Ashley M.
Private tutor in Atlanta, GA
Education
I am currently in the Master's program for Neurobiology and Behavior at Georgia state University, to graduate Summer 2016. Undergraduate degree: Psychology/Biology Double Major from University of North Carolina-Greensboro and University of Maryland- University College (3.85 GPA)
Experience
Tutoring experience: - K-8 math, science, reading (while I was a K-8 science teacher) - Currently tutoring K, 5, and 7 in all subjects Experience as a K-8 science teacher: K- General Science 5- General Science 6- Biology 7- Earth/Space 8- Physics/Chemistry 7 years experience as a camp counselor leader at an outdoor inclusive camp (special-needs children welcome), and helped prepare environmental education curriculum focused on the Chesapeake Bay and basic environmental preservation. Currently a graduate student and working as a research assistant (on a team in the center for obesity reversal), and working as a teaching assistant (for undergraduate biology labs) Relevant classes taken: Intro to Elementary Education Student Teaching Biology Ecology Genetics Molecular and Cell Biology Human Health and Disease Medical Ethics Neurobiology Neuroethology Epidemiology Animal Behavior Sensation and Perception Cognitive Psychology Biopsychology Cross-Cultural Psychology Positive Psychology Theories of Personality Sex, Gender, and Behavior Chemistry (transcripts upon request) And finally- I love working with people to help them figure out their best way of learning, to help them achieve their goals, and to be a tool for them finding the power within themselves to reach these goals. I have a passion for both teaching and learning, and I am always learning from my students while they are learning from me.
Availability
Weekends at any time, Monday after 5PM, Thursday after 6PM, Friday after 5PM, Saturday at any time, Sunday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 25 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
My hobbies mostly revolve around outdoor life, but here's a short list of what you may find me doing (outside of graduate school hours): - kayaking (I'm an instructor! -just currently not working as one) - hiking/ backpacking - playing guitar and making songs - cooking (especially spicy foods) - practicing my Spanish - travelling - tutoring - painting
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