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Fun Facts
At one time, I think I tried to memorize all of the counties and county seats of Texas, because I'm a geography buff. But there are just too many!
About Me
I grew up in Reno, NV, also known as "The Biggest Little City In The World," and went to college locally there at the University of Nevada to get a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. Then I went on to complete a Master of Science program in physician assistant studies at Western University of Health Sciences. I guess you might say I like science. But after this, I wanted a change. So I worked as a substitute teacher for grades K-12 for about 4 years, as well as for the federal gov.
Experience
Aside from substitute teaching for about 4 years at the K-12 level in public schools, I have volunteered as a homework assistant, helping mostly elementary and middle school students with various assignments, but oftentimes the STEM type of homework. This volunteer experience was at a Boys & Girls Club, an elementary school, and at a community library.
Approach
More than anything, I like to be able to genuinely help a student, and so, at the beginning, I like to get a good idea of where the need lies by actively listening to the student and responding accordingly. I don't think it's the best approach to just dive in talking about a subject and potentially leave the pupil in a state of consternation or disinterest, so I do like to give students a chance to tell me what we need to work on and let them sort of direct the activity.
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Anatomy & Physiology I class in college (Grade: A)
Anatomy Physiology II Tutoring
Anatomy & Physiology II class in college (Grade: A)
Biochemistry Tutoring
Various biochemistry classes in college for completing my biochemistry major (e.g. Introduction To Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Metabolic Regulation).
Biology I Tutoring
Biology I in college
Biology II Tutoring
Biology II in college
Math Tutoring
College algebra and calculus I and II
Microbiology Tutoring
1 semester of microbiology at a community college (Grade: A)
Nursing Tutoring
Various semi-related physician assistant classes at the graduate school level. May or may not be applicable.
Writing Tutoring
1 semester of English in college
Senior Thesis in college
Algebra Tutoring
High School and College Algebra (mostly A's)
Substitute teaching experience.
Biology Tutoring
High School Biology
At The College Level:
General Biology I and II
Principles of Genetics
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
A&P I and A&P II
Lots of medical courses at the graduate school level
Chemistry Tutoring
High School Chemistry
At the college level:
General Chemistry I and II
Organic Chemistry I and II
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
English Tutoring
4 years of English in high school
1 semester of English in college
GED Tutoring
I have worked as a substitute teacher in GED classes and tried to help students prepare for their GED exam.
Geography Tutoring
I just have personal knowledge here, but it is a passionate interest of mine.
German Tutoring
3 years in high school
2 semesters in college
Government Tutoring
1 year of AP Government class in high school (exam score of 4)
Homework Coach Tutoring
Have worked with high school students to help them complete their homework in study halls and during regular class.
ISEE Tutoring
No specific experience here, just the overall college education and substitute teaching experience.
Math Advance Tutoring
High school level algebra and intermediate algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
College level algebra and calculus I and II
Work experience as a substitute teacher in high school math classes.
Nutrition Tutoring
Preventative medicine class in graduate school (covered a lot of healthy eating and living habits).
Physics Tutoring
1 year of physics in high school
General physics I and II in college
Pre Algebra Tutoring
High school level algebra and intermediate algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
College level algebra and calculus I and II
Work experience as a substitute teacher in high school math classes.
Psychology Tutoring
Abnormal psychology in college
Psychology course in graduate school
Reading Comprehension Tutoring
I have worked with high school students as a substitute teacher to try to master reading comprehension in their English and literature classes.
SAT Verbal/Writing Tutoring
4 years of English class in high school
1 semester of English in college
Science Tutoring
Biology, chemistry, physics, and biochemistry courses in high school.
Biology, chemistry, physics, and biochemistry courses in college.
Biology courses in graduate school.
Statistics Tutoring
1 semester of statistics in college
1 semester of medical statistics in graduate school
Study Skills Tutoring
Experience helping high school students with their study skills habits while working as a substitute teacher.
History Tutoring
I scored a 5 on my AP American History exam in high school. I also took world history in high school, then the 2 semesters of "Western Traditions" in college, which traced the lineage of (especially Western) society throughout the ages. Additionally, I have worked as a substitute teacher in middle school history classes.
Middle School Math Tutoring
I studied algebra, intermediate algebra, geometry, and trigonometry in high school, then algebra and calculus I and calculus II in college. Truth be told, I wasn't that good at trigonometry, and calculus might come back to me a little slowly, but I think I could handle general math, algebra, and geometry. I have helped students with these as a substitute teacher and homework volunteer.
Music Theory Tutoring
1 semester of music appreciation in college and 2 years of private lessons insofar playing the violin is the sum of my experience in music theory, so I may be able to help with some things.
Religion Tutoring
I grew up in a Protestant church and got quite a bit of education about religious history through that. Plus I completed 2 semesters in 'Western Traditions" at my alma mater which covered the history of many of the more common religions in the course of mapping the chronology of human civilization.
Spanish Tutoring
I have acquired some Spanish knowledge from living in Peru for a month and also through self-study of the language, mostly through Duolingo. But my level is just at the low intermediate stage, I would say.
Elementary Math Tutoring
I have taught math classes as a substitute teacher at the elementary level and also helped elementary students with their math as a homework volunteer.
Social Studies Tutoring
I have experience helping elementary school students with their social studies as a substitute teacher and as a homework volunteer.
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