...to ensure that everyone understood what was being discussed. This is both my teaching philosophy and tutoring style. No one teaching style works best for everyone, and I pride myself on ensuring that every tutoring session will be conducted in a manner which best helps each particular student grasp the topics being discussed. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing my guitar, listening to all types of music, reading, watching movies and TV shows, playing organized...
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...Drexel University and have tutored students of all levels in organic chemistry and virology. I am eager to help students advance their skills in organic chemistry and immuno fields. My tutoring style incorporates a combination of guided mini lectures and practice problems to help students build confidence in their skills in high school and university level science. I strongly believe that guiding students with foundational knowledge in chemistry and biology is important for growing their...
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I have worked at Northern Michigan University for 4 years teaching Microbiology, Intro to Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology laboratories. I love seeing that "click" moment in students faces when they understand a difficult concept! I am passionate about science and helping students understand scientific concepts.
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...repetition, and consistency. Within that realm, often being able to express an idea in multiple ways is the trick for understanding. I think I'm good at breaking things down to a rudimentary level and rephrasing when needed. Also, having experienced learning difficulties as a child (which were long ago rectified) forced me to become very skilled at developing personalized learning strategies. And having learned from experience how to elevate my own standardized test score from...
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...currently finishing my medical residency in Dermatology and I look forward to serve my community and help others who may be on the same path I was. I enjoy teaching others and as a student and now a physician, helping other obtain knowledge is very rewarding and it is something I truly enjoy. My approach to teaching is helping students understand the big picture and then dive into the smaller details. I believe in constant...
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...share knowledge is a primary means by which we can help others to progress and achieve. I have been teaching and tutoring, in some form another, for many years; whether it be work with the Boy Scouts as a youth leader, tutoring academically, or teaching airline pilots as I do today I've always found it tremendously fulfilling. That is why I wish to continue this life long endeavor by tutoring through Varsity Tutors and help...
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...started graduate school in the US. I am currently doing Masters in Biological Sciences. My major here is Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. I want to use my knowledge and skills to help other students and I have taught many students from K-12 grades. I love to teach and I aspire to be a teacher who can make a difference in the lives of her students. After completing my grad school, I plan to pursue a...
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...have the ability to create an enjoyable learning environment this could be due to large class sizes, limited class time, lack of resources, or inadequate training. As a tutor, I use the unique opportunities of one-on-one and small group sessions to form personal connections with students, in an effort to discover what sort of experience they need to enjoy learning the material. I think that students need to be comfortable in their learning environment so...
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...my solid medical background and foundation allowing me to help students with all medical sciences-related classes including, but not limited to; Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pathophysiology, Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience, Psychology, and Clinical Research. Based on my tutoring experience with Varsity Tutors, I can help students preparing for ABIM and ABOIM Certification, MCAT, and USMLE exams through my deep understanding of the underlying concepts and test-taking strategies and skills. Moreover, my current profession as a licensed Doctor of...
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...to tutor both middle and high school students. I am passionate about teaching because of the crucial importance education plays in one's life. I will be starting medical school in 2016 and I am looking forward to helping students during my gap year. As a tutor, I am very attentive to the needs of my students and I always make sure they have a thorough understanding of the material being covered. Personally, I enjoy the...
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...of my tutoring experience is in a variety of collegiate biology, chemistry, and sociology. I played volleyball all throughout high school, and my tutoring style reflects my history with sports. After all, school and game day are both all about practice! I currently work in human genomics while preparing for medical school, and I am certified by the College Reading and Learning Association as a Level 1 tutor. When I'm not studying for the MCAT,...
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...the student's understanding. I also give amazing tips/life hacks on how to get the most out of studying and improve memory. Knowing that people love to hear how smart they are, I never fail to let my tutees know, while objectively letting them know ways they need to improve. positive reinforcement / affirmation - it helps people learn better. In my free time I play sports (basketball, football, any sport with a ball) and instruments...
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...I find it satisfying when the students finally understand the concepts. I learned that in science it is crucial to be able to articulate concepts to people of diverse backgrounds. I also believe that it is essential to pass my knowledge and passion to others so they can make their own contribution to the scientific community. In my spare time I enjoy being active. I usually swim, run, and attend boxing classes.
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...to earn his M.S. in Biochemical, Cellular, and Molecular Pharmacology from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Andy scored in the 91st percentile on the MCAT and achieved similarly impressive results on his USMLE. He currently obtaining his M.D./M.B.A. from the University of Louisville School of Medicine with plans for a career in Anesthesiology. As a future physician entrepreneur, Andy's passion for medical education led him to tutor high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical...
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...evaluation: Jun was a wonderful T.A. in that he was invested in our class and helping us learn the material. He was well-prepared for each discussion class and presented the material well. and He is so into it and plus so kind. He has been very nice to everybody. Overall, I have enjoyed greatly teaching. I think I have two strengths that distinguish me. First, I am very concerned with my students learning. Seeing a...
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...extra-curricular life as much as possible. Studying and working in education has shown me that it is a challenging and rewarding career, but I believe my track record of dedication and hard work in both elements suggests that I can meet its demands. As a teaching assistants support classroom teachers to provide information and additional resources for struggling students. Working as a teaching assistant has allowed me to finely hone my ability to lead one-on-one...
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...Univeristy of Michigan, and am a certified EMT (ACLS, BLS, PALS). The way I learned was by breaking complex topics into easily digestible pieces and looking at things from different points of view. I am very much a visual learner, so I draw (pretty much everything) out. I began tutoring in high school and fell in love with helping students find a way to use their strengths to overcome their learning obstacles. During college, I...
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...and math, though I prefer biological sciences as my field is microbiology. I typically work with high school and college students but have some experience with younger students. For those that wish to improve and understand concepts better, I will gladly use creative problem solving to find a way to relate a concept in terms the student will grasp. I have completed research projects involving wildlife and antibiotic resistance and even giving concrete the properties...
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...off by saying some things about myself. After entering medical school, microbiology, biochemistry, pathology and pharmacology became my strong points as I tutored my peers in post lecture sessions with my university's academic assistance program. Most of my tutoring sessions were catered towards preparing students for seminars, board exams and tests as well as homework help. I have learned to rapidly pinpoint the issues learners are having, provide a succinct solution to solve the problem,...
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...and of having been a student always gave me an opportunity to learn from my professors. Now that I am on the other side, I have a sense of empathy, respect, and also feel humbled by my experiences and certainly very able to communicate in a professional manner with my students. I have and hold my students to high expectations and will go above and beyond to help them understand the material and my objective...
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Viruses are among the most unique life forms on the planet. In fact, many scientists are unconvinced that they are living creatures at all. They straddle a unique region between life and non-life, and demand a unique approach for effective study. Many of the general principles you have likely come to expect to apply to cells are not applicable to viruses. The hours you spent learning about the functions of the Golgi body and even the basics of cellular respiration are not directly relevant to most viruses. The simplicity of viruses can be misleading. Many students may find relief when they hear that viruses have no organelles, no metabolism, and only basic genetics. In truth, however, all of these facts make viruses more complicated. These features are absent, but viruses survive without them. The complicated alternative pathways that viruses use to survive are often much more complex than strategies used by eukaryotes or bacteria. Additionally, because viruses are so simple, they have developed an array of parasitic relationships with many higher life forms. Any future study in pathology or medicine will demand a firm understanding of the principles introduced in virology courses. Instead of wasting weeks trying to develop an effective approach to learning about viruses, consider working with a talented virology tutor.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a one-on-one virology tutor from across the country that can help you master your course subject matter in an organized and efficient manner. Not only have these tutors succeeded in their formal virology and biological coursework, but many work full time in virology, teaching and conducting research. Even among successful professionals, Varsity Tutors will help you to connect with only those tutors who demonstrate a remarkable ability to communicate difficult concepts. Call the educational directors at Varsity Tutors, and they will help you craft a student profile that can help you identify the ideal tutors for you. The profile can allow a potential tutor to know your learning style, course syllabus, testing dates, goals, weaknesses, and many other key details that can have an impact on your tutoring.
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Recent Virology Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I continued working on his biology study guide. We covered the genetics section and the biochemistry section. After some time on Punnett squares and reviewing the different genetic nomenclature, he seemed much more confident when approaching these problems. We reviewed the differences between transcription and translation which he definitely seemed to understand.
The student and I finished reviewing her class notes from the semester. We did the cardiac system, immune system, endocrine system, plants, evolution and ecology. She is going to start on her terminology review packet on Sunday.
The student and I studied for her upcoming Biology exam. We focused on issues of genetics and genetic engineering, which her teacher had specified as the topics on the test. We also some reviewed some earlier biology concepts, especially DNA replication, evolution, and natural selection. In our remaining time, we completed her Algebra homework. She was challenged at first, but by the end of the worksheet, she seemed to have a solid handle on the material.
During our last session of the year, the student and I finished our final-exam preparation by going through the remainder of the true/false questions on the study guide and doing the short-answer questions. He made me very proud because he was prepared and answered a large amount of the questions correctly without my help; it speaks to the work he's been putting in all year. I am confident he will do well and end the year on a high note.
The student had 25 review questions for biology. She answered all of them correctly. She has a review packet to complete, and we went over two topics in preparation for the test. The topics were reproduction and homeostasis.
We are starting to prepare the student for her final exam for the semester. Her teacher provided a study sheet that contains a comprehensive overview of all of the topics that will be on the exam. We spent our time going over the chapter on transport systems. This included the xylem and phloem of plants and the human circulatory system. We approached each topic as a question and used key concepts to answer the questions. She struggled most with the human circulatory system, specifically the anatomy of it, so I provided her with an easy-to-follow guide covering anatomy. I then instructed her to use the answers as a review guide. I think she will do very well on the questions from this chapter.