Microbiology Articles

Tired of What You Are Doing? Why Not Retrain for a New Career in the Health Care Field?

By Vicki N. | 4/27/2013 12:33 PM CST |

It was the Fall of 2009 and the economy left many of us unemployed for the first time ever! I'm SO glad I LOST MY FULL TIME JOB. Just like that, the corporate world is cruel, they pulled the rug right out from under me! I only got 1 week of notice too!!! It doesn't matter how great your severance package is, it is no fun to have your life turned upside down without giving you time to process what is happening to you.

Returning to college was the best decision I ever made. If you started a college education and put it on hold to raise a family or build a career and now you wish you were...

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Preparing for Nursing School?

By Vicki N. | 1/23/2013 11:13 AM CST |

If you are in the preliminary stage working toward applying for a nursing program, I would love to meet you! I know it is hard work taking the courses you are studying and completing all requirements needed to make your application. Since 2010 I've studied biology, chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, in depth. These are not the easiest subjects to learn, especially if you are returning to college after taking time off to raise a family or pursue a career path in a different field. As a non-traditional student, I spent many late nights in Denny's drinking my vanilla lattes while...

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Studying Tips!

By Asha B. | 1/16/2013 9:00 AM CST |

So I'm sure we all want to EXCEL in school! Who doesn't??? Well how can you do that?

Here are a few tips!

1.) TAKE GOOD NOTES IN CLASS. When in class, be very engaged in the topic being discussed. That may require taking extra notes, side points your teacher/professor make. It most definitely includes asking questions! No question is dumb question. Don't move on unless you are clear. If needed, get help outside of class.

2.) GO OVER NOTES THE SAME DAY. After you finish class, go home and review your notes. Make sure you understand them all and write down any questions you have for your...

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Tutor Subjects - Certifications in Progress

By Vicki N. | 12/4/2012 9:27 PM CST |

I thoroughly enjoy tutoring subjects that appear in bold print on my profile. As time permits, I will be adding the subjects which are not bolded. As a student or parent seeking a qualified or certified tutor, look for the bold subjects listed on tutor profiles. The non-bolded subjects are those which the tutor is interested in completing the certification exams. During my winter break from college, I hope to add biology, chemistry and microbiology to my bolded list of certified subjects.

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Homework? Really? REALLY?

By Matthew S. | 10/15/2012 3:11 PM CST |

The moans and groans are audible! "Why do I have to do homework??"

Let me tell you why I assign additional work outside of a tutoring session ... It is my job to be sure that you are able to apply and integrate the materials we cover in addition to being able to absorb facts and information. Sometimes what I call 'homework' is nothing more than finding an article about the topic we are covering at the time and being ready to discuss it with me using the terms and concepts we have been going over. Sometimes it may be a question I want you to be thinking about over the next few days or week,...

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The Teaching Philosophy of Dr. Charles C.

By Dr. Charles C. | 7/16/2012 12:27 PM CST |

Biology,
Anatomy,
Physiology,
Nursing,
MCAT,
4 more...

The philosophy of teaching I have embraced in thirty years of teaching medical students and college students is based on the belief that learning is student centered and that students need to be equal partners in the learning process. There must be present, a student mentor relationship of trust. There should, however, always be an authoritative presence in the mentor. This leadership should be omnipresent, whether in the classroom, tutorship, or online. The mentoring teacher’s role involves using his expertise to place necessary resources in the hands of the student and to train him to be not...

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Your exam is tomorrow and you are expecting a miracle

By J S. | 3/24/2012 7:44 PM CST |

Chemistry,
Physics,
Biology,
Botany,
Zoology,
8 more...

Whatever subject you are studying, a good approach is to come home at the end of the day and review your notes. Anything you don't understand, formulate into a written question so you can check on it yourself or ask your teacher or tutor for help understanding.

Waiting till the night before an exam will likely make you nervous. It will be hard to have enough time to prepare. Study a little each day, then, cramming can be helpful. Be sure, however, that you eat and rest well. Especially the night before a test, go to bed early. Eat a good breakfast before an exam, too.

Review a bit every...

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It is important to practice!

By Alexei M. | 3/4/2012 10:47 AM CST |

The ELAs are coming. Is your child ready?

Well, if your child was not practicing reading, vocabulary and math for a few hours per week, there is a great chance that you need a tutor to explain the subject curriculum one more time. As the time goes by, the memory fades away.

My students play games that help to train their memory, speed and attention. Education is a year long (including summer time) process that is built up by understanding simple things that will help your child to gain a better knowledge and understanding of next grade math, language, and other subjects.

Please do not procrastinate...

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What's up with all the prices?

By Alexei M. | 2/13/2012 8:08 AM CST |

I think www.wyzant.com is doing a great job bringing together students and tutors. Even though some tutors charge up to $70/hour and higher, it is hard to see my qualifications until you try. Therefore, I charge $25/hour so that the potential students would try me out and see how good I am on the background of professors and teachers. I am trying to bring affordable tutorials to my students for them to know that good tutors are not the most expensive ones.

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A New Experience

By Casey F. | 9/21/2010 7:27 PM CST |

Hello Everyone,

My name is Casey. I am a Registered Nurse in Spokane, Washington, and while I am new to this environment, I have been tutoring for the last four years. I am proficient at tutoring math and science, though I am not necessarily limited to those areas. I am also skilled at teaching study skills and organization, which can help students in any subject. I am willing to tutor students of all ages, and I relate well with child, adolescent, and adult students alike.

I believe that tutoring is a team effort in which the tutor and student work together to reach predetermined goals. The...

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