Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...through material that they don't understand and don't find interesting. I like to help students personally connect to the information they're learning, as well as understand real world use for that information. Patience is key to being a good tutor, and I strive to always be patient and understanding with a student who is struggling. I am extremely passionate about the Spanish language, as well as Psychology, and I hope to pass some of that...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...have some experience aiding college students through coursework while leading group study sessions. I also taught elementary aged children the importance of nutrition and an active lifestyle as an after school instructor in AISD. I worked with them on their homework as part of the program as well. In addition to previous tutoring jobs, I also have experience in having actually taken several AP tests, SAT, PSAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT, so I am available...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...and Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry, and I earned minors in Math, and Biochemical Engineering. I am currently a PhD student at the University of Delaware. I really enjoy tutoring in math and biology. I can work with the student to take a troublesome topic and break it down step by step so that they have a complete understanding of their material and can show off on the next exam or quiz. In my free time...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...what exam graders look for. I have been a teaching assistant at the University of Arizona for 5 years. The courses I taught include Introductory Biology (Bio 181), General Chemistry (151 and 152), Metabolic Biochemistry 462b, Nucleic Acid Biochemistry for Majors (Bioc 466) among other molecular biology and biochemistry courses. In my free time, I run, play sand volleyball, read, and catch up with the news. It doesn't matter if you're not a lover of...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...Tampa, FL. I am currently in the last stages of my Doctorate of Medicine and have found myself with time on my hands. Throughout my studies from high school to graduate school I have worked with students at different levels. I have don't everything from informal group sessions to formal tutoring. I enjoy the interaction and experience that tutoring offers. I have found academic success, and would like to help others achieve that.... I believe in...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...to Varsity Tutors to help people out with some of the classes that are hard to wrap around, hard to focus on, or just plain hard. I understand that at times it is really difficult to try again and again to get to a solution and never come up right. So I'm here to help out a bit, wherever I can. If you need a different way of looking at the problem, a different way...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...am in the process of switching into Computer Science. My background is primarily in the sciences and math, mostly Biology and Chemistry. I also am proficient in Spanish; I have received two awards from the National Spanish exam and I passed the AP Spanish and Culture exam. Prior to college, I graduated with an Advanced Honors Diploma from Northwest Career and Technical Academy under the program area of Biotechnology. I have some tutoring experience with...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...a teacher spans from my responsibilities as a graduate teaching fellow in Instructional Biology at Boston University and my role as a research mentor of undergraduate students. I firmly believe that an effective tutor should be passionate, engaging and patient, as well as cognizant of the individual learning style of their student. As a strong visual learner myself, I appreciate the importance of tailoring individual lessons to complement a student's strengths. I am excited to...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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I am a recent graduate of the University of Oregon's Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...as I am a blogger, short story writer, and spoken word artist. I have a passion for passing on the knowledge and techniques I have learned. I genuinely enjoy helping others succeed. I cater my techniques and teaching style to the student I am working with. I also believe that students do better when they can relate subjects back to something that they are interested in. My unique ability to draw unusual connections allows me...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...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...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...continued to hone skills of science while working for The United States Geological Survey outside of Washington, D.C. Here I obtained a wide variety of laboratory and field knowledge prior to beginning a Master's in Aquatic Ecology at Purdue University. Since enrollment, I have completed graduate studies for a cumulative seven years of experience in biology, Spanish, and ecological statistics, utilizing each in both an academic and professional environment. During all degrees and employment opportunities...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...which I taught algebra to a middle school student. In high school, I tutored many of my peers in Spanish, mathematics, chemistry, psychology, and biology. I personally love tutoring both math and biology because the material is interesting and also fun to learn! As a tutor, I always try to relate the material at hand to specific interests of my student. I find that a student understands topics better when we find a way to...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...have previous experience tutoring a wide-range of subjects, being a scientist, I am particulary passionate and excited about tutoring in science and math. I also have an extensive background in standardized tests, so I would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...as well as animals as part of my research. My scientific background has equipped me with knowledge and research skills that can be applied in every sphere of life. I would love to pass on these skills to anyone whose willing to go on this amazing scientific journey with me. A teacher can have all the knowledge in the world but if they don't have heart and passion, that doesn't amount to much. I posses...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...microbiology laboratory classes. Tutoring strategies: -create a non-threatening environment where my students feel comfortable asking questions -when in doubt draw it out (helps with memory) -videos to help with understanding concepts I have also mentored students at the K-12 and college levels. So not only will we go over science topics we can also create future career goals, and chat about sports, baking, or pets. My ears are open and my mind is sympathetic to...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...as shadowed physicians in their private practices. At Penn State, I was involved with research in Clinical Psychology as an undergraduate research assistant for Dr. Martha Wadsworth in the Coping and Regulation of Environmental Stress (CARES) Lab, studying environmental stress in low income families and how children adapt to it. I started tutoring students in Biology as a high school senior and since then I have taken a lot of pride in helping students achieve...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...applies to decisions. We all have to live with our choices, for good or for bad. I hope that I can help support students to accept whatever may come their way. I also choose to work within boundaries, allowing students freedom to work through obstacles in their own way, as they learn best when they are independent, but still in a semistructured environment. My background includes graduating college with honors, as well as a diverse...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...students achieve their full potential. Dan then matriculated at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons where he has excelled, receiving honors in all of his clinical rotations. Dan is an energetic, encouraging, and dedicated tutor who loves helping students achieve their goals. Through past experience tutoring pre-medical students for the MCAT, Dan has garnered a tutoring style that maximizes active learning. He loves helping students see how much they already know and identify the high...
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Certified General Biology Tutor in Indianapolis, IN
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...just teachers, to pass on knowledge to future generations. Knowing I am helping students achieve goals that will aide them in reaching their dreams is what makes everything worth it for me. My dream is to become an academic medicine physician. A doctor responsible for both treating patients and teaching younger physicians how to become successful caregivers. As a future educator I consider every opportunity to work with a student valuable experience. I thank you...
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Private General Biology Tutoring in Indianapolis, IN
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Indianapolis General Biology Tutoring FAQ
General biology tutoring can pay remarkable dividends in your academic career. This holds true whether you are a biology major or you are simply taking general biology as an elective or distribution class. For students not focusing on the sciences, general biology may be the best chance to learn how the world around us works. Biology, after all, is the science that explains the functionality of all living things, including ourselves. Topics in general biology can address many practical issues and questions surrounding everyday life, such as the nutritional information on food packaging, why antibiotics are not warranted for the common cold, the role of agricultural runoff in making our rivers turn green, and even why poodles and Great Danes are the same species. For students focusing on the biological sciences, there may be no better investment than general biology tutoring. Not only are instructors knowledgeable in the subject matter, but they have been specially selected for their skill in explaining difficult concepts.
Too often, students will reach their advanced subject courses only to find that they have gaps in their understanding of basic concepts. General biology tutoring can help fill those gaps before they become problematic. Cell theory, basic genetics, organ systems, endocrinology, plant biology, and ecology all fall within the scope of general biology tutoring, and all these subjects will come up again and again in the academic career of a science student. The most common problem for students is the vast breadth of potential material covered in general biology. This is where private general biology tutoring comes in. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a tutor who has a quality academic pedigree and experience sifting through the vast array of potential topics.
A tutor can help you understand your professor's impenetrable lecture notes and can connect those notes to the relevant passages in a textbook. The best benefit of investing in general biology tutoring may even simply be improved study skills. After all, tutors do more than help you learn subject matter: a quality tutor can also help you learn how to prioritize your tasks, how to winnow the chaff from the enormous quantity of material presented throughout a course, and how to organize your time effectively. Better still, your tutor can suggest ways in which you can better engage the instructors of your classes. When it comes time to ask for letters of recommendation, you will need your professor to remember you as a valuable contributor.
When classroom-based lectures are your only source of information, you might find it difficult to keep up with the pace and teaching style of your teacher. Because of this, many students become lost on important concepts and then begin to doubt themselves. If you are struggling with general biology and are on the verge of changing your degree program, or want to drop biology at the very least, consult with a private tutor before making any major decisions. Unlike classroom lecturers who must fit an entire course outline in a semester, private tutors can work at a slower pace, ensuring that you understand all of the material covered. Furthermore, with a private tutor, you don't have to waste important time by studying concepts and definitions that you already know.
Because your tutor understands that you are busy and have other study and working commitments, they are happy to meet you at a time that best suits your schedule. Along with being able to pick when you want to study, you are also in charge of choosing your study location. If you don't enjoy in-person tutoring sessions, you can request that your personal tutor meets you over the internet.
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Recent Indianapolis 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.
