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Leah tutors in Belleville, MI

Leah A.

Private tutor in Belleville, MI

Education

PhD (University of Massachusetts - Amherst, 2014) - Cellular & Molecular Biology, with particular interest in neuroendocrinology. BS (Stillman College, 1998) - Biology, with a math concentration.

Experience

Effective tutoring involves more than just conveying content, it's also about teaching students how to teach themselves. Being a private tutor allows me to do what I love the most, teach science, but with an individualized approach based on the particular students learning style. For the past two years I have been an assistant professor of Anatomy & Physiology I and II, General Biology I (zoology), and General Ecology at Wiley College. As an open-door institution, many students required subject area tutoring as well as refinement of general study skills. I spent an average of 15 hours per week in one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions. It turned out to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. Prior to teaching at Wiley College, I taught at various levels, from elementary to graduate school: *Re-teacher at Barth Elementary - development of reading comprehension skills grades 4, 5 and 6. *Co-administrator Academic Adventure Camp at Barth Elementary - a voluntary summer school program, because learning can be fun! *Graduate student teaching assistant at the University of Massachusetts. I taught approximately 40% the graduate level Endocrinology course (BIO 568) and served as the course tutor. I also provided several guest lectures for human physiology (BIO 564).

Subject Expertise

PhysiologyStudy SkillsGeneral Biology

Availability

Any day at any time, Any day at any time

Can Meet

Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

I'm an easy going person, always striving toward a more natural and simple life. I love to garden, crochet, sew and hula hoop. I listen to a lot of music, during both spare time and work time - all sorts of randomness including Beethoven, Led Zeppelin, Ricky Skaggs and Skrillex. I only have a cat, but enjoy most animals.

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