Matthew B.
- Washington, DC 20002 ( 35 mi )
- Experienced Marine Biology Tutor
- Male Age 46
- Member since: 08/2015
- Will travel up to 10 miles
- Rates from $50 to $90 /hr
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On-line
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- Also Tutors: Science, Life Science, Genetics, Earth Science, Biology, Anatomy
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My teaching style varies, depending on what the individual student needs, but it is always driven by an enthusiasm and verve for education (particularly in science) that I have been told is infectious (not a great thing to say to a biologist, but it's the thought that counts). Learning is most effective when the learner understands the importance of the material to their interests and the world around them. As such, one of my priorities when teaching is finding the relevance of the subject to the student and examining the concepts in the student's context. I tend to shy away from rote memorization, preferring active learning techniques and exercises that develop critical thinking skills, but I am flexible, depending on the student's abilities and response.
I am an evolutionary biologist and paleontologist who has been active in the field for over a decade. I have been a profess ... read more