Anatomy, Pathophysiology, & Nursing Pharmacology
About
While in nursing school, I had the opportunity to be a teaching assistant for Anatomy & Physiology (both lecture and lab) for three years. I was able to TA Pathophysiology three times and Pharmacology once. Helping people succeed is a passion of mine; your questions never bother me. When working with someone for the first time, I like to discuss learning styles/preferences. We all learn differently, so it only makes sense to take an approach that is tailored to the way each individual learns best.
Personally, I don't love the fact that academics have never come easily for me. But, as a TA/tutor, I am grateful for it - because I know what it's like to struggle and need help, so I have a degree of insight that can't be gained aside from personal experience.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from nursing school in May 2021. I was a college Anatomy and Physiology teaching assistant for three years, Pathophysiology for three semesters, and Pharmacology for one semester.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with traditional and non-traditional college students, males and females, those whose focus is on an A and those whose focus is on passing. In A&P, I've worked with students planning to pursue nursing, pre-med, biology, excercise science, athletic training, and more. I have worked with students who were generally doing well in life, with students who lost family members during the semester and were wrestling with raw grief, with students who were actively fighting depression and struggled to show up some days, and assorted variations of these scenarios. No matter where you're coming from, no matter where you want to go, I would consider it an honor to be part of your journey to understanding your course material at the level you want to help you best accomplish your goals.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Try it and see. The absolute best teacher by one person's standards is not the absolute best by another's standards. Don't be afraid to request a meeting with someone with the goal being to determine if it's a good fit for a longer amount of time. If you meet with a tutor once, and you don't think it's a good fit, say so - it's your money and your education. Personally, I think it's typically best to give someone at least two chances, but if it doesn't work, that's okay; don't be too hard on yourself. With that, speak up about your needs. If you feel that they are going too fast, too slow, emphasizing things that are not your priority, etc., let them know. A good tutor will always listen to your feedback and adapt accordingly.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Any you want to and none you don't want to. If you have specific questions, that's great. If your question is more of a statement that you aren't really sure what you need, but you know you need help of some sort, that's great too. There are no rules except that the more honest you are, the more helpful we can be.