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Kate S.

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184 hours tutoring

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Pharma scientist with Passion for Teaching
Pharma scientist with Passion for Teaching
Kate S.

5.0 (83 ratings)

184 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (83 ratings)

184 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Kate

Bio

As an undergraduate student at Georgia State University (GSU), I observed that the most successful scientists are those who care. This generosity of spirit towards other people, manifested through continuous, passionate, and never-ending dedication to intellectual enlightenment, is an essential part of academic life. This is how one makes a difference. I make a difference through my commitment to teaching. For example, during my sophomore year I tutored one-on-one approximately 150 calculus...

As an undergraduate student at Georgia State University (GSU), I observed that the most successful scientists are those who care. This generosity of spirit towards other people, manifested through continuous, passionate, and never-ending dedication to intellectual enlightenment, is an essential part of academic life. This is how one makes a difference. I make a difference through my commitment to teaching. For example, during my sophomore year I tutored one-on-one approximately 150 calculus students during the summer and fall semesters in the Math Assistance Complex. Subsequently, in the Mathematical Interactive Learning Environment (MILE), I provided homework support for nearly 100 students enrolled in Elementary Statistics. However, my dedication to teaching is best demonstrated through my involvement in the Supplemental Instructions (SI) program at GSU.

During my junior year, I was hired as a Supplemental Instructor for General Chemistry. It was my first time managing 30 students and teaching them concepts in English that I, as a native Russian speaker, had only learned recently. Yet, no matter how hard it was getting used to being a leader, how impossible it seemed to collect myself after making a mistake, or how embarrassing it was to confess not having the answer to a question, I realized that teaching was an innate part of my personality. Students attendance was voluntary in the SI program. Consequently, each SI leader could accurately measure success by the number of students attending the sessions. Over four semesters in the program, my attendance rates were very high, over 80 percent. My SI mentors gave me exceptional feedback regarding my student-to-student interaction, my re-direction of questions, the descriptiveness of my handouts and the overall quality of my instructions. My goal was to inspire students to think outside the school curriculum. Quite often discussions went off the beaten track, leading us into uncharted scientific territory. This happened with one of my best physical chemistry

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Education

Georgia State University
Biophysical Chemistry
Georgia State University
Masters
Yale University Graduate School
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $100
  • Rate details: Group lessons per hour (2 students: $120; 3 students: $160; 4 students: $180; 5 students and more: $200)
  • Lesson cancellation: 6 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/4/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Corporate Training

Russian

Russian

I am a native Russian speaker with Russian being my first language. I lived in Russia until I was 19 years old. Being bilingual (Russian and English) I understand from personal experience what it means to learn a foreign language and I have several methods that will help students learn the new language efficiently and with pleasure. In addition, I successfully studied Spanish as a third language and I now able to understand and speak intermediate Spanish.

Elementary Education

Elementary Math

Homeschool

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have over six years of tutoring and teaching experience. While I was working on my masters degree in Biophysical Chemistry, I concurrently taught at Georgia State University. My area of expertise is Middle School Science, High School Chemistry and AP Chemistry, College level Introductory Chemistry and General Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Language

Russian

Russian

I am a native Russian speaker with Russian being my first language. I lived in Russia until I was 19 years old. Being bilingual (Russian and English) I understand from personal experience what it means to learn a foreign language and I have several methods that will help students learn the new language efficiently and with pleasure. In addition, I successfully studied Spanish as a third language and I now able to understand and speak intermediate Spanish.

Math

ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have over six years of tutoring and teaching experience. While I was working on my masters degree in Biophysical Chemistry, I concurrently taught at Georgia State University. My area of expertise is Middle School Science, High School Chemistry and AP Chemistry, College level Introductory Chemistry and General Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Science

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have over six years of tutoring and teaching experience. While I was working on my masters degree in Biophysical Chemistry, I concurrently taught at Georgia State University. My area of expertise is Middle School Science, High School Chemistry and AP Chemistry, College level Introductory Chemistry and General Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.
ACT Science

Summer

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have over six years of tutoring and teaching experience. While I was working on my masters degree in Biophysical Chemistry, I concurrently taught at Georgia State University. My area of expertise is Middle School Science, High School Chemistry and AP Chemistry, College level Introductory Chemistry and General Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.
Russian,

Russian

I am a native Russian speaker with Russian being my first language. I lived in Russia until I was 19 years old. Being bilingual (Russian and English) I understand from personal experience what it means to learn a foreign language and I have several methods that will help students learn the new language efficiently and with pleasure. In addition, I successfully studied Spanish as a third language and I now able to understand and speak intermediate Spanish.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, GED, Geometry

Test Preparation

MCAT,

MCAT

I have taken the MCAT before and I am well trained in the science areas covered on the test: general chemistry/physics and organic chemistry/biology.
ACT Math, ACT Science, GED

Ratings and Reviews

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Reviews

Best Tutor Ever!!

Kate is a great tutor. She came to each session prepared and knowledgeable about the text. She helped me pass General Chemistry 1. She's very nice and motivating. I will definitely use her in the future!

Kaamilya, 5 lessons with Kate

Great Tutor for ECE Chemistry

Kate helped my son with his second semester of ‘Early College Experience’ Chemistry. It was a very challenging class, and we looked for a tutor half-way through the semester. Kate did an excellent job helping my son catch up. Both had busy schedules, but Kate was able to work in times that were convenient for my son, and willing to drive up our way from new haven. My son’s overall grade improved based on his improvements for the last test plus final exam. His Chemistry professor told him he was impressed with his remarkable improvement!

Sharon, 5 lessons with Kate
Tutor responded:

Dear Sharon, thank you for your nice feedback. It was a pleasure to work with you and Noel! I'm glad I was able to help!

Thorough

Kate is thorough and spends the time necessary for a student to improve their competence in the subject. We highly recommend her!

Anthony, 9 lessons with Kate

very helpful!

Too much to write but she was a very patient Teacher and I would recommend her to others without reservation.

Lynda, 2 lessons with Kate

Great tutor

When my daughter started her 11th grade year it was obvious that it was going to be another difficult year. In the past few years she's always hated math. We found ourselves very lucky to have found Kate. She has been very patient with my daughter and has helped her gain some confidence. My daughter will ask for additional sessions if she needs without me asking her. The tutoring has definitely helped her pass the class. She's borderline C but maybe a B. Whatever her grade, we're thankful that Kate has helped my daughter's 11th grade year be less painful.

Manisha, 19 lessons with Kate

Excellent tutor!

Kate takes the time to ensure you understand the material fully. She personalizes each session to the needs of the student. She was easy to contact and available on short notice to help me with my particular problems. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needed help with Chemistry.

Jane, 13 lessons with Kate

Amazing tutor

Kate is a an amazing tutor. She came fully prepared for my session and was very knowledgeable about the topics covered in my algebra 2 course. In many ways, she helped raise my grade.

Joseph, 1 lesson with Kate
Hourly Rate: $100
Response time: 16 hours
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