...my main duty is to work with a student as an individual and to adjust my own tutoring to fit the way they learn best. I believe that all students have what it takes to succeed in school, its just a matter of finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential...
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...PhD, I spent 10 years at UT Southwestern Medical Center in the U.S. conducting postdoctoral research and mentorship, specializing in blood stem cell metabolism and cancer. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of mentoring numerous undergraduate and graduate students, PhD candidates, and research technicians. Although I tutor a wide range of subjects within biology and biotechnology, my deepest passion lies in hematology, oncology, stem cell biology, metabolism, genetic engineering, physiology, microbiology and biochemistry....
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...or putting my people- and decision-making skills to the test by going to medical school. I ended up doing both, graduating from Yale University with a PhD in molecular genetics and cell biology and then completing medical school and my pediatrics residency at Duke University Medical Center. I love teaching whether it's showing children how to sail or play volleyball or within the classroom watching their eyes light up when they master something like Mendelian...
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...to a science student, I feel passionately that the sciences can be learned by any student, even those for whom it might feel a little more challenging. Working as a tutor for biology, organic chemistry, general chemistry, and neuroscience, I actively implemented this philosophy, finding creative ways to approach complex concepts. For example, I might steer a writing student studying organic chemistry to explain a reaction as a narrative of molecular interactions, rather than beginning...
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...experience I have gained over these years, I have developed a very unique approach to simplifying scientific subjects for my students, helping to break down complex topics and make them more approachable, ultimately allowing for my students' better understanding of the basic concepts, and for better performance on exams. I have experience in tutoring all math, science, and pre-med subjects (including MCAT test prep), and have worked with college students as well as those in...
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...subsequently Ransom Everglades high school. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2019 with a BA in Biological Sciences and a concentration in Genetics and Genomics. I currently do research in an infectious disease laboratory at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. I tutor subjects in diverse areas, from Molecular Biology and Middle School Math to Spanish and ACT Test Prep. I have a lot of experience teaching students of different ages and levels. In...
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...Working with students one-on-one and leading large group reviews has developed my ability to explain complex material to students in a simple and understandable manner. I have always enjoyed explaining material to others, and I find it satisfying when the students finally understand the concepts. I learned that in science it is crucial to be able to articulate concepts to people of diverse backgrounds. I also believe that it is essential to pass my knowledge...
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...(the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science) and volunteered in a local middle school, where I worked with struggling students one-on-one. I then transferred to Texas A&M University, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. While in this program, I...
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...fit together as a whole. The most important skill a student can acquire is how to analyze a question and then figure out how to find the answer rather than having the perfect answer to the question already prepared ahead of time. It's my belief that this skill will then help them answer unforeseen questions in the future; this is especially important in the sciences as the answers lead to further questions, more often than...
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...taught me to implement an individualistic approach of teaching This method would help enable each of them to learn and understand the concepts rather than just memorize. While attending undergraduate and graduate school at the University of Missouri, I worked as a TA in a Medical Microbiology and immunology lab, this experience has exposed me to teach a group rather than individuals at once. It lead me to implement methods of active learning to ensure...
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As a master's student and former medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing to learn can succeed. ... In a typical first session, the student and I usually...
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...love to learn new things about how the world works and be able to pass on what I learn to students. I know that every student is different and learns differently than their peers, so getting to know students is my top priority when I tutor. Once a student's learning methods are understood, I feel I can help them improve effectively. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, watching soccer and basketball, and trying to find...
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...because it is the perfect opportunity for me to share my passion for science and gain valuable teaching experience. The two things that make me a great tutor are my deep understanding of biology and my ability to communicate complex concepts in ways that are easy to understand. My passion for science and education also makes my tutoring sessions a lot of fun for my students. Outside of tutoring I love being active and outside....
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I majored in Biology and Global Studies at UCLA! I've been tutoring with GRE, SAT, ACT prep programs for four years, and I specialize in the Math sections. I can also help with college essays, college writing, and college admissions documents. I was a college counselor at UCLA, helping students with their applications. I also speak Spanish!
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I've spent two decades tutoring students of all ages and backgrounds and love the moment when you can see a complicated concept just click with someone. I specialize in math, science, and test preparation. My undergrad is in Biology with a minor in Statistics, and I have an MBA from Johns Hopkins focusing on Healthcare Innovation. PMP certified.
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...eyes develop. In all those years, I've never lost my excitement or enthusiasm for science and discovery. I believe in sharing this passion with those around me. I believe that students find their teacher's enthusiasm infectious and encourages them to look at a subject through a new lens. Too many students get bogged down by the complicated vocabulary when teachers fail to communicate just how amazing biological processes are. While in graduate school, I had...
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...daily basis, so my current role involves a lot of molecular biology and biostatistics/bioinformatics. I have experience with a variety of college and high school STEM and non-STEM subjects such as Psychology, Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, Genetics and Genomics, Microbiology, Biology, and GRE prep. I am also capable of tutoring English, Math, and Science for elementary and middle school children. Some of my hobbies include crafts, creating healthful and microbiome-consious recipes on my foodie instagram, reading...
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I am currently an honors college student at a university for biochemistry and molecular biology. I have a passion for teaching and breaking concepts down to understand how processes work together. I am available to tutor from kindergarten through the undergraduate level for a variety of subjects. I am autistic, have a sibling with dyslexia, and I have tutored for ADHD students previously.
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...both the MCAT and USMLE Step 1, and have an extensive understanding of how to excel at the "game" of standardized tests. My teaching style is individualized and student-oriented: I will tailor lectures to your specific learning methods. I'm a very visual learner myself, so I like to use images, real-world examples, and animations to ensure that you will truly UNDERSTAND the rationale for each step of the problem-solving method. MCAT sessions will emphasize practice...
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...the motto of my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured opportunities included collaborating with a mystery novelist to promote one of her books back in 2005.
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Recent Molecular Genetics Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I did our last assessment test review session. I feel that he is ready for the exam. I gave him a PowerPoint review which he will study up until the exam.
This was a review for the student's final exam. We reviewed concepts of evolution, speciation and plant reproduction. I think she will do very well in her final, and was extremely happy to hear that she got an A on her exam last week!
The student will be having a test on all of the body systems she's studied, so we reviewed the circulatory, respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Each section had a small lecture dedicated to it, and then we did a little bit of verbal quiz to really test her understanding. I think she really understands the majority of the biology. She was already very solid in the digestive and reproductive systems, but I think we made really great strides in the circulatory and respiratory systems. Next session we'll continue to go over the skeletal system.
The student and I began to work on review for his upcoming state test in biology. We started off with content review by going over some of his weak topics and spending extra time going over each concept carefully so that he understood how to apply the knowledge. We also worked on one of his recent homework assignments and made sure to go through each question in a way where he understood the concepts being tested.
Today was focused on biology and the student's anatomy module. He had online quizzes to complete as well as dissection simulations. I was there mostly to help him explain since his teacher hasn't yet lectured on the topic. The assignments covered mostly the renal system and digestive system. We will be reviewing the material during our next session, along with whatever else he may need help with.
We discussed strategies for designing a gameboard for the student's biology project. We began developing a set of questions for the gameboard, incorporating concepts from cell structure and function, cell energy, and cell theory, among various concepts.
