Data got you down? This epidemiologist can hook you up!

If you are studying epidemiology, biostatistics, or are just having a "bad data day", drop me a line! And psychologists, educators, sociologists, and financial researchers need not be shy, as I can help you with your projects and classes as well!

I have an MPH in epidemiology from the University of Minnesota and am finishing up a PhD. My proficiency is in handling data (informatics), so I can help you hands-on with dealing with data. While I can support you by helping you with homework and classes, I can also help those of you, faculty or students, conducting independent research for dissertations or theses in getting through data-related barriers.

Update: Thanks to a wonderful student who helped me get a teaching copy of SPSS, I now can “hook you up” with SPSS as well as SAS, Excel, SQL, or anything else that is dataphilic! SPSS is great, but with all the syntax files and output, chaos can descend on the unsuspecting!

Scheduling: I am available days, evenings, and weekends, and can meet you anywhere the T goes.

Monika's Subjects

Math:	prealgebra, SPSS, statistics, trigonometry
Science:	biostatistics, psychology
English:	English, grammar, proofreading, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	GRE
Computer:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, SAS, SPSS, SQL
Elementary Education:	grammar, vocabulary
Business:	GRE, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Sports/Recreation:	yoga
Corporate Training:	grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, SPSS, SQL, statistics
Homeschool:	English, prealgebra, statistics, writing

Vocabulary

Because I enjoy reading, I have an extensive vocabulary. I can show you tips on how to expand your vocabulary.

Grammar

Before I became a scientist, I served as an administrative assistant to many different types of professionals, including probation officers, engineers and physicians. Several came to me requesting guidance in improving their grammar. I taught them tricks I use to remember how to express possessives properly, whether to use an adverb or an adjective, and when it is appropriate to use a comma, as a few examples. I can give you tips to improve your grammar as well!

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel is an AMAZING program! It can make beautiful and informative charts and tables, but can also store data in very creative ways. For those of you who do calculations, Excel is "the" scientific calculator with all the bells and whistles. I am a superuser of Excel, and if you can tell me what you are trying to do, I can show you how to do it! I can give you examples from my past work, and even develop examples I can give you to help you with your work at hand.

Microsoft Word

I am a superuser of Microsoft Word. I am comfortable teaching beginners the basics, such as page numbers, headers, footers, and tables. I'm equally comfortable teaching advanced functions, such as the use of styles, automatically generating a table of contents, and conducting a mail merge.

Microsoft PowerPoint

As a scientist, I have extensive experience using MS Powerpoint to develop slide presentations and scientific posters. I can help the student add and format graphics, photos, text, audio, and animations to their slide presentations. I can also guide the student as to optimal slide design, optimal slide deck organization, and the optimal use of text on slides.

Writing

I am published as a scientific and creative writer several times over. I can help you with all types of writing, from poetry to prose, instruction manuals to federal grant applications. I'm especially helpful to people who are completing difficult applications that require writing (business loans, medical school, fellowships, etc.). I can help you organize your writing, help you keep track of and use references, and make recommendations as to clearer and concise wording. Students doing theses/dissertations... Read More

Statistics

My specialty is in biostatistics, but the foundation of statistics is the same in all fields. Arguably, the foundation of statistics is the most important to understand. I am very good at teaching these foundations, especially to those struggling with intro-level statistics. Those who are required to take statistics but lean more towards human services (psychologists, nurses, etc.) will enjoy my teaching style. I make these foundations "feel" real so that you can really understand them and apply... Read More

English

I have an extensive vocabulary, and a strong background in reading and writing all types of documents. I can help you improve your understanding of written and conversational English. If you are fluent in English, I can help you improve the impact and clarity of your language. If you are less-than-fluent in English, and especially if you are trying to write a manuscript in English, I can definitely help you. I have helped my Chinese colleagues, for example, write their scientific papers in English... Read More

Psychology

Although I am an epidemiologist, I have worked in an administrative capacity in the mental health field, and have collaborated on psycho-epidemiologic studies. Those in the field of psychology who are seeking guidance in study design, research administration, proposal-writing, statistical analysis and manuscript development will find my advice very helpful, as I am an author on many published peer-reviewed articles in the psychological as well as medical journals.

Proofreading

My previous years as an administrative support person gave me experience at proofreading many types of documents: contracts, reports, scientific publications, instruction manuals, and presentations. I would be happy to help you by proofreading your work!

Yoga

Although I am not a certified instructor, I have been studying yoga for over 10 years, and taught a free class weekly at my last workplace. I have knowledge in the philosophy behind yoga, Ayurvedic traditions, and Hinduism. I can teach many physical techniques for yoga, including meditation and yoga poses ("asanas"). I'm especially good at guiding students in modifying asanas so they may be able to do them at the beginning, or to accommodate a challenge or disability. I can even help you stand... Read More

SAS

I have a strong background in SAS. I have proficiency in uploading data to SAS, manipulating data in SAS, and running procs such as regressions and frequencies. I can build macros, organize code, and show you how to apply formats. I can show a person how to look online for macros and other solutions when SAS gets confusing.

Biostatistics

I have taken many classes in biostatistics - basics through survival analysis, logistic and other regression analysis, and some factor analysis. I have about five years of experience working with public health and medical students, as well as practicing doctors, one-on-one to teach biostatistics as it relates to their exams, classes, and projects. I am a director of a data/statistics unit at work and mentor my staff daily in biostatistics. I have tutored 3 students in biostatistics so far through... Read More

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Education

University of Minnesota University of Minnesota (Other) University of South Florida (Other)

Excellent Tutor!!! — Monika is an extremely effective tutor. She has the ability to break down complex information in a way that makes it easy for students to understand and remember. Monika also has a talent for translating what professors are really saying. Before I started working with Monika, my average in my Epidemiology was hovering around a high C. Monika helped me to zone in on the areas I was having trouble ...

— Tara from New York, NY

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