...diploma). I can also tutor elementary, middle, and some high school mathematics. Additionally, if a student needs a stronger foundation with the Verbal GRE I am able to help. My tutoring style is very patient, encouraging, and informative. I understand the importance of catering my tutoring to each individual student. With my students I try to enforce the need to learn the subject, and hope to instill an excitement for the learning material. In my...
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...the real world. Learning is a lot easier and fun if students see the relevance to their lives. I am a very patient person, and I believe that making mistakes is often when the most learning occurs. Specific to ACT tutoring, I use a variety of books, including The Complete Guide to ACT Reading and the Ultimate Guide to the Math ACT. Outside of tutoring, I am the director of counseling services at an agency...
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...with the University of Rochester Medical Emergency Response Team, and spent a year on the Varsity Field Hockey Team. I also spent my time volunteering as a member of Delta Gamma for the Service for Sight Foundation. I was lucky enough to have spent a semester abroad in Paris, capitalizing on the availability of French pastries and museum access. After spending time as a Teaching Assistant for Biology and Organic Chemistry Lab in college, I...
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...extensive background in standardized tests, so I would love to pass on my tips and tricks for those preparing for the SAT and ACT. Of note, something in particular that attracts me to tutoring is that by working one-on-one with a student, I am able to cater my teaching style towards his or her learning style, ultimately allowing the student to better learn the material. Beyond the academics, in my spare time, I enjoy playing...
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...old. I love the joy of helping students understand concepts, by showing them a goofy or original way to think about things. I have also been a teacher for a number of years, and I love teaching science and math. I received my degree in physics and biology from Xavier University. I have minors in chemistry and math. Additionally, I recently received my graduate degree in molecular biology. I also do well on standardized tests,...
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...and science tutoring, which I enjoy tremendously. There is nothing quite like reaching the point where a new understanding opens up a new way of looking at the world, and I find these moments in math and science. In my free time I enjoy reading or spending time outdoors and if possible, both at the same time. I also can be found cheering loudly for a variety of sports teams; my favorite being my own...
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...ACT test prep areas. Having struggled myself the first time I took standardized tests, I understand that even with a solid knowledge foundation tests like the ACT require a substantial amount of exam specific preparation. While my engineering background provides me the opportunity to tutor more advanced math, science, and engineering subjects, I enjoy helping students of all ages and ability levels learn. In my free time, I love to play sports, ski and travel...
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...Business Administration in Sustainable Business and Natural Resource Management. I have traveled to over 25 different countries and have lived on 3 of the 7 continents. While living in South Korea, I taught English to middle school students for a year and upon moving back to the U.S. immediately returned to tutoring. While the subjects I tutor run the gamut, I am most excited about History (World, African, & African- American), Earth and Life Sciences,...
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...Oregon's Environmental Science program, and have minors in Biology and Latin American studies. In the fall I will be starting a program in Speech and Hearing Sciences, and plan to follow up with a masters in Speech Language Pathology. During my undergraduate career, I was enthralled with the life sciences, and am passionate about passing that excitement on. The subjects that I love teaching most are Algebra, Geometry, Life Science, and English/Essay Editing.
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...years, I have dedicated my efforts to tutoring elementary to high school students at a local tutoring/test prep center. Although I customarily tutor school subjects, SAT, and SAT subject tests, my strongest skills are in Math and Science. My experiences with students have taught me that a students education depends on a teachers ability to convey the subject clearly. As a result, my goal is to cater to a students needs, whether it is through...
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...in the science through articulation of real-world examples and providing opportunity for hands-on problem solving through exercises. Scientists, leaders and instructors effectively teach when they simultaneously impart information and nurture an environment that offers students the opportunity to discover a new subject while maintaining a channel for continuous closed-loop feedback, to ensure that the pace of subject-matter delivery and the student-specific rate of retention are in step. My teaching style is a literal embodiment of...
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...to help get you or your child a boost in school or in studying for an upcoming test. I am an incoming freshmen at Rutgers University Honors College, intending to major in Math and Philosophy on a pre-law track. In my free time I love to read, play chess, soccer, and basketball, and volunteer. I am also very involved with several types of debate and speech competitions. Please feel free to reach out to me...
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...from Yale with a double major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and French. I have experience both leading group classes and working with students one on one. I will respond to a student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning style in order to help them succeed and make the most of our time together. I earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT, 2280 on the SAT, and qualified as a National Merit Scholar on...
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...a tissue engineering lab with the goal of advancing knowledge of current cell and tissue-based clinical therapies! I have a strong passion for learning about and teaching anything math or science related. These subjects are incredibly important in our everyday lives, and I can only hope to extend my passion and excitement to my students. I have a relaxed, hands-on teaching style with the belief that visual cues and plenty of practice involving real-life examples...
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...I will guide our work to hone in on exactly where the difficulty lies. While working to use our time efficiently, I also believe that an intense, lecture-driven approach is rarely conducive to fostering an atmosphere of curiosity and willingness to try. Therefore, I will regularly solicit feedback, encourage questions, and assess what methods work best for you so that I can adjust my approach accordingly. Having tutored students since high school, I firmly believe...
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...As a tutor, you can always expect me to be happy, passionate and focused on your success. My goal as a tutor is to make sure that you understand the material down to its very basics, and that you get enough practice to ensure that no test question will ever leave you puzzled. Everyone that I have ever tutored has walked out more passionate about the subject, even if it was one they initially hated....
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...University of Alabama, I was a university-appointed notetaker for students with disabilities and an athlete tutor. When I transferred to Rice University the following year, I continued tutoring grades K-12 in a variety of subjects and standardized tests. Upon graduating, I received a 7th grade science teacher position at one of the top charter schools in Houston, YES Prep. During my time there, I planned and executed my own lessons, homework, and evaluations for over...
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A highly motivated and hardworking individual currently achieving a doctorate in physical therapy. Seeking to obtain employment for tutoring position in order to provide quality education and mentoring in the biological sciences. Eventual career goal is to become a doctorate level faculty at a physical therapy graduate school, teaching anatomy and molecular biology.... I believe that everyone learns differently, and therefore, a key fundamental in tutoring is first discovering what kind of learner one is teaching....
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...success of fellow peers. Because I grew up with a brother who has a significant learning disability, teaching is something that I've come to value on a personal level. Throughout my brother's school years, I assisted him with assignments as well as extra-curricular activities so that he could gain enrichment to the best of his ability. Therefore, I've developed patience and an understanding of the uniqueness of various learning styles. I've had the privilege of...
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I have a degree in Elementary Education and believe that every person has the ability to learn. I've worked with all kinds of students: those on IEPs, with physical or developmental disabilities, and those looking for enrichment. I want to work with students to enhance their learning and aid them in success. ... I believe that students learn in an individual way. While it is important to get the correct answer, it is more important that...
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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.
