...better understanding of how to learn and how I learn. Not only that, but what it takes to adapt to a civilization and lifestyle that you have not been accustomed to. This is important because in order for you to have change, you have to make the uncomfortable choices in life. This experience afforded me the possibility to change and genuinely understand the world around me. I understand that there is much I still have...
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...the MCAT, and I'm excited about the prospect of applying what I've learned from my experiences as a student to helping people with the academic challenges they face. As far as my tutoring style, I try to keep a relaxed atmosphere because I think removing the stress from the equation when grappling with difficult problems is really important. A lot of the difficulty I've seen students have stems from frustration, and so for me focusing...
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I had a focus on biology related subjects throughout college and my post-bacc program. I also have extensive experience in teaching chemistry and genetics. I developed skills sets in epidemiological and biostatistical data analysis through the Icahn School of Medicine and hope to start Law School in the years to come.... My teaching philosophy is to try and make any subject just a tiny bit more enjoyable for the student. Everyone has their own personal learning...
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My name is Emma and I am a recent graduate of a MSN program and currently work as an ICU nurse. I am also a Family Nurse Practitioner hoping to specialize in pediatric palliative and hospice care. I enjoy working with a multitude of age groups from elementary school to students in undergraduate and graduate studies. I try to make my sessions as fun and interactive as possible while still ensuring student success
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...tutored, organic chemistry, medical microbiology, and K-12 math. My favorite subject to tutor is biology because I am fascinated by biology and the processes that make life possible. My teaching methodology includes giving lesson overviews, explaining concepts, explaining visual descriptions, working through problems as a team, individually solving problems, and making sure all students understand the concept/problem before moving on. Outside of academia I am an avid fisherman and a self-proclaimed naturalist. I am particularly...
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...and biochemistry. During my doctorate studies I mentored many undergraduate students majoring in biology with intention of pursuing their premed education. Since graduation, I have taught at Washington University and at Harris Stowe University biology related courses. I have also taught Spanish in Colombia, and have helped many friends with their Spanish courses at Washington University. I believe that a good way to dominate any material is to understand its basic principles in a way...
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I believe in living a holistic lifestyle and to eat a majority plant based meals. I enjoy making learning relative to individuals. I enjoy teaching others about health as well. Science is relative to everything in nature and around you. Teaching has been my life for 13 plus years and I enjoy seeing the light turn on in my students .
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...and ELLs. I especially enjoy working one-on-one with students as it enables us to work together to discover their strengths and interests which allows me to more easily target areas of weakness and create unique, individualized, and exciting lessons and experiences. As an educator I truly believe in the value of helping students develop life long learning skills that can be applied throughout various disciplines and levels, and I strongly believe that tutoring is a...
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Biology major and marine biologist hoping to help you be a better student! I'm knowledgeable in a variety of environmental, ecological, and biological topics, and I want you to be too!
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Liberty University M.A.T Special Education, B.S. Legal Studies, Kennesaw State University B.A. International Affairs I am an educator with years of experience teaching Multi-language learners and the academic subjects of Math and science for grades Kindergarten through twelfth grade. It would be my pleasure to break down the content so that you may be built up as a learner.
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...knowledgeable and for which I have a passion because of the amazing feats of life all around us. I believe that the first step in connecting with a student as a tutor is listening and working with the student to identify where their strengths are and what they want to improve. From there, every kind of material can be improved upon; it just takes a little perseverance. When not working in the lab or tutoring,...
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...in my life. They have inspired me to to work with students to help them better understand their interests, take advantage of opportunities, and reach their full potential. During my senior year at Georgetown, as part of a thesis project, I taught 10th grade biology twice a week to students in a DC public high school. Through this experience, I learned a lot about how to identify individual students needs and tailor my teaching style...
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...understand what they're supposed to be learning, while also making sure we don't fall behind in any areas. I'd describe my tutoring style as inquisitive. I want to know how a student is coming to their conclusions and gently helping to guide them on the right path and reinforcing their current understandings of the material. Outside of academia I love to listen to music and practice piano and guitar. On both instruments, I'm relatively proficient...
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...tidbits to remember for the test! I graduated from William Paterson University earning my BS in Biology in 2010. After four years of working in a medical laboratory I returned to school to get my teaching certification. As of May 2015, I am NJ state certified to teach Biology and Life Science to Middle and High School students. In my free time I enjoy reading, video games, TV and movies. Just as I can teach...
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...I worked as a 5th and 6th-grade teacher at a residential science school in Southern California. I then worked as an outdoor educator in Rocky Mountain National Park where I designed and taught classes on biology, natural history, and conservation for students aged 5 to 50 (and everywhere in between!). I also have experience as a math, reading, and writing tutor. I believe in working with each student to find the teaching style that best...
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...friendly, motivated, possess great subject matter knowledge and have enormous experience communicating in ways that resonate with students of all grades whether it is school-level or college-level. I have the experience of teaching multiple freshman courses such as general biology and genetics. As an instructor, I aim to provide my students with the analytical skills useful in these courses including the ability to learn independently and express ones self logically and not just memorize the...
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...to improve scientific literacy in my own way, that is, being an effective tutor. Moreover, my method of tutoring is particularly effective, because I get to know what type of learner the student is (e.g. visual learner, hands-on learner, etc.) and present the material in this way. This method prepares the student with a basic foundation of knowledge to continue to study independently, that is, without the help of me. Thus, as your potential tutor...
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I am a passionate science education leader with a mission to improve scientific literacy and the quality of classroom experiences for students and teachers everywhere.
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...are our future and I hope to help them learn to evaluate their choices, and make well informed decisions, rather than hastily made ones. I believe that every action has an equal and opposite reaction, which also applies to decisions. We all have to live with our choices, for good or for bad. I hope that I can help support students to accept whatever may come their way. I also choose to work within boundaries,...
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...especially abstract ones requiring creativity and imagination. I think it is the challenge of pulling from all of your life experiences and knowledge to come up with a solution that works. I think the key for success is having enough patience to keep ones imagination at work long enough to come up with a solution. I believe every problem has a solution, sometimes many. 'It is often said that men are ruled by their imaginations;...
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Life Sciences Tutoring FAQ
The life sciences cover a huge swath of scientific knowledge. Any scientific subject that deals with living organisms falls under the purview of the life sciences. Life science courses or units often survey the issues which are more prominent areas of focus, and topics discussed may pertain to the evolution of life, the scientific classification of organisms, cell biology, anatomy, genetics, ecology, or other biological topics. Additionally, a solid introduction to the scientific method is typically included early in such life science courses. Biology, biochemistry, laboratory courses, and numerous other fields draw on a fundamental knowledge of elementary life sciences, often assuming previous exposure to foundational concepts without taking the time to review before starting more complex material. However, while life science classes are certainly widely applicable, they also can be intimidating due to the number of fields that they explore. There are so many vocabulary words to memorize when it comes to the sciences, and your tutor can also help with the memorization of these terms. Even if learning about scientific concepts and experiments comes quickly to a student, there will likely be certain topics covered in a life science class that he or she finds confusing. Whether your child is taking their first life science course in middle school, or you are having trouble with life science concepts in a college seminar, life sciences tutoring might be just the thing to help you or your child succeed with confidence. Varsity Tutors can help you find a tutor who will give you or your child the confidence and skills needed to succeed.
Private life sciences tutoring stands out from other tutoring options due to the degree to which it is customized to the individual requirements of each student. Our directors help you select the life sciences tutor who can best address your particular concerns. Many tutors specialize in or are employed in a particular field in the life sciences, so you can select the tutor whose knowledge base is best suited to helping you with the topics you are most confused by. Once paired with a student, tutors design a custom-tailored learning plan for each tutoring session, focusing on the themes and concepts the student needs to improve on to better understand the life sciences. The tutor will take the time to get to know you and your child on a personal level, which will help them create a custom learning plan. Because every tutoring session is one-on-one, each student can work at his or her pace and spend as much time on a concept as he or she needs to understand it fully. Tutors can provide encouragement and feedback, and can even utilize teaching strategies that appeal to each student's preferred learning style. Additionally, sessions can be scheduled to take place when and where it works best for each student. Whether you want your tutoring sessions to be held at the local library, your dining room table, or even online, your tutor is happy to accommodate! The online platform is custom created and will give you a worry-free session.
Making sense of the life sciences early on allows a student to progress to more specialized classes with ease. Hiring a tutor for a college course can help you stay ahead of the curve on subjects that you may need to brush up on. Don't hesitate to get the assistance that can help you or your child better understand the life sciences in an organized and low-stress way. Call Varsity Tutors today to learn more about the life sciences tutoring available in your area, or to start finding the perfect tutor for you or your child's first tutoring session!
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Recent Life Sciences Tutoring Session Notes
We covered the final two lectures on the microbiome and metagenomics, and we thoroughly reviewed the study guide and review questions. We thoroughly discussed the following concepts: culture-independent methods for analyzing microbial communities, metagenomics, targeted metagenomics, shotgun metagenomics, the gut microbiome, anaerobic fermentation, vitamins B12 and K, nutrient absorption, short chain fatty acids, firmicutes versus bacteriodetes in the gut microbiome, leptin production, and the specific 2006 Turnbough et al. study, that detailed the metagenomes of ob/ob mice and how the mocrobiome effects obesity. We also explored several questions from Exam 4, to make sure the student understood the figures on the questions where she missed points.
In this session, we reviewed the material we had covered previously about population genetics, ecosystems, and other things relating to natural selection. The student understands the material very well and is getting prepared for his test on Friday.
We reviewed the circulatory and excretory systems. The student seemed to retain the information well. He is very comfortable with the circulatory system.
The student and I discussed human evolution, dichotomous keys, and protein structure/biological macromolecules. We began reviewing for his comprehensive final by working through the first two practice problems provided by his teacher.
We discussed vertebrates and vertebrate properties, which will be a topic for the student in biology going forward. Specifically, today we focused on fish, including the different types of fish and characteristics of fish.
I quizzed the student over biology terms and concepts and feel that he will be ready for his Biology assessment test. He didn't remember all the concepts, but I believe that he just needs additional review on his own before our next session and before his test.
