Rebecca M.
Franklin, TN
Biology tutor for college and high school
Bucknell University
biochemistryVanderbilt University
Master'sLipscomb University
Graduate CourseworkAbout Rebecca
I love teaching science because I absolutely love science, especially biology. I think it's the coolest thing ever, and if you asked my students they would say my enthusiasm is contagious! I try to make learning it fun by engaging a student's natural curiosity. Science is all around us, and I teach by relating abstract concepts to things we can
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3 hours notice requiredMy cancellation fee is $25 for any lesson cancelled within 3 hours of a scheduled lesson. Please be on time for your lesson. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your lesson will be cancelled.
Travel Radius
Travels within 18 miles of Franklin, TN 37064Rebecca offers online lessons
Rebecca is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
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"Very friendly and knowledgeable!"
- Herleen, Philadelphia, PA on 3/20/16Rebecca was very friendly and helped me with genetics problems. When I tried to do the problems on my own they were very intimidating and I felt as though they were super hard. But when working on them with Rebecca, they didn't seem as bad. She broke down the problems into smaller steps and helped me understand concepts necessary to solve the problems. Also she was super friendly and took the time to explain things and answer any and all questions I had. I definitely would recommend Rebecca to anyone looking for a genetics tutor!!
"Excellent AP Bio teacher"
- Andrew, Warren, NJ on 4/9/17My daughter has been taking classes with Ms. Rebecca for a few months. She likes Ms. Rebecca's teaching a lot. It is well organized and in details. My daughter hopes she can get a 5 in official test.
"Excellent Biology tutor"
- Bonnie, Norwood, NJ on 3/26/17DNA replication and other 9th grade biology subjects for my daughter. She was very clear, concise and patient. My daughter was thrilled and will definitely use her again. Very pleased.!!
"Wonderful Tutor"
- Lisa, Nashville, TN on 2/28/17Rebecca is great! Kind and understandable!
She explained Excel in a way even an old lady like me could understand. We worked on things that I was able to grasp. She has been a teacher in a high school so she really knows how to relate information!
"Knowledgeable MS Office Tutor"
- Mark, Thompsons Station, TN on 1/23/17Rebecca has a great knowledge of MS Office and was very helpful. She also offered other points of advise since she has a great working knowledge of various software and system.
Highly recommend.
"Very helpful"
- Rebecca, New York, NY on 1/16/17My daughter did a last min online lesson with Rebecca to help prepare for a 9th grade Bio test. Rebecca was very helpful and helped my daughter feel more confident with the material.
"Helpful and knowledgeable."
- MaryAnn, Toms River, NJ on 12/18/16Biochemistry does not come easy for me. Rebecca is amazing at taking complicated information and breaking it down into simpler terms. She also draws pictures to help clarify a topic, which is great because I am a visual learner.
"Reviewed the past exam"
- Eleni, Great Neck, NY on 12/14/16Reviewed exam 3 and those I got wrong. Need to review vocabulary for final. I do understand the question but explaining the concept need work. She help me went over the questions.
"Very knowledgeable and good advice!"
- Heather, Rogers, AR on 11/17/16Rebecca was very patient with my daughter and asked several questions to figure out what she knew and what she didn't. She explained everything thoroughly and left her with a great handout with additional descriptions of a chart in her homework. She gave some great suggestions about what my daughter could do while she is studying so that she will understand the specific subject of biology better and do better on her exams.
"Very Knowledgeable"
- Husam, New York, NY on 11/13/16Rebecca is very thorough with explanations for difficult problems. she Really has great grasp of the concepts of biochemistry. Extremely smart and a good teacher! I would recommend her to my friends.
"Knowledgeable, Patient Tutor"
- Joseph, Los Angeles, CA on 10/28/16Rebecca assisted me with solving a problem I was having in Genetics related to calculating the expected values for a incomplete dominance cross as well as calculate the mapping distance.
Some of the problems were more challenging than others. I will say in general this was my first experience with WyzAnt or any online tutoring and I recommend having the full page open because the white board that is used is hard to follow when you can not see the whole white board at one time.
"Clear and helpful!"
- Ellis, New York, NY on 10/18/16My biochemistry professor gave us problem sets to prepare for an exam...but did not give us most of the answers. He was also not available for office hours at times I could make before the exam. Rebecca to the rescue! She checked my and answered questions so that I wasn't distracted by anxiety about whether I was on the right track.
"Math and Science ACT tutoring"
- Krista, Franklin, TN on 8/5/16This was my first session and in just an hour, she was able to show me better ways to approach questions that work well for me. I am looking forward to tutoring more with Becky.
"great tutor"
- Taylor, Easley, SC on 7/8/16Great tutor! Really has helped me gain my confidence! Has helped me work through the problems and understand why I am choosing those answers
"Extremely helpful and patient tutor"
- Monika, West Bloomfield, MI on 4/29/16I think Rebecca is the best biology tutor in the Wyzant community. I found her thorough explanations very helpful for understanding concepts in biology in preparation for my upcoming test. I will definitely turn to her for future help and guidance.
"Rebecca is on point!"
- Jerry, Nashville, TN on 4/21/16I heard back from her in about 10-15 minutes and she offered several options on where to meet. When we got together she not only knew the subject top to bottom, but also how to truly tutor. Would recommend her to anyone! -thanks for all the help!
"Excellant Tutor, Highly recommend!"
- Mary, Hillsdale, MI on 3/11/16Rebecca has been an excellent tutor for my daughter. She is very good at explaining concepts. Also is very kind and funny. My daughter enjoys science for a change ;-) Rebecca makes the on-line tutoring concept work very well, much better that I imagined.
"Fantastic Teacher"
- Patrick, Patchogue, NY on 3/9/16Rebecca is a good as they come. Chemistry is one of my weaker subjects and I had to jump into take biochemistry 4 years removed from my last chemistry course. I am very impatient and was getting extremely frustrated. Rebecca was extremely encouraging, understanding and patient with me. She believed I could do it when I didn't believe I could. As a result I scored a 81 on my test when I thought for sure I was going to bomb it. Every session I continue to get more and more confident in myself and understand the material better each time. Highly recommended!
"Patient and good"
- Yasmeen, Las Cruces, NM on 2/22/16She helped me to understand certain main concepts and walked with me through the problems to solve them correctly. She was helpful and patient.
"Awesome"
- Callie, Kernersville, NC on 2/21/16Rebecca is easy to contact and replies quickly. She has graciously met with me on very short notice and has great availability. She is an excellent, patient tutor and goes to great lengths to make sure I understand the material. She uses graphs, pictures and even some videos if needed to help me understand. I am a visual learner so this really helps me! I highly recommend her as she has a gift for teaching!
"Makes the most complex problem simple!"
- Emily, Reno, NV on 2/11/16I have only had one session with Rebecca but I absolutely love working with her! She has the great analogies that helps to understand what things on the microscopic level are doing and why they are doing it! She doesn't just work through the problem, she makes sure you understands it and will provide background information when applicable. I am excited to continue to use her as my tutor!
"Terrific experience, she will be a great tutor for any level!"
- Carli-Jo, Franklin, TN on 2/5/16So enjoyed the session with Rebecca. She listened to me and helped identify where we needed to focus. She was very patient and helped create a plan that will help me with the upcoming ACT. We couldn't have found a better tutor for Science - think I might ask her to help with AP Chem- she knows her stuff!
We will also explore online tutoring with Becky - she is such a great teacher and her approach will work in person or through technology. I appreciate her offer to continue working with us - even finding a great way to accommodate crazy schedules!
"Great Tutor!"
- Lauren, Bryan, TX on 1/30/16She helped me immensely as I could not find any tutor to contact me back until I found her. I was wary of using the online tutoring, but with her it was great! She is a great teacher and I am so glad I found her!
"Biology Honors"
- Kim, Brentwood, TN on 11/28/12Rebecca is a great teacher who helps my daughter to understand better and also increase her interest/confidence in the class. This help is very valuable to a high school athlete who is taking honors Biology and spending a lot time on daily sport practice. Thanks!!
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ACT Math
I taught an ACT prep class math and science sections for two years at Summit High School. I am a licensed teacher in 6-12 biology and chemistry, and I can help you both with testing strategies and the math content.
ACT Science
I taught the ACT prep class math and science sections for two years at Summit High School. I can help you develop your own personal strategy to maximize your time and attack those science passages. The ACT science section is an exercise in reading and analyzing text and figures very quickly so time management and efficiency can be key. I am a licensed teacher in biology and chemistry 6-12.
Biochemistry
I absolutely love biochemistry! It is one of my favorite areas of science and I would love to help you with it. We can work on your problem sets and I can break down any concepts you are struggling with.
I am a certified teacher in biology and chemistry and I taught AP and honors biology for the last 3 years. I also have experience tutoring and teaching at the college level.
I was a cell biology/biochemistry major and I have a master's degree in biology from Vanderbilt. My undergraduate coursework focused specifically on biochemistry, and it is a passion of mine.
I have also worked as a biomedical researcher at Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, and Bucknell University for a total of six years. I have an intimate understanding of biochemistry concepts as well as the techniques used in the study of biochemistry.
Biology
I absolutely love biology and getting to share it with others is such a great joy. I can work with you to help you learn the concepts in the way that you like to learn. Biology is all about making connections between ideas, and that's where a lot of students tend to struggle, but I have strategies that can address that.
I am a licensed biology teacher and former research biologist. I have taught freshman biology honors (last year I had the highest growth in my department) and AP biology (last year I had the highest pass rate in my county).
I was a cell biology/biochemistry major and I have a Master's degree in biological sciences from Vanderbilt University. As part of my course work I have taken classes in topics in every area of Biology. I have worked as a biomedical researcher at Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, and Bucknell University for a total of six years. I have an intimate understanding of biology concepts as well as the techniques used in the study of biology.
Genetics
I would love to help you with your genetics problem sets and help you break down concepts you are struggling with.
I am an experienced tutor and teacher at both the college and high school levels. I was a teaching assistant at Vanderbilt and Bucknell for eight semesters and I am a licensed teacher in biology and chemistry 6-12.
I have a Master's degree in biological sciences from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Science in cell biology/biochemistry from Bucknell University. As part of my course work I have taken classes in topics in every area of Biology. I have worked as a biomedical researcher at Vanderbilt, Johns Hopkins, and Bucknell University for a total of six years. I have an intimate understanding of biology concepts as well as the techniques used in the study of biology.
Microsoft Excel
Excel is one of my favorite programs. I use it extensively to track all kinds of student data, personal finances, etc. I can help you get the most out of it by showing you the basics, or if you're more advanced, shortcuts and tips.
Microsoft PowerPoint
As a high school teacher, I use PowerPoint extensively in my classroom. I know how to make an engaging presentation and take advantage of all the advanced features PowerPoint has to offer. I can show you how to manage slide transitions, animations, slide timings, text, tables, images and more. I've also used it to record my lectures on days that I couldn't be in class. This is an easy to use and under utilized tool, and I can help you take advantage of it.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word often frustrates beginner and even advanced users. It often seems like it has a mind of its own and formatting can be a nightmare. I have used Word for many different applications and I can help you control it instead of it controlling you. I can show you things like changing default settings, using breaks to define sections with different formatting, and many other things you didn't even know Word could do.
Needlework
I have been doing counted cross stitch embroidery for about 20 years. I also taught myself how to crochet and I make everything from hats and mittens to amigurumis (crocheted stuffed animals). I can teach you both basic and advanced stitches, give you tips on counting stitches and rows, and teach you to read several different types of crochet patterns. I also have knowledge of different types of yarns.
Praxis
I am a certified teacher in TN, 7-12 biology and chemistry. I was in the top 15% of test takers for the biology content knowledge praxis and scored very well on the chemistry and principles of learning and teaching (PLT). I also have experience tutoring test taking strategies for many standardized tests.
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Rebecca M.
Franklin, TN
Biology tutor for college and high school