...mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose...
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...concentration in Pre-Medicine. I currently have a cumulative GPA of 3.901 and am expected to graduate in May 2018. I graduated with the IB diploma and was summa cum laude in the top 3% of my class. I have tutored students through various organizations in high school and college and was a recommended to tutor with Varsity Tutors. My curriculum comprises of integrated technology and science courses such as Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, General Math...
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...by the complex chemical reactions that give rise to life. I was also Pre-Med in college and am currently interviewing for several different MD/PhD programs;. I would be very happy to share my experiences as a Pre-Med student with any students interested in going to medical school. I have had several volunteer tutoring experiences: my first was at the Kingdom House after-school program, and the second at Midtown Catholic Charities tutoring service. I loved my...
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...literacy program designed to help dyslexic children catch back up to their grade level in terms of reading competency. My mission is to help each and every student achieve their maximum potential in whatever subject they choose, however, the skills and mindsets we will develop through our tutoring together can be expected to permeate into countless aspects of their lives. I tutor a wide range of topics, including Math (Algebra through Calculus and Statistics), Chemistry,...
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...with only 1 semester until graduation. I have excelled at Oklahoma State University becoming a member of many honor societies, most notably Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. I was also a 4.0 student in high school graduating with an IB diploma. I understand the importance of knowledge in gaining a broad understanding of the world and our place in it. I find great purpose in learning new things and gaining a better perspective of how...
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...have taught several years at the undergraduate level in New York City and in New Jersey. Although I was completely comfortable lecturing during my large classes, as an instructor, I made every effort to work one-on-one with my students during office hours and through appointments. I am currently working as a research associate, yet I plan on teaching at the college level again in the future. I would love to continue to hone my craft...
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...University of Florida with a major in Biology and a minor in Entomology. Also in 2009, I completed the International Baccalaureate program so I am familiar and experience with the requirements (I went to an IB middle and high school). Throughout my career I have had much success with mentoring students. In the past 2 years I have personally mentored 4 students in how to be a effective research scientists (I taught things like proper...
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...attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and then transitioned to a job as an OB/GYN research coordinator...
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...experience teaching disparate subjects. I have been teaching biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic books. Rock-climbing is a big thing for me, as is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I'm also...
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...test preparation for the ACT, SAT, and GRE. I have nine years of tutoring experience, tutoring students from elementary age to graduate level, as well as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more...
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...in St. Louis, currently working as a teaching assistant for the Computer Science Department. I tutor for ACT/SAT Science and Math test-prep, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Algebra-Calculus 3, and Spanish, as an AP, College-intro, or General level tutor. I particularly enjoy tutoring for Computer Science and Math, in these subjects I immediately see the bigger picture, with the knowledge learned from them being able to apply to other subjects across the board. My teaching...
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...an MA from Univ. of Leicester (archaeology & heritage studies), both a BS & MSc from Western Oregon Univ. and a BA from Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA. Subjects I have taught include history, Theory of Knowledge (IB), IB biology, earth sciences, IB environmental science, geography, religion, IB philosophy, literature, anthropology, archaeology, art, composition, literature, life skills, etc. Along with my varied education and degrees, I bring genuine, holistic life-experiences and diverse global perspectives to...
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...that I believe were key to my academic success, and skills which I believe anyone can acquire with proper instruction. This combined with my familiarity with the GRE means I can help you achieve the result you wish. My way of teaching focuses on understanding instead of rote memorization and that each pupil is best suited for a tailored teaching plan that takes into account your current abilities, time commitments, strengths/weaknesses, and desired result. My...
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...my class with a 4.995 GPA. I have been tutoring classmates, students, and even some young adults in different subjects such as English, Math, and Spanish for the past four years. I enjoy tutoring others and helping them understand difficult concepts by using simple methods and ideas! I like to work with each student and adopt a tutoring method that is unique to them and their pace of learning. I am also very passionate in...
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...working toward my Ph.D. in Biology at Washington University in St. Louis. My previous tutoring experience involves tutoring one-on-one with elementary students in Spanish. I have also served as a Teaching Assistant in Cognitive Science as an undergraduate and for a biology course in graduate school, where I led test preparation and ran a discussion section. My strengths are in the sciences, especially biology and chemistry, as well as standardized test preparation and study skills....
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...school, I knew that I would want to study biochemistry at university, but I also wanted to strengthen my writing, analytical, and research abilities in a non-scientific context. So focusing on both was perfect for me because I was able to develop analytical and problem-solving skills in two very different contexts. Having this background also allows me to feel comfortable tutoring a range of subjects. My tutoring style can best be described as collaborative. Much...
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...graduated from the University of New Haven with a dual BS in premedical biology and forensic biology with a minor in chemistry. While I was there, I worked as a teaching assistant for the chemistry department; I prepared solutions and answered an ocean of questions about laboratory technique and chemistry in general. I love math and science in general, but my favorite subjects to teach out of the whole bunch are biology (middle school through...
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...graduating from UF, I planned to either go to medical school, or to seek a position as a professor teaching at a reputable college. I chose the latter; though the pay is less, I find too much joy in both research and teaching to not pursue those as a career at the highest level. Throughout my life, I have found that I am very skilled at teaching both my colleagues and those younger than me....
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...Public Schools system for nine years. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology, Ecology, Genetics and Anatomy/Physiology. In my experience helping struggling students I have found that the best way to learn is to have fun while you are learning and to make it apply to the real world. I am a firm supporter of education, and I believe that it can be fun and if I can...
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...also earned my Master's Degree in Biology at ASU, and I described 10 species of weevil (snout beetle) that were completely new to science. As part of my degree program, I have taught several different science classes. One of my favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something 'click' for a student. My interdisciplinary training in biology and...
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Undertaking studies in higher-level biology can be a huge endeavor. The field of biological sciences spans across the vast disciplines of ecology, organ systems, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and more. There is so much material to cover that each unit in an IB Biology HL course could essentially be the topic of a more specialized class.
The in-depth nature of IB Biology HL coursework attempts to introduce as many concepts as possible in as much depth as possible, despite the fact that most of these topics could be studied individually for over a year. The result is that a huge amount of information is taught in an incredibly limited time span, which can easily leave students lost and perplexed as they jump from one complex topic to the next.
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Generalized review classes and textual resources can force you to spend time repeating material with which you are already familiar. With a tutor, you can focus all of your attention on the most prevalent topics that you need to review and receive immediate feedback to help you develop problem-solving strategies and techniques that become invaluable during examinations.
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Recent IB Biology HL Tutoring Session Notes
The student had taken a biology test last week over cellular respiration (glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation) that went reasonably well. These questions are based on analyzing data that is given on the test, such as various graphs and figures with short descriptions of experimental procedures. We went through each one and discussed the correct way to approach these types of questions.
The student and I outlined topics she is not confident with as indicated by her practice tests. We spent most of our time on plants (their structure and function). These concepts were new to her, and she understood the details. I asked her to continue reviewing the plant unit and answer the associated questions in the text. She is smart, works hard, and really wants to pass this test.
The student had an exam upcoming on Thursday so we mainly focused on review for that. On the exam was Mitosis and meiosis, which we spent 45-50 minutes on, genetics, evolution, population ecology, and immunology, which we covered briefly for the rest of our time. I gave him my email address and told him to email should any questions come up before the exam. I was glad to see that he used the offer and sent me an email with 5-6 questions the night before the exam, which I responded to 45 minutes later. I am hopeful that he performed much better on this exam than he has previously. I should hear about that at our next session.
We covered worksheets that the student was given as homework to help her prepare for her test this Tuesday. We went over basic definitions of concepts such as active and passive transport, integral proteins, functions of enzymes, hormones, and organelles in the cell. We also covered magnification and how to calculate it and answer the usual questions. I asked her to go over the magnification problems and the definitions and functions of organelles before her test on Tuesday.
We went over her Chemistry unit that had a test coming up. We covered the basics of hybridization, sigma/pi bonds, some work on Lewis structures, and shapes.
We also went over some Calculus, working out problems using the limit definition of a derivative.
We went over her material for chemistry and biology. For biology, we discussed organic molecules, enzymes, and the main groups of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, nuclei acids, and proteins. For chemistry we focused on getting her ready for an upcoming quiz on ionic nomenclature and charges.
She has a good understanding of the material but she needed some help consolidating her understanding on some of the concepts. I recommended that she use and flash cards available under learning tools and also other online resources to help her study. Overall, the session went very well.
