I love sharing knowledge! Getting to work with students of all ages and share my passion for the subjects I teach is an amazing opportunity. I hope that by tutoring students in these subjects they begin to love learning, and enjoy to challenge of mastering a new skill!
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I have always enjoyed helping people. My passion for science started as a young child and only continued to develop with each science class I took. With this passion for science I studied Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana. While in college I shared my knowledge with others by tutoring kids in the community after school. After college I taught high school science for a year. I firmly believe education is the key to which...
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As a dedicated tutor with a background in medical sciences and biology, I am passionate about helping students understand complex concepts in these fields. Whether you're preparing for exams, tackling challenging coursework, or looking to deepen your knowledge, I am here to guide you step-by-step through your learning journey. With 7+ years of experience in medical and biological sciences, I focus on making difficult material more approachable. I tailor my teaching methods to suit your...
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I just graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Data Science. I am passionate about helping students excel and have lots of experience teaching both in my personal and professional life as I used to work for the Kumon tutoring center as well and volunteered as a teacher in my free time.
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I grew up with a deep curiosity about the world around me, always drawn to reading and learning. My passion for understanding how things work led me to pursue a degree in Neuroscience and Data Analytics from Kent State, and I am currently working on my master's in Data Science at Harvard. This lifelong love of knowledge has shaped who I am today, and I believe that my journey as a learner has given me...
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Hello! My name is Caitlyn and I am currently a 3rd year medical student. I just took my first board exam in March and am tutoring during my clinical rotations! My favorite subjects are anatomy & physiology and neuroscience. In my free time, I enjoy many forms of exercise, cooking, and playing piano.
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I am a graduate of Miles College and Samford University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. I also received my Master of Science in Environmental Science. I am working toward obtaining an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on STEM Education. I have several years of experience working with students, both as a teacher and a tutor. I am passionate about helping students succeed....
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I'm passionate about helping students because I believe everyone deserves the tools and preparation to build a brighter future. Education isn't just about learning facts, it's about discovering your potential, and I love being part of that journey. I've worked with students from all levels, from kindergarten through college and even graduate programs. Over the years, I've helped with a variety of subjects, but my specialties are SAT prep, SAT Subject Tests (Math II, Biology,...
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I am a graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences and Earth and Planetary Sciences. I have spent much of my high school and undergraduate career teaching music lessons, tutoring a wide range of subjects (Spanish, biology, algebra), and teach-supporting an ecology class at my university. While I teach a wide range of topics, I am most passionate about Natural Sciences, Guitar, and Spanish. I have learned over time that...
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My experience includes IT consulting with Accenture, course development with Simon and Schuster's Pimsleur and Defense Language Institute, and tutoring pre-K to PhD students in a variety of subjects/courses/majors. I am a down-to-earth tutor who enjoys and excels at tutoring many subjects from elementary to graduate school. I start by asking you what topics you find most confusing, difficult, or traumatizing and do everything to help you quickly catch up on these things.
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...a PhD in molecular biology and extensive experience as both a student and educator, I am passionate about teaching science at various academic levels. I work in research, gaining hands-on experience in biochemistry, virology, and molecular biology. I mentor students in the lab, guiding them through both the theoretical and practical aspects of their studies. Whether you're tackling qPCR or ChIP-seq, I'm confident we can work through any challenges together. Having also taught biology in...
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I believe all students can learn, just at their own pace and in their own way. I tend to use hands-on activities that result in better retention. ... I believe all students can learn, just at their own pace and in their own way. I tend to use hands-on activities that result in better retention.
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I studied biology and biochemistry at the University of Arizona. Here I studied bugs, fungi, plants, and animals from population level down to the biochemical level. This includes a wide range of subjects like genetics, plant biochemistry, cancer biology, metabolic engineering, medical entomology, and behavioral ecology. I also worked in an aquatic entomology lab researching local populations. I plan on pursuing an M.Sc. in Biology in the future.
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After graduating in 2011 from the City College of New York, I worked as a consultant for Dr. Dewey who then recruited me from Brookhaven National Lab to the Feinstein institutes for Medical Research. That year, I entered the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and joined the inaugural class as one of three PhD students of the new medical school. My dissertation project interrogated pre-clinical sex differences in the metabolic neural patterns associated with...
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As a dedicated tutor with 7 years of experience, I specialize in helping students excel in subjects such as math, science, computer science, and English. I hold a master's degree in education and a background in computer science, which allows me to create personalized, engaging learning experiences. My goal is to empower students by building confidence and improving academic performance. Whether you need help mastering challenging concepts or preparing for exams, I am committed to...
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I am a junior student at Cedarville University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a focus in Zoology. During high school, I attended a 2-day per week homeschool/college prep program called Providence Extension Program (PEP) where I learned from amazing and caring tutors who were subject matter experts. They modeled for me what an outstanding tutor should look like. I took Chemistry in my senior year of high school and absolutely fell in...
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I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology with Teaching Certification from The University of Texas at Austin. I am certified to teach Composite Science for grades 6 - 12 in Texas. I also have a Master of Education in School Counseling and have passed the National Counselor Examination. I have 21 years of experience in Education. For 14 years I taught both level and honors classes of 8th grade Science. Currently I am a...
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Everyone learns in a different way. My goal is to identify your style in order to make lessons more memorable and enjoyable. I have been tutoring for six years and teach a college level biology course and am teaching assistant for several others. I find one-on-one tutoring has an advantage over classroom settings because you are able to adapt material for the individual so that there is a higher level of understanding. I received my...
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"There is no royal road to learning" Unknown. Education has the power to transform lives and communities. I am eager to contribute to this mission, through my experiences.
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Plant biology is a very specialized field, covering a variety of nuanced material that can differ dramatically from the topics covered in traditional biology coursework. If you need help with plant biology tutoring, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a subject-matter expert who can explain both its detailed and broad concepts. Plants are significantly different from the types of organisms you might find in other fields of biology, with foreign processes for energy production, respiration, reproduction, and vascular transport. Are you frustrated by trying to distinguish monoecious from dioecious? Can't remember how double fertilization works, or which hormones are needed to maintain apical dominance? Plant biology tutoring can help you thoroughly comprehend these topics and more, while building study habits and retention techniques to carry your mastery forward into future coursework.
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During this session, the student and I continued our preparation for his exam. This time, however, our review was very comprehensive and encompassed all of the material that would be on the exam. Since we had already covered the functions of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems, we spent a good chunk of our time discussing the important concepts related to the digestive system. Once these issues had been addressed, we did a comprehensive last review of all of the material. I am confident that he is well prepared and will do very well on his upcoming exam.
We reviewed the previous session's material. The student absorbs the material well and has successfully answered all of my questions about the last session's material. After this brief review, we went back to assessment study guide sheets.
During today's session, the student and I worked on getting him ready for his upcoming final in biology. In order to do this, we worked off a review sheet that his teacher prepared for the class. He had already answered many of the review sheet questions; however, we decided to go back through the review sheet in order to ensure he had retained the material. Overall, it was a productive and worthwhile session.
Student and I reviewed the algebra problems he completed for homework, and he finished the remaining problems. We also reviewed for his biology test on phylogenies. We defined the terms virus, peptidoglycan, chitin, and phylogeny. I quizzed him on the taxonomic classifications, the three domains, and the four eukaryota kingdoms.
We reviewed concepts in genetics, cell structure and function, and vaccines. We applied these concepts to different discussion problems and questions from the study guide in preparation for next weeks final exam
The student has a big test tomorrow on organ systems. Her test will cover the circulatory system and respiratory system. We traced the blood flow from the heart to the lungs and back and went through all the major arteries and veins involved in it. We then covered the flow of air through the body and how gas exchange occurs. We covered blood, white blood cells and all that is involved in the circulatory system. We also covered some antigen-antibody relationship and immune response. We touched on blood types and the factors involved in it as well. She felt a little overwhelmed with so much information and so much detail but by the end of the session she had a good grasp of the main ideas and almost all of the details. We will meet next week to start her last unit.
