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Allison

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I am a Doctoral Student in Public Health with an undergraduate degree in general sciences (i.e. Pre-Med) and masters in Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness as well as in Biology. I decided to tutor because when I was an undergraduate I often struggled in my classes and spent far too much time struggling just to get the answer, much less understand the material.I like tutoring students because I can help make the learning process easier, and perhaps enjoyable. I don't think it is beneficial to struggle for hours just trying to get an answer to a question. Instead, I think there is added value in having someone help you through a problem to understand the material as a whole (while still answering your homework problems). School is challenging, but it doesn't have to be impossible, and I hope that I can help with that process.

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Allison’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of Oregon - Bachelors, General Science

Graduate Degree: Illinois Institute of Technology - Masters, Biology, General

Hobbies

Swimming, Skiing, College Football, Playing with my dogs and everything about the Holidays!

Tutoring Subjects
10th Grade
10th Grade Math
10th Grade Reading
10th Grade Writing
11th Grade
11th Grade Math
11th Grade Reading
11th Grade Writing
12th Grade
12th Grade Math
12th Grade Reading
12th Grade Writing
1st Grade
1st Grade Math
1st Grade Reading
1st Grade Writing
2nd Grade
2nd Grade Math
2nd Grade Reading
2nd Grade Writing
3rd Grade
3rd Grade Math
3rd Grade Reading
3rd Grade Science
3rd Grade Writing
4th Grade
4th Grade Math
4th Grade Reading
4th Grade Science
4th Grade Writing
5th Grade
5th Grade Math
5th Grade Reading
5th Grade Science
5th Grade Writing
6th Grade
6th Grade Math
6th Grade Reading
6th Grade Science
6th Grade Writing
7th Grade
7th Grade Math
7th Grade Reading
7th Grade Science
7th Grade Writing
8th Grade
8th Grade Math
8th Grade Reading
8th Grade Science
8th Grade Writing
9th Grade
9th Grade Math
9th Grade Reading
9th Grade Writing
Academic Coaching
ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
ACCUPLACER Language Use
ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension
ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
ACCUPLACER WritePlacer
ACT with Writing
Adult Literacy
Algebra
Algebra 2
Anatomy
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Research
AP Spanish Language & Culture
MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
Biology
Business
Business Writing
California Proficiency Program (CPP) Prep
Cardiology
Cell Biology
Chemistry
CLEP Prep
CLEP Biology
CLEP Chemistry
CLEP College Algebra
CLEP College Composition
CLEP College Mathematics
College Application Essays
College Biology
College Chemistry
Creative Writing
Developmental Biology
Elementary Algebra
Elementary Math
Elementary School
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
Elementary School Writing
Emergency Medicine
English
Evolution
Evolutionary Biology
Expository Writing
Fiction Writing
Flute
GED Prep
GED Math
GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
GED Science
GED Social Studies
General Biology
General Chemistry
Geometry
Gifted
GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
Graduate Test Prep
GRE Analytical Writing
Health Care Policy
High School
High School Biology
High School Business
High School Chemistry
High School English
High School Physics
High School Writing
Human Development
Languages
Mac Basic Computer Skills
Math
Medical Ethics
Medical Terminology
Medicine
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Middle School
Middle School Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Science
Middle School Writing
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Other
Physical Science
Physics
Physiology
Piano
Pre-Algebra
Probability
Public Health
SAT Subject Test in Physics
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Science
Spanish
Spanish 1
Spelling Bee
Statistics
Statistics Graduate Level
Study Skills
Summer
Technical Writing
Technology and Coding
Test Prep
Vocabulary
What is your teaching philosophy?

My teaching philosophy is that everyone has the potential to master any subject if the material can be conveyed in a manner which they can understand. Therefore, it is my job as a tutor to help ensure that any student can master any subject that they so desire.

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

A student can't be independent until they feel confident in their learning abilities. By working with students and showing them techniques to help them master the basic material, we can then apply those techniques to more complex material, and give them the confidence to at least try initially on their own.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Keep it fun and interesting! No one wants to be bogged down with difficult material. If a student is getting frustrated and lacking motivation, then it is important to take a step back and help them remember the progress they have made and what subjects they have enjoyed.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

I am a visual learner, so often I will draw diagrams, create parallels, and/or simplify the jargon into a relatable concept. If we can get to a basic understanding using other themes, then we have a better shot of conceptualizing the difficult material.

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

I would try to get to know them, understand what they are interested in, and find out what subjects they like and which ones they loathe. I would also gauge where they are at in their curriculum and establish both short-term and long-term goals.

What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?

When I start with a student, I make sure to find a balance between what is difficult for them along with what is less challenging. By not overwhelming them, we can work on establishing confidence and good study skills with the subjects they already know.

How do you evaluate a student's needs?

I try to make both short and long-term goals with the student, and check in periodically to see if we are accomplishing those goals. This also allows for the opportunity to adjust to the student's needs and make our sessions more effective.

How do you adapt your tutoring to the student's needs?

I continually adjust my technique (as is fit) until we find a method that best helps the student understand the material.