I am a senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Biochemistry and Spanish, and I will start medical school this upcoming year. I feel comfortable tutoring a wide range of subjects, but am especially interested in tutoring languages, math and science. I am also enjoy tutoring test prep at both a high-school and college level (SAT, ACT and MCAT). In my spare time I enjoy rock climbing, improvisational comedy and traveling!
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...I have tutored students through various organizations in high school and college and was a recommended to tutor with Varsity Tutors. My curriculum comprises of integrated technology and science courses such as Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, General Math and Chemistry. I believe that the use of technology in medicine will vastly improve medical practices and innovations. These classes will assist me in gaining profound knowledge in the sciences. I am willing to tutor subjects such...
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...Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. I obtained degrees in Chemistry (B.S.) and Biology (B.S.) at Duke University. At Duke I was also a Chemistry teaching assistant. For the past six years I have tutored college and high school students in Biology courses, Chemistry courses, SAT II Chemistry, and the ACT. My favorite subject to teach is Chemistry. The intricacies of Chemistry help explain the natural phenomena...
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...of the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. I then graduated from Parkland College with an Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. I am currently a graduate student, getting my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy with a Specialization in Child and Adolescent Family Therapy. I am dedicated to helping in any way I can. I have been a CVT for 15 years, working in an...
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...microbes and the intricacies of their forms, functions, metabolisms, etc. My coursework and research has further peaked my interest in the fields of biology and microbiology. In addition to my interests in science, I have always felt an urge to help those in need. Because of this, I plan to pursue a master's degree in microbiology with a focus on bacterial and viral pathogens. After obtaining a master's degree, I plan on attending medical school...
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...Teaching Assistant (UTA) for both introductory biology and upper level genetics, I greatly value accessibility in education. In May 2020, I earned a Bachelors of Science in biology while minoring in chemistry and Spanish. I will start medical school this year so if you're interested in navigating the premed process, I can help with that too! My philosophy on teaching includes tailoring study styles to each student. I look forward to learning what works best...
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...an Emergency Medical Technician and took coursework in Wilderness Search and Rescue at the University of West Georgia. I started a dual degree in veterinary medicine and graduate school, earning a DVM/PhD. My doctoral work was with viral diseases in white-tailed deer. I have spent the last two years in a residency program with the veterinary medical teaching hospital at UC-Davis, and I am now completing my final year of training here in San Diego...
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...of Science degree at the University of Virginia where I majored in Chemistry and Spanish. I subsequently attended the University of California, Berkeley where I earned a Master of Science in Chemistry. I have instructed and tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biological sciences, chemical sciences, and Spanish. I have served as a teaching assistant for a variety of undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses, including biochemistry, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. Through these...
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...degree in Environmental Biology from Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, I completed a year of graduate level biology studies at Eastern Illinois University where I was a teaching assistant for multiple biology courses. Despite my heavy science background, I love English & Literature. I have experience tutoring in many different life science & biological subjects, as well as various forms of writing & English courses. During my undergraduate studies, I received assistance from some...
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...have always been my favorite subjects, and I love bringing real world applications into lessons! I believe that a strong math and science foundation is essential to all students as the knowledge and critical thinking skills will prove beneficial throughout a student's academic careers and beyond. I also love to read and many of my favorite books are about sports. I have been a fan of the New York Yankees for as long as I...
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...magna cum laude graduate from the University of Miami, where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Immunology. Furthermore, I am an accepted medical student and will officially start my medical education in August 2016. As a result of these accomplishments, I know for a fact that dedication and effort can pay off when it comes to academics. While my ultimate goal is to become a physician, I also greatly enjoy helping...
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...towards my graduate degree at Columbia University. I've received my BA in philosophy from Durham University in England. Throughout my studies I have developed extensive logical and reasoning skills that I believe were key to my academic success, and skills which I believe anyone can acquire with proper instruction. This combined with my familiarity with the GRE means I can help you achieve the result you wish. My way of teaching focuses on understanding instead...
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I recently graduated with my PhD in chemistry from Tufts University, I received my bachelor's degree from Bard College in 2014 and worked in the private sector for 2 years in New York City as a analytical chemist. I tutor a broad range of subjects; I am most passionate about chemistry, mathematics and history (predominantly world history). I don't just wish to impart not just knowledge and understanding but also a passion for the sciences.
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...comprehension and writing skills, whether it's for a standardized test, an essay due for class, or college admissions essays. As an IB diploma graduate, I can also assist any student in need of those specialized services, from helping to compose the perfect Extended Essay, to studying for HL examinations. I hope to make a difference in not just grades, but also in shaping and modifying the way students learn in order to make the biggest...
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...fun and engaging way to learn, I'm your person! I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program, where they value English and Writing the most. I also graduated second in my class with a 4.995 GPA. I have been tutoring classmates, students, and even some young adults in different subjects such as English, Math, and Spanish for the past four years. I enjoy tutoring others and helping them understand difficult concepts by using simple methods and...
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Recent IB Biology HL Tutoring Session Notes
The student had taken a biology test last week over cellular respiration (glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation) that went reasonably well. These questions are based on analyzing data that is given on the test, such as various graphs and figures with short descriptions of experimental procedures. We went through each one and discussed the correct way to approach these types of questions.
The student and I outlined topics she is not confident with as indicated by her practice tests. We spent most of our time on plants (their structure and function). These concepts were new to her, and she understood the details. I asked her to continue reviewing the plant unit and answer the associated questions in the text. She is smart, works hard, and really wants to pass this test.
The student had an exam upcoming on Thursday so we mainly focused on review for that. On the exam was Mitosis and meiosis, which we spent 45-50 minutes on, genetics, evolution, population ecology, and immunology, which we covered briefly for the rest of our time. I gave him my email address and told him to email should any questions come up before the exam. I was glad to see that he used the offer and sent me an email with 5-6 questions the night before the exam, which I responded to 45 minutes later. I am hopeful that he performed much better on this exam than he has previously. I should hear about that at our next session.
We covered worksheets that the student was given as homework to help her prepare for her test this Tuesday. We went over basic definitions of concepts such as active and passive transport, integral proteins, functions of enzymes, hormones, and organelles in the cell. We also covered magnification and how to calculate it and answer the usual questions. I asked her to go over the magnification problems and the definitions and functions of organelles before her test on Tuesday.
We went over her Chemistry unit that had a test coming up. We covered the basics of hybridization, sigma/pi bonds, some work on Lewis structures, and shapes.
We also went over some Calculus, working out problems using the limit definition of a derivative.
We went over her material for chemistry and biology. For biology, we discussed organic molecules, enzymes, and the main groups of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, nuclei acids, and proteins. For chemistry we focused on getting her ready for an upcoming quiz on ionic nomenclature and charges.
She has a good understanding of the material but she needed some help consolidating her understanding on some of the concepts. I recommended that she use and flash cards available under learning tools and also other online resources to help her study. Overall, the session went very well.