Award-Winning Physiology Tutors serving Scottsdale, AZ

...at many levels including elementary and high school. I was also a Teacher's Assistant at the college level. I have worked with many students including special needs children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and some emotionally disturbed children. I have experience in the medical microbiology lab at the Hawaii Department of Health and a virology research lab at University of Hawaii at Manoa. I love Microbiology and Spanish! I have been studying...

...graduated from the University of Arizona in 2011 with BS in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. I am committed to helping students to receive better grades and challenging the student to think critically. I am a very passionate tutor and will go every extra mile if it will help the student to understand a subject more effectively. I am a very fun tutor that enjoys challenging the student to do their best while integrating...

...time management, and study skills, for my student-athletes while working to maintain high academic and personal standards and motivation. Even to this day, as a practicing physician, my passion towards teaching and tutoring is fueled by interactions with 3rd and 4th year medical students rotating through their clinicals, however I miss the opportunity to teach students with varied academic backgrounds. My goals in tutoring is to provide both hands-on and hands-off approach, providing the students...

...I have tutored all age groups from K-8. I also have some experience with college age students. I am a visual learner and use drawing and manipulatives to help students learn. I have taken students in my class up at least one grade level. Often my students rise more than one grade level with my help. I have used music and games to help students understand a concept. I have many different ways of helping...

...from Arizona State University cum laude with a major in microbiology and minor in chemistry. Most of my college years were spent working in various laboratories dealing with bacteria, fungi, and viruses and using advanced microscopy techniques to visualize them. As an undergraduate, I was the recipient of a Teaching Excellence award for a Teaching Assistant position I held for a Microbiology Lab, which was an expected but great honor for me to receive. I...

...law degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in History and Economics as well. I enjoy teaching high school math, and all levels of standardized test prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AIMS, LSAT and GRE. I have taught Algebra at the high school and community college level. I have also tutored students for the ACT, SAT, and GRE tests, as well as a variety of high school and...

...Preceptor for a number of courses including Spanish, Introductory Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biostatistics, and Youth Leadership and Development. This Fall I will be attending the University of Arizona's Phoenix campus to pursue my MD/MPH with a concentration in Public Health Practice. My unique background and experiences allowed me to develop a passion for learning and educating and I am enthusiastic about helping other students to find their own passion that will allow them to be...

...attended Rice University and I received my Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with a business focus. At Rice I was a student/athlete representing the Division I Owls in track and field. After several years experience voluntarily tutoring friends and family members I became a professional private tutor my junior year of college. My senior year, I took advantage of the opportunity to reach more students, creating a small private tutoring company in Houston in which...

...a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology, Ecology, Genetics and Anatomy/Physiology. In my experience helping struggling students I have found that the best way to learn is to have fun while you are learning and to make it apply to the real world. I am a firm supporter of education, and I believe that it can be fun and if I can kindle a love for learning, I will. In my...

...enjoy research and have conducted three studies, one of which was focused on the effectiveness of tutoring methods in the sciences. In my experience, learning how to study effectively can result in significant improvements, and I have extensive experience in this area both through working with students and research. As such, my goal is to help my students become more effective independent learners. My motto in teaching is to study smarter, not harder. In my...

...of practice with fiction, essays, poetry, and scientific writing. I work with elementary kids, college students, and all the ages in between; I also have experience working with Asperger's Syndrome, tic disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and attention deficits in ages infant through adult. Outside of any work or studies, I read nearly every genre, write about half these genres, watch a similar range of TV genres, cook, knit, draw, create costumes, design experiments, and take long...

...for both my undergrad and masters degree. My undergrad is in Family and Human Development and my masters is in Infant and Family Pratice. I'm currently attending Medical school, for this I've taken may science courses as a pre-requisite to get into Medical school and currently taking several science classes with the majority being science classes. My goal is to become a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and inspire others to live a healthier life. I love...

...a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona. I've been on academic probation and truly understand what it's like to struggle with material. That struggle helps me to be a better teacher. I start medical school this fall, which goes to show that it does not matter if you have a difficult start. What does matter is how you choose to respond to challenges and what you do to overcome them.

...subjects are near and dear to me as I recently (2011) took the MCAT exam for entrance into medical school and my undergraduate major was in Life Sciences. I enjoy engaging with students and helping to lead them to the correct answer and understanding of concepts through a question and answer process. Outside of school I love to hike, bike, and golf. You can typically find me outdoors on a day off!... I love to teach...

...Chemistry). I moved here from San Francisco, CA. to pursue Clinical Laboratory Science here in Phoenix, AZ. I have tutored since I was in high school. I began coaching chess in various elementary schools in the area. During the summer I coach students to enter into competitive math competitions and prepare middle school students for the SATs. I entered a program for No Child Left Behind and mentored at-risk students in various grades, mostly focused...

...variety of science including: middle school science, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Health and Veterinary Technician courses. My work in the classroom has prepared me to help children of all ability levels. I really enjoy seeing students succeed. I think it is important as a tutor as well as a teacher to determine what each individual student needs and adapt lessons accordingly. I believe ALL children can be successful. In my spare time I enjoy spending...

...Touchstone Award 2011-2012 Emerging Voices "Outstanding Publication Award" 2012 Kappan of the Year, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2010-2012 Award for Outstanding Achievement, Phi Theta Kappa 2011 WNCC Tutor of the Year Award 2010 - 2013 EducationQuest Reaching Your Potential Scholarship 2009 2013 President's List, Dean's List, and Who's Who Among American Community Colleges Featured Writer in 2002 Writer's Market Winner of "Phoenix One Hundred" Award (Bestowed for outstanding volunteer contributions) I am also a...

...(and being accepted at) the best universities. I'm proud to say that I've helped all my students reach their goals, frequently pushing them to exceed their expectations. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring all that Arizona has to offer -- it's so different from the east coast that I just can't get enough of it! I also like taking my telescope out into the desert to try my hand at...

...class, through reward based incentives, helps them to absorb and retain the material. I often offer students extra credit questions on previously missed exam questions. This technique allows for the student to strive for more points, allows them to fix mistakes they may have already made, and they can take a second look at the material. I believe that if you give students all of the necessary tools and encourage them, success is sure to...

...obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing. I have a psychology and social work minor completed to accompany my degree, and enjoy healthcare and sciences very much. I have also completed several AP and collegiate level English courses and enjoy helping those around me. Anatomy and science courses are my favorite to tutor, as I use them every day and find them very interesting. I tutor various levels of math, English, writing, and science, and like...