulary words and we were even able to use the vocab quiz as a way to prepare for the upcoming test. She is doing well with this topic and I have no big concerns for her.
We reviewed more of the genetics material instead looking at some of the more complicated cases looking at sex-linked disorders, sex-limited, and sex-influenced along with issues dealing with nondisjunctions and crossing over. The student appeared to remember most of the material in broad strokes and could correctly and fully describe a concept. We would reason through his mistakes and also look for clues that could help him in the questions and terms if he ran into the same confusion on the exam. The next session will focus on evolutionary ideas so we left with the understanding there would be an application of broad concepts we had already covered in that next session.
The student and I meet this morning before class to review for her biology test today. We went over her Power Point handouts on population and community ecology and discussed all of the concepts. After, I quizzed her on all the topics. Overall she understands the material and hopefully that will translated into a good score on her multiple choice quiz today.