You'll spend less on me, because I teach you to teach yourself!

I am graduate of the biology program at the University of Texas at Arlington. I have graduated with Latin Honors at the top 10 percent of my class. I enjoy all sciences in general, but I have a true passion for Biology. I use jokes (yes science can be funny), alliterations, mnemonics, and any other learning device I can implement to help make learning a breeze. I work with the child's learning style, whether it be kinesthetic, aural, visual, reading, or writing, in order to maximize their experience. Usually on my first session I spend at least half of the session, sometimes more, assessing the student's learning style and their level of understanding of their current subject. I spend a lot of effort individualizing each student's learning experience.

I am a youth pastor as well and work with ages 12-18 on a regular basis. I teach at the college level as well and have even given a college lecture in Microbiology. Some semesters I have had professors request that I teach a supplemental group for their class. All the students who attend my teaching events attain a B or higher in their class on average. I taught private music lessons for three years, at some points having as many as 18 students. I also previously tutored intermittently for another tutoring service dealing specifically with kids who had ADHD, dyslexia and Asperger syndrome. My experience ranges age wise from 5 years old to 48 years old, and there is certainly no preference to any age group. I just enjoy teaching!

In the past my students have described me as "nutty and fun" but "intellectually challenging." I try to make every lesson enjoyable, memorable, and as challenging as I think you are prepared for.

I'd like to encourage anyone reading this - because that means you probably are looking for help right now - that it's OK to fail every now and again. You rarely remember all the things you got right on an exam, you ALWAYS remember the questions you got wrong. That means it is really easy to avoid making that mistake ever again. See, there is a positive to everything!

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about me. I hope you'll give me a chance at helping your child succeed.

*Due to current health limitations I am only taking on new students remotely.

Garret's Subjects

Math:	geometry, prealgebra
Science:	anatomy, biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, physical science, physiology, psychology
Music:	music history
English:	Bible studies, public speaking, SAT reading, vocabulary
Test Preparation:	college counseling, SAT reading
History:	American history, music history, religion
Special Needs:	Aspergers
Elementary Education:	elementary math, elementary science, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	public speaking
Corporate Training:	college counseling, public speaking
Homeschool:	biology, geometry, prealgebra, SAT reading, study skills

Music History

I have been playing music collectively for 14 years. I have taken a college music history course with emphasis in jazz history. I was also employed as a music instructor for three years.

Depending on what is needed, I can provide recent music history, ancient music history (including it's appearance in bible history), or histories of specific styles of music.

Study Skills

Study skills are unique and individual to the way people learn. The four main learning types are kinesthetic, aural, visual, and read/write or real. Study skills, while naturally acquired by some people, must be taught to others. When learning study skills it is also important to discover your primary learning style. This way you maximize the amount of information taken in and retained when learning or studying.

I have taught study skills at the high school and collegiate level. One... Read More

Religion

As a youth pastor I have studied multiple religions, their histories, doctrine, theology, and practices. When approaching this subject I teach the history and doctrine of the religion and deal with questions as they arise.

My primary knowledge aside from Christianity lies within Islam, Jehovah's Witness, Mormonism, Catholicism, Hindu, Buddhism, Wicca, Satanism and Jainism. I teach ancient religion as well which includes, gnosticism, other Grecian ideologies, pagan practices based on... Read More

Bible Studies

I am a youth pastor and have been teaching both bible history and bible application for over 3 years. I work with students based on where they are at in their knowledge base. I take a comprehensive approach showing how the old and new testament work in concordance with each other. I also try to help resolve any lingering questions a student may have. I also take time to help individuals understand the culture of the time period. If interested I can also relate the bible with modern archaeological... Read More

Public Speaking

I have been public speaking for about 4 years cumulatively. Everything from lecturing in a college classroom, giving college presentations, preaching, delivering lessons to a group of teenagers, and smaller settings such as the supplemental classes I have taught for my biology professors.

I fully understand the fear that can paralyze a person before they go on stage. It is rather a magical thing, fear is, it can cause thoughts to disappear, your body to do things you didn't know it... Read More

College Counseling

I understand starting college can be a highly stressful time and sometimes it takes a little extra help to figure everything out. I can help you consider where to attend college, what to expect your first year there, and show you how to go into college confidently. I will even sit down and help you work through any fears you may have looming over your head.

I have worked with youth on multiple occasions who are about to make the life changing decision of attending college. I have also... Read More

Aspergers

Asperger's is a high functioning form of autism that may have similar but milder symptoms in common with Autism. Individuals with Asperger's may have difficulty interacting with those around them, and trouble maintaining eye contact during conversations. Most individuals with this syndrome are average or above average in their intelligence level. When working with with these individuals a non-intimidating but rigid environment is needed for them to excel.

I have worked with children... Read More

Genetics

Genetics is the study of nuclear material that is the basis for expression and inheritance of biological traits. The basis of all biochemical physiology revolves around the transcription and translation of specific genes within our genomes. The importance of our genetic material is evident when it malfunctions, as in cancer, where genetic regulatory mechanisms have failed or are misappropriated. Genetics involves the study of inheritance, genetic disease, biochemistry, genomics, and cell biology... Read More

Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms and cell biology. This includes immunology, virology, genetics, physiology of cells, bacteriology, biochemistry and mycology. Study can be directed at something as small as a receptor on the membrane of a cell, or as large as studying how a colony of bacteria affects the entire immune system. The emphasis on my major at UT Arlington is in microbiology and biological chemistry. I have had multiple courses in physiology, anatomy, immunology, microbial... Read More

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Education

UT Arlington (Biology)

Hourly Fee

Standard Hourly Fee: $50.00

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Cancellation: 24 hours notice required

I run specials for college counseling, bible history, and SAT Reading prep. If you have multiple children needing tutors I can also provide discounts. Contact me for more details.

You don't pay until after your tutoring and there are no hidden fees or charges. The price you see here is the price you pay.

Your first hour with any tutor is always 100% refundable. You must be completely satisfied or we will gladly issue you an instant refund.

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Garret will travel within 20 miles of Arlington, TX 76016.

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