Award-Winning Genetics Tutors serving Columbia, MO

...In addition to tutoring math and science, I also greatly enjoy helping students with SAT prep and college essay writing. I worked as a writing tutor for undergraduates for several years and have received extensive professional training in this capacity. I personalize my sessions to match each student's unique learning style and needs. I am...

I am an energetic person who loves science and math. I have experience tutoring all levels from elementary to high school, to undergraduate to graduate/professional students. I look forward to working with you to hopefully help you to love science and math, or at least to better understand them.

...math, and all sorts of science courses, including Genetics, Physics, and Molecular Cell Biology. I tutor a wide range of math and science classes, but my favorites are Algebra, Calculus, and Physics. When working with a student, I have found that showing the student that you are excited and interested in the subject, as well...

...my passion for science and gain valuable teaching experience. The two things that make me a great tutor are my deep understanding of biology and my ability to communicate complex concepts in ways that are easy to understand. My passion for science and education also makes my tutoring sessions a lot of fun for my...

...These skills require practice, but they are absolutely critical to building a strong foundation for future learning. That's why I go to the effort to include background information and explain the lower levels of abstraction that so often make the difference between memorizing *facts* and learning *skills.* This focused approach enabled me to place in...

...completely comfortable lecturing during my large classes, as an instructor, I made every effort to work one-on-one with my students during office hours and through appointments. I am currently working as a research associate, yet I plan on teaching at the college level again in the future. I would love to continue to hone my...

...class, or take a standardized test. My favorite subjects are Biology and Chemistry (not surprisingly), but I have also tutored Math and Physics successfully to my fellow undergraduates at Boston College as well as high school and middle school students. I found that it is not the content but how you learn it that really...

...at their current level. I believe the most important way to help students learn in is to relate content to their current interests and future goals. In my spare time, I enjoy reading non-fiction about technology and neurobiology, hiking, watching sports (mainly football and basketball) and listening to jazz and classical music.... My teaching philosophy is to find what works for each student, as every problem has multiple entry points and there is strategy or mnemonic...

...seem more accessible to students and reinforcing the “big picture” of a particular lesson before delving into the fine details. I am confident that this approach will lead to long term success in retaining scientific knowledge and foster critical thinking skills. I am an avid runner and general sports enthusiast, and spend as much of...

...spend my free time volunteering at free clinics around the greater Des Moines area, providing homeless community outreach, preventative medicine education, and peer mentoring. I also enjoy exercising, reading, and cooking up a delicious meal whenever I have a moment! As a life-long learner, I value the power of education. I have always enjoyed acquiring...