...As a requirement of my undergraduate degree in anthropology at University of Michigan, I took a 400 level archaeology course. This course required us to conduct in-depth research and analysis of Bruce Trigger's "A History of Archaeological Thought", a 500+ page book which details the evolution o... (read more)
...I wasn't always a good student. I had to figure out effective study methods. More often than not the most successful students are those who know how to study well and take the time, consistently, to carry out their study plan. (read more)
...In some cases, such as with algebra courses, it is most efficient to teach by example. In courses, such as calculus, I use both guided questions and examples to help the student get the answer. I have references available, if you need them. (read more)
...I do my best to listen and understand where each student is struggling to make connections necessary for understanding. It is a real thrill to see complicated areas of study become more clear as students walk with me through topics like DNA replication, pedigrees, and recombinant DNA technology ... (read more)
6 Subjects: includingACT Science,ACT Math,Genetics,Elementary Math
...I told my advisor I should just take the regular because I had heard from siblings and older friends how hard chemistry was. I am grateful that this advisor pushed me to take the accelerated course. If I had let myself be intimidated by the course before even taking it, I wouldn't have realized... (read more)