I am a recent graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biotechnology with distinction, along with a focus in cell and molecular biology. During my time at WPI, I was able to complete a research project abroad in Hong Kong SAR, developing an online interactive mapping tool to help educate businesses and the general public on Nature-based Solutions. I tutor a range of topics for many different grade...
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From my professional experiences in education, I've developed a deeper understanding of what diversity means and have been able to build productive and valuable relationships with diverse students and peers. Additionally, my volunteer experiences in academic tutoring, youth mentoring, and college success coaching have resulted in valuable insight on the success of lessons based on results from student assessments that I evaluated, indicating my commitment to continued learning and growth. I truly believe that we...
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I graduated from the University of Toledo with an MD degree. When I was in high school, I attended the Science Mathematics Computer Science Magnet Program at Poolesville High School and took advanced courses in science, mathematics, and computer science. I attended the University of Maryland, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. I have an extensive history of tutoring with students of all ages, ranging from elementary school students to graduate...
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...am a student whose mission is to help others make the complex simple. My name is Rene Quinteros, I am a current undergraduate student at Northern Arizona University. I am a Microbiology major with a Chemistry minor, along with a Modern Language major with an emphasis in French. I am a member of the Honors College and IGP. I have always taken my academics seriously, and I am always one to push myself to personal...
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I am a scientist/teacher with 12 years of experience helping mentor high-school/college students. I am passionate about science and teaching students the different concepts I acquired during my education while obtaining a MS in Biology. I am currently a Scientist working in pharma and enjoy mentoring students in the field of biology, chemistry and pharmaceuticals. I enjoy using personal anecdotes that helped me grasp concepts while I teach students and understand that patience is key...
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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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With a strong academic background in fields and a passion for helping students succeed, I believe I can make a positive impact on learners' educational journeys.
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I'm a recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a B.A. in Biology and Cognitive Science, as well as a minor in French. I'm interested in going back to school for either environmental studies or law, but I still have some deciding to do in that regard! My tutoring experience has been varied, from helping peers with homework, assisting my young nephews and nieces with their reading and writing, to mentoring the younger students...
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I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a bachelor of arts in Language and Culture and a minor in Biology. Since I graduated, I studied to get my TEFL certification and started teaching ESL to various students. I also worked as a research assistant at the New York Botanical Garden researching algae and the evolutionary processes happening in Michigan's lakes. I have experience tutoring a wide range of subjects including English (writing, reading, grammar, conversation),...
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I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology, graduating summa cum laude from the University of Arkansas. While at university, I taught as a TA for General Chemistry II, leading small group lectures before being promoted to the head of Supplemental Instruction for Chem II. Here I taught students with various educational backgrounds and abilities ranging in ages 17-65. Following graduation, I obtained my teaching license and was endorsed in Biology for grades 6-12. The...
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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.
