NEED HELP WITH SCIENCE? LET the DISCOVERY INSTITUTE TUTORS HELP YOU

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) July 2, 2009 --

Science has traditionally been considered a hard subject for students to master. It is often presented as a voluminous series of facts to be memorized for a test. It is no wonder students become intimidated. Our tutors make science interesting and easy to understand by organizing and connecting the many facts into fundamental concepts which are then connected so you "get the big picture.". We explain the content in multiple ways using everyday examples, illustrations, analogies, and experiences, while adapting to different learning styles and accommodating for any learning difficulties and scientific misconceptions. This can't be done in the typical lecture room.

Students often become overwhelmed by the vast amount of material and terms that make it seem like your dealing with a foreign language. We give you strategies for reading science textbooks, taking notes in class, taking science exams, managing time, and organizing scientific understanding in ways that will bring it alive and meaningful for you. We will also give you quizzes and practice tests, and immediately following, will go over your results focusing on missed questions.

Our tutors are extremely patient and create a comfortable atmosphere without distractions. We can offer tutoring in various science subject matter from sixth grade through college.



By working with you, one on one or in small groups of two or three, we can focus on those difficult areas that you personally need extra help. We are confident that you will achieve dramatic increases in your test scores, scientific comprehension, and acquire much more satisfaction with your learning.

We regularly work with your teachers and parents to insure that we resonate with what you are doing in class and at home. We are familiar with National and California Science standards and will often address these standards during our tutoring sessions.

If you are desire a tutor over an extended period, such as a semester, we will set up a contract to ensure you will meet your goals and expectations.


OUR EXPERIENCE

All Discovery Institute tutors are current or retired science teachers with masters and doctorate degrees. Each has a minimum of 20 years teaching experience in middle school, high school, and college. Each tutor also have professional experience in scientific research and development, both in the field and laboratory. This level of professional experience in science and science education enables us to provide the highest quality tutoring-learning experience. We relate what your learning to the "real world," which makes science more relevant, exciting, and meaningful. We can also help guide you toward a successful scientific career.




TUTORED SUBJECTS AND CLASSES

Please select from the follow subjects and courses and get started toward greater success in your science classes right now.



High School - Middle School:

Life Science



Biology I



Biology II



Biology III



AP Biology



Environmental Science



Physical Science





College - University:

General Biology (e.g., Bio 201, 211 at Cuesta and Bio 111 at Cal Poly)

Human Biology (e.g., Bio 212 at Cuesta)

Human Anatomy (e.g, Bio 205 at Cuesta)

Marine Biology (e.g., Bio 222 at Cuesta) \

Ecology (e.g., Bio 221 at Cuesta)

Environmental Biology (e.g., Bio 220 at Cuesta)

Genetics (e.g., Bio 302 at Cal Poly)



FEES

We do not charge traditional fees for tutoring, however, but we do expect that you will make a monetary donation to the Discovery Institute which will go towards supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education at all grade levels in San Luis Obispo county.

Individual tutoring - donations are $20/hour
Group tutoring (3 students maximum) - donations are $30/hour



SCHEDULING

We provide flexible scheduling to accommodate your busy schedule. Locally, our tutors travel directly to your home or other designated meeting places (e.g., school, campus, library, or coffee house). And, we do not charge you for our travel expense, if you live in San Luis Obispo County between San Miguel and Arroyo Grande.

Alternatively, tutoring may be done via phone or over the internet from any location world-wide. For on-line tutoring we use whiteboard and VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). Online tutoring is best when you have a broadband connecton.



To schedule a tutoring session, please email:

tutor@institutefordiscovery.org

or call (805) 709-0579 to set up an appointment.


WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

In addition to the personal information such as name, email, address, and phone number we will need to know your school, name of the course you need help with, and contact information for your instructor.

To maximize your success with your tutor we request you do the following prior to the scheduled session:

Bring all relevant materials for the course during your tutoring session. This will include course syllabus, powerpoints, study guides, notes taken, textbooks, and handouts.



Spend at least an hour reviewing the content to be covered and writing down questions that you want answered during the tutoring session.



Arrive on time to the session.