...finding the style of learning that is most effective for them. What works or makes sense for one student will not necessarily work for the next student, and so it is essential as a tutor to be able to explain the same concept in a variety of different ways and to be able to determine when a student has fully grasped the concept. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family and pets,...
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...a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. While in this program, I volunteered in several reverse-inclusion courses for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which renewed my interest both in teaching and in working with individuals with special needs. I am excited to work with all students, particularly those with special needs (including G/T). Please contact me with any questions you may have, and I look forward to working with...
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...needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a student tell me their goals, show me how they take in information, and point me in the direction of the challenging areas. With this information, I can help students build their own learning and testing strategy to...
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...my major required. With the tutoring experience I have gained over these years, I have developed a very unique approach to simplifying scientific subjects for my students, helping to break down complex topics and make them more approachable, ultimately allowing for my students' better understanding of the basic concepts, and for better performance on exams. I have experience in tutoring all math, science, and pre-med subjects (including MCAT test prep), and have worked with college...
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...I have always enjoyed explaining material to others, and 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...
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As a master's student and former medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing to learn can succeed. ... In a typical first session, the student and I usually...
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...Genetics and Psychology. Currently, I am applying for dental school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and...
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...my research. My scientific background has equipped me with knowledge and research skills that can be applied in every sphere of life. I would love to pass on these skills to anyone whose willing to go on this amazing scientific journey with me. A teacher can have all the knowledge in the world but if they don't have heart and passion, that doesn't amount to much. I posses not only the knowledge but the heart...
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...studying organic chemistry to explain a reaction as a narrative of molecular interactions, rather than beginning with a complex problem. In the context of shifting careers, I have also taken a number of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach with these tests emphasizes strategy over content; a particular vocabulary word may or may not appear on the actual test, but knowledge of how to approach a passage and its correlated...
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...and math problems it all starts with the same steps: A) What do I know? B) What do I want to know? C) How do I get from A to B? I did PhD research in computational chemistry and dream of becoming a middle school math teacher if I win the lottery. PS - My online sessions will frequently be monitored by my chihuahua, Piper. She's quiet, but expect a pop-by :)... Students learn best by...
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...and public health. As a firm believer of disease prevention, this has lead me to focus vastly on educating patients on understanding their illnesses and methods that would improve their prognosis. Also, during my public health training I would attend clinics in areas that are endemic for certain conditions (Hepatitis C, HIV etc) and present to the locals about the etiologies and pathologies of these conditions, and how they could prevent or decrease their risk...
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...courses, especially biology, since I always love to learn new things about how the world works and be able to pass on what I learn to students. I know that every student is different and learns differently than their peers, so getting to know students is my top priority when I tutor. Once a student's learning methods are understood, I feel I can help them improve effectively. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, watching soccer...
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...to think for themselves as much as possible. As a TA, I would spend most of the assigned class period moving from group to group watching over their progress and answering any of their specific questions, as well as asking them questions in turn. A teacher's/mentor's attitude toward the student is key to gaining the student's respect and attention and allows the teacher to be more effective. My professional goals are to improve and expand...
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...degree and am now working as a doctor. I have also received a B.S. in biology and graduated with highest honors from Lehigh University in 2018. I have extensive experience serving as both a tutor and teaching assistant for various subjects. I work 1-on-1 with my students to develop a teaching method that is catered specifically to their unique learning style. My main expertise is in life science courses such as biology, chemistry, anatomy and...
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...I have always been so fascinated by the human body and the various systems that keep us functioning and alive. My teaching philosophy is based on helping students reach their full potential. I feel every student can learn and grow; sometimes they just need some help and direction to assist them with their goals. I am a patient, and compassionate teacher/tutor who understands learning is not one size fits. I have more than thirteen years...
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...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, especially ballet. I also love to learn new languages. Currently, I am continuing my studies of Spanish, and learning American Sign Language. I would like to become fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese in the future. I absolutely love teaching and would love...
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I graduated from UNT in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in chemistry. At UNT I tutored Organic Chemistry and Biology. My method of tutoring varies depending on the learning style that facilitates the individual student's ability to understand the information.
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...to promote collaboration among students in the lab is to have them share their expertise with each other. Although students may show interest in different fields of study, there may come the time when they will need to learn a technique or skill they had not encountered before. Being able to recognize and reach out to other group members who are proficient in that field will be invaluable as they learn how to network and...
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...found myself assisting peers and underclassmen with their coursework. With those experiences, I've learned to truly show one's propensity in a subject, you must be able to explain complex concepts in simple terms. My two degrees, Natural Science and History and Philosophy of Science, have given me the capacity to approach a variety of fields with an assortment of techniques. The diversity of my skillsets encourages me to help break down the challenges students face...
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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.
