
Julio
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Genetics
Graduate Degree: University of Kansas Medical School - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Learning science and spending time with my family
Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiology
Cell Biology
College Biology
Gastroenterology
General Biology
Genetic Engineering
High School Biology
Immunology
Medicine
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
What is your teaching philosophy?
Different learning styles require different teaching styles. I try to assess the students' strengths and weaknesses, and I strengthen the weak points while refining the strong points. I attempt to do this while beginning at a basic starting point in the studies, then we work our way up to more challenging concepts.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I usually try to understand why the student is taking the course in the first place, and then I try to understand why he or she is in need of a tutor. For example, if the student is having trouble understanding a subject, we may have to focus on basic concepts first; if the student is versed in the subject and would like to sharpen his or her skills, we may decide to focus on the more advanced topics.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
There are many wonderful learning strategies I have learned in medical school. Some of these include repetition of important concepts, drawing diagrams to "see the whole picture," and quizzing myself as I study. I plan to use similar strategies with students, while mentioning that "this is one of the things I do in my own studies."
How would you help a student stay motivated?
Students have lots of fun interests, some of which are not related to what we'll be working on. I understand that some students may be enrolled in a biology class because it is required to graduate, so I try to make learning the subject matter as relevant as possible to each individual (even though they may major in a non-related field).