As I enter my 30th year as a life science educator, I bring extensive classroom and specialized teaching experience to my tutoring practice. Throughout my career, I have taught middle and high school students (7th through 12th grade) in both traditional classroom environments and intensive summer school programs. My foundational subject knowledge is grounded in a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, which is supported by two Master of Science degrees—one in Secondary Education and another in...
As I enter my 30th year as a life science educator, I bring extensive classroom and specialized teaching experience to my tutoring practice. Throughout my career, I have taught middle and high school students (7th through 12th grade) in both traditional classroom environments and intensive summer school programs. My foundational subject knowledge is grounded in a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, which is supported by two Master of Science degrees—one in Secondary Education and another in Curriculum and Instruction. Additionally, I hold a 15-credit certificate in special education teaching, which has deeply informed my ability to adapt my lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
My instructional approach is heavily rooted in Project-Based Learning (PBL) and differentiated instruction. I have a profound passion for working with students who historically struggle with school, helping them break down complex concepts at their own pace to build genuine academic confidence. To make science highly engaging and accessible, I frequently utilize an interdisciplinary approach, such as integrating novels and historical literature into my science units. This cross-curricular method not only provides a rich narrative context but also helps students who might be stronger in the humanities find a comfortable, engaging foothold in STEM.
While I am highly qualified to teach all areas of general biology, my specific areas of expertise and enthusiasm are genetics, ecology, and environmental science. My decades in the classroom, coupled with my early professional background working as a laboratory technician and in quality control, allow me to bridge the gap between theoretical textbook concepts and real-world scientific applications. My ultimate goal as a tutor is to meet students exactly where they are, tailor my instruction to their unique learning styles, and empower them to make sense of the life sciences around them.
