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Tutoring by Olga C near Richland, WA 99352 Rates from $41 to $49

Olga C.

  • Richland, WA 99352
  • Female
  • Member since: 04/2010
  • Will travel up to 50 miles
  • Rates from $41 to $49 /hr

Profile Details

Experience Summary

I have a PhD in Biology. I have lived and studied in several countries where I was able to learn from, admire and adapt to the diverse people I have encountered. I read, write and speak fluently Spanish, English and Portuguese. I have been teaching children and adults for more than 20 years. I have participated in workshops and brainstorming events targeted towards improving teaching methods, designing evaluation systems and creating learning material. Here in the USA, I have worked as an adjunct and as a tutor of General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, Cell Biology, Animal Biology, Basic Chemistry, Basic Physics, and Basic Earth Sciences. I also taught an extension course in Entomology for farmers.

Credentials

 Biology
 Universidad Nacional - Bogota, Colombia
 1985
 BA
 Degree
 Biology - Behavioral Entomology
 Utrecht Universiteit - Utrecht, The Netherlands
 1997
 MSc
 Degree
 Behavioral Ecology
 Universidade de Sao Paulo - Sao Paulo, Brazil
 2003
 PhD
 Degree

Teaching Style

I am warm, patient and accessible. I am capable of presenting concepts in diverse forms. All doubts and questions are answered using daily, commonplace examples that help the student comprehend a biological concept and not just memorize it for a test. During and at the end of each session, I use indirect and direct questioning to check the level of comprehension acquired and build on it. I check other skills such as reading and writing which may be interfering with the student's performance. I love teaching biology and I wish everybody would at least see how relevant it could be in life. Having clear concepts permits us all to make informed decisions regarding ourselves, our family and the environment.

Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Biology
  • Earth Science
  • Genetics
  • Life Science