Justine: Pittsburg tutor
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I am excited to be working with Varsity Tutors and to be able to use my knowledge to help others excel. I have had a passion for the sciences since high school and have a B.S. in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a M.S. in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven. I have always had an interest in teaching but that interest was heightened when I began working as an undergraduate mentor for the biology department at RPI. I was fortunate enough to continue a position as a teaching assistant for the forensic science department at UNH. Currently I work for the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a forensic scientist in the forensic biology department, and am working on pursuing a law degree. I believe that education is one of the most important things that one can receive, and it is not always given properly. Tutoring is a chance to supplement this education and to do better. I look forward to the opportunity to help you achieve more and to receive the education you deserve!
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Undergraduate Degree: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Graduate Degree: University of New Haven - Master of Science, Forensic Science - Criminalistics
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- Algebra
- Arithmetic
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- College Application Essays
- College Biology
- Earth Science
- Elementary Math
- Elementary School Math
- English
- Evidence
- General Biology
- Geometry
- High School Biology
- High School Chemistry
- High School Writing
- Histology
- Homework Support
- Laboratory
- Law
- Life Sciences
- Mac Basic Computer Skills
- Math
- Medicine
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Middle School Math
- Middle School Science
- Molecular Biology
- Other
- Pre-Algebra
- SAT Prep
- SAT Math
- Science
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Technical Writing
- Technology and Coding
- Test Prep
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
If the student still doesn't know the material, I'm not doing my job well enough.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I'd see what material/subjects they're having difficulties with and why they're having difficulties with it. I'd also like to talk about how they learn best.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I would try to break it down to the very basics and work our way up. I would also use analogies that might help the student understand better.
What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?
If the student can teach me the material, I use that as a good assessment of understanding.