I currently reside in Webster Groves, MO, a suburb southwest of Saint Louis, MO. I have lived here since 1991 when I came to work at Monsanto Company as a Senior Scientist. I grew up in Chicago, IL and I graduated from the University of Chicago with a PhD in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology. I have a family with two teenage sons, one...... Quickly finding out what concepts with which a student currently has the...
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Being a tutor for over 4 years, I am a firm believer that each learner is different, and as a tutor, it is very important that I adapt to each student's learning style. I have a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Texas Woman's University and I'm currently a medical student at Texas Tech University Health Science Center. My foci are in biological sciences, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and genetics. I look forward to helping...
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...scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Richmond, VA. I have tutored math and science for over a decade now and I love it! I have tutored elementary through high school levels of math and science including Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology, AP Bio, Chemistry, pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calc, and Trigonometry. I have also helped students with standardized testing such as state tests (SOL), PSAT, and SAT math. I would say that my...
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I believe that all students (primary, secondary, and post-secondary) should be provided with the best education. Therefore, every student should be able to ascertain knowledge from a variety of realms: in class, out of class, in a book, by a teacher, or a mentor.
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...genetics, and human biology. I feel highly comfortable tutoring high school students, college students, and graduate students in biological sciences and especially human genetics. I'm a very interactive tutor and feel students learn best when it is a discussion and not a lecture. My core philosophy is to teach students how to approach questions or material they are struggling with in a manner that can be applied across the subject. Outside of tutoring I am...
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...can use to make the living world around us more understandable and exciting to others. Additionally, I have helped teach a microbiology lab course at UW-Madison. Having the opportunity to teach others about the things I have a passion for fills me with so much excitement. I offer tutoring both in person and online in math, the biological sciences, and SAT/ACT test prep. I can also assist students who need help learning to write scientific...
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I recently graduated with my PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh. While conducting research I enjoyed mentoring younger students in the lab to get excited about science and learn new concepts.
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I graduated from Washburn University, majoring in Biochemistry and a minor in biology. I'be been tutoring for 12 years and been a Substitute teacher for elementary through high school for 1 year.
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...anthropology from the University of Central Florida. I have worked at UCF Academic Services for Student-Athletes assisting student-athletes in college-level courses related to chemistry, biology, genetics, history, and anthropology. I am most passionate about chemistry and biological anthropology as my master's research is related to the application of chemistry to human osteology. I am a firm believer that anyone can become an expert in a discipline as long as they are given the proper tools...
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...meeting the individual needs of students so they can succeed. I took unconventional approaches to learning as instilled by mentors throughout my life that greatly increased my ability to learn and comprehend material . I've worked with tutoring students in ACT prep, SAT prep, MCAT prep, IB and AP courses, as well as STEM subjects from elementary school through to college. Recently, I've also tutored for USMLE Step 1 & 2. I also edit and...
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I graduated with a Neuroscience degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. I love teaching and helping students! I am super dedicated to the advancement of education equality for all. I like to breakdown complex topics into simple terms for my students to understand and actually enjoy their material. I love to teach science!!
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Lovely to meet you! My name is Lilli and I am excited to help you achieve you or your students academic goals. I received my Bachelors degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona. I am also currently pursuing my Masters in Environmental Engineering. I have multiple years of experience tutoring and am presently teaching high school juniors. I am very patient, passionate about my field, and understand every student learns differently....
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...mathematics in their everyday lives. As a tutor, I am dedicated to providing a deep understanding of complex scientific concepts and mathematical principles among my students. With my educational background of pursuing Bachelors degree in Health Sciences and Masters degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, I have become proficient in these areas of studies and with my past experience as a teaching assistant/ tutor, I have also obtained the skill of communicating and demonstrating the...
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...When appropriate, I use my personal experiences to help students grasp the information, make the connection between the text and real life, and also challenge my students to reflect on their thoughts and behaviors. Students can expect that I am approachable, available to answer questions, and genuinely invested in their academic success. I strive to be student-focused, competent, flexible, and aware of uniqueness amongst my students. I always arrive at class early to chat with...
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...someone that I help reaches a moment of realization. In my past, I have tutored students for the SAT and the MCAT. I served as a TA at Berkeley for the general biology lab course where I assisted in teaching lectures and contributed to writing the lab exam questions. Also, I have been recently accepted into medical school (so I've learned quite a lot about the application/interviewing process). While my specialty is biology (perfect score...
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I believe teaching is the key to development and brings out the best in talented individuals to help make a civilized and advanced society based on values of respect and freedom. My goal is to share my knowledge and make positive contributions to our society by teaching those who seek knowledge.
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I am a PhD scientist with expertise in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, statistics, oncology, dermatology, cell biology, molecular biology, and developmental biology. I take a case-by-case approach to tutoring. My goal is to identify each student's learning style and specific tutoring needs so that I can be as helpful as possible.
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...Biology. During my undergraduate years I was able to take honors courses designated to my major, where I gained a deeper understanding of concepts behind biological processes. I am currently in the process of applying to medical school. The subjects in which I am most proficient are biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. I understand that there are many ways to learn a subject, and I look forward to the opportunity to figure out what learning style...
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...our online experience. This allowed me to explore an interest in research, which also showed me how much I love contributing to education and development. I am currently working on Behavioral Cardiology Research at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where I have been able to explore my interest in the intersection of physical and mental health. I love learning and am incredibly passionate about biobehavioral sciences. I joined Varsity Tutors because I am working...
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Recent Molecular Genetics Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I did our last assessment test review session. I feel that he is ready for the exam. I gave him a PowerPoint review which he will study up until the exam.
This was a review for the student's final exam. We reviewed concepts of evolution, speciation and plant reproduction. I think she will do very well in her final, and was extremely happy to hear that she got an A on her exam last week!
The student will be having a test on all of the body systems she's studied, so we reviewed the circulatory, respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems. Each section had a small lecture dedicated to it, and then we did a little bit of verbal quiz to really test her understanding. I think she really understands the majority of the biology. She was already very solid in the digestive and reproductive systems, but I think we made really great strides in the circulatory and respiratory systems. Next session we'll continue to go over the skeletal system.
The student and I began to work on review for his upcoming state test in biology. We started off with content review by going over some of his weak topics and spending extra time going over each concept carefully so that he understood how to apply the knowledge. We also worked on one of his recent homework assignments and made sure to go through each question in a way where he understood the concepts being tested.
Today was focused on biology and the student's anatomy module. He had online quizzes to complete as well as dissection simulations. I was there mostly to help him explain since his teacher hasn't yet lectured on the topic. The assignments covered mostly the renal system and digestive system. We will be reviewing the material during our next session, along with whatever else he may need help with.
We discussed strategies for designing a gameboard for the student's biology project. We began developing a set of questions for the gameboard, incorporating concepts from cell structure and function, cell energy, and cell theory, among various concepts.
