Meghan M.
Private tutor in Somerville, MA
Education
BS in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University PhD in Neuroscience from University of Pittsburgh
Experience
I received my Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2013, and have spent the past three years as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University studying the neurodegenerative disorder ALS. As a tutor, I’ve found that students show the highest potential to retain information when they have a strong conceptual foundation of the subject matter from which to build their knowledge. Thus, my approach is to explain the material from the ground up, using real world examples whenever possible, in order to establish a strong basis for future successful learning. As someone with a Ph.D. in the life sciences, I have a deeper understanding of biology than most, and can therefore explain complex concepts in a simplified and relevant manner. Additionally, I cater my teaching technique to the needs of the student depending on what type of learner they are (visual, verbal, etc.). A second facet of my teaching philosophy is based on the importance of building a personal relationship with each student so that they feel comfortable approaching me with questions and concerns. With an easy-going, nonjudgmental attitude, I encourage students to be themselves, and make it clear that they should never feel embarrassed if they don’t understand something. Although I have a doctorate, I’ve found that most students have an easy time relating to me.
Subject Expertise
NeuroscienceGrammar and MechanicsIB BIology HLIB BIology SLLaboratoryLife SciencesMolecular BiologyMolecular GeneticsNeurobiologyGeneticsPhysiologyReadingStudy Skills And OrganizationTechnical WritingVocabularyWritingBiology10th Grade Writing11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingAP Biology10th Grade ReadingCell BiologyCollege EssaysDevelopmental BiologyEnglishEssay EditingEvolutionary BiologyGeneral Biology
Availability
Any day after 10AM
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
In addition to tutoring, I can also provide guidance and mentoring to students, especially those interested in pursuing a career in science.
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