Justin: Sussex tutor

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Hello! My name is Justin, and I am a Rutgers University graduate with a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology with an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. My passion for teaching began as a graduate student, where I was able to help students master biological concepts and provide them with the tools required to satiate their curiosity about the world around them. During my Ph.D., I was able to teach many entry-level and senior-level biology courses and understand the necessary knowledge that must be learned early on, which is needed to be successful in future classes. While I am well-versed in many biological courses, I genuinely enjoy teaching microbiology with a focus on microscopy. This course allows students to learn of a new world that exists at their fingertips and one that they never knew existed.

Outside of standard teaching, I initiated outreach programs for high school students to have the opportunity to be involved in research in biology while also gaining skills in presenting, writing, and analyzing data. My current focus is to help students reach the goals that they would like to see for themselves. My teaching style is a combination of active listening and tailored lesson plans that match not only the goals of the student but the learning style which works best for that student. My time as a graduate instructor quickly revealed that not all students learn or like to be taught the same way, which I take very seriously. As your tutor, I will provide you with a distinct learning experience. You will be working with someone with a terminal degree in biology who understands the nuances, pitfalls, and confusion in biological material. I have over seven years of teaching experience and have developed tools to ensure students meet learning expectations. I use a combination of lectures, practice problems, and application scenarios to increase student engagement and mastery over biological material.

I look forward to speaking with you!