Award-Winning Genetics Tutors serving St. Louis, MO

...recent worksheet/quiz/exam results to aid us in pinpointing our current progress. If questions are answered erroneously, we can focus on those topics. It is advantageous to answer questions incorrectly while studying instead of on a high-value test. We'll work together to reveal any inaccurate understandings. Outside of academia, my favorite hobbies include playing and teaching chess, reading about the exciting history of scientific discovery, and creating interesting science lectures to present at local libraries.

...to academics, I was a Division III football and baseball player throughout my time in college. Since everyone learns differently and has different needs, I try my best to get to know my students and their learning styles and present the information in a way that makes sense to them. I want our sessions to be comfortable and fun, as well as helpful! In my spare time I play guitar, sports, and even build computers....

...I develop a customized lesson plan and study schedule tailored to it. My goal is to empower the student to think more independently and critically, and my biggest reward is when do eventually. I have taught MCAT (both old and new MCAT) classes for over 10 years, both privately and when I previously worked for test prep companies Kaplan and Princeton. I have had over 200 students and who are compliant with the personalized schedule...

...including neuroscience, kinesiology, biomechanics, psychology and mental health, physiology, anatomy, critical reasoning. I have my BS in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where I participated in research as well as tutored and led study groups for physiology students. My approach to teaching is to help students make connections between what they already know and to understand new material. I feel that learning that is applicable to one's life helps elicit motivation and enjoyment. I really...

...I've also acted as a supplemental instructor for organic chemistry courses, tutored biology and chemistry to local high school students, worked at both a neurobiology and disease ecology lab and even had the privilege to serve as a peer mentor for both the university ambassador program and the Emerging Leaders program. I believe that through teaching, one can help inspire students to be curious beyond the classroom and truly become a lifelong learners. When I...