I have recently graduated from Texas AM University with a degree of BA in Physics with a minor in Astrophysics. I have experience teaching on campus both as a TA and as a SI leader. I have also tutored high school students and helped them to achieve their goals by starting from the very basics.
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I had about 12 years teaching experience in middle school and college. One thing that I learned is that teach at student's level, not at my level. People easily forget how they learned when they were young, which cause the gap between a student and a tutor. For me, the most important thing of tutoring is to understand student's issue deeply and lead the student out of his/her mistaken perception of the course and himself/herself.
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...already within the student waiting to be revealed and nurtured. I believe anyone can find success in academia, especially the sciences and mathematics. My usual approach includes asking questions rather than giving answers and explaining why every step is taken when solving a problem; this creates adaptation and independence rather. True success in a student is not measured by how well they can come to an answer while in the tutoring session but whether they...
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...in teaching environments to encourage a love for academia. In my free time, I volunteer for MiNDS (Mentoring in Neuroscience Discovery at Sinai). MiNDS is an outreach group of Mount Sinai scientists with an initiative that aims to ignite and nurture a passion for the brain throughout the Harlem community. Our program strives to make neuroscience education more engaging and accessible, to empower and inspire young students by extending mentoring resources to local East Harlem...
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...teacher in Math, Science, and Social Studies with 3 years of experience in a formal classroom and many more in private tutoring. I enjoy helping anyone clarify concepts they struggle with and excel at test prep. I was in the 95th percentile for the SAT and GRE and feel extremely well qualified to assist in preparing for those exams. I am comfortable working with college students and elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.I am...
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...CSU, I spent about eight years as a TA which is far more time than most grad students spend teaching. During that time, I really started to enjoy teaching especially one-on-one and in small groups. I like to focus not just on what the answer to a question is, but rather on the process that leads to that answer. I feel that a tutor should play a role similar to a coach or weightlifting spotter;...
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...am a graduate from the University of North Texas. I received my M.S degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am passionate about biomedical research. I have been a biology and French tutor for more than four years. As a teaching assistant and a tutor, I listen closely to the student's concerns and provide academic assistance in courses such as Biology, Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, and French. I can teach in English and French as...
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...with the local school systems, and have experience working with young and adult learners with learning disabilities. With experience as a mental health therapist, I strive to develop a working relationship with learners so that we can determine the best way to approach new concepts. I enjoy helping others, am very passionate about subject areas, such as mathematics and psychology, and I am able to establish rapport with clients with ease, an important component to...
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...arduous journey, but I have been trying to solve intricate tasks all my life. No matter your primary position, it would help if you practiced as long as possible to open yourself to new horizons. I have been teaching Mathematics and Physics for more than ten years. During this time, I have prepared students for admission to the leading universities in Russia: MIPT, Moscow State University, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, MEPhI, RANEPA, HSE, SPbU,...
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...only does this allow my students to demonstrate metacognition, but they can continuously reflect on how they can improve. This is crucial when a student is studying a topic they have little interest in and have met with little success. I understand that my role as their teacher is to look for ways for them to improve - and that's when I share all the tools and tricks learned over 16 years in the classroom...
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...passionate about tailoring my tutoring to every student's needs, and I love being able to explain difficult concepts and make them easier to understand. I am impassioned in the sciences, with my main interest in biology and biochemistry, but with experience and success in teaching a variety of other subjects. I thoroughly enjoy helping others attain a deeper understanding of fascinating topics in all subjects, and nurturing their ambition to succeed in their classes. If...
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The Texas AM University System Office - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
...I especially love working with students one-on-one because it gives me an opportunity to customize my teaching methods to the particular student's ways of learning. I have experience teaching thousands of students from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of strengths and weaknesses as learners. In the end, I'm interested not just in helping students complete particular assignments well but in providing them with methods and strategies to learn -- to fill up their "writing...
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I am a junior at the University of Michigan enrolled in the Honors Program for the College of the Literature, Science, and the Arts. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA and have over 6 years of tutoring experience. I have tutored subjects ranging from math to French to test prep. I am passionate about helping your student achieve their highest potential!
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I am currently a math teacher at Marshall High School in Falls Church Virginia. I teach IB Mathematics HL, so I am qualified to teach the IB math curriculum and calculus. I also teach precalculus and geometry. I took AP calculus when I was in high school so I am familiar with that curriculum as well.
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...in neuroscience, which has driven me to do post-bacc academic work in the field and to apply to doctoral programs. As a tutor, I am committed to helping individuals achieve their personal and educational goals. I also want to ensure that I am able to connect a student's personal interests with their learning material. I want them to know how what they are learning applies to them in their present and future endeavors. Outside of...
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...on studying the effect the extra cellular environment has on glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. During my studies I have been a teaching assistant for several classes and a tutor for student athletes. I am very experienced tutoring and teaching a wide variety of subjects including all levels of mathematics, introductory biology, chemistry and physics, and many engineering classes. I work best with students who are willing to learn and engage. I think...
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...Love Space. I grew up with science, and try to share my excitement with anyone I come in contact with, student or not. Generally, I think the part of math and science that most people have the most trouble with is accepting that they can do it, and that math and science can be a lot of fun, if taught correctly. When I have spare time, I read (mostly fantasy novels), play video games, and...
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...pride in my students' results and to me the greatest reward for tutoring is the look on a student's face when they ace a test in a class they've been struggling in. While I tutor a broad range of Math and Chemistry, I am most passionate about tutoring Chemistry because I have a strong background in it. This allows me to show students the reasons behind why a problem is the way it is or...
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...enjoy tutoring Philosophy because it allows students to develop thinking skills that can be applied to other subjects. I have an extensive background in individualized instruction gleaned from teaching music to students of all ages and skill levels for 10 years! I believe that every student has a unique way of approaching concepts and problems, and it is my job to quickly identify their learning style and patiently tailor my approach accordingly. In my free...
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Recent Lyons GRE Subject Tests Tutoring Session Notes
We focused on statistics, experimental design, cognition, and neuropsychology. I also explained some multiple choice exam strategies and how to study from now until the test.
We began by working on percentage problems, taking extra time to orient the student to the methods of approaching problems that will certainly confront him in the exam itself. Then I assigned him the entirety of the percentage section of problems (chapter 12). Following this, we discussed lowest common denominators and least common multiples for some time and assigned chapter 13 on "divisibility and primes."
In the session we started working with her new math prep book, focusing on algebraic concepts for this session. We went over solving linear equations, factoring, and translating from written words to arithmetic. She soon caught on to the concepts.
We continued discussing the topics covered on the quantitative section (other ways to plug in, math vocabulary, plugging in answer choices, and some other topics). We also went over ways to approach the verbal section and how to dissect an argument. We finally discussed the two essays and how to get a high score.
I wanted to cover a little of everything with the student. We did a brief recap of how to study and practice the verbal section, then we reviewed the math practice that she had done. Lastly, she and I discussed the writing practice that she had done and talked about where she can improve there. Overall I feel that she has made some significant progress.
We started by going further in depth into her writing sample for her upcoming college application. We talked about what makes a compelling writing sample, we looked at various examples of her writing, and then we picked a short essay on Francis Bacon to develop grammatically, stylistically, and in terms of content. Next, we continued to run problems from the entry exam. Her struggle with vocabulary improves everyday. She's still getting familiar with the style of the test but continues to improve rapidly.
