Stacie D.
Private tutor in Blacksburg, VA
Education
BA Biology 2006, University of San Diego MS Animal Science 2011, University of Arizona
Experience
Adjunct Instructor at Virginia Western Community College - Currently teaching BIO 101 and 102 - Prepared and implemented a lecture and laboratory section to instruct students in introductory biology topics utilizing learner-centered techniques - Topics included invertebrate and vertebrate diversity, tissues and organ systems, biomes, ecology, and population biology. Guest Lecturer-Virginia Tech - Embryology. Teaching Assistant-Virginia Tech ALS 2304: Animal Anatomy and Physiology - Prepared and implemented lectures associated with weekly laboratories related to animal anatomy and physiology for two labs. - Topics included basic physiological processes, the skeletal system, muscles, cardiovascular, kidneys, and immunology, as well as others - Provided review sessions for laboratory practicals and well as individual and group tutoring. APSC 1454/1464: Intro to Animal and Poultry Sciences - Responsible for assisting with the development of laboratories aimed at introducing students to all aspects of animal and poultry sciences - Held review sessions for both lecture and lab and tutored on an individual basis. Co-Lecturer-University of Arizona - ANS 215: Domestic Animal Anatomy and Physiology - Created lectures related to the skeletal system, digestion and absorption, thermoregulation, and female reproduction. - Assisted in maintaining a course web-site devoted to enhancing student learning through alternative educational resources as well as keeping students informed of course-related events. - Organized and led study sessions for groups of students as well as individuals ANS 595: Independent Study-Current Studies in Reproductive Physiology - Created a journal club under the supervision of a faculty member for members of the Reproductive Physiology cohort. - Responsible for selecting weekly journal articles and assigning presenters. Led discussions related to assigned articles and encouraged class participation by promoting questions and creating an open, safe environment. Guest Lecturer -University of Arizona - Physiology of Reproduction - Developed lectures related to reproductive physiology including female estrus behavior, artificial insemination, semen collection, processing, and evaluation, endocrine regulation of reproduction, and placental development - Held regular office hours as well as public tutoring sessions. I see tutoring as a way for me to interact one-on-one with a student to help them better understand the topic of interest. Teaching is one of my passions and I would not tutor if I did not love what I do, both in science and in teaching. I believe that not everyone learns the same way, so it is my job to help them figure out the best way for them to learn and develop new and inventive ideas to help them better understand the material.
Availability
Weekends at any time, Friday at any time, Thursday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Hiking, exercise, reading, playing with my dogs and cats
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