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Scott

Bachelors, Organismal Biology

Kent State University at Kent, Ohio State University-Main Campus

About Me

My interests in the biological sciences lay at the boundary between basic research and application. In other words, I am passionate not only in the discovery of novel information, but also the practical application of that information in the context of human society. I strongly believe in scientists taking an active role in spreading science education and literacy as a part of this process, and this is what drove me to seek a position as a tutor for Varsity Tutors. I graduated with my Masters of Science in Ecology in May 2016, and while I had three years of teaching experience during that time, I felt the need to continue doing this kind of work. My personal goal for each student will be to help them not just learn the material, but learn how to learn better and use their strengths to become self-sufficient scholars in the Biological Sciences. It is my belief that by focusing on the learning processes, students become better critical thinkers. This increases their scientific literacy and, most importantly, allows them to share that knowledge with others.

Education & Certifications

Kent State University at Kent

Bachelors, Organismal Biology

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Masters, Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology

Test Scores

SAT

Composite

1510

Math

720

Verbal

740

Writing

730

Q&A with Scott

My teaching philosophy is that, as much as it is important to learn the material, it is equally important for students to learn how to learn. This means both engaging with students using a variety of teaching styles (e.g., not just lecturing but also providing hands-on activities, audio/visual aids, etc.) as well as helping students find their own learning styles so they can better engage with the material outside the classroom. Once students understand their own learning styles, they can use their strengths to approach what they are learning in a way that is comfortable to them.