Ben S.
Private tutor in Provo, UT
Education
EDUCATION B.Sc., Biophysics, Brigham Young University, Provo Utah – In Progress –Minoring in Chemistry, Music, and Astronomy –GPA: 3.77 –Anticipated Graduation Date: April 2023 –STEM coursework: General Chemistry 1 with Integrated Lab, General Chemistry 2, General Chemistry 2 Lab, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics, General Physics Lab 1, Science of Biology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab, Introductory Undergraduate Research, Advanced Undergraduate Research AWARDS AND HONORS Research –Cancer Research Training Award, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda Maryland – 2020 *Internship cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic Undergraduate Education –Dean’s List, Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Brigham Young University – 2020 –Julia Greenwell Memorial College Scholarship – 2020 –Undergraduate Academic Scholarship, Brigham Young University – 2019 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Dr. Benjamin Bikman’s Lab, Brigham Young University – 2019 – Present –Contribute to research data pool by collecting and organizing information from ongoing experiments –Check incoming data for accuracy and integrity to identify and resolve problems –Keep equipment cleaned and maintained to optimize performance –Routinely monitor and assess the health of small animals used in research –Coordinate with other principal investigators in collaborative projects –Train lab members in experimental design and procedures –Contribute to the scientific literature by writing research papers for publication LABORATORY SKILLS –Cell Culture –O2k Respirations –RT-qPCR –Ion-Exchange, Gel-Filtration, and Affinity Chromatography –DNA Quantification –Western Blots –Gel Electrophoresis –General Assay Procedures –Small Animal Maintenance –Co-Immunoprecipitation –ATPlite Assay –DCFDA Assay –BCA –Seahorse Respirations –Mitosox Red Flow Cytometry –Claudin Respirations -ELISA –DNA Fingerprinting and Isolation SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE –Oroboros O2k FluoRespirometer DatLab –SparkVue –Pasco Spectrometry Software –LoggerPro
Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE Private Violin Teacher, Provo, Utah – 2020 – Present –Provide private music lessons for student of all ages and ability levels –Select appropriate music to meet the needs of each student –Develop strong, professional relationships with students to make lessons both educational and enjoyable –Encourage consistent practice and equip students to make progress on their own –Create detailed lesson plans and adapt to the learning styles of individual students VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Academic Tutoring, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT – 2020 – Present –Tutor students from a variety of backgrounds in over 30 BYU courses –Specialize in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, writing, and music subjects –Present material in a way that matches each student’s learning style and goals –Enable students to learn independently with valuable study skills
Subject Expertise
10th Grade10th Grade math10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing11th Grade11th Grade math11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade12th Grade math12th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing1st Grade1st Grade math1st Grade Reading1st Grade Writing2nd Grade2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade3rd Grade math3rd Grade Reading3rd Grade Science3rd Grade Writing4th Grade4th Grade math4th Grade Reading4th Grade Science4th Grade Writing5th Grade5th Grade math5th Grade Reading5th Grade Science5th Grade Writing6th Grade6th Grade math6th Grade Reading6th Grade Science6th Grade Writing7th Grade7th Grade math7th Grade Reading7th Grade Science7th Grade Writing8th Grade8th Grade math8th Grade Reading8th Grade Science8th Grade Writing9th Grade9th Grade math9th Grade Reading9th Grade WritingAlgebra 1Algebra 2Algebra 3/4AlgorithmsAmerican HistoryAPAP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Music TheoryAP Physics 1AP Physics 1 - DUPEAP Physics 2: MechanicsAP PsychologyAP StatisticsArithmeticBiologyCalculus 1Calculus 2Cell BiologyChemistryCLEP Analyzing and Interpreting LiteratureCLEP BiologyCLEP CalculusCLEP ChemistryCLEP College AlgebraCLEP College CompositionCLEP College Composition ModularCLEP College MathematicsCLEP English LiteratureCLEP Introductory PsychologyCLEP Introductory SociologyCLEP Natural SciencesCLEP PrecalculusCollege AlgebraCollege EssaysCreative WritingElementary AlgebraElementary MathEvolutionEvolutionary BiologyGeneral BiologyGeneral ChemistryGeometryHonorsHonors ChemistryIntermediate AlgebraIntermediate AlgebraWritingViolinTest PrepTechnical WritingStudy SkillsStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer TutoringSociologyStatisticsSATSAT Critical ReadingSAT MathSAT MathematicsSAT Subject Test in Biology E/MSAT Subject Test in ChemistrySAT Subject Test in Chinese with ListeningSAT Subject Test in FrenchSAT Subject Test in French with ListeningSAT Subject Test in GermanSAT Subject Test in German with ListeningSAT Subject Test in ItalianSAT Subject Test in Japanese with ListeningSAT Subject Test in Korean with ListeningSAT Subject Test in LatinSAT Subject Test in LiteratureSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2SAT Subject Test in Modern HebrewSAT Subject Test in PhysicsSAT Subject Test in SpanishSAT Subject Test in Spanish with ListeningSAT Subject Test in United States HistorySAT Subject Test in World HistorySAT Subject TestsSAT VerbalSAT WritingQuantitative ReasoningPSATPSAT Critical ReadingPSAT MathematicsPSAT Writing SkillsPsychologyNewtonian MechanicsMolecular BiologyMolecular GeneticsMultivariable CalculusMusicMusic TheoryLife Sciences
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 1 hour away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Brigham Young University Symphony Orchestra – 2019 – 2020 –Performed in several concerts annually as a member of the first violin section –Accompanied university theatrical performances as part of the pit orchestra –Recorded compositions and arrangements created by the BYU School of Music faculty and students Shotokai Karate Club, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT – 2019 – Present
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