...My name is Miles. I have pursued the the world of Biological and Environmental Sciences both academically and as a profession. Currently I am a graduate student in the Biology Department at Western Washington University where I am studying moss diversity and biogeography. (read more)
...I am a certified teacher in Washington State. My educational background includes a Masters in Teaching and a Bachelors in English Literature. I am experienced in designing lessons that align to state standards as needed, developing specific strategies to meet students' needs, and creating activities that are engaging and interactive for students. (read more)
...As a student myself, I understand that asking for help sometimes can be a large obstacle to overcome. I aim to provide a solid foundation and go over core concepts to give you the confidence you need to succeed. My approach to teaching involves breaking down challenging problems into concepts that are already well-practiced, and utilizing similar examples to help reinforce the material. (read more)
...I have a full-time job in a lab, but I still love to share all the scientific knowledge I've accumulated over years of schooling and experiences. I have a bachelor's in Biology from University of Wisconsin-River Falls, almost finished my master's at Western on black bears (couldn't quite complet... (read more)
...The ability to reason through a scientific question to find the answer is always more helpful than simply knowing any individual answer. I like to build on what people already know when trying to teach them more. My strongest subject, Geology, is very visual, and I like to show students images, diagrams, and real examples to help them understand the concepts of various geological sciences. (read more)