...This class had over 500 students! Biology is my passion. I am well-versed in human genetics; my senior thesis is titled “Work Toward A Minimally Invasive Diagnosis of Hereditary Fructose Intolerance in the North American Population.”I completed two years of graduate work at the Scripps Research institute where I studied cancer biology, immunology, and glycobiology– the science of sugars! (read more)
...I am experienced in working with adult students in all math topics covered on the GED, and also in test preparation. I trained in test preparation for the high school student with Summit Educational Group in Newton, MA and am now able to use their strategies (although not their materials) to hel... (read more)
...Before coming to John Jay, I had been teaching physics, mathematics, philosophy and related subjects at independent high schools in Louisiana, New York, Connecticut, North Carolina and Massachusetts since 1992. I hold a PhD in Science Education from Columbia University Teachers College. I hold an MA in Physics from the City College of New York. (read more)
...My experience in private tutoring has been helping a person pass the general math Praxis test. What I most enjoy about working one on one with students is breaking down content into parts that are more accessible for their learning style. Many times by just working with a student and watching ... (read more)