...and worked in both their macro and micro-biology labs, the latter of which I have a published paper for my work. While at Marquette I also tutored. I think it is extremely important for tutors to be able to help their students learn in what ever way best allows for them to understand the material. Every student has a different learning type and it is up to their tutor to figure out what that type...
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...and an emphasis in Human Health. During my time there I took classes in just about every science subject they offered- which was reminiscent of High School, when I took just about every AP class my school offered. If you're sensing a theme here, you're right. I can be kind of a nerd. While at Cal I tutored other students in Physics and Chemistry, and also taught an introductory Biology lab. I also spent some...
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...double major in anthropology and biology. My focus is on understanding human biological and social origins through analysis of human artifacts, biological remains, and environmental reconstruction, with a parallel interest in preservation strategies. Outside of academics, I'm passionate about all manner of developing sciences and technologies as well as current events and the history behind them. When it comes to tutoring, I try to understand how a student is thinking about a problem before deciding...
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...and Anthropology. While attending Stony Brook University I specialized in ecology and biological anthropology and was an undergraduate researcher in a population genetics lab. My future goal is to obtain my PhD in human evolutionary biology (particularly population genetics). This coming fall, I will be starting a position as a laboratory assistant at the University of Michigan. My primary teaching experience has been through my undergraduate career, as I was a teacher’s assistant for an...
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...I've been working with young people for over seven years in lots of different settings, but after starting college I realized how much I loved teaching. Most recently, I've been working with students in outdoor education and in other alternative learning settings, and am considering becoming a classroom teacher. My years of education experience have helped me develop some strategies for students who struggle in school and with tests. My favorite subjects to tutor are...
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...is the key- and this is where having a tutor can really help you excel. Often students do not have as much difficulty understanding a topic, if only it is presented in a manner they personally can digest. I believe that we all have the potential to do great things, in our studies, our personal lives, and in the lives of others- we just have to take that initiative. Taking the initiative to seek a tutor...
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...of Notre Dame. After graduation, I entered a M.S. graduate program in Biology at Arizona State University. When I'm not teaching biology to undergraduate majors at ASU, I research topics in aquatic ecology. Understanding the connectedness and patterns of environmental processes in aquatic ecosystems drives my passion to become an ecologist! My goal is to help students view learning as a positive experience! When students learn with me, they usually find that it is a...
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...Science degree in Chemical Engineering. I am currently working in the lab of Professor Robert Langer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on novel drug delivery systems for the gastrointestinal tract. I am hoping to attend medical school in pursuit of becoming a physician. I am currently interested in pediatrics and psychiatry but I am looking forward to exploring a range of available disciplines. I enjoy tutoring because I find it to be an...
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...Science in Biochemistry at University of Central Florida. Since I graduated Ive been traveling, tutoring graduate admissions tests and surfing. Ive been working with the Michael J. Fox foundation as an ambassador to bring about awareness for Parkinsons disease. I have tutored every single undergraduate and graduate admissions test there is, both as a class and one-on-one. I am a strong believer that no test is unconquerable if we work as a team.
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...is a great opportunity for me to continue to pursue a mission of education and providing a venue for anyone to receive help in understanding science. I believe science literacy is incredibly important in our modern society. I have ten years of experience teaching middle school science and a degree in chemistry education from the University of Delaware. My experience has allowed me to develop a variety of strategies to appeal to multiple learning styles...
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...BS in Biology. As such I have an extensive and well-rounded education encompassing not only science but math, writing, English, and other various social studies. Furthermore, I have experience tutoring and laboratory assisting, both of which involved guiding peers to a greater understanding of course material and eventually success. Science is my favorite subject, sounds broad but it is true, I have honestly enjoyed all my science classes. From general biology, to genetics, from ecology,...
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...science education, receiving my Bachelors degree in Biology and my Masters of Arts in Teaching in Science Education, both from the University of South Florida. Over the past five years, I have tutored students in various settings, from the college level down to freshman in high school. I have also taught high school biology for the past two years. My variety of teaching and tutoring experiences, along with my background knowledge, helps me to effectively...
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...a degree in Education and currently hold my Ohio teaching license for Middle School Math and Science. I am currently working on obtaining my PA license as well. Math and Science are my favorite things to teach especially at the middle school level. However, I do also love to teach Algebra. Whether it be online or in person, even just one tutoring session can be incredibly helpful. I believe that every tutoring session should be...
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...History from Lafayette College in 2006. Following graduation, I worked as a Civil Engineer based in Philadelphia, PA and was certified as a Professional Engineer in 2011. After five years in the work force, I returned to graduate school to complete my Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. I now work as a Landscape Designer in Philadelphia and am currently applying for licensure as a Professional Landscape Architect. I also teach as...
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...in Chemistry. I have a lot of experience tutoring students of all ages from elementary school through college. I really enjoy helping students learn and understand the material in their own away as well as developing study strategies that work for them. I particularly enjoy tutoring students in science-related courses and I believe these subjects can becomes very interesting when taught in the right away. I have taken a number of science classes. I was...
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...in Biology. My main focus was ecology and evolutionary biology, but I also took a lot of microbiology classes. I was a tutor and teaching assistant for classes from Ecological Biology to Cell Physiology. I helped capture and collect data from endangered Allen Cays iguanas, observed maternal behavior in vervet monkeys, and did an independent research project looking for West Nile Virus in bird specimens from the Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History. I traveled...
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...working towards becoming a physician, and I expect to attend medical school next year. I have scored at the 100th percentile for the Physical Sciences portion of the MCAT. My Chemistry, Physics, and Biology knowledge is quite extensive. I have always been fascinated by science and medicine. I have been tutoring for 3 years, and I have experience teaching from 1st grade students all the way up to college kids. I enjoy tutoring because it...
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I have been tutoring since 2008. I've helped 1000+ students to improve their understanding in general chemistry, biology (especially in genetics, anatomy, and microbiology), most physics courses, organic chemistry, math (algebra, geometry, and pre-calc), ACT, GRE, DAT, MCAT, and other test prep. I have a level 1 & 2 tutor certification from the College Learning and Reading Association. I offer one-on-one, small group, and online tutoring.
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...elementary school where I taught the core subjects of Math, English, Science and History. I worked at a bi-lingual school, so, I am able to communicate on an intermediate level in Spanish. I am currently residing in the greater Chicago area because I am serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Youth Build, where I am the Bridge to College Specialist. I have experience working with Elementary through High School aged students. I received my undergraduate...
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The study of ecology involves learning the complex and interrelated systems that make up the natural world. It also incorporates examining nature through a variety of lenses of differing specificity. For instance, consider nitrogen. Learning about nitrogen in an ecology class might entail learning about the nitrogen cycle, a complex set of relationships without which life on Earth wouldn't be possible, or it might involve studying the specific molecular structures of the different compounds in which nitrogen naturally exists in this cycle, or even the characteristics and importance of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Ecology invites students not only to gain knowledge at a variety of scales and perspectives, but also to integrate what is learned from these different levels into a comprehensive picture.
If you're having trouble with any of the concepts being covered in the ecology portion of your science classes, or you are preparing for a standardized test like AP Environmental Science, Varsity Tutors can help you connect with customized ecology tutoring to put you on the path to mastering this fascinating and important branch of biology. Ecology tutors are experienced in the field and have the communication skills that set them apart as excellent instructors. After all, even if you're working with an expert, if he or she can't explain concepts clearly and concisely, it's going to make it difficult for you to learn anything! While each tutor is excellent, the educational directors at Varsity Tutors work to help you select the tutor whose skills and personality make him or her the best match for addressing your particular academic profile. Once you select a tutor, you can schedule your ecology tutoring sessions to take place wherever and whenever best suits you. Want to meet at the library on weekends, or at your home on Thursday mornings? Tutors are adaptable and prioritize making sessions as convenient as possible for you. Tutors are also available for face-to-face online sessions using our live learning platform.
In your first session, your tutor can begin to take stock of your level of familiarity with ecology, the concepts and topics that you understand and those that confuse you, your preferred learning style, and your specific goals for the subject. He or she can use this information in designing a learning plan to meet your specific needs. This means that you can work on just the topics that you want to focus on, at whatever pace you find most comfortable. This one-on-one approach makes tutoring both personalized and effective. By having the ability to ask questions, you can be confident that no element of ecology that you're struggling with will be overlooked. Having difficulty understanding the basics of biodiversity? Are you still unclear on the differences between commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism? No matter what you struggle with, you can ask your ecology tutor for help and they will be there to assist you with concrete definitions, examples, and resources. They will ensure that you understand the fundamental elements of ecology before you move on to the more complex branches of the subject.
The subject of ecology can be difficult. It isn't always easy to understand the complex, interconnected web that exists in the natural world. The connection between predation, global warming, and invasive species may not be obvious to some people. That's what an ecology tutor is there for. With the help of an experienced, knowledgeable tutor, anyone can overcome their learning obstacles and master the subject. Call the Varsity Tutors educational directors in your area today for more information about how you can be connected with an ecology tutor, and how ecology tutoring can help you gain the knowledge that you need to meet your goals!
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Recent Ecology Tutoring Session Notes
During our most recent session, the student and I worked on a project. The goal of the project was to outline the main classes of archaebacteria and to determine the characteristics of each class. Our session involved a lot of research in order to identify the various classes and how they differ with respect to each other. His work was very structured and I'm sure he gave an excellent presentation.
Today we started reviewing taxonomy and organism classification. We also went over the structure of a virus and the different parts of it, including the lytic and lysogenic cycles.
We started the session with a discussion of the study materials available prior to Thursday's exam. The student mentioned that he had begun looking over the study guide and that he understood many of the concepts. We then moved on to cover any material that he had not yet reviewed on each of the Problem Sets. Since we covered Problem Set #8 during the last session, we quickly reviewed the material on Problem Set #7. These topics included the semi-conservative hypothesis of DNA replication, the various enzymes involved in DNA replication, including helicase, topoisomerase, DNA polymerase I and III, primase, ligase, and telomerase. I was able to share a useful video tutorial that explored the role of the last three enzymes. The student had a good understanding of these concepts, based on his current review and his recollection from AP Biology. We then moved on to Problem Set #9.
Met with student. Went over grades in all subjects. Concentrated on Biology for a test tomorrow. Taught student test relaxation method of deep breath and slow exhale. Told him not to rush. Also to allot time to answer each question.
The student worked on Biology homework over ecosystems and biodiversity. Then we worked on practice problems in Geometry regarding area and perimeter of triangles and parallelograms.
After getting to know his needs, schedule, and what he needed help with, we started on the first chapter that deals with ecosystem and half about half way done. The student is struggling with the terms and concepts of biology. Being that he is an exchange student, vocabulary is his big problem. I have created a good way and method to get him learn terms, vocabulary and get introduced to terms. No immediate concern. He is a smart student and I'm looking forward to working with him and get him from failing the class to better grades.
