...My experience teaching began my junior year of high school when I started student teaching in the elementary music program. I have taught microbiology labs at Texas State as an instructional assistant and will be teaching freshman anatomy at the university of Indianapolis this year. These experiences have given me an appreciation and love of teaching. They have also taught me techniques for getting through to students who may not immediately grasp concepts. I think...
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I have been working with students in math and science for a long time. I got my degree in science from illinois central college in East Peoria, IL. I love seeing that "light bulb" go.off in a students head when they finally grasp a tough subject. I succeed when my students succeed and I love being a part of my students success!
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...a wide variety of subjects including: organismal biology, molecular biology and microbiology, cell structure and function, anatomy and physiology, ecology and evolutionary biology, physics, organic and inorganic chemistry, physics, algebra, calculus, and statistics. I truly enjoy helping students become better learners, in the classroom and for the rest of their lives. I am going back to school in the Fall (2015) to finish a teaching certificate so that I can become a secondary science teacher.
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...Masters of Public Health from University of Alabama Birmingham. I am currently pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts in Design for Social Innovation. I have tutored middle school and high school students for over 10 years. My tutoring subjects include Math, Science, and ACT prep. When I tutor, I like to get to know my students, understand their frustrations, and also set realistic goals. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I like to...
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...in Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity and Psychology. I love doing research with animals, which is why I interned in several projects during my stay at UCD. Besides my love for nature, I also enjoy math. It is the main subject I tutor in, and I find it very rewarding helping students understand different mathematical concepts. I have had previous experience in this subject with students from all grade levels. I also tutor in conversational Spanish,...
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...along with subsequent work in science policy gives me the diversity of experience to help you find the motivation to achieve success. I believe everyone can excel. Some elements of success are universal, and some are unique to each student. I can help you find your motivation, and the approach that works best for you, and teach you the tools and strategies to master the subject or test that is causing you stress. When not...
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...basic genetics. I also teach through Columbia via an organization called Peer Health Exchange, which allows me to work with a group of 9th graders and to teach a comprehensive sexual health and wellness curricula. I myself had tutors throughout high school and even in some college classes, so I understand intimately how helpful a good tutor can be! In my spare time I like to read, sew, cook with my roommates, and play soccer...
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...well as intense focus on the test materials themselves. Additionally, I believe intensely in the power of positive reinforcement and belief in oneself, and do my best to instill in my students a sense of confidence going into the test. Many high school students generally dont see the ACT test as something enjoyable, so I always make sure that tutoring sessions are something not to dread, but maybe even look forward to! Students tutoring sessions...
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I currently attend the University of Miami as a pre-medical student and am on course to obtain a BS in biology as well as a BS in marine science. In addition to my majors, my minors include chemistry and finance. Throughout my high school career, I tutored middle and elementary school students in a variety of subjects. I also have...
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...attend the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in the fall. I was once a student who needed a lot of help and consistently relied on a tutor for extra guidance, and can therefore relate to my students in many ways. Having a good tutor support system helped get me not only a D1 Football scholarship and but also the grades and test scores needed to be accepted into dental school. My goal is to...
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My life has been spent in education, especially in the field of the medical sciences. I have been both the student and the professor for several years. Through these experiences I learned how to be a better student through teaching and a better teacher through listening to teachers. I hope to take the experiences, lessons, knowledge and passion I have gained over the years and pass it on to my students.... Every student learns in a...
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I am a graduate of Appalachian State University and have been teaching in Florida since 2014. I am currently the Advance Placement chemistry instructor for ERHS. I foster a community of learning in my classroom by eliminating the mental boundaries that keep students from asking questions. Questioning is a skill at the very heart of science, and I provide an environment where all questions are considered valid and are celebrated as opportunities to delve deeper...
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...math and science. I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Microbiology, and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. I have tutored science and math topics for over five years. I have experience as a Earth Space Science teacher and a Physical Science teacher. I have a passion for math and science and love aiding students in mastering those...
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...a Masters degree in teaching the Sciences. I love teaching and helping students understand a subject. It is a very gratifying experience to watch and help a student who was formerly struggling with a subject turn into a very knowledgeable and adept student. I am a patient, skilled and experienced tutor; I specialize in taking difficult and complex subject matter and breaking it down into a much more easily understood version for my students.... My philosophy...
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...necessary to sign up for tutoring in order fully comprehend the difficult subjects in school and outside. I attended SHSAT, SAT, and MCAT test prep, and have benefited greatly. After years of benefiting from tutoring myself, I've amassed a set of interpersonal skills that are essential to effectively explaining complex concepts and relationships. I've learned that patience and adequate communication, in collaboration with a stable knowledge background, are the tools to helping others.
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...tutor a wide range of subjects in math and science. What I love about math is that once youre able to gain a basic understanding of the principles, you can learn to apply them to more complex problems. Theres no better feeling than the absolute certainty of understanding a problem all the way through, and I enjoy helping students come to that same realization. I like to have a whiteboard or lots of paper to...
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I have several years of tutoring experience in the life sciences including biology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology at the high school and undergraduate level. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Sports & Exercise Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master's Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Regis University.
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...have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and to be able to determine when a student has fully grasped the...
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...Children's Hospital. Throughout my volunteer experience, I have been able to help tutor a wide variety of age groups ranging from pre-school to high school students and across a wide array of subjects with a primary focus on math and science. In addition, during college, I greatly enjoyed tutoring my fellow peers across different science subjects. Between the math and science subjects I have tutored, my favorite is chemistry. This is because I have personally...
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...general biology and ecology instructor. In addition to teaching at the college level, I am fortunate to have a wide variety of other training and teaching experience. I have been able to work with students of all ages from 5 years old on up to adults. I have given private violin/fiddle lessons for 26 years to students of all ages. Before retiring after 28 years, I taught 7th grade math, 7th grade pre-algebra, 6th grade...
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Recent Brighton General Biology Tutoring Session Notes
This session was mostly a review of the worksheet given by his teacher for the test. The student has really absorbed the material I've been teaching him and is much better at reading the problem carefully and knowing when to use what genotypes/phenotypes as are necessary to the problem. He was very comfortable doing almost all of the worksheet. The only thing I suggested he study more was the difference between incomplete dominance and co-dominance. In relation I suggest to study how it affects resultant phenotypes, as it's easily confused between the two. If he can study and clear up that part, he should be in great shape for his test.
Today the student and I reviewed the female reproductive cycle (with emphasis on the hormones involved), gametogenesis, and action potentials in nerve cells. We went over how she studied for the test she took two weeks ago, and she said she felt a lot better about how she has been studying.
In our session, we worked primarily on DNA. The student and I went over the history of DNA - the discoveries that lead up to our current knowledge of DNA structure and function. He completed several worksheets on both this historical knowledge and DNA structural knowledge. He seemed to understand this material very well, and didn't have trouble with the worksheets at all. I then checked over some geometry problems he had previously completed.
The student and I studied for her biology quiz tomorrow on the digestive system. We reviewed the presentation and accompanying videos. We also took three short quizzes online. She did a great job and was comfortable with the information. Afterward, we reviewed her book for English. Since information retention seemed to be a difficulty, we began a project that will summarize each chapter, identify character development and assist her in making predictions for the following chapter(s). I think it will really help her remember what she reads. She did a very good job!
We reviewed and outlined the section in her book on the digestive system. We reviewed her notes and went through each organ of the digestive system and it's functions, and important enzymes and location. At the end of the session I asked questions and the student was able to answer all the questions. We also discussed how to study for her test.
The student and I reviewed the material for his biology quiz. We went through his lecture notes, and the student filled in the blanks as we went. First, I explained the notes and covered the topics of the discovery of DNA as the genetic material, the composition of DNA, DNA replication, and the proteins involved in replication. Then, I asked the student questions about the material and we further reviewed topics he did not understand. Lastly, I defined key terms and drew diagrams detailing DNA replication.
