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...as well as interesting stories and facts from professors of Ecology, Immunology, and other biological fields. It's my belief that students learn most if the material is made relevant and interesting and they are encouraged to ask questions. Additionally, I enjoy helping students to prepare for the SAT and ACT because I see the tests...

...I find solace in this, knowing that problems are completed correctly with a replicable process. Using this passion, I achieved a BS in Statistics at Virginia Tech and also minored in Mathematics and Actuarial Science. However, I also love tutoring other subjects and showing students some of the tricks that can be used to find...

...that time, I also tutored privately on the side for chemistry and high level physics. Calculus is my favorite subject to tutor because of its practicality. I find it fascinating that the real-world applications of calculus are endless. I understand how math and science can be intimidating for students. I remember taking algebra in 8th...

...Math, Reading and Writing to low-income schools in the rural Appalachian area. As I hold a degree in English, I focus on reading and writing - but like to teach writing the most. There's something about telling a good story that I've always found exciting. My teaching philosophy is simple: all human beings have a...

...students of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. My teaching experiences include: - Teaching Introductory Biology and Cell and Molecular Biology at Santa Ana College in Orange County, California - Tutoring fellow students at Virginia Tech in the Center for Academic Enrichment in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Ecology and Chemistry - Facilitating and teaching a biophysics bootcamp in Shanghai,...

...am today. Moving from NJ to VA to AZ sparked my interest in exploring and experiencing new things. Any chance I get to travel or experience something unique, I take. I hope to inspire other students to pursue what makes them happy, and I am prepared to assist with the education and mentorship that is...

...than a few book ideas floating around in my brain. I am an active participant in several educator groups and conferences so that I can still learn from my peers, and when I get some time to explore and create, I am an avid video gamer, cook, tomato and pepper gardener, and amateur entomologist.... My main goal is to teach students how to use the material for themselves. I am a big advocate of critical thinking as a path to best understanding the material; teaching how best to use what needs to be memorized helps create room to grow with the material. And, who knows, it might inspire the next scientist.

...we focused on scholarly articles pertaining to alternative dispute resolution. I also focused my upper-level studies around business law and taxation. Throughout my schooling I was a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters where I tutored students of all grade levels. I have experience tutoring Essay Composition and Grammatical Editing, Economics, LSAT Prep, and multiple...

...Microbiologist, with specific interested in mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis. I am fascinated by the complex flora that inhabits and interacts with us on a daily basis to promote health and human well-being. I enjoy all sciences in general and am excited by progress toward better understanding this wondrous world and universe we inhabit.

...and middle schools to tutor in after school homework help programs. I absolutely loved being there and having the ability to work with many students on a variety of subjects. At this same time I became much more involved in my swim team and was able to begin to take on a coaching and private...