As an undergraduate, I was privileged to attend Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. Knox's small class size and emphasis on senior faculty teaching introductory courses made a lasting impression on me. I learned to learn in a collegial atmosphere. As a graduate student (MS & PhD) at Ohio State University, I successfully taught for my entire graduate career. I was nominated several times for the Excellence in Teaching Award. Working with and being a student at...
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My educational background is very diverse. Growing up, my sister and I were both homeschooled by my mom because our family travelled frequently between Boston and Miami due to my dad's job. I was homeschooled up until 8th grade, when I began attending Ransom Everglades middle school and subsequently Ransom Everglades high school. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2019 with a BA in Biological Sciences and a concentration in Genetics and Genomics. I currently...
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I developed a passion for biology at Gettysburg College while researching cell cycle control and DNA damage repair pathways in the common bread mold Aspergillus nidulans. This experience led me to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. I decided to start tutoring because it is the perfect opportunity for me to share my passion for science and gain valuable teaching experience. The two things that make me a great...
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I hold a degree in Biochemistry and Botany as well as a PhD in Life Science. I have more than two years experience teaching science to Master's/PhD students. I also work in the field of medical research. I also speak Hindi. I look forward to creating a partnership that leads to greater understanding of science concepts.... My main objective through teaching is to prepare students for careers in academia, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industry. Goal-driven learning will...
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I am qualified to teach various courses in biology and basic sciences for high school and university. Also, my first language is Greek and as such I can teach at a basic level for speaking and writing. Growing up, I had the best teachers who nurtured my mind and academic potential that has enabled me to complete my education up to the terminal degree of a PhD in Physiology (Neuroscience, Diabetes, Obesity). In this regard, I...
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My name is Lauren Judge. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2017 with a BS in Industrial Engineering. I currently work full-time as a Process Improvement Specialist at a local Healthcare Network. I am tutoring part-time to continuously learn and use my knowledge to help others achieve their potential. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school students. I also have experience being a college teaching assistant so I am prepared to work...
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My overall philosophy of teaching is simple: I hope to make the students whom I interact with more curious and interested in the biological sciences, through storytelling and engaged learning. My emphasis is that Science is exciting, dynamic, and fun, not dull dry textbook!
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I am a graduate of Langston University where I then went on to Purdue University for graduate school. I received my Bachelors of Science in Natural Resources Management with a focus on Goat, plant biotechnology, and aquatic research. Since graduation, I have honed several lab skills including but not limited to molecular and biotechnology procedures in plants, fungi, and amphibians on USDA and government-university sponsored research projects as well as worked as a TA (teaching...
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I received my Ph.D. degree from the University of British Columbia. With a career path traversing medicine, biomedical research and education, my goal is to facilitate students learning science, biology and human body. I have helped more than a thousand students including middle school & high school students, undergraduates, graduates, adults, and seniors.
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I received my Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry. I have been teaching and tutoring science subjects for the past 16 years to high school students, undergraduate students and graduate students. While I tutor a broad range of science subjects, I am most passionate about Biochemistry courses including General Biochemistry, Protein Biochemistry, Carbohydrate Biochemistry, Immunochemistry, Toxicology, Nutrition Biochemistry and Genetics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for exams,...
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Hey there! My name is Abi and I'm excited to tutor you in a number of subjects including pre-algebra, writing, critical reading, and standardized test preparation. I have much experience writing speeches & editing papers/articles (as Debate Captain, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief & Model UN captain), in addition to regular school tutoring. Looking forward to learning together!
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I have been in the teaching profession since after completing my doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in biotechnology. I am an assistant professor in a reputed college and have 7 years of student teaching experince. My professional proficiency lies in several areas of biology and biosciences encompassing molecular biology, cell biology, genetic engineering, recombinant DNA technology, microbiology, immunology, cell culture, cancer biology, analytical techniques in biotechnology and related subject areas. In my teaching, i use self prepared...
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I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Engineering and minoring in Statistics. I had an internship at Discover Financial Services and received a return offer from the company. I studied Pre-Med as well. I was the Senior Resident Advisor of my University Housing building, and served as a mentor to my residents, both academically and managing personal stresses. I was involved in undergraduate research....
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In 2014, I graduated cum laude from Portland State University with a Biology degree focused on Molecular Biology & Microbiology, and a Math minor. For two years after graduation I worked as a Research Assistant at Oregon Health & Science University in a Drosophila neurobiology research lab before moving to Houston, Texas to pursue a PhD in Molecular & Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine. I'm most knowledgeable about Molecular & Cell Biology, specifically...
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I am a PhD student in Pharmacology at the University of Virginia. Previously, I attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul Minnesota and earned a B.S in Biochemistry. It was during my undergraduate career that I became interested and passionate about teaching. I found the process of helping others understand material I loved, to be exhilarating. As a graduate student I had limited opportunities to pursue tutoring. As such, I have joined Varsity...
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I am a graduate of Tulane University. I am currently a Masters student at the Hayward Center for Genetics and Genomics and my prior background is in Public Health and Tropical Medicine and English. Since graduation, I have worked as a PGT Coordinator at a PGT Laboratory, performing patient intake and communicating information regarding the PGT process. I am passionate about teaching STEM subjects, especially biology and genetics, and I also have a strong background...
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I am a current Mathematics student of George Mason University. After attending private, public and home school in two different countries I had many difficulties learning and adapting to different systems and schools during my academic career and was greatly helped by teachers and tutors who were willing to meet me where I was and show me their own passion for the subjects. I would love to do the same for others! I tutored middleschool...
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I have always had a passion for learning and teaching science, particularly biology, chemistry, and mathematics. My earliest mentoring experiences were during my time in Boy Scouts as I had the opportunity to teach younger scouts important skills as I earned the Eagle Scout Rank. After high school, I attended Saint Vincent College where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Certification in Biotechnology. In college, I was an Opportunity Program tutor...
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I received my MS and PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology (CMPP) at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in Rochester, NY. My interest in both pharmacology and drug discovery led to my endeavor of achieving novel cell signaling pathways that can steer the wheel of developing therapeutical means for cancerous diseases. For in-person sessions: I am vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.
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An avid writer, blogger, and reader, I am an undergraduate student currently on the path to majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Biology and Public Health! I look forward to applying my extensive tutoring background in empowering others to realize their academic goals. I have tutored students for competitive exams, such as the MCAT, SAT/ACT, computer science topics such as JAVA and web development, math areas such as calculus, and key science courses such as...
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Genetic engineering is a unique and difficult field that seeks to apply new discoveries to poorly understood systems. Despite so many recent advances in elucidating the mechanisms by which genes work on a molecular level, there are still many aspects in the field that are unknown. These challenges, however, have not halted progress and there have been many notable accomplishments, including engineering bacteria to produce biofuels, creating crop plants that supply essential nutrients, and developing a host of animal models of human disease. Even with a solid foundation in genetics, however, many students find the application of that knowledge to be problematic.
Genetic engineering is a complex field with a lot of information to take in. An unenthusiastic or unprepared teacher can leave one lost and confused, and trying to self-study with textbooks is equally as daunting. Fortunately, there are a number of private tutors who can provide crucial guidance in the field. If you are someone who is struggling with understanding various concepts in genetic engineering, contact Varsity Tutors and ask for help connecting with a tutor who is familiar with the field. By working with an individual who has knowledge of the broad range of systems in genetic engineering, and who can assess your training as part of a program of genetic engineering tutoring, you will be able to prepare for academic success.
Even for a student with a comprehensive background in biology, there are many challenges to doing well in genetic engineering. Planning a project requires facility with online databases of gene sequences and construction of a suitable vector. This is usually an in silico first step, followed by in vivo construction in E. coli. Each of these steps has many potential pitfalls that can be addressed and prevented with tutoring, even if the project is one carried out just in a classroom setting or as a thought exercise for homework. For example, a plasmid that replicates in E. coli uses a different sort of machinery than one that replicates in Bacillus subtilis. The novice genetic engineer may not realize this distinction and waste valuable time troubleshooting transformation protocols when the real issue is one of plasmid incompatibility. Genetic engineering in eukaryotes adds a whole new layer of complexity. Nuclear genes cannot be stably expressed from plasmids, since there is no analogous structure native to eukaryotes. Eukaryotic genes also include introns, and a genetic engineering construct made only from the exons of a gene will not fare well in most systems. The issues go on, and can turn a project that should take a week or two into one that takes months. Genetic engineering tutoring can help solve these issues before they become compounded problems.
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Recent Genetic Engineering Tutoring Session Notes
The student said she needed help with her biology project on chemotaxis. We read through her lab and discussed what she needed to do; she has some questions to ask her instructor. Before we meet next time, she is to start writing her lab report.
We reviewed the nervous system, specifically the distinction between some neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. We also went over some of the "big-picture" information, as I had her explain the digestive system and the nephron. I think she will be ready for her exam in two weeks.
During today's session, the student and I worked on a practice set for the biology assessment test. Although we made good progress, he struggled with some of the problems. The main issue was that it was difficult for him to comprehend what was being asked of him; this is a consequence of his reading-comprehension issues. To address these difficulties, I suggested certain strategies he could employ to make educated guesses on the questions he struggled with the most. Overall, it was a productive session.
The student requested that I help her review Chapter 47 of her biology textbook. Since the chapter focuses on animal development, I used the diagrams in her textbook as visual aids, which were extremely helpful. We covered details regarding fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organogenesis, and morphogenesis.
The first thing we did this session was to discuss the geometry test she had the previous day, and I was pleased to hear that she felt she did extremely well. It seems as though our first two sessions paid off, and I couldn't be more excited. We then went on to thoroughly cover her biology chapter on female reproduction. She started off saying she didn't understand it, but by the end I felt like she had a good understanding of big-picture ideas as well as an impressive grasp of specific details about FSH, LH, estrogen and progesterone secretion. Overall, I'm impressed with her ability to pick up information quickly and with her verbal accuracy when explaining concepts.
The student did her spring break science homework, which consisted of 34 questions. She only got four wrong. I went over the concepts, behind the topics covered by the questions. We analyzed the questions she got wrong in more depth. Overall, she did well, and had a productive tutoring session with me. We are going to start doing more sample exams to start preparing.
