Life Science Tutoring
About
I have been teaching and tutoring since 2009. I have instructed biotechnology courses at UC Davis as well as taught different biology and botany courses.
I am a professional plant scientist, but I was in academia a long time. I love opening new world's and perspectives to my students. Biology is so complex and wondrous.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I tailor my teaching style to the student's strengths. There are different learning styles and goals. I like to find out the student expectations and capabilities, and use those to set the pace of the tutoring.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BS in biotechnology, a MS focusing on molecular genetics and a PhD focusing on plant sciences and pathology.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Typically, my rate is $25/ hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching as a teaching assistant in graduate school, and I never stopped.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with all kinds of students from kindergartners learning about plants, to 4H middle school students, to highschool FFA students, to undergraduate and graduate students from all walks of life.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Just recently, a student of mine from 7 years ago and I ran into each other in town. She was so excited to see me and told me how when I worked with her on vegetable crops, she had learned enough to get a summer internship at a nearby company. And, that internship had turned into a full time job where she still works to this day.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a tutor that will teach you why things are, not just wrote memorization. Biology is so complex that if you don't understand how things work, there's not enough time in the world to memorize each individual thing.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is your goal? What is your timeline? What is your schedule? Do you need review? How specific is the scope of your material?