Graduate Student Tutoring
About
I am a graduate student in biological sciences with experience tutoring in math, science, and English. I'm able to provide grammar and editing assistance on essays and papers. I'm also able to assist throughout the writing process for essays and projects. I'm able to provide real-world application examples as well teach about current research studies in sciences to truly make it interesting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to get a grasp on what they're studying in school and how their teacher is teaching. Then I like to talk about them to see what their struggles are (note taking, concept grasp, memorization, etc) and how I can assist in tackling them. I like to build up a student's confidence in a subject by helping them utilize their strengths to achieve.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelors Degree in Marine Biology and am working on a Master's Degree in Biological Sciences. I have a large understanding of both science and math because of the numerous courses I've had to take in both. I'm also experienced in essay editing, writing process assistance, and grammar help. I have also tutored young dyslexic students in reading and writing. In addition, I worked as a teaching assistant a private high school's media center for 2 and a half years which has allowed me to excel in research.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing depends on the student, the subject, and the amount of help needed. Typically I charge about $15 per hour of tutoring, with an increase if the student is learning challenged or exceptionally difficult to work with.
How did you get started teaching?
A family friend needed help to boost her daughter's confidence in reading after she was deemed dyslexic and I realized I had a natural knack for it then.
What types of students have you worked with?
Elementary, Middle, and High School students and additionally some teaching and tutoring for college students as well.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I have recently been accepted to present my master's research at a large national conference in June.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would have them consider what is most important to them. If they need connections to the real world or real-world examples in science, someone who has worked or done research in the field would be a better choice than someone who has only taught in schools.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
They should be asking themselves what particularly within the topic they do not understand. If their lack of understanding is based purely on not knowing memorizable facts, they should first memorize those facts. If they're having difficulty because of a previous topic they didn't fully grasp, they first need to work on the previous topic.