I am dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel confident to excel. My approach is tailored to each learner, breaking down complex ideas into simple, relatable steps. With a focus on building skills and self-assurance, I strive to make every session impactful and enjoyable. Together, we'll turn challenges into achievements.
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...am most passionate sharing my knowledge of the human physiology, but have more than enough comfort to tutor any and all subjects related to biology, biochemistry (and prerequisites), medicine (and prerequisites), and health and fitness, among the others listed. I think we all learn best when we find the answers to our questions ourselves, and my tutoring style follows this concept through my use of the Socratic method. My goal is to help my students not...
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...tailored to each student's individual needs. Whether you are struggling with complex algebraic concepts, trying to understand the principles of physics, or looking to excel in chemistry or biology, I focus on breaking down difficult topics into manageable parts. I believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and it's my job to help unlock that potential through clear explanations, practice, and consistent encouragement. In my tutoring sessions, I emphasize the importance of not...
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...in the tropical wet and cloud forests. I migrated south to The Swamp and the University of Florida. While there, I taught college-level courses in biology and botany while assisting with research in herbaria and molecular biology research labs. I also completed my teaching licensure requirements and student taught with Bradford High School in Starke, Florida. I began my migration north again and relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina area in 2015 and obtained my NC...
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Hi there! My name is Kara and I have been a tutor for 7 years! I am a recent graduate of USF's Master's of Biotechnology (Spring 2021) and Bachelor's in Biology from USFSP in 2018 with a minor in Biophysics and Chemistry. I am currently completing dental school and will receive my DMD degree in 2026. I love helping people expand their knowledge in biology, math and chemistry.
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...helping in any way I can. I have been a CVT for 15 years, working in an ER for 11 of those years. It was an exciting experience and I learned so much about veterinary medicine. Since my hospital is a teaching hospital I had many opportunities to help both veterinarian interns and veterinary technician students learn as we helped care for our patients. I have a passion for biology and the life sciences. I...
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...in Human Biology. I was on a research team for CRISPR-Cas9 working on mapping neural crest cell migration pathways. I was a Teaching Assistant for Embryology as well as upper division Physiology. I have been studying recently to take the MCAT and will be taking that exam in the fall. The classes that I am most passionate about are the biology courses. I love learning and have a passion for helping others learn.
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...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 volunteered in several reverse-inclusion courses for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which renewed...
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...am deeply fascinated by the field of life sciences and am eager to share my passion with young students to help them understand and appreciate the wonders of biology in the world around us. I recognize the significant role a teacher plays in fostering a child's interest in a subject, and I aspire to be that inspiring figure for you/your child. I believe that while it may be easy to teach already brilliant students, a...
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I graduated cum laude from Cornell University and currently work in academia. I love science and learning! As a sciences and history of science double major, I find great value in being able to effectively communicate science topics to non-scientific audiences. Let me help you learn to love learning and studying efficiently :).
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...science since 2005. I have my graduate degree in biomedical sciences, and 5 years experience teaching high school science. My specialty (what I love) is biology with an emphasis on DNA, molecular bio, genetics, and biotechnology. I also enjoy earth science and physical science. I spend my free time exploring the great out-of-doors, playing with my dogs, hitting the tennis courts or finding a new mountain biking trail to tackle. I look forward to helping...
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...My current project is focused on developing immunotherapies to treat early stage tumors. Both in the classroom and in lab, I have always been more than willing to help others with their assignments or troubleshooting an equipment problem. On top of my scientific pursuits, I have immersed myself in the worlds of classical Latin and Spanish. The beauty of language and its power are so wonderful. I am extremely passionate about biology, chemistry, math, and...
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...Frost Museum of Science. Now, I work in an anesthesiology lab at MIT, associated with Harvard and Harvard's teaching hospital, where I get to blend my interests in medicine and engineering. I also love teaching, particularly in subjects like English, Spanish, Portuguese, Mathematics, and especially the MCAT's Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills section, where I excel, though I do well in all the subjects. When I'm not working or teaching, you can find me playing...
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...is Evan, and I'm a new tutor here at Varsity Tutors. I'm a pretty friendly guy, and I like to understand the concepts behind topics rather than memorizing formulas, so if you want a deeper, more conceptual understanding, I should be able to help :) Physics is my favorite to tutor, but I love biotechnology and related topics, and can tutor a wide range of subjects. I am currently enrolled in VCU's school of medicine...
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...in Biochemical Engineering. I am passionate about giving back to the community and helping others find success in in their education. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about about Math, Engineering, and the Sciences. Growing up in NYC and attending NYC public schools, I am aware of the challenges many students face in the area. In my experience tutoring, I recognize the importance of grounding learning with real world...
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...biochemistry and immunology. I love teaching and my teaching philosophy centers on fostering an environment where learning becomes an engaging and tailored experience. I am an adaptable person believes in diverse learning styles and equipping students with the style they are familiar with or in love with. I aim to ensure the student comprehend the subject I teach and also becomes an independent critical thinker of the subject. I am interested in teaching Immunology, biochemistry,...
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...you're learning in ways that best suit your needs and interests so that you can be successful and confident in class. I currently live in Dayton, Ohio but I've lived all over the country. I graduated with a dual major from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where I was an active part of the honors college and graduated summa cum laude. I coached and tutored though high school and college, where I realized my passion for...
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...from Alcorn State University, I am dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of microbiology in my students. Although I have experience in the classroom for over a year, my enthusiasm for tutoring stems from the joy of making complex concepts accessible and engaging. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and explore their curiosity. My approach combines hands-on activities with real-world applications, helping students connect theory to...
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...from diverse cultures which is an asset with regards to communicating and understanding people from different walks of life. I am a biochemist by profession. I obtained my biochemistry degree at London Metropolitan University in the UK where I graduated with honors. I majored in immunology, physiology, toxicology, molecular biology, microbiology as well as genetics.I specialized further by undertaking a Master's degree in biotechnology where the focal point of my studies was obesity and diabetes....
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...State University. I absolutely love helping students understand the concepts of Microbiology and why they are important. I like to explain things taught in class in different or unique ways, and often utilize creative analogies that my students enjoy poking fun at. While Microbiology is definitely my favorite subject to teach, I also teach English and Essay Editing. I have written and published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journal articles which has allowed me a lot of...
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Biotechnology Tutoring FAQ
By studying the various ways in which particular genes can be inserted into an organism's existing genetic code, scientists have discovered how to use these organisms for the benefit of society. As the field devoted to this practice and its potential results, biotechnology is a complex discipline on the forefront of current scientific research, and presents a wide variety of potential real-world applications. For instance, did you know that transgenic E. Coli are used to create insulin to help people who are diabetic maintain their blood sugar levels? With the great amount of potential this field holds, its no wonder that numerous undergraduate and graduate curricula offer courses completely dedicated to biotechnology, and that biotechnology units often feature in genetics classes as well.
As you might be able to infer, the field of biotechnology is a complex one. To succeed, you need both a solid foundation in traditional genetics concepts, as well as the ability to approach challenges with creative problem-solving skills. There is also a large amount of specific vocabulary and jargon to deal with. Further, biotechnology demands the consideration of scientific ethics in ways that other scientific subjects, such as physics and chemistry, do not. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with biotechnology tutoring across the country that can help you work through the material you need to learn in an organized and efficient way.
No matter what aspects of biotechnology you find difficult, a private tutor can help. Biotechnology instructors are experienced in the field, and many of them have advanced biology degrees and work in research labs or industries directly related to the field. They've achieved success in their own biotechnology coursework, and combine their subject knowledge with superb teaching skills. Not only do they understand biotechnology, they can help you understand it as well. Whether you are taking the early courses associated with the subject, such as biotechnology and society, introduction to cell and molecular biology, or genomic and cDNA library construction and analysis, or you have begun to work with the harder subjects, like data analysis using SAS, immunology, advanced SAS programming, and bioreactor cell culture techniques, you can get assistance from a professional, experienced tutor.
Our educational directors can help you select the instructor who is best suited to addressing your specific needs, and that instructor can design a curriculum aimed at addressing your specific concerns. Can't figure out how to come up with an effective experimental design using restriction enzymes and DNA ligase? Wonder why an antibiotic resistant gene is often included in a plasmid vector? Need help learning lab techniques like PCR and the Sanger method of sequencing DNA? A private tutor can help you with these concerns and others. You can work at whatever pace suits you best without worrying about keeping up with the rest of your class, and your sessions can be held when, where, and at the frequency that works best with your schedule. If your schedule is too hectic to meet up, many tutors offer online tutoring through Skype or other webcam services. In addition, you may receive customized learning materials, such as books, pamphlets, CDs, and more. Your tutor keeps you up to date on your progress, such as improvements or new concepts to work with more. While they work with you, they strive to help you reach your goals, whether it is a specific score on your biotechnology test, or to gain admittance into a specific school.
Biotechnology can intimidate even the most accomplished science students. Get help in approaching this field today with a talented biotechnology instructor! Contact our directors for more information, or to begin arranging for your first tutoring session.
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Recent Biotechnology Tutoring Session Notes
In this session, we worked to prepare the student on morphogenesis and stem cells. For plants, we went over the contents of a seed, the anatomy of a sprout, and the apical meristem (how it correlated to animal stem cells). She struggled most with the plant content as it was mostly memorization of terms, but it went well. We created study note cards from her test objectives list, and I instructed her to use those to study. I had no concerns about this session.
We went through genetics. He had an exam the next day so I went through it with him. I had some questions prepared so I had him complete those while I created different pedigrees for him to work on. I went through the 4 types of pedigrees with him and had him label the genotypes on each. We also went through some of the diseases he was told to memorize. We also were able to get in some geometry. I tested him by just complicating the problems and showing him little tricks to solve them. Also taught him The Rule of Sine.
Extremely intelligent student and picks up information quickly.
We covered:
- Darwin's Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection.
- Darwin's evidence for evolution.
- Cladistics and Taxonomy.
- Fossil and molecular evidence for Evolution.
- The difference between punctuated equilibrium and descent with modification.
We went over the student's quiz from last week to analyze errors and any patterns. For this week's quiz I went over three general test taking strategies to implement this week and to help him feel more confident. I also asked him to make 6 more flashcards in the method we had discussed last week.
The student and I didn't get a chance to meet the week before so we had more to work on. We studied some Biology topics primarily covering evolution and natural selection. Afterwards, we studied geometry covering special right triangles such as the 3-4-5 triangle. He felt confused about some topics but I cleared up the fact that he simply has to memorize the triangles.
I used my lectures to cover the topics of meiosis, mitosis, and genetics, which was more comprehensive than the material the student had available. We finished his extra credit, and I quizzed him using the exams I have used in the past for my classes. He seems to know the material, he just needs to study his worksheets.
For our initial meeting, we discussed some of the trouble she has been having with her biology course. We tackled the topics of DNA, replication, transcription, and translation. I used some educational videos to illustrate each of these processes, so she had a greater concept of leading and lagging strand synthesis for replication.
