Experienced Tutor w/PhD - AP/IB Biology/College Level Biology

Hadley B.

I am Hadley! I am an experienced teacher and tutor with a PhD and minor in College Science Teaching. I also hold a M.S. in Environment and Resources, and a B.S. in Biology. I am a lifelong learner drawn to the curiosities of our natural world and understanding the mechanisms underlying their operation, so fostering the same in others is one of my passions.

I have a graduate level science teaching minor and a variety of tutoring experience ranging from middle school to college level and including preparation for AP/IB tests. I have 3 years of college level chemistry and biology lab TA experience and R1 instructor experience. All my degrees have been research based, so I have also mentored undergraduate technicians in the research process. In addition to course content, I am able to provide guidance on effective time management, study techniques, overcoming low self confidence and managing stress.

Main themes of my teaching philosophy include creating a space to develop critical thinking skills and learn from mistakes, while understanding course content. I emphasize development of self-directed, continued learning skills. I strive to illustrate how content may be applied in a “real-world” setting to help them realize the relevance of the topics covered. I believe practice and trial and error are important components of learning the process of scientific inquiry. I implement a variety of instructional techniques and accommodate different student learning styles.

My goal is to benefit the students I work with as much as possible, provide an enjoyable learning environment, and work with them to customize a plan to empower them to reach their learning or testing goals. I believe it’s important to find a good fit between tutor and student, so please feel free to contact me with additional questions or to schedule an online lesson.