Hi! I’m Kirk, a science educator with a B.S. in Wildlife & Fisheries from Tennessee Technological University (GPA 3.33; Dean’s List 5 out of 6 semesters). I began my career as a park ranger, teaching visitors of all ages about ecosystems, conservation, and field methods—experience that now helps me make classroom science concrete and memorable. For the past two years I’ve taught high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physical Science (grades 9–12) in whole-class settings, small-group...
Hi! I’m Kirk, a science educator with a B.S. in Wildlife & Fisheries from Tennessee Technological University (GPA 3.33; Dean’s List 5 out of 6 semesters). I began my career as a park ranger, teaching visitors of all ages about ecosystems, conservation, and field methods—experience that now helps me make classroom science concrete and memorable. For the past two years I’ve taught high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physical Science (grades 9–12) in whole-class settings, small-group interventions, and one-on-one tutoring. I’ve passed the Praxis II Biology (5236) and Praxis II Chemistry (5246) for Tennessee, demonstrating state-recognized content mastery and instructional readiness in the subjects I tutor.
My tutoring is structured, upbeat, and results-focused. We start with your goals and a short diagnostic to identify strengths and gaps. Each session follows a clear flow—brief review to activate prior knowledge; bite-sized explanations; guided examples; independent practice with immediate feedback; and a simple plan for what to do before our next meeting. I use high-yield strategies (retrieval practice, spaced review, worked examples, and concept mapping) and connect ideas to real-world examples from my ranger background so concepts “stick.” I support a wide range of learners—from students rebuilding foundations to those in Honors courses or preparing for assessments (unit tests, lab write-ups, and ACT Science).
Subjects I tutor and feel highly qualified to teach:
Biology (Intro & Honors), Chemistry (Intro & Honors), Physical Science, Scientific Reasoning & Lab Skills, Study Skills/Note-Taking for Science, and ACT Science preparation.
Unique strengths I bring: real field experience that makes abstract topics tangible; a consistent session structure that reduces stress and builds confidence; and clear, ongoing communication with students and parents about progress and next steps.
