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Hello! My name is Donald Cory. I am a physics graduate who is passionate about science and math. I'll be open to any chat about these topics, the subjects being tutored, and/or my experience in college. Looking forward to getting to know you!
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...a love for learning. I want to teach school children to build a strong foundation in core subjects, and support their academic and personal growth. I'll would like to present the concepts, breaking them down into smaller sub-topics using diagrams, examples, and questions. I can make the learning part interactive by focusing on practical examples. My patience and approachability make it easy for students to create a supportive learning environment. My classes would be intended...
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...wanted to take into my adult life. I completed my degree at Oxford Brookes University, and I am even in the process of being published as a co-author in a scientific journal as a result of my dissertation. When I was in Year 10, my science teacher sat me down after the lesson and told me there was no chance I would ever be able to pursue a career in science. To pick a different...
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...finished my PhD in Environmental Science in 2020 (at the Univ. of Windsor in Ontario, Canada), and completed a postdoc at ETH in Zurich, Switzerland. I am now an independent contractor and science writer. Some of my work is on my website, www.karistahudelson.com. I am passionate about education and truly enjoy helping students with science and math courses. I have tutored for undergraduate level chemistry, algebra, and biology courses and taught undergraduate level environmental science,...
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A University of Cambridge MBA graduate dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of students by imparting essential business knowledge necessary for success My teaching philosophy is centered on fostering an engaging and interactive learning environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. I am committed to tailoring lessons to cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring that each student can grasp and apply business concepts effectively.
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...the way side due to lack of proper guidance. I have been tutoring for 3+ years now and feel confident in my ability to enhance a student's academic journey. I earned my Dual BS degree in Biochemistry and Natural Science and specialize in tutoring entry to high level biology and chemistry classes. From Biology 1 and Chemistry 1 to Cellular Biology and Organic Chemistry. I also tutor several physics and mathematics courses. I hope to...
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With a passion for education and a dedication to helping students excel, I provide personalized tutoring services tailored to meet each student's unique needs. As a middle school science teacher with years of experience, I focus on fostering confidence, curiosity, and academic success in a supportive and engaging learning environment. Whether it's mastering challenging concepts or developing effective study habits, I'm here to guide students toward their full potential.
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...my college career at the University of Pittsburgh, I found myself assisting peers and underclassmen with their coursework. With those experiences, I've learned to truly show one's propensity in a subject, you must be able to explain complex concepts in simple terms. My two degrees, Natural Science and History and Philosophy of Science, have given me the capacity to approach a variety of fields with an assortment of techniques. The diversity of my skillsets encourages...
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...previous teaching experience includes being a volunteer educator at Greyston Community Gardens and at Quixote Quest. I've also worked as an ecology research assistant and in science writing. I was web editor of the Sarah Lawrence Phoenix for over a year and a half, and then a copy editor for the Sarah Lawrence review for a semester before leaving to study writing abroad in Dublin, Ireland and write as an official blogger for my study...
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During this session, the student and I continued our preparation for his exam. This time, however, our review was very comprehensive and encompassed all of the material that would be on the exam. Since we had already covered the functions of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems, we spent a good chunk of our time discussing the important concepts related to the digestive system. Once these issues had been addressed, we did a comprehensive last review of all of the material. I am confident that he is well prepared and will do very well on his upcoming exam.
We reviewed the previous session's material. The student absorbs the material well and has successfully answered all of my questions about the last session's material. After this brief review, we went back to assessment study guide sheets.
During today's session, the student and I worked on getting him ready for his upcoming final in biology. In order to do this, we worked off a review sheet that his teacher prepared for the class. He had already answered many of the review sheet questions; however, we decided to go back through the review sheet in order to ensure he had retained the material. Overall, it was a productive and worthwhile session.
Student and I reviewed the algebra problems he completed for homework, and he finished the remaining problems. We also reviewed for his biology test on phylogenies. We defined the terms virus, peptidoglycan, chitin, and phylogeny. I quizzed him on the taxonomic classifications, the three domains, and the four eukaryota kingdoms.
We reviewed concepts in genetics, cell structure and function, and vaccines. We applied these concepts to different discussion problems and questions from the study guide in preparation for next weeks final exam
The student has a big test tomorrow on organ systems. Her test will cover the circulatory system and respiratory system. We traced the blood flow from the heart to the lungs and back and went through all the major arteries and veins involved in it. We then covered the flow of air through the body and how gas exchange occurs. We covered blood, white blood cells and all that is involved in the circulatory system. We also covered some antigen-antibody relationship and immune response. We touched on blood types and the factors involved in it as well. She felt a little overwhelmed with so much information and so much detail but by the end of the session she had a good grasp of the main ideas and almost all of the details. We will meet next week to start her last unit.
