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I have a BS degree from the University of Maryland in zoology. have more than 20 years of experience as a high school and middle school STEM teacher.
I have a BS degree from the University of Maryland in zoology. have more than 20 years of experience as a high school and middle school STEM teacher.

I have conducted research on and worked with amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and invertebrates throughout my scientific career. While my specialty is herpetology, I have a broad background in zoology. I have taught field courses and...
I have conducted research on and worked with amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and invertebrates throughout my scientific career. While my specialty is herpetology, I have a broad background in zoology. I have taught field courses and...

My Ph.D. is in Comparative Physiology, which I earned in the Zoology Department at the University of Oklahoma. My undergraduate science degree also included courses in the biology of diverse groups of organisms besides human beings:...
My Ph.D. is in Comparative Physiology, which I earned in the Zoology Department at the University of Oklahoma. My undergraduate science degree also included courses in the biology of diverse groups of organisms besides human beings:...
Beth is a fantastic tutor. She is extremely knowledgable and has the ability to convey her knowledge to you. Her experience as a professor shows in her sessions. She is the main reason I’m doing really well in my Anatomy & Physiol... - Lili, 84 lessons with Beth

During my master's I studied the gliding performance of arboreal geckos of southeast Asia. I quantified gliding metrics from 3D gliding trajectories for comparison with additional published species. During my PhD, I studied chytridiomycosis and...
During my master's I studied the gliding performance of arboreal geckos of southeast Asia. I quantified gliding metrics from 3D gliding trajectories for comparison with additional published species. During my PhD, I studied chytridiomycosis and...

I have taken 20+ credit hours (both undergraduate and graduate) relating to zoology and taught ornithology to undergraduate students while I was in graduate school.
I have taken 20+ credit hours (both undergraduate and graduate) relating to zoology and taught ornithology to undergraduate students while I was in graduate school.
David is a great help for my daughter in AP Bio. He reviews the chapters before tutoring sessions and is ready to answer her questions and discuss concepts for greater understanding. Really glad we found such a knowledgeable and... - Katie, 15 lessons with David

I have at least 15 semester hours of zoology and have taught invertebrate and vertebrate electives for at least 5 years to advanced high school students. The textbook used was Hickman.
I have at least 15 semester hours of zoology and have taught invertebrate and vertebrate electives for at least 5 years to advanced high school students. The textbook used was Hickman.
I have now been tutored by Barry in two different Biology classes (genetics and evolutionary biology). In both cases, my tutoring sessions with him have bumped me up a whole letter grade. Barry is a fantastic tutor in that he is... - Timothy, 8 lessons with Barry

I have previously tutored Zoology for a number of students on a different platform. I am well-versed in cladistics (the study of classifying animals on an evolutionary tree), zoological terminology, animal anatomy, and conservation...
I have previously tutored Zoology for a number of students on a different platform. I am well-versed in cladistics (the study of classifying animals on an evolutionary tree), zoological terminology, animal anatomy, and conservation...

I majored in biochemistry and obtained a minor in biology during my undergraduate studies before moving on to my MA / PhD in evolutionary biology. I have experience in comparative vertebrate anatomy and physiology, animal behavior, taxonomy, and...
I majored in biochemistry and obtained a minor in biology during my undergraduate studies before moving on to my MA / PhD in evolutionary biology. I have experience in comparative vertebrate anatomy and physiology, animal behavior, taxonomy, and...
Bri was an amazing tutor who helped me understand Vertebrate Evolution on a deeper level. I struggled a lot with the class initially, but I ended up scoring an A on the final with her help! She would always start by asking questio... - Tanisha, 5 lessons with Bri

I have taught Zoology for 5 years so I know this subject well; the typical phyla I cover in class (in order) are Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Chordata . I have...
I have taught Zoology for 5 years so I know this subject well; the typical phyla I cover in class (in order) are Porifera, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Chordata . I have...

...Diversity," as well as other relevant life science classes from environmental science to molecular biology. I approach zoology from the context of the wider biological world, which I believe helps me (and my students) make sense of the classification...
...Diversity," as well as other relevant life science classes from environmental science to molecular biology. I approach zoology from the context of the wider biological world, which I believe helps me (and my students) make sense of the classification...
Elissa was SOOOO helpful in our tutoring session. She thoroughly reviewed the material beforehand and explained concepts in such an easy-to-understand way. Elissa even went out of her way to read ~50 pages of lecture notes to help... - Rana

I conduct research in the fields of animal behavior, wildlife conservation, and conservation technology. I have both an undergraduate and graduate educational background in zoology and would love to help you with any zoology-related...
I conduct research in the fields of animal behavior, wildlife conservation, and conservation technology. I have both an undergraduate and graduate educational background in zoology and would love to help you with any zoology-related...
Remi is very knowledgeable and extremely supportive. Her ability to break down complex topics into smaller questions has made a huge difference in our son's essay writing. We are very lucky to have her as a writing tutor, and I am... - Julius

I hold a Master’s degree in Biology with over 10 years of academic experience, including a strong focus on zoology. My thesis research specialized in insect ecology, complemented by a research assistantship studying butterfly pollination...
I hold a Master’s degree in Biology with over 10 years of academic experience, including a strong focus on zoology. My thesis research specialized in insect ecology, complemented by a research assistantship studying butterfly pollination...

I also worked on a project studying antbirds and army ants in the Peruvian Amazon, and volunteered for 7 years at the National Zoological Park in Washington, DC, spending almost all of that time tending to animals or explaining them to the...
I also worked on a project studying antbirds and army ants in the Peruvian Amazon, and volunteered for 7 years at the National Zoological Park in Washington, DC, spending almost all of that time tending to animals or explaining them to the...
Our sophomore has struggled with Geometry. Fred has been fabulous all year keeping our son focused, patiently explaining the concepts, teaching him techniques to solve problems and memory tricks to keep the various formulas straig... - Dean, 52 lessons with Fred

I have taught Zoology as an elective for 10 years. I have a Master's in Biology Education and Zoology is a topic within that degree.
I have taught Zoology as an elective for 10 years. I have a Master's in Biology Education and Zoology is a topic within that degree.
My son is an 8th grade student and he needed help with science, specifically with correcting his Newton's Cradle project and science quizzes. Edie responded right away to our request to schedule a call. She was ready to help him o... - Anita, 12 lessons with Edie

I have worked in zoology research with a number of different organisms across the tree of life. I've conducted research on water-fleas, several species of flies, prairie dogs, and birds. My approach to tutoring zoology centers...
I have worked in zoology research with a number of different organisms across the tree of life. I've conducted research on water-fleas, several species of flies, prairie dogs, and birds. My approach to tutoring zoology centers...
Henry was wonderful! He gave me exactly what I needed in order for me to complete and turn in my lab report paper confidently. Couldn’t have asked for better help. :) - Morgan

I have majored in zoology as an undergraduate, have a masters in biochemistry and PhD in genetics where I worked with diverse animal models. My current research is on cancer biology with plant pharmaceuticals where I extensively use animal...
I have majored in zoology as an undergraduate, have a masters in biochemistry and PhD in genetics where I worked with diverse animal models. My current research is on cancer biology with plant pharmaceuticals where I extensively use animal...

I have described and named 5 new species of nudibranch (sea slug), discovered a new sea slug genus, and published this biodiversity/zoology research in 2015 with resources provided by the California Academy of Sciences. This paper is...
I have described and named 5 new species of nudibranch (sea slug), discovered a new sea slug genus, and published this biodiversity/zoology research in 2015 with resources provided by the California Academy of Sciences. This paper is...
Carissa was very accommodating in scheduling a session. She’s very knowledgeable and went above and beyond in assisting my daughter with AP Bio. She sent videos to help as well! Absolutely wonderful! - Marisol, 3 lessons with Carissa

I've always been fascinated by zoology subjects and continuously built my undergraduate schedules around taking zoology courses. I previously worked as an animal educator, giving overviews of basic zoological concepts to...
I've always been fascinated by zoology subjects and continuously built my undergraduate schedules around taking zoology courses. I previously worked as an animal educator, giving overviews of basic zoological concepts to...
Two of my homeschooled kids have been working with Stephanie for their science fair projects. She has been very helpful in guiding them through the process and answering questions that have come up. Highly recommend - Toni, 12 lessons with Stephanie

I have an academic background in biology and environmental science with coursework in organismal biology, ecology, evolution, and animal systems. I help students understand key zoology topics such as animal classification, anatomy,...
I have an academic background in biology and environmental science with coursework in organismal biology, ecology, evolution, and animal systems. I help students understand key zoology topics such as animal classification, anatomy,...

I have studied zoology for most of my life, and have a tremendous enthusiasm for natural history.
I have studied zoology for most of my life, and have a tremendous enthusiasm for natural history.

In the past I have worked at trail museums and nature facilities with live animals. I would love to help you with your work in the exciting field of zoology!
In the past I have worked at trail museums and nature facilities with live animals. I would love to help you with your work in the exciting field of zoology!
Marta was able to engage my son who is very shy and wasn't sure about doing more homework. She adapted her examples mid-lesson to choices that Gavin could better relate to and taught her point in different ways when Gavin was not... - Gavin, 2 lessons with Marta

I hold an MPhil in Zoology and have extensive experience teaching biology and zoology at the college level. I have guided students individually to improve understanding and grades, using clear, step-by-step explanations. My research...
I hold an MPhil in Zoology and have extensive experience teaching biology and zoology at the college level. I have guided students individually to improve understanding and grades, using clear, step-by-step explanations. My research...

I have a Master's in Ecology and Conservation Biology. I have taken courses including animal behavior and physiology. I have also been a teaching assistant for 2 laboratory classes: Diversity and Evolution of Vertebrates and Mammalogy. I led...
I have a Master's in Ecology and Conservation Biology. I have taken courses including animal behavior and physiology. I have also been a teaching assistant for 2 laboratory classes: Diversity and Evolution of Vertebrates and Mammalogy. I led...

I completed formal coursework in General Zoology as part of my Bachelor of Science in Biology, building a foundation in animal classification, anatomy, physiology, and ecology. I later served as Laboratory Manager for the Livestock...
I completed formal coursework in General Zoology as part of my Bachelor of Science in Biology, building a foundation in animal classification, anatomy, physiology, and ecology. I later served as Laboratory Manager for the Livestock...
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