Award-Winning Science Tutors in Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN

...dedicated classroom teachers out there, this last problem is a major reason why tutoring can be so helpful. During my tutorials, I have heard countless kids say "I didn't get that at all when Mr X taught it in class, but when YOU explained it it was so simple!" At the same time, tutoring is...

...my second year of pharmacy school at Butler University. I believe the only limitations for a student are the limits they place upon themselves. I strive to show students their possibilities they can achieve and guide them along the way. I could not have gotten to where I am today without great teachers and mentors.

...with their laboratory exercises on a regular basis. For instance, many of my Earth Science projects included analyzing data on climate change and comparing that data to real time NASA satellite imagery. I have also used many internet resources for virtual dissections in honors zoology. It is vital that students are made aware of the...

...University School of Medicine, I know what it is like to spend countless hours studying and dissecting material, especially in the Biological Sciences! So, I have committed to doing it all over again... For you! I love teaching the Biological Sciences because it explains a lot of what happens on Earth, and even why we...

...the theory. It is one thing to learn but when you can apply it to something you love, that is what allows people to excel. This approach really helps students retain the information much easier. As for myself, I like to tinker. I'm proud to say I have been able to recently build myself an...

...enjoyment of math can act as a motivator for my students, combatting the view that many students have of math as "pointless". Outside of tutoring, I like to play music and be outdoors. I have been playing guitar and piano for most of my life. I also love backpacking, kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, and exploring...

...giving me the chance to understand the whole range of students and their personal learning style. I am very good in explaining the core concepts of math and science, but I also tutor in reading and writing and some social studies. During a normal tutoring session, I like to break down the problem into smaller,...

...is genuine to a world that severely lacks it. This involves accepting and understanding themselves first and then, through education, developing what they have to offer society. To me, the most saddening experiences have been working with children that have been let down or abandoned by authority figures, like teachers, and have put up emotional...

...5th grade. I believe that all kids have the ability to learn. I want to allow students the chance to explore and to learn the lessons. Students should learn the information, not just memorize it. In my free time I love to workout, row and when I get the chance I love to go horseback...

...school to receive a BS in Biology, and then an MS in Biology, concentrating on molecular biology. I love science! I currently teach biology at a community college. I have received training on tutoring students in reading using Lindamood Bell methods. I have worked as a full time Title I tutor, helping elementary school students...