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Kathleen B.

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About Kathleen


Bio

Even though I teach Science at the college level, I always enjoy one on one interactions with high school or college level students, where I can help that person achieve the goals and successes they desire. Most people just lack the confidence, and I so enjoy watching them gain confidence and achieve what they want to.

I have a broad education with a degree in Chemistry, minor in Math, and a PhD in Biology, so I think this can help me integrate subjects for the student to both engage their...

Even though I teach Science at the college level, I always enjoy one on one interactions with high school or college level students, where I can help that person achieve the goals and successes they desire. Most people just lack the confidence, and I so enjoy watching them gain confidence and achieve what they want to.

I have a broad education with a degree in Chemistry, minor in Math, and a PhD in Biology, so I think this can help me integrate subjects for the student to both engage their interest and find a starting point of strength for them. Students generally comment they find my explanations very clear, with many real life examples, that really helps them to understand the important concepts. I actually work hard at this, to make sure to explain the subject several different ways so that the student can grasp the material well.

One of my main objectives as well is to increase the "academic muscle" of any student I help, so that they are more confident in their own abilities as they move forward, and can make real progress toward their goals.


Education

Northern Kentucky University
Chemistry
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $63
  • Rate details: Reduced group rates are available for students who wish to meet together and are at the same level in a subject.
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 2/21/2021

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Approved Subjects

Biochemistry

Biochemistry

I teach Biochem at College level, is is one of my favorite things to teach! So I infuse the student with my enthusiasm to make Biochem fun.
Biology

Biology

I hold a Ph.D. in Cell Bio/Molecular Biology from the Anatomy and Cell Bio Dept.
Genetics

Genetics

I have taught College level Genetics and Molecular Biology for many years, and recently tutored a Medical Student in Genetics and Renal Physiology. She scored in the top 10% of her class based upon my help. I was able to coach her on the basics so that she could then understand the medical relevance of the genetics.
MCAT

MCAT

I have taught most of the MCAT required Science courses, and have tutored students in Medical School in Medical Physiology. I am very practiced at teaching Anatomy and Physiology and General Chemistry. I am usually appreciated for my clear explanations.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I teach open access college freshman, no entrance requirements. I see students come in ill prepared to do college work, and have worked very hard to help them acquire the skills that will help them succeed in any career path they choose, so I have some idea of where they need to be as college freshman. I regularly transform freshman A&P students into nursing students (one of whom just informed me she is making an A in nursing school!) The secret ingredients are old-fashioned reading and essay writing skills, especially for this generation of student. They must train to increase their working memory, to begin to understand mastery of subject (rather than factoid memorization). I feel I could adapt my methods very easily to any age group by using the appropriate level study materials. Who better to prepare students for college, than a teacher who sees what is lacking in students and has demonstrated successes in helping them build study skills that will allow them to be successful in any career path?
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra 1
Anatomy
Chemistry
GED
GRE
Physiology

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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Kathleen is an outstanding tutor

Kathleen is an outstanding tutor. I am a medical student, and I was struggling with Physiology and Biochemistry as medical school is very fast paced and there is a lot of material to cover in such little time. I am glad that I reached out to her through Wyzant because she has extensive knowledge in both subjects. She explains each lecture in a thorough, concise, and clear way. She also emphasizes the most important details that I would need to know as a physician. My professors did provide practice questions to prepare for the upcoming exams and because its medical school, most of the exam questions are in the form of clinical vignettes. Whenever, I was confused on why the correct answer was the correct one, she would explain thoroughly why the answer was the best answer and what key details to look for in the clinical vignettes that would help me arrive to the correct answer. As I took the exam, I approached each question in the same manner, and this resulted in my exam grades increasing greatly. I am very pleased with her tutoring as I was originally doing very poorly in these subjects. I was happy with my final grades thanks to the outstanding job Kathleen did by tutoring me. My only wish is that I had hired her at the start of med school. I feel more confident in myself and I can explain the material that we went over very well to others. Anyone learning these subjects will extremely benefit from her tutoring. She is not only an amazing tutor but a very lovely person.

Aliyah, 200 lessons with Kathleen

Top AP Chem and AP Bio grades!

Kathleen really helped our son focus and prepare for his AP exams. With her help, he got a 4 in Chem and a 5 in Bio!! Very patient and focused on the key weak areas. Could not be more pleased. Thank you, Kathleen!

Mark, 56 lessons with Kathleen

Very informative and prepared

We have use Kathleen twice so far for my daughter's anatomy class and Kathleen is well prepared with her own materials to assist with the learning. She helps review and gives tips on how to remember the material.

Annie, 2 lessons with Kathleen

Knowledgeable and strategic tutor

My Son is an FY medical student. He did not have biochem in his undergrad and struggled with this subject. I contacted Kathleen; she was able to set up a session quickly. She connected with my son to get some material to prepare for the first session. Kathleen spent time understanding his level, developed a strategy, and was able to break down the material to a level where he could quickly get a grasp of this material. He was pleased that I was able to find Kathleen to tutor him. He is also planning to get more tutoring from Kathleen for other subjects. Thank you, Kathleen.

Nalin, 49 lessons with Kathleen

Knowledgeable, patient and excellent tutor

Kathy has been working with my daughter who is a freshman in college and hoping to major in Biology. Prior to Kathy, she had taken Cell and Molecular Biology during freshman first semester and had quite a tough time, so she was quite skeptical about second semester. Before the sessions started, Kathy met with my daughter and myself, asked what my daughter's expectations were for the school year and made her feel very comfortable and confident about taking bio again. Sor far, their sessions have been great. Kathy goes over her lecture notes with her, teaches her how to study, is very patient with her, and has built her confidence. She currently has an A, and will be taking her midterm this week. I highly recommend Kathy!! Thank you Kathy for all your help - Agnes

Agnes, 25 lessons with Kathleen

Knowledgeable, Accessible, and Personable.

Kathleen has a true talent for boiling down some of the more complicated concepts inherent to Biochemistry and putting them into an easily understandable format. She is also armed with a surfeit of diagrams and the ability to help you interpret them. Some people know this subject matter, whereas it is clear Kathleen truly understands it. Kathleen is very personable, a consummate professional, and very patient. As a 41 year old attempting to change my career to medicine I am very glad to have found her to help with the MCAT and absolutely intend to further utilize her services should I ever be fortunate to get an acceptance. She is also very helpful with any General Chemistry problems you may have forgotten if you need a refresher. I cannot recommend her enough.

Doug, 18 lessons with Kathleen

Great Content Tutor For B/B Section of MCAT

Kathleen has been a great help so far with hammering down the finer details of the metabolic pathways for Biochemistry and made the physiology of the organ systems much more digestible than provided with the Kaplan content review books. She was willing to sit and review my UWORLD practice exams and give me tips on how to approach questions and how to figure out what is important or not on a passage.

Sandeep, 10 lessons with Kathleen

Very knowledgeable

I have learned alot in these 2 sessions than I have this entire semester of college. I am hoping that I can use her for the entire semester to get caught up from the year

Lanae, 6 lessons with Kathleen

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Kathleen has been a God sent. I have been out of school for about 10 years and she has been tutoring me in biochemistry. Kathy, has made it fun to learn new topics in biochemistry and with her help I was able to score a 90 on my first midterm. Thank you for all your help!

Rowson, 17 lessons with Kathleen

Knowledgable and patient tutor.

Ms. Kathleen B teaches chemistry. She's been a great help and has furthered my understanding of chemistry very much. With her help, my grades have improved quite a bit.

Anu, 15 lessons with Kathleen
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