Award-Winning Geology Tutors serving Halifax

...simple and easy to understand. I have taught a variety of subjects and age groups. I currently teach psychology and statistics at Glendale Community College and plan to teach other courses there in the future. I am very excited on the first day of every semester to meet my new students! It is my goal...

...uncovered a love not only for academic topics I learned, but for teaching those topics to those around me. Most recently, I was a Teaching Assistant for a watershed course at Colorado State University, in which I enjoyed leading laboratory sessions and working through problem sets with undergraduate students. I have a long (6 year)...

...done to those I’ve supervised in their career development, including acting as an advisor to graduate students. I am passionate about science and enjoy tutoring all aspects of Biology along with Chemistry. I know the value of critical thinking, writing, and communication that is needed to be successful in school and beyond. In my spare...

...help run the Survey’s $18 million scientific publications program. Outside my work activities, I have collected military history books for 25 years, and I have donated several thousand to university libraries. I enjoy biking, working out at the gym, photography, and going to the theater. My wife and I raise funds for a local cat...

...brings me greater satisfaction than seeing that moment when a student has that clarity and feels empowered that they mastered something they thought they never could. I take a collaborative approach to teaching to ensure thorough understanding of the material, allowing students to also enjoy the learning process, and focus on pertinent...

...master's thesis from Wesleyan University in Planetary Science. I have been a teaching assistant all through grad school and through much of my undergrad, as well as attending numerous outreach events for students in K-12 school and learning about pedagogy for my degree. I am very enthusiastic about math and science and work hard to...

...in Molecular Biology and a minor in Spanish Literature. Since high school, I have tutored various subjects including biology, math, Spanish, and English. In college, I was accepted into the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program for underserved children in Philadelphia. I served as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers...

...Institute of Technology (Caltech). I study geology, though I have a great amount of experience teaching and learning all STEM fields. Currently, I am starting my graduate school research early at Harvard. While I tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Earth Science and writing. I find learning fun and interesting, especially if it...

...who faces discrimination due to race and gender, I have had to overcome numerous obstacles in my pursuit of knowledge and expertise. However, these challenges have only strengthened my resolve to succeed. I am an unwavering advocate for inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunities, and I am committed to creating a supportive learning environment for all...

...Hunter College and a PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences from The Graduate Center. My undergraduate research focused on geochemistry, geology, and soil chemistry. The bulk of my PhD work was centered on a numerical model of geologic processes within ancient 4 billion year old asteroids using Fortran90 in conjunction with MATLAB. I have 2...

...learners to higher education students, brings me pure joy and fulfillment. In addition to my academic achievements, I am a full-time mother of three children. I believe that education begins at home, and it's never too early to introduce children to the core principles of philosophy. I incorporate critical thinking and philosophical discussions into my...

...bachelor's of sciences in geology with a minor in geophysics from Texas Tech University. With over three years of experience working with college-aged students with diagnosed learning disabilities, I have seen the impact tutoring can have on a student's confidence first hand. In the past, I have specialized in tutoring sciences, particularly geology, math, as...

...Anthropology and work as a Project Manager for a federal government consulting firm. My current project is with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). My favorite school subjects were environmental science and English/literature, and I consider myself a lifelong learner. I am always reading a new book to keep my knowledge growing!

...while I was in High school. Additionally, I was in charge of training new medical scribes in an Emergency Department. Lastly, I was able to learn many study strategies throughout my time in college and during this time studying for the MCAT. My teaching philosophy is centered around patience and listening. I want each student...

...the University of Houston. I received my BSc in Geology and minored in Education. I have lived in many different countries which exposed me to a variety of interesting cultures. I am most passionate about Earth and Space Sciences but I also have a fondness for math and physics. In my free time I enjoy...

...intimate understanding of what tips and tricks helped me stay on track. I am happy to help with reading and writing, organization, how to set goals and stay on task, and focus/listening skills. Building a strong and sound educational foundation is imperative to setting students up for success. Doing it while having fun and learning...

...includes using assignments or possibly books to highlight the main topics, identify areas where students struggle and use their input in coordinating solutions to those struggles, then getting the student to think critically alone about the assignment, afterwards going over it together. I also like to get students involved by having them draw visual aids...

I am a geoscientist with over 35 years of teaching and professional experience. During my career, I have been lucky enough to travel to nearly every state in the US, and dozens of foreign countries. What gets me most excited about the geosciences, is the diversity the Earth has to offer.

...to help achieve the goals of students and parents alike in facilitating the understanding of concepts and information that are being studied. My appreciation for education its what drives me to want to tutor. I am looking forward to working with your students in their pursuit of education and possibly develop their own appreciation for...

...addition, I worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute for International Economics in Washington DC for two years. Also, I volunteer with the Pima County Environmental Education Department. I assist with leading nature walks and presenting educational programs to school children. I seek to share my passion for learning. My joy is when the...