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Austin Tutor Profile: Neurosciences and Pre-med major at the University of Texas

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:59:00 +0000

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Alumni at the University of Texas with a 3.60 GPA
Majoring in Neurosciences, and Pre-med

Gender:
Male

Preferred Subjects
Study Skills/Organization, Economics, Psychology, Computer Skills, MCAT, Statistics, Physics, Organic Chemistry, General Science, Chemistry, and Biology

Experience:

Teaching is a profession that I am very passionate about. I have noticed through my education that most schools and colleges focus on memorization and regurgitation of information in the classroom. All graduate and professional schools look for applicants that can operate on a firm base of knowledge with an ability to learn and adapt to their specific field. Because of this, I have a very understanding-based approach to teaching which prepares students to take the next step in their academic careers.

I have tutored for a couple years for multiple subjects and tests. I have taken 11 AP tests and passed them all with four and fives. I also scored in top 6% on my MCAT.

Hobbies:

Athletics: Fencing, Boxing, Chess-Boxing, Gymnastics
Games: Chess & Go
Volunteer: Yellow Bike Project (making bikes), 21st Co-op (completing construction projects)
Interests: Bio-Diesel production, Cliff-Diving, & taking on new challenges

Hourly Rate:
$25.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Any day in the evening
Any day in the afternoon

Lives Near:
78705 zip code

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Austin Tutor Profile: other and Economics major at the University of Texas

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:12:49 +0000

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Senior at the University of Texas with a 3.25 GPA
Majoring in other, and Economics

Gender:
Male

Preferred Subjects
Study Skills/Organization, Algebra, SAT Math, General Math, English (Writing), Economics, ACT, SAT, Social Studies, Geometry, Spanish, History, Philosophy, English (ESL), and Trigonometry

Experience:

I am a senior double-majoring in Corporate Communications and Economics at the University of Texas, with extra coursework in business and liberal arts. I am in the Communications Senior Fellows Honors program, as well as the Business Foundations and Business Economics Option.

I've worked with students anywhere from 10 to 25 years old, including overcoming language barriers. I have previously tutored: math, physics, reading, history, government, philosophy, economics, and college entrance exams.

My SAT/ACT scores were in the 95 and 98 percentiles, respectively. AP Eng. I and AP Physics C: 3. AP Calc. (AB) and AP US History: 4.

I enjoy both challenging myself and helping others overcome challenges by contributing my knowledge and experience. My greatest strength is probably in my ability to simplify and communicate concepts and information. My strongest subjects are in social science fields, although I have had significant success in technical subjects also.

Hobbies:

I'm a friendly and outgoing person. I like watching sports, especially football. I like reading, writing, and photography when I get the chance, and I love watching movies. My favorite activity is just meeting new people.

Hourly Rate:
$20.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Weekdays in the evening
Weekends after 12 Noon
Weekdays in the morning

Lives Near:
78705 zip code

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Austin Tutor Profile: Asian Studies major at the University of Texas

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:32:37 +0000

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Senior at the University of Texas with a 3.53 GPA
Majoring in Asian Studies

Gender:
Male

Preferred Subjects
Japanese and English (Writing)

Experience:

Hello, I have been studying Japanese for more than four years and have studied abroad in Nagoya, Japan. I've made an A in every Japanese course here at UT, and have tutored friends in the language before. I can provide help with all aspects of Japanese, including speaking, reading, and writing. Like I said, I've taken all the classes here, so I'll know exactly what you're going through and have a great understanding of course materials.

I am also available to help on English writing assignments. I made 4s on both AP English tests during high school and have a great deal of experience editing papers for my friends. I can help with proofreading and can offer tips on organization and sentence structure.

Hobbies:

I read and write often, and am currently studying Chinese and French in addition to continuing with my Japanese studies. I run often and perform calisthenics and Tai-Chi. I am also a member of Navy ROTC and am pursuing a career as a Naval Aviator.

Hourly Rate:
$20.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Tues/Thurs after 2PM
Weekends in the afternoon

Lives Near:
78705 zip code

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Austin Tutor Profile: other major at the University of Texas

Thu, 29 May 2008 04:56:07 +0000

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Alumni at the University of Texas with a 3.00 GPA
Majoring in other

Gender:
Female

Preferred Subjects
Biology, General Science, Computer Skills, Study Skills/Organization, ADD/ADHD, and General Math

Experience:

I would like to be a tutor because I am a very patient person. I find ways to relate the material to real world things to help others understand it.
I have completed my studies at the University of Texas at Austin and will be attending pharmacy school after taking one year off. I would love to help any individual in the subjects I have listed. If there are any other services you would like to know about, please contact me.

Hobbies:

I am interested in medical field. I am currently working at Walgreens as a Pharmacy Technician. I put a 100% into whatever I participate in. I love my family and my dog! I also like babysitting. When I get down time, I read a fun novel, or review material

Hourly Rate:
$35.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Weekends at any time
Weekdays in the evening

Lives Near:
78758 zip code

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Austin Tutor Profile: Biosciences major at the University of Texas

Fri, 23 May 2008 22:23:24 +0000

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Junior at the University of Texas with a 3.00 GPA
Majoring in Biosciences

Gender:
Female

Preferred Subjects
Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Study Skills/Organization

Experience:

I'm in the UTeach program in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas and I've had experience teaching both 3rd and 8th grade classes. I've had experience writing many lesson plans for different topics in science and have taught lessons to classes as big as 30 students with and without a partner. My evaluations from teachers have said that I work the best with students when it's one-on-one and I believe that to be true as well. I took algebra, pre-calculus and differential calculus in high school and took pre-calculus once more at UT to gain better understanding and made in A in both that and differential calculus at the University of Texas. I made a B in integral calculus so I don't feel I'm strong enough to tutor in that level of math. I've also taken introductory biology classes and genetics made both A's and B's but I feel that is my strongest subject because I love the biology and my major is now Human Biology. I've taken two semesters of chemistry and I just finished taking organic chemistry and made B's in those classes so I feel I have a lot of knowledge in chemistry and would enjoy helping someone in that subject as well. I think I work well with younger students because this past year I was a literacy/science tutor at Lucy Read Elementary school and I'm going to continue that in the fall of this year. I've had plenty of experience since high school working with younger students because I was part of several mentoring and tutoring programs and in the past two years I've volunteered at the boys and girls club.
I scored a 28 on the ACT as a sophomore in high school but I was valedictorian of my school so I did not take any other tests to get into college because I already knew I would get in with the top 10 % rule.I have also been tutored before for calculus and organic chemistry because they've been pretty tough subjects for me so I understand what it's like being tutored and I think it has helped me become a better tutor.

Hobbies:

Although I was involved in just about every sport in high school such as basketball, volleyball, softball, track, and cross country I've always been somewhat of a nerd when it comes to school. I've always volunteered for different organizations since high

Hourly Rate:
$23.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Weekends in the afternoon
Weekdays after 12 Noon

Lives Near:
78705 zip code

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Austin Tutor Profile: Anthropology major at the University of Texas

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:36:25 +0000

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Grad student at the University of Texas with a 4.00 GPA
Majoring in Anthropology

Gender:
Male

Preferred Subjects
Computer Skills, English (Writing), History, and Philosophy

Experience:

I am a PhD student in Folklore/Public Culture in UT Austin’s Department of Anthropology. While completing my M.A., I served as teaching assistant in two upper division undergraduate Anthropology courses, “Urban Anthropology” and “The US Public Sphere.” The latter was a writing-intensive course for which I individually mentored students on their term papers and weekly journals. At this time I also tutored students in writing at the House of Tutors in west Austin. I am currently the Folklore/Public Culture graduate assistant, which involves graphic design work, assisting the departmental Director with grant applications, and corresponding with inquiring graduate students about the program.

Although my undergraduate and graduate studies have focused on Anthropology, my wider interests include art, philosophy, literature, and US history. In the past, my anthropological research projects revolved around the history of leisure spaces in the US, from Coney Island to Disneyland. My current research and writing project deals with do-it-yourself art and ecology projects in Austin.

With the do-it-yourself in mind, I want to tutor because I enjoy teaching students how to teach themselves. Writing, computer skills, strong reading skills, and the like usually take a backseat to content in most educational settings, but in tutoring, these are the very things being taught. I also find teaching one student at a time to be a more rewarding experience than teaching groups of students.

Hobbies:

I co-curate an in-home museum, open to the public every Saturday. This involves teaching, writing and research, carpentry work, painting, framing, and graphic design. I love the ever-emergent challenges and learning experiences involved in the project! I

Hourly Rate:
$25.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Wednesday at any time
Tues/Thurs at any time
Monday at any time

Lives Near:
78702 zip code

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Austin Tutor Profile: Biosciences and Pre-med major at the University of Texas

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:14:36 +0000

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Junior at the University of Texas with a 3.50 GPA
Majoring in Biosciences, and Pre-med

Gender:
Female

Preferred Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, General Science, and Biology

Experience:

I've tutored a range of ages and feel it is very rewarding. I've taken numerous AP tests and took the MCAT recently. I have lots of experience in the sciences and medical field. I have volunteered at local hospitals and am a CNA.

Hobbies:

In my free time I enjoy running on town lake, swimming at Barton Springs, and listening to live music.

Hourly Rate:
$20.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Any day at any time

Lives Near:
78751 zip code

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Austin Tutor Profile: Biosciences and Pre-med major at the University of Texas

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:53:39 +0000

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Senior at the University of Texas with a 3.00 GPA
Majoring in Biosciences, and Pre-med

Gender:
Female

Preferred Subjects
Algebra, General Math, Biology, Chemistry, English (ESL), French, GRE, Study Skills/Organization, Social Studies, and ADD/ADHD

Experience:

I have tutored many students in many different subjects and many different age ranges. I even tutored a student for the TASP test (a test that determines college admission and placement) when I was still in high school! I have taken several AP tests and have much experience with taking them. I want to be a tutor because I love teaching people things. It makes me feel good to help people (my age especially) learn new things. I have volunteered at a hospital for 100+ hours in a one month time span and during this time, I have administered CPR at least once! (It was a very rewarding experience). Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Hobbies:

I love to play tennis and watch movies. I love working with young children (I've worked in a day care for several years now). One thing I really love to do in my spare time is write. This can be anything from poems to short stories.

Hourly Rate:
$25.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Weekdays in the afternoon
Weekdays in the evening
Mon/Wed/Fri after 4PM
Tues/Thurs after 3PM
Weekends at any time

Lives Near:
78705 zip code

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Austin Tutor Profile: History major at the University of Texas

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:42:14 +0000

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Senior at the University of Texas with a 3.20 GPA
Majoring in History

Gender:
Female

Preferred Subjects
Study Skills/Organization, Social Studies, Geography, History, Computer Skills, English (Writing), Chemistry, and Geometry

Experience:

I am the oldest of four children, so I have tutored most of my life. While in high school, I also tutored 6th graders. My ACT composite score was 27. My AP chemistry score was a 3. My AP world history score was 5 (highest score). My AP English Language score was 3. Thus making me an AP Scholar. I am currently training at University of Texas at Austin to be a high school social studies teacher, which includes history, geography, government, and economics.

Hobbies:

I love literature. I read all manners of literature, old and new. I also play video games, mostly computer. I rarely watch TV. I also love to cook.

Hourly Rate:
$20.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Weekends at any time
Weekdays in the afternoon
Weekdays in the evening

Lives Near:
78741 zip code

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Austin Tutor Profile: Neurosciences and Physics major at the University of Texas

Sat, 03 May 2008 22:58:13 +0000

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Phd candidate at the University of Texas with a 4.00 GPA
Majoring in Neurosciences, and Physics

Gender:
Male

Preferred Subjects
General Math, Study Skills/Organization, English (ESL), General Science, Physics, Biology, Trigonometry, Statistics, Algebra, and SAT Math

Experience:

I am a down-to-earth, approachable grad student with 8 years of tutoring experience. My academic background is in science, but I have experience tutoring a wide range of subjects.

Courses for which I have paid, referred tutoring experience include: math, biology, English, history, geography, physics, and study skills. I have worked with high school and college students.

I have a bachelor's degree in physics from Tulane University, and a master's degree in neuroscience from Tulane. I am a PhD candidate in neuroscience at UT, with a 4.0 cumulative GPA. My GRE scores are 760 math, 670 verbal.

Good tutoring means having a balance between feeling comfortable and being challenged. So when I work with a student, we go back and forth between old and new material. The old material is comfortable and provides a foothold, and then then we go on to more challenging new material. It takes an experienced tutor to know when to challenge and when to back up and regain our footing.

This approach results in:
(1) Integrating old and new material so nothing is learned as a "separate" or unrelated concept
(2) A session that is neither boring nor frustrating
(3) Measurable progress in each session

I strongly believe students excel when they feel good about what they are doing. Nobody learns well when they are overwhelmed or bored.

My tutoring produces real results. Some successful experiences my students have had: finally understanding (and enjoying!) the math they thought they hated, going into an English test feeling prepared, writing a killer paper, acing an exam, and adopting good study habits which they used for years to come. It is very enjoyable for me to see a student come in at first feeling like they'll never pass a class, and then meeting with them one last time to see the A on their final paper, project, or course grade. It never gets old and gives me a good feeling every time. I guarantee you are smarter than you think!

Hobbies:

When I'm not in school or tutoring, I like: playing piano, Argentine tango, watching movies, swimming, biking.

Hourly Rate:
$30.00/hr

Available Days/Times:
Weekdays after 3PM
Weekends in the morning

Lives Near:
78705 zip code