I have several years of tutoring experience in the life sciences including biology, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology at the high school and undergraduate level. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Sports & Exercise Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master's Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Regis University.
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...high 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....
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...obtained a wealth of real-world experience that can benefit technically-minded students prepare for careers in science and engineering. As a Tau Beta Pi graduate from an Ivy League university, I recognize that hard work and devotion to your studies will allow you to achieve your goals. I will work with each student to set appropriate learning targets whether s/he is looking to supplement school or learning to prepare for admission exams. As a father of...
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...I have eighteen years of experience as a research scientist and seventeen years of experience as a high school and college level science teacher. I have taught chemistry, physics and environmental science at all levels including CP, Honors, AP and Dual enrollment. I have also taught IB Chemistry and IB Physics (SL and HL). In addition, I have tutored Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. However, chemistry was my first love and it...
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...in middle school after my parents pointed out that it would help reinforce my own knowledge. In preparation for the SATs, I attended a private test prep center where I learned specialized strategies for standardized tests. After receiving a perfect score of 800 on the math section of my SATs, I was invited to begin working at a private test prep company. My age and affable nature helped foster the relationship between younger, unruly students...
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...International Baccalaureate program. At Texas A&M University, I studied mechanical engineering and worked as a resident assistant in a private dorm where I put on social events, including Calculus tutoring. I took tumbling twice for fun and I minored in mathematics because the idea of taking additional math classes made me excited. After college, I joined Teach For America and taught 6th grade science for three years because teaching students was more appealing to me...
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...York University. My love for mathematics eventually led to virtual tutoring through Florida Virtual School where I tutored over 150 hours in Pre-Calculus, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Chemistry. I love to teach because it lets me share my enthusiasm for mathematics and science with other students and helps me get a deeper understanding of material that is useful for my higher level mathematics and physics courses. As a tutor, I break down complicated...
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...prestigious high school in New York that produced eight Nobel laureates). I left Bronx Science for Missouri to pursue a PhD in Physics at Washington University in St. Louis where I am currently completing my first year. I love teaching and tutoring Math and Physics. I feel that a successful teacher must develop an understanding of where the student is at and, instead of simply lecturing, be able to guide him or her to the realization...
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I am a graduate of New York University. I received my B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Master of Science in Physics. I have been tutoring since the age of 17, and I enjoy tutoring and mentoring so much. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Physics. Education is like a tool helps us to improve the quality of life, and I try to do my job very...
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Hello! My name is Nolan Song and I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Science at The Ohio State University. I first experienced tutoring back in high school, where I worked for Mathnasium, a tutoring organization which mainly focused on K-12 mathematics. I find lots of enjoyment through problem solving and helping others learn. My main subjects include Math, Physics, Computer Science, and Chess.
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Hello, My name is Erik Dassoff and I hold a master's degree in Food Technology from a leading Dutch University. I also have a strong academic track record, having all A's throughout K-12 and my undergraduate degree. I enjoy problem-solving in math and science, but also enjoy applying it to useful real-life scenarios. I look forward to meeting and working with you! Cheers, Erik
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...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 teaching assistant,...
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...am about to begin graduate school as a PhD Student in Condensed Matter Physics. I am currently working at an experimental physics lab at the University of Maryland, College Park. My tutoring style is pretty relaxed. In my experience, if someone knows what question to ask then they are already pretty close to the answer; they just need a push in the right direction. I like to help people talk through the problems. My job...
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...and Calculus. I feel I have a unique tutoring style. I help the student work through a series of small questions. By doing so, we break the problem down so that they not only get the answer to the question but they also understand how to get to the answer, which will help them in the future. This tutoring style was very popular with my students. My tutoring sessions were full every semester. I enjoy...
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...I can remember. From helping my sister draft her high school essays to quizzing my brother on multiplication in the car, teaching is something that comes naturally to me. In high school, I expanded my teaching expertise by volunteering as a peer tutor in calculus, physics, and chemistry. It was gratifying to be able to help many of my classmates improve their grades and understanding of curriculum, and I picked up valuable experience working with...
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...career, tutoring and teaching has been one of my passions. I have tutored over a hundred students spanning a broad range of ages and backgrounds, from elementary school through post-graduate continuing education. The subjects I taught include quantitative and subject (Chemistry and Physics) SAT preparation, all areas of math, chemistry and physics, as well as preparation for the New York State Exams. My classroom teaching experience encompassed nearly four years as a full-time faculty member...
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...the joy of it in High School, and when at Harvard, tutored local HS students as a volunteer, and fellow Harvard students on behalf of the university. I am a polymath: though my BA and MA are in Physics, I spent time as a Humanities major and was wooed by the Harvard history dept; I am currently finishing my MBA. Math and Physics are not things to be afraid of: Math is a powerful tool...
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...computer simulations. During my last year at UGA I tutored Introductory Physics students, and I found the experience very rewarding. I currently tutor for all levels of Physics as well as Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Quantitative SAT Prep. I enjoy teaching students how to visualize problems and how to develop their own general approach all types of word problems. I believe that the mindset developed through a better understanding of math and science can give...
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...make a student embrace this attitude, but I can and will encourage it. I started tutoring in high school in standardized testing and subjects such as physics and chemistry. I have found nothing in any other occupation as rewarding as seeing a student improve. My hobbies include tabletop games (like Ticket to Ride, Dominion, and Innovation), baseball (Cubs fan since I was 6-- this is the year!), and crossword puzzles. I'm also in the process...
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I have helped several college students through challenging chemistry, physics, and biology courses. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I have been spending most of my time doing research. My research projects have ranged from molecular biology, biochemistry, and computational biology to applied chemistry, nanomaterials, and algorithm development. I think that I have received enough experience not only to be an expert in these fields, but also confidently share my knowledge with my students.
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Students taking International Baccalaureate Physics HL are expected to master difficult physics concepts and to construct insightful experiments and hypotheses. Whereas students taking the Standard Level IB Physics course are only expected to learn about two categories outside of the IB curriculum's core content, the Higher Level version of the class covers eight of these additional categories in detail. In addition, the IB Physics HL exam is an hour and a half longer than the comparable IB Physics SL examination. Both exams, however, require students to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills beyond simple conceptual mastery, and both place a great deal of emphasis on the ability to articulate the principles behind answer choices. Thus, students will likely not meet with success simply by memorizing relevant formulas and learning to calculate answers by rote. Succeeding in IB Physics HL requires a student to cultivate a deep understanding of course material from the first day of class until he or she sits for final exams.
Along with being associated with prestige, IB courses are known for their rigorous course content. Because of this, only the most exceptional students are permitted to enroll in an IB Degree program. Despite being a program for gifted and talented learners, mastering IB courses, whether they are SL or HL, can be demanding and overwhelming. If you are one of the many students who struggles to make sense of the material presented in class, you could benefit from private tutoring.
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Recent IB Physics HL Tutoring Session Notes
During this session, we started covering problems involving acceleration, but more importantly, we started with the basic equation for acceleration and manipulated it in order to derive the other kinematic equations pertaining to acceleration. Once the student had a grasp of the equations, we went through and solved some practice problems in which he had to determine what the appropriate equation was for the problem. Additionally, I have kept a very strong focus on how to set up problems, making sure all his variables, constants, and unknowns are labeled and his math is very neat.
We covered waves, bouncy, Doppler effect, simple pendulum, Torque, and Bernoulli's equation. We then went through some of her problem areas in problem sets to ensure that they were completed correctly, and then I suggested for her to go through them one more time and work them out on her own again. We also worked through a few questions she wasn't able to answer correctly on a quiz from her pre-calculus class to ensure her understanding.
We talked about resonance for the first hour. The student wanted help with concepts, so I was focused on giving her demonstrations of resonance rather than working through problems. We spent the last 30 minutes discussing old material that had given her trouble last semester. We talked a little bit about tension, and we worked an example problem with a static equilibrium situation.
We went over advanced muscle physiology, going into how muscles are stimulated to contract and relax. This includes understanding of the major anatomical structures within a myofibrils and- t-tubules, SR, calcium channels, sarcomeres, and the actin filaments/myosin heads. We talked about how neuromuscular junctions are stimulated to initiate muscle contraction and how the action potential is propagated through the tubule system of motor units. No concerns at this time.
Today, we covered the true/false and multiple choice portion of his exam, ensuring to fill in the student's knowledge gaps about the material along with teaching when moments arose. When appropriate, directed student to correct places in his notes to find the answers to specific questions. Following the multiple choice questions, we went over one of his essay prompts for his assignment. We looked at the primary source material and separated out arguments for him to draft an essay. Student left with portion of final to work on at home. No concerns from this session.
In this session, we went over the different aspects of the ecosystem. This included community, habitat, ecosystem, and a few other topics. The student did well to pick up the material.
