Phoebe T. - Experienced in Ecology • Field Botany • R programming

Phoebe T.

Hi! I’m Phoebe — I hold a B.A. in Psychology, and I’m currently completing a M.S. in Natural Resources (Range Science emphasis) at the University of Arizona. Over the last several years I’ve worked on psychology, sociology, ornithology, herpetology, mammalogy, field botany, and ecology assignments. I have experience in R programming and professional scientific writing (Nature style, APA style).

Tutoring Specialties

Introductory & intermediate Biology (cell biology, ecology, evolution)

Wildlife ecology & conservation: ornithology, population biology, conservation planning

Environmental science & data: field methods, survey design, habitat analysis

R (tidyverse, ggplot2, stats)

Scientific writing, citation formatting (APA, Nature, and others)

My Teaching Style

I believe learning makes the most impact when we connect theory to real-world examples — for instance, tying bird vocalization or habitat change to statistical output in R, or connecting a writing topic to something that you care about in the real world.

My sessions involve:
A 10-minute check-in: what you know, what you’re struggling with
Guided walkthrough of current lesson or assignment

Rates: $45/hr

Session types: 60-min standard; 90-min for bigger tasks like writing/planning.

Materials: I’ll work with your syllabus/homework.

Why Work With Me?

Real-world research experience: I’ve designed conservation plans, managed field data, and analyzed ecological trends.

Graduate-level writing expertise: I’ve published and formatted work in high-level citation styles repeatedly.

Versatility: I can help across biology, ecology, data science, and scientific communication.

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