Award-Winning Science Tutors serving South Dakota

...settings before that. I have an Elementary Education degree from Augustana University, along with minors in ESL, reading, Children & Youth, and Kindergarten. I am passionate about meeting the needs of all types of learners, I believe everyone is capable. If I had to choose a favorite subject to teach/tutor it would probably be math....

I graduated with a biology degree from Augustana and am starting medical school this fall at the University of South Dakota. I have worked in medical research for 3 years and have lots of experience with biology, chemistry, genetics, and related subjects. I have a puppy named Phoebe and play basketball in my free time!

...my master's, I spent 3 semesters as a graduate teaching assistant in multiple classes related to atmospheric science. These included: -Introduction to Meteorology -Atmospheric Thermodynamics -Air Quality -Atmospheric Dynamics I have the most experience with one-on-one and small group study sessions, but I have led entire classes. My learning style has always been hands-on, so I have...

...studied digital cinema and law. I believe that each learner has a optimal learning style. I have 15 years of teaching experience including adult education, K-12, ESL and teaching in Korea.I have teaching, administrate and Dell certifications. I create custom thematic units in literature designed for young adult learners, specialized lesson plans and school mission...

...right answer. Simply stating, I encourage the student to come up with the right answer themselves, as this is a key moment in learning any subject area. When students are able to recognize mistakes they make on their own and then make a correction, they are more likely to remember that information in the future....

...Biology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where I researched the contributions of stem cell factors in initiating and maintaining the dormancy of several human cancer types. One of the highlights of my graduate training was teaching cancer biology to students. Since completing my graduate training, I have worked as a biotechnology patent analyst...

...about education and eager to apply my skills and knowledge to help students in need. My goal is to help each student reach their full potential and succeed in their academic pursuits. To achieve this, I focus on each student's unique needs, creating customized lessons and utilizing my strong communication skills to facilitate learning.

...ACT and SAT. I have bachelor degrees in English and Political Science, and my master's degree is in Education. I will work together with you to develop a plan to achieve your goals and provide you the skills and strategies you need to achieve those goals. I can provide punctuality, reliability and professional standards. When...

...and old throughout my life. I currently volunteer within my community as a mentor to high school students interested in medicine and other career fields. In my work as a tutor, I strive to find resources that work for every learning style and want to make sure a student's tutoring is personalized to them.

...mental gaps in students. Through my experience in tutoring so far, I have learned that I am not only teaching students the topic they come in for, but also showing them more efficient and effective ways to study and learn. By teaching these students study methods, and providing positive reinforcement during their session, I help...

...have worked in ecology and conservation projects [whether it be Brazil or Indonesia or America]. I honestly can not think of a better legacy and a more worthwhile life-effort than to contribute to the education of undergraduate or graduate students as well as continue my own varied research projects! I have always had the magic...

...well as having spent 17 years as an AP Biology and 9th grade Biology teacher at a local high school in Anchorage, AK. I have a passion for Biology and the fields within that disciple (e.g. Zoology, Ecology, Genetics, etc.). I also enjoy bringing real-life examples into my lessons to help students grasp various biological...

...scientific background. Therefore, I understand how to break down complex information to digestible subsets of information that are relevant for and understandable by people ranging from those who lack a scientific background to MDs and PhDs. Recently, I have been working as a biology editor and writer. Specifically, I edit research manuscripts for non-native English...

...success is to become and remain a life-long learner. I have hands on teaching experience from Pre-K through adult learners. I believe every student WILL experience success if their educators practice active listening and adaptive teaching techniques. My goal is to find out how YOU learn and adapt my process to YOU. In my "free...

...undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Brown University and my Ph.D. in immunology at the University of California, Berkeley. I have been teaching both introductory and advanced biology courses at the University of Maryland, College Park for over 10 years. For fun I enjoy reading science fiction, doing crossword puzzles, swing and ballroom dancing, and playing...

...tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual...

...I understand that everyone learns differently and will try to find a learning method that will suit the student. Next year, I will begin my pursuit of a PhD in Biological Engineering, and I aspire to be an undergraduate professor and researcher. In my free time, I love to play guitar, play pickup basketball, and...

...exoskeleton. I also earned my Master's Degree in Biology at ASU, and I described 10 species of weevil (snout beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one...

...confident in my ability to make complicated topics understandable. My favorite area is standardized testing. I love the look on a student's face when they realize that they don't have to be nervous about an exam - that it can actually be really fun if the questions are viewed as the simple patterns they really...

...pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy tutoring because I find it to be an engaging and dynamic process--I love working with students of all ages on a broad spectrum of subjects.... I believe that every student learns in his or her own way; some of us are audio learners, some of us are visual learners,...