Josh K.
Private tutor in Ann Arbor, MI
Education
University of Michigan graduate with a degree in Honors Biochemistry and Sociocultural Anthropology minor. Graduated with highest honors and 4.0 GPA.
Experience
Tutoring Experience: 1) Academic Tutor: Beginning September 2013, I began tutoring a variety of subjects including Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Biochemistry for undergraduates at the University of Michigan. For the students I work with consistently, I see drastic improvements in both understanding and test/homework scores. 2) MCAT Instructor and Teacher: I have been teaching and tutoring MCAT Organic and General Chemistry since January 2014. I have prepared lesson plans for 2.5 hour lessons as well as met with students individually to clarify confusing concepts 3) Undergraduate Student Instructor: From September 2011 to December 2012, I was an Undergraduate Student Instructor for a variety of undergraduate lab courses including General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II. In this role, I was responsible for teaching classes of 20-30 undergraduates, grading student exams, and holding office hours to help students better understand a variety of topics. I received an overall rating of 4.75/5.00 for instructor quality over 5 semesters. 4) Study Group Facilitator: From September 2011 to April 2014, I was a study group facilitator for a variety of undergraduate science classes including Physics I, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I, and Organic Chemistry II. As a study group facilitator, I prepared worksheets for groups of 10-20 students and created activities to encourage group learning and participation. Throughout my time as a facilitator I received an overall rating of 4.8/5.00 for overall effectiveness as an instructor. Why I Love Tutoring: I have a belief that many of the students I work with are smart and VERY smart at that. The main issue that many of the students I have worked with in the past face is a lack of one-on-one attention in their learning. I love being able to provide the much needed one-on-one learning environment that many students need to truly learn and understand a subject. I have seen significant improvement not only in understanding but also in test scores in the students I have worked with in the past. There is nothing more rewarding than hearing back from my past students about the success they have had after our tutoring sessions. Accomplishments and Awards: Study Group Organic Chemistry Course Leader of the Year 2014 Goldwater Scholarship for Outstanding Biochemistry Research Karle Award 2014 for Outstanding Achievement in the Physical Sciences Walter Yates Award 2014 for Outstanding Biochemistry Performance Rosalie Ginsberg Individual Community Service Award Valedictorian of St. Francis High School 2010 2009 Division IV 3 Doubles State Champion Boys Tennis
Availability
Monday after 12 Noon, Tuesday in the morning, Wednesday after 2PM, Thursday after 6PM, Friday after 3PM
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Tennis - Tennis is my absolute favorite sport! I started playing in high school where I played competitively. Since then, I mostly play for fun with friends and family! Ping Pong - I have played ping pong since I was 12, and I absolutely love playing with my friends in my free time. Singing - If there is one thing I am known for it is my constant singing. I have loved singing for as long as I can remember and it is one of the defining characteristics of my personality!
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