...will be an effective tutor in Math, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics at all levels. Having attended the Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York, I am not only a skilled writer and editor, but I am also familiar with the intricacies of private school. I think I would be a great fit to help any students who are looking to take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). As a former athlete, I spend a...
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I'm a current fourth-year medical student in Chicago, Illinois, intending to apply for general surgery residency this upcoming September. I've been tutoring and mentoring students since my undergraduate years at the University of Florida, and love to help other students achieve their academic and personal goals. ... Pace is key. All students learn at a different rate, and it's important to stick to that schedule. Rushing material is detrimental for long-term understanding, but moving too slowly...
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...school at UT Houston in the Texas Medical Center. I have experience as a tutor at Rice, where I tutored student-athletes in subjects such as biology and chemistry, which are fields I specialize in. I have helped tutor many friends in the two scientific portions of the MCAT, and this is the discipline I am most passionate about. I am a firm proponent of helping students help themselves. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising,...
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...helped students get into Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring that dream to fruition...
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...captured my attention the most were cellular biology, anatomy, and physiology. I received high grades in the aforementioned subjects and also received the county award in Biology in Okaloosa County. I am currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in microbiology. Early in my first semester of college I had the opportunity to become a member of a research laboratory. While in the lab I have studied viruses on a genomic level and have explored methods of...
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...struggling need a little support and an adult who is eager to invest time and energy into their success. In a tutoring session with me, you should expect to engage in the content 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...
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...in Veterinary Technology. I am currently a graduate student, getting my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy with a Specialization in Child and Adolescent Family Therapy. I am dedicated to 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...
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...the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme when I was in middle school and I took higher level courses from then until the culmination of high school, at which point I received the IB diploma. I have a very strong academic background, despite the fact that I was always a learner who needed plenty of time and effort for things to sink in. Whenever I had trouble with concepts, particularly in the often challenging subjects of math...
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Hi! I'm a current 3nd year in medical school that is interested in pursing psychiatry (so hard to decide!). Before going to medical school, I obtained my MSBS. I graduated undergrad with a degree in biology. I have ample experience with medical school core, sciences, math, writing, and the humanities. My philosophy in teaching is that a student is capable of learning anything--it is a matter of finding a way that helps YOU learn. It...
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I recently graduated with my PhD in chemistry from Tufts University, I received my bachelor's degree from Bard College in 2014 and worked in the private sector for 2 years in New York City as a analytical chemist. I tutor a broad range of subjects; I am most passionate about chemistry, mathematics and history (predominantly world history). I don't just wish to impart not just knowledge and understanding but also a passion for the sciences.
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...and I moved to New York City where I am currently working on my Masters degree in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the city of New York. My plans include attending medical school upon completion of my Masters. I worked as a tutor at Brigham Young University for two years. During these two years, I tutored students in most science subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Physics, and Nutrition. I have also tutored...
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As a former Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA) for both introductory biology and upper level genetics, I greatly value accessibility in education. In May 2020, I earned a Bachelors of Science in biology while minoring in chemistry and Spanish. I will start medical school this year so if you're interested in navigating the premed process, I can help with that too! My philosophy on teaching includes tailoring study styles to each student. I look forward to...
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...a PhD student at the University of Idaho studying agricultural entomology and insect-vectored plant diseases. I spent several years tutoring high school and college students in Chicago. As a tutor at my university, I held small group tutoring sessions as well as open study halls. I spent some time as a private tutor for Chicago high school students, and I was a math tutor at a local Chicago high school. As a master's student and...
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...College. I have worked as an EMT for the past 4 years and have developed a deep passion for medicine and STEM. I love reading, writing, and the social sciences as well and am eager to explore all of these subjects with you. My goal is to empower you to become a well-rounded, independent learner with strong study techniques and a thirst for knowledge. I consider myself a life-long learner and can't wait to join...
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...my sophomore year to study flamenco guitar at the University of Seville in Spain. I started working in biomedical research during my sophomore year and continued throughout college. After graduating, I worked in ophthalmology research at Washington University Medical before moving to New York City, where I am currently conducting breast cancer research as the lab manager in an immunology lab at Columbia University Medical Center. I am extremely comfortable with physics and mathematics (from...
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...graduated second in 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...
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...a tutor for six years. I have tutored high school and college students in subjects including chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics (from pre algebra to differential equations). I have also worked at Stony Brook University as a college biology lecturer. I like to use a hands on approach to tutoring rather than just lecturing, although I find it best to adapt my methods to the learning style of each individual student. I love to dance,...
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...assistant at Auburn University, and have studied and taught science oversees (Bermuda and the Bahamas). The most rewards part of my past has been watching students who once struggled now enter med school, vet school, optometry school, PhDs, and fellowship programs. I'll always be a mentor and friend to those students, and I can't wait to help others! No matter what your level, I know that with a little help and some fun analogies, I...
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...I love tutoring, and I have been doing it for many years. I have been told by many of my students that I am one of the nicest, most patient tutors they have ever had, and that is something I always strive to hold myself to. I am a math and science man by nature, and those are the subjects I most enjoy tutoring. For Math and Chemistry, I believe in trying as many problems...
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...the University of Central Florida and then went on to get a Chancellor's scholarship in medical school. As a result, my rigorous education and overcoming educational obstacles have prepared me well to teach other students; I have successfully passed national board exams including MCAT, SAT, COMLEX Level 1, COMLEX Level 2, USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2; I know what it takes to succeed. I taught students at the Kissimmee Charter Academy in undergraduate...
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IB Biology SL courses provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the scientific study of life. Covering a wide variety of core topics such as cells, ecology, and genetics, as well as additional areas of focus that may vary by class, IB Biology SL classes also teach students how to derive meaning from statistical data and analyze the design and results of scientific experiments. Throughout the full length of the course, students learn to produce the correct answers to questions, as well as to explain their thinking and problem-solving in a clear, logical manner while referring to and synthesizing concepts that they have retained from their coursework. For students to whom this sort of demonstrated problem-solving is new or presents problems, the IB exams can cause quite a bit of apprehension, as a significant portion of evaluation consists of short-answer questions requiring the use of these very skills. No matter whether you are struggling to design an experiment, memorize the differences between plant and animal cells, or figure out how to best practice responding to short-answer problems, Varsity Tutors can help. We can help you connect with IB Biology SL tutoring that can bring efficiency and focus to your studies as you progress through your course and prepare for your future exam.
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Recent IB Biology SL Tutoring Session Notes
Session covered the student's biology research project. Assisted student in researching and designing PowerPoint project on four plant species. No scores were presented by the students. Biggest concern for the research project will be the student's ability to present in front of an audience. Arrangements are being made for student to practice speech in front of an audience.
The student and I covered natural selection, evolution, and adaptation to various environmental stressors. We discussed homology and analogy, embryology, and development in the context of Darwinian evolution.
We reviewed chapters 1-12 of the student's Biology text book for an upcoming mid-year assessment of material covered up to this point. We focused specifically on:
- The chemistry of life
- Elements and compounds
- Isotopes
- Organic vs Inorganic molecules
- Types of Bonds
- Diffusion & osmosis
During today's session, we worked on preparing for the Biology test. In order to prepare, we began by looking over some review materials that the student's teacher provided. These materials covered a number of topics, including the origins of life, viruses and the lyric and lysogenic cycles, heredity, and other basics of genetics. With the remaining time, we also managed to look over some homework the student was assigned that dealt with the fundamental dogma of biology. Overall, it was a very productive session.
We reviewed a bit on animal behavior, but mostly reviewed practice questions of previous material. I am going to create a short practice exam for her to have extra practice to improve her multiple choice taking skills. She has a really good understanding of the material and has been working extremely hard. I think if we work on her deductive reasoning skills and reading multiple choice questions more carefully, she will do extremely well in her upcoming exam next week!
