Olivia W. (her, 34 Years)

Sacramento, USA

Experienced Online Biology Tutor

Bio

My name is Olivia, and I am currently a PhD student at UC Davis, studing environmental engineering. My work focuses on biological treatment of trace organic contaminants (e.g. pest... Read more

My name is Olivia, and I am currently a PhD student at UC Davis, studing environmental engineering. My work focuses on biological treatment of trace organic contaminants (e.g. pesticides) in water. I have two years of experience as a teaching assistant for undergraduates, and am knowledgable in many interconnected areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering and ecology. I am passionate about making learning spaces comfortable and accessible for students of all backgrounds. Additionally, I pay close attention to my students' learning styles, and listen to their opinions on how they best take in and learn information. I am happy to answer any additional questions you may have! Read less

Teaching methodology

I prefer to teach in ways that are complementary to a student's main schooling. Don't get me wrong, textbooks are great, but I recognize that they are not for everybody. Sometimes ... Read more

I prefer to teach in ways that are complementary to a student's main schooling. Don't get me wrong, textbooks are great, but I recognize that they are not for everybody. Sometimes students appreciate problems taken out of their normal context, to provide alternative perspectives and increase retention. I provide a relaxed atmosphere for students to feel comfortable asking questions and providing feedback for me to better tailor their lessons. Read less

• $15

  Local Hourly rate

• $15

  Online Hourly rate