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- Biology
- Cellular biology
- Zoology
- Botany
Passionate Biologist (PhD) With 35 Years Teaching/Research Expertise: Improving Your Confidence & Grades
- Biology
- Cellular biology
- Zoology
- Botany
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Dr Scott is one of our best Biology tutors. High-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Dr Scott
TEACHING/TUTORING PHILOSOPHY
I am a passionate, engaging educator with over three decades of expertise in university/college teaching, research and environmental consulting who loves teaching and learning. My pedagogical approach originates from select exceptional teachers and my own style of working with students. Teaching demands a cogent grasp of course material, as well as the "art" of explaining course content enthusiastically and clearly. I serve students and encourage receptivity to inquiry-driven, proactive learning by providing clear instruction and support.
Teaching and research provide a complementary synergism for illustrating biological concepts, while exposing students to the challenges and successes of research. When we do not incorporate the “human side” of science in the stories we tell our students, such as how we became excited about biology, why we love academia, the disappointments surmounted and the exhilaration of discovery, we deny our students the opportunity to view themselves as connected with their education and course material. I have presented at 22 international academic conferences and one mining industry trade show, and have been awarded 34 research grants and academic scholarships totaling over $560,000 (1994-2018).
My teaching style involves:
- A positive, personalized learning environment;
- Proactive thinking and participation to engage students, while being sensitive to the diverse ways in which students learn (metacognition);
- Explaining course material, sharing practical examples, illustrative visuals and stories, while inviting student questions;
- Discussions and problem solving scenarios to emphasize integrative higher learning;
- Contemporary biological research to inspire students; and,
- Emphasis of hypothesis testing, data analysis, results presentation and interpretation, and critical evaluation of conclusions.
BACKGROUND AND DEMONSTRATED TEACHING/TUTORING EXCELLENCE
- Taught 23 different undergraduate university/college courses for biology and environmental science majors and non-majors (First to Fourth Year) and tutored in high school and college-level biology
- Tutored students in four courses
- Received three university teaching awards
- 19 peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, including Science
- 94% mean teaching rating from students at six universities in the US and one in Canada. In 2004, my teaching evaluations from students ranked above institutional and US national averages for comparable private universities
Courses Taught:
Urban Watershed Management and Biodiversity Field Course (Geography 4541/Biology 3001) (6x)
Science of Pollution (Envs 2410)
Lab Analysis of Ecological Materials (Geog 4180) (2x)
Birds and The Environment/Ornithology (Biol 4250) (2x)
Concepts of Biology (Biol 109)
Introduction to Liberal Arts Studies (Lect 100)
Zoology (Zool 101)
Introduction to Fish, Forest, and Wildlife Resources (Nat 250)
Conservation and Environmental Science (Envs 120)
Ecology and Evolution (Biol 260)
Introductory Human Biology (Biol 100)
Organismal Biology II (Biol 160)
Biology in Society (Biol 105)
Biology II: Animal Focus (Biol 142)
Organic Evolution (Biol 446)
Biology I: Plant Focus (Biol 141)
Foundations in Biology I (Biol 150) (3x)
Foundations in Biology II (Biol 152) (2x)
Survey of Zoology (Biol 100)
Plants in Today’s World (Biol 104)
Mating Behaviour in Animals (Biol 103)
Environmental Dynamics (Biol 210) (2x)
Bird Censusing Field Course (Biol 562)
Courses I Am Qualified to Tutor:
Grade 9 Science
Grade 10 Science
Grade 11 and 12 Biology
Advanced Placement Biology
College Biology
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About the lesson
- SPM
- Adult education
- Masters
levels :
SPM
Adult education
Masters
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
- The first (up to one hour) lesson is free and includes introductions, discussion of students' needs, approach to learning and what they hope to gain through tutoring (e.g. goals, tutoring frequency), review of the course outline, discussion of proposed tutoring approach and policy review. The intent is to start getting to know each other and discuss logistics
- Subsequent lessons typically adopt the following format: review previous lesson (5 minutes); new content (50 minutes) and summary (5 minutes)
- Tutoring lessons are one hour, unless requested otherwise
- I am generally available Monday-Friday (morning or afternoon) and Sunday late afternoons
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Review
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4.9 (8 reviews)
Excellent! Dr Scott tutored my daughter and it was the best decision. He helped my daughter with difficult concepts. Thank you for your help.
- Nazia's daughter and I have had two in-person sessions so far, with additional sessions already scheduled until the end of the calendar year. Her daughter is very intelligent, extremely dedicated to her education and passionate about biology. She is in Grade 11 and has yet to take Grade 11 Biology, but is already taking AP Biology online - for which I am tutoring her. She continues to work hard to understand biological concepts, learn the material amidst a fast-paced online environment and grasp the technical aspects of biology - including the language and terminology used in biological science. We are also working on developing her study skills further. I admire her commitment and academic aspirations for excellence.Dr Scott's response :
Perfect! Dr. Scott was amazing. He took the time to ask questions to get to know my daughter and how to best help her. His calm manner was welcoming and put my daughter at ease right away. He is professional and knowledgeable and we look forward to his help. We were very impressed with our initial meeting.
- I had my first (free) in-person tutoring session with Lori's daughter (Grade 11 Biology) last night. It went extremely well. Lori's daughter is incredibly diligent and dedicated to her education! It is clear that she works very hard and takes academics very seriously. She is highly motivated. I look forward to tutoring her in Grade 11 Biology for the balance of this term, while also providing academic coaching to improving her study skills and time management. I appreciate very much the opportunity to be part of her education journey.Dr Scott's response :
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Recommendations
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6
I am a high school student and would definitely recommend Dr. Scotty for Biology tutoring. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has a talent for explaining concepts in a clear and understandable way, making even complex ideas easier to remember. Scotty had a calm, supportive way of engaging with me that helped build my confidence and made biology feel less overwhelming. He took the time to address any difficulties I was having and helped me have a successful biology semester.
I had the pleasure of having Dr. Scott as an instructor for a fourth-year biology course. He is, by far, the most kind, caring, and informative instructor I have ever had. Not only does he take the time to emphasise the importance of what he is teaching, but he does it in a style that makes it relevant and relatable. Moreover, he was just a fun and genuinely loving person. I truly wish more of my instructors were like him! You absolutely will not go wrong if you choose him as a tutor.
I was taught by Dr. Scott for 1.5 years. I would highly recommend him as a teacher. He was always well prepared, knew the material well and was always willing to answer my questions.
Dr. Scott is a teacher who always does his best to provide quality teaching. When I'm in his class, he always ensures that everyone is on the same page and promotes questions and discussions to make sure that all students are understand the material. Dr. Scott is very kind and can maintain a safe learning environment where no one is left out or harmed. He has an easy-going personality and truly desires the best for everyone he teaches. he never shames or puts people down and is ready to meet you wherever you are to walk alongside you to success..
I fully recommend Dr. Scott as both a teacher and tutor. He is very knowledgeable and thorough in his teaching. What I appreciate most is his attention to detail and his intentional approach to meeting one's needs. Dr. Scott genuinely cares about his students and their success, and that's what matters most.
I am honored to recommend Dr. Scott as a mentor and teacher. He has been a guiding influence in my life—not only academically, but also personally and spiritually. When I came to Canada and had to complete courses in Biology and Communication, I was fortunate to have Dr. Scott’s support. His guidance and dedication helped me excel in both courses with excellent grades.
Dr. Scott’s passion for science is evident in the way he integrates detailed thinking with practical solutions. What sets him apart is his commitment to ensuring that every principle is fully understood by his students. He finds genuine joy in seeing others grasp concepts that once seemed difficult.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Scott to the Superprof community. His deep knowledge, passion for teaching, and sincere investment in his students’ success make him an outstanding mentor and educator.View more recommendations
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Rates
Rate
- S$37
Pack rates
- 5h: S$186
- 10h: S$372
online
- S$31/h
free lessons
This first lesson is free to allow you to get to know your teacher so that they can best meet your needs.
- 1hr
Details
RATES RATIONALE
- My rates consider the depth of my teaching/tutoring experience at the university/college and high school levels. Rates may be slightly higher for graduate level tutoring.
- I develop a personalized teaching methodology and learning experience, provide content (supplementing student course material, as needed), curate personalized lesson plans and schedule our weekly tutoring sessions to best meet your learning outcomes.
- Hourly rates also apply to time required for preparation, reviewing/editing student work, quiz/exam preparatory work and creating lesson plans (as requested). I maintain a tutoring log in Google Sheets to track hours and payments.
- Tutoring may be provided remotely (Superprof’s “Pencil Spaces” or Google Meet/Classroom ecosystem) or in-person.
- An additional $5 travel fee per session applies to students outside City of Barrie limits.
TUTORING SCHEDULE AND PAYMENT
- A tutoring budget and payment schedule are discussed on an individual basis as part of the FREE first lesson.
- I provide each student with a weekly emailed invoice summarizing the time invested to prepare for and deliver a given week’s tutoring session(s).
- Payment is required within 24 hours of completing a week’s tutoring session(s) and prior to the following week’s preparation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If I cancel a tutoring session within 24 hours of when it is scheduled to begin and we are unable to reschedule, your next tutoring session will be free (family emergency or illness excepted). I have never had to reschedule a tutoring session for a reason other than illness.
- If a student cancels a tutoring session within 24 hours of when the session is scheduled to begin (and we are unable to reschedule), or does not attend a session, payment for the cancelled/unattended session is still required that week (family emergency or illness excepted).
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