Robert T.
Lubbock, TX
I specialize in helping students get into medical and nursing school
Texas Tech
Molecular BiologyAbout Robert
Hello my name is Robert, and I am a student at Texas Tech University, I have been tutoring for 4 years now. I am currently a senior studying biology and chemistry with the intention of attending graduate school for cell and molecular biology or biotechnology. I want to do research on what is collectively known as parasites and their ability to
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Cancellation
24 hours notice requiredAdditional students attending tutoring sessions will not increase my rate, 1 hour of my time is worth my hourly rate, regardless of how many students attend
Travel Radius
Travels within 40 miles of Lubbock, TX 79401Robert offers online lessons
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"The most intelligent / naturally caring tutor i've ever had!"
- Dylan, Lubbock, TX on 6/17/16When meeting Robert (10 minutes early), he began by asking questions to see where I was in the course. After gaining an assessment of what I knew, we dove into my test review, to which i knew absolutely nothing. After just 2 hours i was able to complete my entire chemistry test review and then some. He makes the material easy to understand, by teaching complex subject manner in a simplified way. If you want to pass, go with Robert. Trust me on this, as a junior, hes the best tutor i've ever had hands down.
"Awesome tutor!"
- Jackie, Lubbock, TX on 11/26/16He makes learning the material for upper level courses seem very easy by using different techniques! Within an hour we covered the material for two chapters and I was able to learn and recall it very well. He is patient and willing to go over the material if you have any questions! I definitely recommend contacting him if you need any one on one help.
"Great tutor"
- Oscar, Lubbock, TX on 10/19/16Robert was a great help. i was looking for help in the course Chem 3310, Molecular Biochemistry, and laid out the material in a unique fashion that really helps you understand concepts. It was a nice change to review the material through drawings and discussion, versus reading over definitions from the book.
"Makes things easier"
- Maricela, Lubbock, TX on 3/11/16I have really been struggling with my biology class. Most of the time it sounds like a foreign language. Robert cleared up a lot for me and helped me to understand some of the hardest concepts. He also made sure that I understood it completely
"Disappointed"
- Rebekah, Lubbock, TX on 2/20/16He showed up late and then proceeded to explain a problem that was on a test I just took because he didn't want to work on my homework. He worked the problem on the board and the work he was doing wasn't even necessary. Waste of my time and so I left. I am extremely frustrated now.
"Fantastic tutor! 10/10 would recommend."
- Karlee, Lubbock, TX on 10/18/15Robert is a phenomenal tutor! Very easy to contact and responded to my initial message almost instantly. Genetics is a difficult subject to learn and he did an awesome job explaining certain topics in an easy to follow format. He is very knowledgeable about the subject he was teaching and also very easy to relate to. He asked questions throughout to keep me actively involved in the lesson which was very beneficial to my learning experience. I learned more in a two hour session than I did in months of class. 10/10 would recommend to a friend. Thanks Robert!!
"Lifesaver"
- Tamra, Wichita Falls, TX on 12/8/14My son learned more in Robert's tutoring session than he did all year in his chemistry class. He regrets not having contacted him sooner. Robert explained the concepts in a way that made sense to our son. We are very grateful to him!
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ADHD
I've worked at my local university with students who were ADD/ADHD. I've used color coordination and physical involvement for students as well as repetitive statement. I also help students with study habits, distraction assessment, and schedule maintenance.
Chemistry
I have been tutoring in chemistry for three years and its essentialism to my degree has been paramount.
Genetics
I have been tutoring in genetics for almost a year now. As I have been pursing a career in molecular biology, genetics has been essential for me and my career. Like most sciences people underestimate the need for practice, especially with the many equations and "reactions" of DNA and RNA. I offer many many practice questions and resources that many students are unaware of, both in person and online.
Microbiology
I've taught microbiology to both majors and non majors/ nursing students. So I've gotten pretty used to building the material from the ground up and, like all of biology I focus on the bigger picture/ structure and function of everything. I also teach immunology and serology as this has been one of my main areas of research (both come hand in hand with each other )
Organic Chemistry
I have tutored students in organic chemistry for 2 semesters now. I think it's difficult for most because they are unaware of the more mechanical ways of doing reactions/configuration as opposed to trying to mentally flip the molecules in their head, I think the best and the ONLY way to do well in any chemistry course as well as ochem is to practice practice and practice. There is no substitute for that, therefore the majority of my sessions are based on this principle
Study Skills
As noted in all my previous tutoring subjects I am very interested in quantifying the extent to which various pedagogical techniques work to improve not only comprehension but mastery as well. Most of these techniques tend to be practice tests, concept mapping, flash cards, comprehensive questioning, and essay writing. Theses are all active learning techniques and require both understanding of larger and smaller pictures at the conceptual level.
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Robert T.
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I specialize in helping students get into medical and nursing school