Rose S.
Private tutor in Austin, TX
Education
Education: University of Texas at Austin, B.S. in Biology with Honors, Concentration in Neurobiology (GPA 3.64), 2013 GRE Scores: 169/170 Quantitative (96th Percentile), 164/170 Verbal (94th Percentile), Analytical Writing 4.5/6.0 (82nd Percentile) Will begin Chemical Engineering Master's Program in fall 2018
Experience
I have been tutoring for 4 years in Algebra, Chemistry, and SAT/GRE prep, totaling over 400 hours. I am also a Research Assistant in a molecular biology laboratory at UT studying chaperone proteins and DNA damage repair. As an undergraduate I worked for one year at the UT Sanger Learning Center assisting students with time management and study skills. I am currently enrolled in chemical engineering undergraduate classes at UT and will be attending graduate school in chemical engineering in Fall 2018. In the future I aspire to work in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry as a chemical engineer. ------------------------------------------------------- Why are you qualified to tutor? I have extensive experience tutoring students in math and science, totaling over 400 hours in the last 4 years. As a student, I received straight A's in all my tutoring subjects, and scored 169/170 on the GRE Quantitative section. But being an excellent tutor is about much more than GPA and test scores. It requires patience, sensitivity, and strong teaching skills to clearly explain concepts to students who may be frustrated and struggling or who may be trying to perfect their test scores. It also requires an understanding of time management and study skills, which can do wonders to a student's grades. I feel confident that I can help you or your son/daughter bring up their grades, meet their goal SAT score, and improve study techniques. My students consistently thank me profusely for my help and recommend me to their friends. Rates My base rate is $40 an hour, which includes preparation time and short commutes (eg. Flightpath Coffee). I am happy to meet at your home but additional fees may be assed for time and cost of driving. Group sessions are $25 per person for two individuals, $20 per person for three. What are your "specialties"? General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I and II, Algebra I and II, SAT/GRE quantitative prep, and Middle School Math. Can you tutor any other subjects? Yes! I am also available to tutor: -> Biology (essentially any course--I have a degree in Biology!) -> Elementary School Math -> Differential and Integral Calculus (I received a 5 on the AP BC exam and took Calculus 3 and Differential Equations in college) -> Beginner/Intermediate Spanish (I took and received A's in 4 UT courses and spent an amazing semester studying abroad in Barcelona, during which time I spoke exclusively in Spanish). How do you approach tutoring sessions? 1) I embrace the cliche that everyone is different. Everyone has different goals and levels of interest in math and science. Personally, I love math and science. Some students share this love, some do not. Some just want to get through so they can focus on their interests. Some learn better working with a human being rather than drudging through homework alone. Some are perfectionists. I acknowledge these goals and desires instead of projecting my own onto students. 2) Everyone learns a little bit differently. As a tutor, this is why I have to think on my feet. If I explain something one way and the student is still confused, I must explain it another way, or draw something, or guide them as they talk through it themselves. 3) I can follow or lead. Some students come with tons of questions and goals, some need help structuring their needs, and others simply want to work through homework. Generally it is some combination of all three. Do you have any suggestions for tutoring students? Please prepare in advance! The more you prepare, the less time is wasted. I know life is busy and this is not always possible, but anything helps. Here are some ideas: --> Skim over your notes and star the tricky concepts --> Prepare a few questions --> Start your homework (or better yet, attempt everything!) so you don't end up paying me to watch you do easy problems --> Get your notes and homework and old tests in order so that you don't waste tutoring time while I watch you shuffle through papers
Subject Expertise
GRE QuantitativeCollege Algebra10th Grade math11th Grade math7th Grade math8th Grade mathSAT MathStudy Skills And OrganizationSAT9th Grade mathAP BiologyOrganic ChemistryPre-AlgebraSAT Subject Test in ChemistryGRE Subject Test in ChemistryGeneral ChemistryAlgebra 2Algebra 1BiologyGREChemistry
Availability
Weekends at any time, Weekdays after 6PM
Can Meet
Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee, Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
In my spare time I enjoy studying languages and being active. I run, cycle, hike, do yoga, and life weights. I also am a huge animal lover and enjoy taking my dogs to the park or just hanging out with them on the couch.
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