Award-Winning Microbiology Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...have obtained a Master of Arts in teaching secondary science. I have been teaching for 3 years in a traditional classroom and also have experience as an outdoors educator. I think teaching works best when the teacher has time to get to know how the student learns and introduce them to concepts in a variety of ways. I am a certified science and middle school social studies teacher, but also have experience with math and...

I think it's important to help out and give back to my community. I enjoy teaching and seeing that light of understanding come on in a persons eye when they grasp a concept they were having problems with before.... Introduce ourselves and backgrounds, and then see where the beginning competencies are and what needs worked on.... Get them interested in the subject and spark curiosity in said subject. I'll relate what we are learning to something they are already interested in.

...with mixed results. I had a tutor for the GRE and GMAT and noticed a HUGE difference. Now I want to share that difference with you! For undergrad, I studied Biochemistry and Cell Biology, and I was a biomedical research scientist for two years after college. I have been an academic for a large part of my life, so I'm familiar with struggling through Calculus and Statistics the first time. I'm also familiar with the...

...for an introductory computer programming class, a paid peer tutor for physics, and, for three years, the treasurer of a Duke-based high school tutoring organization. I am very invested in my students' success, and nothing makes me happier than helping them to finally grasp a difficult concept. I know that every student learns differently, so I always start my tutoring sessions by first trying to learn what the student's strengths and weaknesses are. After allowing...

...resource requires experience and professional acumen, and it is not an inborn trait. I have worked with the entire spectrum of students; those looking to get into an IVY league school, and those just hoping to make it through high school. I can most easily and effectively tutor in the sciences, test preparation, and the writing process. I am the biggest asset to those students who have aspirations in the medical, scientific, or research fields,...

...work in an evolutionary genetics and molecular parasitology laboratory at University of Pittsburgh. I worked as a tutor for three years during college tutoring cell physiology and genetics classes. I am very hands-on, have a great sense of humor, and am very patient. My method of teaching revolves around working through the problem with the student, and then having the student explain their answers to me by walking me through their thought process.

...a specialization in Medical Microbiology and Immunology. Also, I graduated with my medical degree (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) from Des Moines University in 2014. My educational career has emphasized application of materials in a practical and academic settings and I strive to apply this to each tutoring session. During my undergraduate career, I performed research on plant biology, exploring the effects of plant hormones. During medical school, I performed research on gait analysis to further...

I am a thoughtful and observant fellow traveler in the world of knowledge. We're here together to come to a greater understanding, and I'm happy that I can help engender a true and lasting fluency in the material at hand.

...for both the AP Biology Test as well as the SAT Subject Test for Biology for the last two summers through Maine Prep, one of Maine's premier test-preparation companies. At Maine Prep I learned about what it takes to be a successful tutor, and I also learned about the satisfaction that one can gain from helping students understand previously unknown concepts. Now that I'm in the Pittsburgh area I would love to continue expanding on...

...(PPG) as an analytical chemist in the chromatography department. My job at PPG allows me to use my chemistry skills every day to analyze incoming samples and keep my chemistry knowledge fresh. My goal as a tutor is to ensure that students get the knowledge they need to not only pass a test, but to understand the material in a way that will help them use their knowledge for future classes and beyond. Outside of...