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PhD-Level STEM and Test Prep Instructor with 20+ Years Experience!
Katherine G.

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I hold a PhD in Biology with a research emphasis in evolution, genomics, bioinformatics, and statistics. I teach at the undergraduate & post-graduate levels as well as model STEM curriculum for high and middle school. Teaching is my passion, and I make my interest in the topic infectious to students. I am skilled at summarizing content and making it easier for students to digest and grasp quickly.

As a scientific researcher, quantitative skills are required. I enjoy sharing my love of...

I hold a PhD in Biology with a research emphasis in evolution, genomics, bioinformatics, and statistics. I teach at the undergraduate & post-graduate levels as well as model STEM curriculum for high and middle school. Teaching is my passion, and I make my interest in the topic infectious to students. I am skilled at summarizing content and making it easier for students to digest and grasp quickly.

As a scientific researcher, quantitative skills are required. I enjoy sharing my love of quantitative reasoning with students, which includes: statistics, biostatistics, data science, data visualization, and various topics in biology (bioinformatics, botany, anatomy & physiology, microbiology, evolution, genetics, and general bio). In addition to these topics, I teach programming skills in the following areas: R & R Studio, Tableau, SPSS, Excel, introductory C++ and Python, SQL and databases, and Unix / shell scripting.

I am especially keen to help students with test anxiety or those with diagnosed learning or other disabilities. Throughout the years, I have worked with students with ADD/ADHD, autism, oppositional defiant disorder, dyslexia, total blindness, hearing loss, and physical disabilities. I love to empower students to be their best versions of themselves, regardless of how differently abled they are. As someone with multiple disabilities, I empathize deeply with these students.

Note:
I work often with MSDS students and data science micro Masters / certificate students from various programs, as well as MPH and Business Analytics students. Don’t hesitate to reach out to see if I can help you meet the expectations of your course!

Cancellation policy:
I know that life happens, so I try to offer a generous cancellation policy. I request four hours notice if possible or notification of absence ASAP if it’s an emergency. I will waive the fee for the first cancellation if you reschedule the appointment. Otherwise, my cancellation fee is $20.

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Education

Beloit College
Biology
Washington University in St. Louis
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $43
  • Rate details: I do offer group rates for small groups (no more than 3 students).
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/9/2023

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Accuplacer

Accuplacer

I have been teaching standardized test preparation for over 15 years now, including the Accuplacer. I am skilled at helping students understand not only the importance on their education of placing well, but of firming up the underlying concepts for their success in college. I take an active learning approach with my students to help them regain the strong conceptual foundation they need while scoring highly on the exam.
ACT Math

ACT Math

I have been helping students master all subject areas of the ACT for over 10 years. I love helping students reach their goals. My approach is to help students achieve core competency in math while teaching what test makers expect students to recognize. My ultimate goal is to help students understand the underlying subject material while solving problems quickly and efficiently.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have been tutoring middle and high school math for over 15 years, both professionally and in a volunteer capacity, including Algebra 1. I love helping students master these absolutely critical foundations in their academics. I especially enjoy helping students make connections between math and their daily lives! It helps students to be more invested in their own learning.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I am a professional STEM instructor with over 15 years experience teaching algebra, both in a professional and volunteer capacity. Although I teach professionally at the college-level currently, I have taught algebra to students as young as middle school. I love teaching algebra 2 because it is such an important foundation to a student's educational career.
Biology

Biology

I am currently finishing my PhD in Biology with an emphasis on genomics and quantitative biology. In addition to designing and performing biological research, I teach biology at the undergraduate level. I have also tutored biology at the middle and high school levels for a number of years.
Biostatistics

Biostatistics

I hold a PhD in Biology where my research focuses on quantitative and computational biology and genome evolution. This means that I use Biostatistics as an integral part of my research program. Further, I've taught biostatistics for over 9 years at the college level, first as a teaching assistant and now as an instructor. Teaching biologists how to understand and apply statistics is one of my favorite things!
Botany

Botany

My research focus is in plant ecological genomics, which means that I have a deep understanding of plant development, physiology, ecology, evolution, and genetics. I love teaching botany as it incorporates all of these topics while emphasizing fundamental biological processes.
C++

C++

I conduct research using programs written in C++, as well as teach C++ informally to colleagues. I have also collaborated with other scientists as they construct their C++ programs.
Computer Programming

Computer Programming

As a bioinformatics and genomics researcher, I program in a variety of languages including Perl, Python, R, and UNIX. I love teaching programming and have been doing so for over 7 years now!
Data Science

Data Science

I have been tutoring Data Science students on Wyzant for over two years at the Master's and PhD levels. I hold a PhD in biology with an emphasis on genomics and the integration and synthesis of 'big data'. I am also a professional statistical consultant and R expert here on Wyzant.
Ecology

Ecology

I hold a PhD in Evolution, Ecology, and Population Biology. I’ve been conducting research in the field for over 15 years, and I enjoy helping students understand ecological concepts from the most fundamental to advanced.
English

English

I have been tutoring K-12 English and College level writing for over 10 years. As a scientist, I greatly appreciate the needs for effective communication. I like to emphasize clarity, style, and grammatical correctness with all of my students regardless of grade level. Being a good writer is an essential skill regardless of field!
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

When I began teaching over 15 years ago, my first student was an adult learning ESL. It was a thrilling experience that got me hooked on teaching. I still love teaching ESL to students. I have the added benefit of having lived in another country where I was learning their language as a second language, so I have literally been in my students' shoes before!
Genetics

Genetics

As a research scientist in genomics, an understanding of genetics (classical, molecular, and population) is absolutely essential. Additionally, I have served as a teaching assistant in both undergraduate genetics as well as undergraduate genomics. I have been teaching genetics and genomics to students for over 8 years now.
Geometry

Geometry

I am a college-level STEM instructor with over 15 years teaching math, including geometry. Recently, I have taught students geometry both as a stand-alone topic and as part of their test preparation for the ACT, SAT, or GRE. I am also an SAT/ACT/GRE math tutor for a major test prep company.
GRE

GRE

I am a professional GRE tutor with one of the major test prep companies as well as a college-level Biology and Statistics instructor. I especially love helping students understand how to most efficiently and quickly recognize the strategies ETS expects you to know. I can offer you detailed study plans in addition to tutoring in the material itself.
Macintosh

Macintosh

I have been using Macintosh almost exclusively for my daily activities, including bioinformatics, since 2006. As a programmer, I have a much deeper understanding of the Mac Operating System than your typical user. This makes me better able to advise others on the daily operations of their Mac, how best to troubleshoot both common and rarer issues, and introduce others to the benefits of programming in various languages on a Mac.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

I am an advanced Excel user professionally, including creating macros. I have worked with students on H- and VLOOKUP functions, conditional statements, graphing, and pivot tables. I'm happy to help you reach your goals!
Perl

Perl

I am a PhD Candidate in Biology where my research focuses on quantitative and computational biology and the evolution of genomes. This means that I use computation as a integral part of my research program, including Perl. I am fluent in Perl, and have been using it for 9 years in my research. Additionally, I have taught short courses to other biologists in Perl to aid in genomics research.
R

R

As a professional biology researcher and college-level instructor in biology and statistics, I use R nearly every day. I love teaching R to students and helping them to master both the underlying statistics concepts as well as the R language itself.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have been teaching SAT math prep for over 10 years, and math generally for over 15. I currently tutor with a major test prep company in SAT and ACT math, as well as tutor middle through college students in math such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, college algebra, and statistics.
SPSS

SPSS

I’ve been tutoring in SPSS for statistics, biostatistics, and analytics for over 5 years. As a professional researcher and statistician, it’s one of the statistical softwares I use and teach regularly.
Statistics

Statistics

I am a professional researcher and statistician, with over 6 years of teaching experience at the college level in statistics and biostatistics. In addition to teaching statistical theory and concepts, I really enjoy teaching statistical programs including R, SPSS, and SAS.
TEAS

TEAS

I've recently expanded my test preparation skills to the TEAS, and I love teaching for this test! I specialize in working with students with test anxiety, and I have a proven track record with my TEAS students. Many of my students have gone from <50% proficiency to over 75+%! I hold a PhD candidate Biology with 15+ years experience in standardized test prep. These two things make me a GREAT instructor for TEAS preparation!
UNIX

UNIX

I am a PhD Candidate in Biology where my research focuses on quantitative and computational biology and the evolution of genomes. This means that I use computation as a integral part of my research program, including UNIX. I am very knowledgeable of UNIX and bash, and I have even taught short courses to other biologists in UNIX skills to aid in genomics research.
Writing

Writing

As an academic STEM researcher and instructor, effective written communication is essential. I have been helping students, including ESL students, hone their skills for over 15 years.
ACT English
American History
Anatomy
ASVAB
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
European History
GED
General Computer
Geography
Grammar
HTML
Microbiology
Microsoft Word
Physical Science
Prealgebra
Proofreading
Reading
Social Studies
Spelling
TOEFL
Vocabulary
World History

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Very knowledgeable on R

Great problem-solving skills; very patient and pleasant. Allows time for asking questions and good time management skills. I have booked with Katherine G. several times and have found a fabulous tutor!

Diana, 12 lessons with Katherine

Kind and patient tutor

My 16 year old loves working with Katherine. She has been able to help her this year with algebra/geometry 2 and Biology, it's so nice she can help with both. One time she even was able to do an appt with her very early before school to help her with an important assignment she was struggling with the night before. My daughter says she is very patient and kind, which is the perfect demeanor to help her understand these concepts.

Angie, 17 lessons with Katherine

#1 Tutor

Extremely knowledgeable. Realistic. Does not feed you the answers but does help you get to them. Only Tableau tutor I will ever go to again! Really appreciated that she researched things and was ready with answers to my questions. Friendly yet equally respectful of my time.

Caledonia, 3 lessons with Katherine

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor.

I am pursuing a microbiology major with a focus on bioinformatics. I sought assistance not only in programming but also from someone with a scientific background to guide me in interpreting data and understanding its significance.She patiently explained every detail to me, recognizing that it takes me a bit longer to grasp concepts. She has been invaluable in helping me comprehend scholarly research articles and assisting with programming languages such as Python, Rstudio (R), and Unix command line. Overall, she is an exceptional science tutor capable of providing support across a wide range of topics.

Ayana, 9 lessons with Katherine

Knowledgeable, patient, and kind tutor

Katherine is really kind and helpful and I would definitely recommend her if you need tutoring! She walked me through writing an R-studio script for a research paper, as well as walking me through how to write and structure a psychology research paper. Going into the tutoring session I didn't know anything about R-studio or the steps to write a research paper and by the end she gave me all the information I needed to leave confident in my knowledge. Katherine was extremely patient and understanding. I was confused by many things due to not having any experience, and she would reassure me that there was no problem going over material more or explaining things in depth if needed. She also explains material in a very clear and descriptive manner and walked me through each step one by one to be sure and cover all the material.

Cecilia, 2 lessons with Katherine

Extremely Helpful and Kind

Katherine is well versed in R studio and statistics. I am a college sophomore taking statistics using R studio and she has been super helpful in my assignments. She knows exactly what to and it amazes me every time. She is also very kind and patient, I am impressed at how quickly she is able to fix my mistakes. She also answers my questions over email if I forget to ask it in the session which has been a lifesaver!

Morgan, 8 lessons with Katherine

Knowledgeable and kind

She helped me with MBA level operations and statistics she was very accommodating of my peculiar circumstance and she held my hand through complex statistical computations

Dra, 4 lessons with Katherine

Patient and Knowledgable

Katherine helped my with data science projects in R Studio. She was a well-versed expert in the programming language and was key to my success in the class. Highly recommend

Stacy, 2 lessons with Katherine

Great tutor

She helped me with some difficult code in R that I've been working on for a thesis project. She is very patient with all of my questions and is great at explaining code.

Michelle, 6 lessons with Katherine

Very knowledgeable and easy to work with!

I am very impressed with how Katherine gets right down to business and explains everything in a way that I can understand. I learn more with her than my actual class and am grateful for her patience with me!

Shannon, 3 lessons with Katherine
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