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Hannah R.

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I am Hannah, a biochemistry PhD candidate at Stanford University. I love research and science, and I bring this passion and experience with me in my tutoring. My current research project is to determine the function of tyrosine kinases in choanoflagellates, which are aquatic microbes closely related to animals. Before coming to Stanford, I earned my bachelors degree in biochemistry and molecular biology at UC Davis, where I conducted research in theoretical chemistry to predict the...

I am Hannah, a biochemistry PhD candidate at Stanford University. I love research and science, and I bring this passion and experience with me in my tutoring. My current research project is to determine the function of tyrosine kinases in choanoflagellates, which are aquatic microbes closely related to animals. Before coming to Stanford, I earned my bachelors degree in biochemistry and molecular biology at UC Davis, where I conducted research in theoretical chemistry to predict the conformation and physical properties of carbohydrates. I also have prior experience as an EMT and worked for three years in several counties throughout northern California.

For three years while I was at UC Davis, I tutored both high school and undergraduate college students in science and mathematics, including biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, pre-calculus, and algebra. I am experienced in both 1:1 and small group tutoring (2-5 students), and my philosophy when it comes to teaching is to make the subject material understandable and enjoyable. I realize that any new subject, especially in science and math, can be challenging. My approach to tutoring is to develop a strong foundation in the subject before gradually moving up to more complex concepts, like a pyramid, and breaking complicated questions and concepts down into intuitive parts. In doing so I aim to make challenging subjects more straightforward and boost the student's confidence in their ability to learn. I also understand that retaining knowledge comes from regular independent practice, so I always leave my students with some practice material or light reading before the next session.
Whether you are pursuing a future career in science and engineering or just want help understanding a math or science class, I am happy to help. I can be easily reached by phone or email, and usually respond to questions in under twelve hours. Feel free to ask me any questions or schedule a session with me!

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Education

University of California, Davis
Biochemistry
Stanford
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ACT Math

ACT Math

I am currently pursuing my degree in biochemistry at Stanford University. My research involves studying enzymes in microbes, and I regularly use algebra, statistics, and pre-calculus to design experiments and analyze data. I have previously taken the SAT, ACT, and MCAT, and I am familiar with the material used for these exams.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I am currently pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University. I read scientific articles daily and also have experience writing them. I have taken the SAT, ACT, and MCAT, and am familiar with the types of passages and questions shown in these exams. I am happy to help with understanding short passages, long passages, critical reading, identifying main ideas and tones, and reading efficiently enough to answer questions under time constraints.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I am pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University and have a BS in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Davis. I read and practice materials regularly to keep current in multiple scientific disciplines, including chemistry, biology, physics, and psychology. Some things I can help with include reading charts and graphs, evaluating conclusions drawn from data, and understanding the statistical weight of data.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I am working towards my PhD in biochemistry at Stanford, and much of my daily work involves running laboratory experiments. I use math from the levels of algebra to precalculus on a regular basis to perform statistical tests, prepare solutions at the right concentrations, predict growth/pH/enzyme activity, and analyze data. My aim is to help my students understand math at whatever level they're currently at, whether that is algebra, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, or precalculus, so that they can excel in future math classes and beyond.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I am working towards my PhD in biochemistry at Stanford, and much of my daily work involves running laboratory experiments. I use math from the levels of algebra to precalculus on a regular basis to perform statistical tests, prepare solutions at the right concentrations, predict growth/pH/enzyme activity, and analyze data. My aim is to help my students understand math at whatever level they're currently at, whether that is algebra, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, or precalculus, so that they can excel in future math classes and beyond.
Biochemistry

Biochemistry

I am pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University. My PhD thesis project involves characterizing the function of specific tyrosine kinases in organisms closely related to animals. My areas of expertise include reading and elucidating metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics, and enzyme-substrate relationships.
Biology

Biology

I am pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University, where I examine evolution and kinase function. I have a BS in biochemistry and molecular biology from UC Davis. I am comfortable teaching biology from the high-school to post-graduate level, in areas such as cell physiology, microbiology, evolution and ecology.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I am pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University. My thesis research currently involves examining the function of tyrosine kinases in microbes. My undergraduate research was in theoretical chemistry, particularly in studying the conformations and physical properties of small carbohydrates. I am comfortable tutoring chemistry from the high school to undergraduate level, in areas including stoichiometry, periodic trends, molecular orbitals, quantum mechanics, acid-base reactions, and thermodynamics.
Ecology

Ecology

I am currently pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University, and completed my undergraduate education in biochemistry and molecular biology at UC Davis. My thesis project involves examining the impact of tyrosine kinases on the cell physiology of choanoflagellates, aquatic microbes that are closely related to animals. Some of my favorite aspects of ecology to study are microecology, especially the interactions between bacteria and single-celled eukaryotes and the impact of small microbes on the environment.
Geometry

Geometry

I am working towards my PhD in biochemistry at Stanford, and much of my daily work involves running laboratory experiments. I use math from the levels of algebra to precalculus on a regular basis to perform statistical tests, prepare solutions at the right concentrations, predict growth/pH/enzyme activity, and analyze data. My aim is to help my students understand math at whatever level they're currently at, whether that is algebra, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, or precalculus, so that they can excel in future math classes and beyond.
Microbiology

Microbiology

I am currently pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University. I completed my undergraduate education in UC Davis in biochemistry and molecular biology. My thesis research is in examining the impact of tyrosine kinases on cell physiology of choanoflagellates, which are small microbes that are closely related to animals. Some common things in the laboratory I work with and things I read about are bacteria-microbe relationships, bacterial and fungal contamination, and eukaryotic and prokaryotic parasites.
Physiology

Physiology

Right now I am working toward my PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University. Before deciding to work in research, however, I was pre-med and worked as an EMT. I am familiar with human physiology from the subcellular to organismal levels and I am familiar with the function of several organ systems, including the circulatory, pulmonary, nervous, digestive, endocrine, skeletal-muscular, excretory, and more.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I am currently pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University. I use many levels of mathematics in my daily research, up to and including calculus. Some topics I can help with include logarithms, advanced algebra, and trigonometry.
Probability

Probability

I am working towards my PhD in biochemistry at Stanford, and much of my daily work involves running laboratory experiments. I use math from the levels of algebra to precalculus on a regular basis to perform statistical tests, prepare solutions at the right concentrations, predict growth/pH/enzyme activity, and analyze data. My aim is to help my students understand math at whatever level they're currently at, whether that is algebra, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, or precalculus, so that they can excel in future math classes and beyond.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I am currently pursuing my degree in biochemistry at Stanford University. My research involves studying enzymes in microbes, and I regularly use algebra, statistics, and pre-calculus to design experiments and analyze data. I have previously taken the SAT, ACT, and MCAT, and I am familiar with the material used for these exams.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I am currently pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University. I read scientific articles daily and also have experience writing them. I have taken the SAT, ACT, and MCAT, and am familiar with the types of passages and questions shown in these exams. I am happy to help with understanding short passages, long passages, critical reading, identifying main ideas and tones, and reading efficiently enough to answer questions under time constraints.
Spanish

Spanish

My native language is English, I learned Spanish to a level of working proficiency at high school and college. My top skills are Spanish writing and understanding written Spanish; I can also hold a conversation in Spanish in a variety of topics, including science and healthcare. I also used Spanish as an EMT to communicate with patients. As someone who learned Spanish as a second language, I understand some of the challenges that come up when learning a new language and know effective ways to get some of the more difficult grammar cases, like preterite vs. imperfect and indicative vs. subjunctive.
Statistics

Statistics

I am currently pursuing a PhD in biochemistry at Stanford University. I currently conduct biological research, and have previously been published for my undergraduate research in theoretical chemistry. I regularly use statistics in my research to design experiments, analyze results, and perform hypothesis testing. I am comfortable tutoring in topics such as sample size, probability, hypothesis testing, statistical error, bias, and more.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I am working towards my PhD in biochemistry at Stanford, and much of my daily work involves running laboratory experiments. I use math from the levels of algebra to precalculus on a regular basis to perform statistical tests, prepare solutions at the right concentrations, predict growth/pH/enzyme activity, and analyze data. My aim is to help my students understand math at whatever level they're currently at, whether that is algebra, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, or precalculus, so that they can excel in future math classes and beyond.
GED
Physics
Psychology

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