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Biology, Anthropology, Writing, Latin, and Italian
Silvia S.

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Teaching experience:
I strive to meet the student's needs using pedagogical approaches that are accessible to the student. I have been teaching university-level courses since 1997, both online and in-class. I am a professor of Biology at a state university. I have also taught Italian at the university level for over 25 years.

Education:
I am a natural scientist, with training in biology and anthropology. I hold a PhD, MS, and BS in Biological Anthropology and have conducted two...

Teaching experience:
I strive to meet the student's needs using pedagogical approaches that are accessible to the student. I have been teaching university-level courses since 1997, both online and in-class. I am a professor of Biology at a state university. I have also taught Italian at the university level for over 25 years.

Education:
I am a natural scientist, with training in biology and anthropology. I hold a PhD, MS, and BS in Biological Anthropology and have conducted two postdoctoral research positions in medical genetics and biology. I am fully bilingual in Italian and English, I have a Latin minor, and know some Spanish and Attic Greek.

I serve as a peer-reviewed journal editor as needed, and have over a decade of experience in technical writing. Thus, I am able to help undergraduate and graduate students with senior/master's theses as well as advanced PhD students with their dissertation or publishable paper writing.

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Education

Utah State University, Bachelor's of Science
Biological Anthropology
University of Utah
PhD
University of Utah
Masters

Additional Languages

Italian

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  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: Hourly rate $50 Hourly rate for scientific journal writing/review $80
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/6/2014

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Approved Subjects

Anatomy

Anatomy

I am a Biology Professor and teach A and P
Anthropology

Anthropology

I hold a PhD in Anthorpology, and have taught Anthropology courses at Utah State University and at the University of Utah
Archaeology

Archaeology

Archaeology is one of the subfields of Anthropology, in which I hold a PhD and Ms. I have done archaeological field work and did archaeological field work.
Biology

Biology

Anatomy and Physiology, Human Biology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics
Genetics

Genetics

I have done a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Medical Genetics. I also am completing a another postdoctoral research position in bacterial genetics at the University of Idaho. I have molecular biology laboratory experience as well.
Italian

Italian

I was an Italian instructor at the university level for 25 years. I hold a PhD in Anthropology
Proofreading

Proofreading

I teach writing-intensive undergraduate and graduate-level classes
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a successful scholar, have extensive teaching experience, and I have taught weekly study skills classes for Eva Carlston Academy, a residential treatment program in Salt Lake City, for over 6 months.
Writing

Writing

I am a published author in two disciplines and teach writing intensive courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Zoology

Zoology

I am a natural scientist broadly speaking, have taken and TA'd for Vertebrate comparative anatomy/osteology and developmental anatomy (using cat, amphibian, and avian animal models). I am also trained in evolutionary and behavioral ecology, as part of my evolutionary biology training, and I am thus capable of understanding various life forms (excluding plants) from a theoretical framework. Thus, I understand vertebrates (and to a lower extent invertebrates) from both a biological and ecological perspective. Finally, as a biological anthropologist, I have a solid grasp of the primate order, including a genetic perspective. Half of my undergraduate and graduate credits are in Biology.
English
Grammar
Latin
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Incredibly qualified effective Italian tutor

Sylvia's mix of practicing useful phrases, vocabulary, and grammar has been perfect for my family as we prepare for a long visit to Italy.

David, 9 lessons with Silvia

Motivating

She does a great job at editing my graduate school final thesis paper. Not only a pro at editing, but she keeps me motivated, which is one of the hardest components of grad school. I highly recommend her!

Brian, 7 lessons with Silvia

Silvia turns English grammar into science.

Silvia has a straightforward style. Her writings are concise and logical. Moreover, she has an impeccable sense of grammar. She knows Italian, Greek and Latin; all of those contribute to her appreciation of the grammatical rules in English. In places other English teachers tell you one expression 'sounds right', she can tell you the reason why one is correct while another is not. The amount of knowledge she commands is very impressive. Silvia helps me understand English grammar while I prepare for a writing test. Her insight has been invaluable. I am sure that she can help anybody in a similar situation. In addition, I highly recommend Silvia if you are looking for an excellent editor for your article or book. She is truly one of the best.

Heng, 6 lessons with Silvia
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