Stephanie D.
Private tutor in Holt, MI
Education
Spring Arbor University Bachelors in Biology 2006 GPA 3.84 I received the departmental honors award in biology and chemistry upon graduating. I tutored for almost every science class after I took it. I like teaching. I was a teaching assistant and lab assistant for a variety of science classes. I lead study groups before exams. The students that came to study sessions consistently had better grades on exams that students who did not.
Experience
-Forensic DNA Analyst for the MSP Forensic Science Division. Analyze evidence from CSC kits and crime scenes. Mostly PCR and Capillary Electrophoresis. 2015-2019 -Metabolic Laboratory Technician for the Michigan Department of Community Health. Newborn Screening Lab. 2011-2015 -Microbiologist. Neogen Corporation. R&D Pathogen Detection Lab. 2010 Laboratory Technician for the MDARD. I analyzed food, feed and fertilizer for proper nutrient content for human and animal safety. 2008-2009 Tutoring/Teaching Experience 2012-2020 Tutoring high school and college students in biology and art 2007 Substitute teacher in Jackson Public schools, K-12 all subjects. 2004-2006 Teacher Assistant and Lab Assistant for biology and chemistry classes while in undergrad. I lead individual and group study sessions. 3 years of experience. 2005 Taught reading at an after school program in Jackson for first grade students. I want to be a tutor because I am passionate about teaching students about biology and chemistry. **$30 per hour, I've found most tutoring sessions to go about an hour and a half.
Subject Expertise
7th Grade ScienceKindergarten - 8th GradePlant BiologyArtZoologyAnatomyLife SciencesEnvironmental ScienceEarth Science8th Grade ScienceStudy Skills And Organization6th Grade Science5th Grade Science4th Grade Science3rd Grade ScienceReadingBiologyGeneral BiologyStudy SkillsAP BiologyMicrobiology
Availability
Weekends at any time, Weekdays after 12 Noon
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I like reading, music, hiking, calligraphy and watercolor. I like being creative in my free time and enjoy painting, scrapbooking, card making, and crafts. I have two daughters and spend most of my time enjoying their enthusiasm for life. I love my career in forensics. The work is rewarding. I'm learning something new daily and there are always interesting cases to help solve.
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