Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I have been tutoring several students in college-level statistics, plant biology, and botany. I recently earned my Master of Science degree after completing by Bachelor of Science degree in the department of Horticulture at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon where I currently live. My thesis research was in grapevine Genomics and Metabolomics, but my coursework was mainly plant biology and physiology. Before returning to school, I had a great opportunity teaching English as a...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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Students call me a GURU of Math and Science ! I can teach all levels of Mathematics- from Algebra to Pre-calculus and all 3 sciences- Chemistry, Biology and Physics !! With 33 years of teaching experience , I am confident I can teach / tutor to make any concept easily understandable and provide individualized lessons to suit the specific learning style of every student. I have been successful in helping students bring up their grade....
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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My passion to teach and better our future generations has done nothing but grow. I have worked with students from all different backgrounds such as; teaching kindergartners how to read, leading church lessons, substituting grades 6-9, and working with students in the foster care system. My education journey truly started when I graduated from High School early in December 2019. The following semester, I continued my education at San Jacinto Community College. I proceeded to...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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Hello! I'm Mackenzie, a patient and enthusiastic tutor with extensive academic experience, having earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University. I've had the privilege of working with students of all ages, from kindergarteners to college students, helping them build confidence and achieve their academic goals. My approach is always tailored to the individual, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can thrive. Whether it's foundational concepts or more advanced material, I'm committed...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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Hello! My name is Therrin J Wilson and I am originally from Memphis, TN. I graduated my high school at the top of my class while taking AP and dual enrollment courses. I attended the University of Tennessee from 2015-2019 and received my Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am currently a mentor to underprivileged pre-teens and I work with an Optometrist as a Doctor's Assistant. This is a great position for...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I am passionate about learning and I love helping other discover that passion in themselves as well. I love seeing students succeed and learn how to grow and become a better learner. I teach high school chemistry and biology, including AP Chemistry and AP Biology. I went to The University of Tampa and earned a degree in Marine Science and Biology from the Honors Program. I then got my teaching license through Indiana Wesleyan University...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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My ultimate goal in life has always been to help others in any way possible. I am a alumni from Delaware State University pursing to become a child psychiatrist. I love teaching in a way that allows for my clients to obtain a lot of information while having fun. Throughout my experience with tutoring, I have learned that many people not only acquire information faster, but also are more excited to learn when they are...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I am an avowed science nerd and Star Trek fanatic who loves helping students learn science! Outside of teaching, I love to read, grow all kinds of vegetables and fruits in my garden, and take care of my chickens, dogs, ducks, and goats. I love the outdoors, and enjoy camping, hiking, kayaking, and stargazing. I have been teaching science for over 20 years, from 5th grade to college students. I have a Bachelor's of Science...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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Hello! I'm Dr. Denis Kong, a passionate educator and medical doctor with a deep love for science, discovery, and the art of teaching. I earned my M.D. from the University of Bamenda's School of Medicine, and ever since, I've combined my clinical training with my lifelong dedication to helping students unlock their full potential. Long before medical school, I discovered that teaching wasn't just something I could do it was something I was meant to...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I am a recent graduate from the University of British Colombia. I did my undergrad in the faculty of Land and Food Systems where I majored in Global Resource Systems with a focus on public health and food systems in Latin America. I have been a tutor for the last 6 years and absolutely love working with kids of...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I am a graduate of Drury University where I obtained my Bachelor's in History. In 2022 I went back and completed my Master's in Education with an emphasis in Special Education from Capella University. My "Why" for being an educator is the joy and fulfillment of being a vital part of a students present and future endeavors. I enjoy anything History or Reading related and want to help others develop a love for the same.
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I am a recent Ph. D graduate from Iowa State. While at Iowa State, I was a teaching assistant for the class "Genetics, Biotechnology, and Agriculture" for a year. As a plant breeding major, in addition to extensive classes in genetics, I have experience in studying plant physiology, and gained experience in statistics both from classes and from analysis required in publishing journal manuscripts and my dissertation. The main statistics program I worked with is...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I am passionate and dedicated to teach learners with an aim to create a nurturing and educational environment. I do have prior experience teaching students and my teaching strategy and goals include continuous learning and development, imaginative and creative thinking, growth, independence, exploration, problem-solving skills, science, etc. I hold a PhD and postodoctoral experience in Biochemistry with Master's in Microbiology. I also hold a CDA course certification for working with early childhood learners. I love...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I am a college student majoring in special education at the University of Dayton. I love working with kids and have been tutoring students since seventh grade. I also am a summer camp counselor and have worked with kids ages 5-17. I love math, science, and history. My philosophy of teaching is to be student centered. I believe students should discover knowledge themselves through practice and experimentation with the guide of teachers/tutors. Lessons will be...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I am a graduate student at Kent State University obtaining my Master's of Science in neuroscience. I graduated Cum Laude from the University of Akron with a Bachelor's of Science in biology and a minor in chemistry. I have approximately 6 years of tutoring and professional teaching experience. At the University of Akron, I took certified courses to become a tutor and learning assistant. At Kent State University, I taught two years of Introductory Biology...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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Hi! I am a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.S. in Biology. I tutor in my free time to help students by creating thoughtful and exciting lessons that cater to my students as individuals. I am very motivated, hardworking, and dependable, and I get a real sense of purpose from helping my students to achieve the best possible grades. I strive to create that aha moment when the...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I believe that hardwork is necessary for excellence but in our age and dispensation, excellence is also possible through smart and intelligent means. Thus my mission is simple : I'm here to help you with smart tricks, tips, guidelines and techniques that will help put you on top of academics with less struggle and less time.
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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I like to make learning as fun as possible. To quote Jack Nicklaus "I'm a firm believer in the theory that people only do their best at things they truly enjoy. It is difficult to excel at something you don't enjoy." When a student is struggling with a subject, it's definitely not fun, especially when they don't understand why they aren't having success. My years spent as a tutor and TA at Central Washington University...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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In my role as a special education teacher for the past 5 years, I have worked with students of all ages and ability levels. I love to teach students in a 1 on 1 and small group setting. I feel that I can make the most impact on a student's life when I am able to individualize every lesson fully to meet every student's unique needs. I received a Master's degree in Special Education from...
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Certified Plant Biology Tutor in Country Club Hills, IL
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As a focused and hardworking person, I spend my days as a licensed Loan Partner at a local South Carolina Mortgage Company. Before being my career on the origination side of the mortgage industry, I worked in a combination of processing/underwriting/ and closing for commercial and consumer loans retained on the primary market. I also have experience as a real estate paralegal and a notary public. My formal education Clemson University, where I gained my...
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Private Plant Biology Tutoring in Country Club Hills, IL
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Receive personally tailored Plant Biology lessons from exceptional tutors in a one-on-one setting. We help you connect with the best tutor for your particular needs while offering flexible scheduling to fit your busy life.
Country Club Hills Plant Biology Tutoring FAQ
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.
An experienced tutor can explain the role of specialized botanical systems and interactions within ecosystems. Plants form the basis of nearly every ecosystem, so understanding ecology can give you a huge advantage when studying plant biology. Energy flow, trophic levels, niche differentiation, and symbiotic relationships are just a few of the concepts that a tutor can help you distinguish. Even the esoteric field of plant identification falls within the scope of plant biology tutoring. Identification of common plants with showy flowers can be as simple as paging through a guide book. Identifying grasses, mosses, or less common plants requires a substantial amount of specialized terminology. Many of the words have roots in Latin or Greek, but their application to the particular structures of leaves, stems, or flowers can be highly problematic for an inexperienced student.
Fortunately, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an experienced tutor to guide your studies in the most efficient and effective way possible. Tutors do more than just explain concepts. They can help with study skills, time management, and organization. A tutor can even advise you on improving communication with your professor. After all, your tutor has already been through the course and earned high marks. Another perk is flexibility; your plant biology tutor can set up sessions around your busy schedule, accounting for classes or odd work hours. They can meet on evenings or weekends, and set up meetings at your home, a local library, or cafe. You can even request face-to-face online sessions using our live learning platform. This flexibility enables you to focus on your needs in the fascinating world of plant biology, while also focusing on maximizing your chances of good grades and test scores.
Doing well in classes requires a broad array of skills, only some of which are directly related to particular academic subjects. A knowledgeable tutor can help you with research skills, proper citation management, and editing for compositional projects, as well as help to develop your conceptual mastery of botany topics. Plant biology tutoring sessions can be focused specifically on your needs. Unlike your college classes, which often utilize a one-size-fits-all approach, a tutor can work with you to learn your strengths and weaknesses to craft an individualized plan for improving your overall academic performance. The best part of working on fundamentals concurrently with plant biology topics is that you can potentially improve your performance throughout all of your classes. Working with a tutor for your plant biology class can help solidify your understanding of course material and build your academic skillset to face the challenges of future classes. If you are adequately prepared, you'll be confident and ready to address these challenges. For more information on how we can help you connect with a plant biology tutor, contact your Varsity Tutors' educational director today!
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Recent Country Club Hills Plant Biology Tutoring Session Notes
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.
