Susana O.
Science Tutor with 4+ Years of Online Teaching Experience | Engaging & Student-Focused
- Tutoring
- 4 years
- Grades
- K-12
- Qualified
- Bachelor in Microbiology
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Why Susana tutors
I started tutoring while I was in college, when I noticed that several of my classmates were struggling with the transition to virtual learning during the COVID-19 restrictions. I wanted to help them not only understand the course material, but also develop effective study techniques and strengthen their conceptual understanding.
That experience showed me how important it is to adapt teaching to each student's needs. Since then, I have focused on helping students understand science through clear explanations, guided practice, simulations, virtual labs, and real-life situations. My goal is to help students become more confident, independent learners who know not only what the answer is, but how to approach a problem and find it themselves.
Susana O., in their own wordsA student Susana helped
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Susana O., in their own wordsOutside tutoring
Outside of teaching, I love staying active and creative. I enjoy dancing flamenco, running, and practicing Pilates. I also love spending time outdoors, especially going for walks in nature, drink coffee and making time to be with my family. These activities help me stay energized, curious, and balanced, qualities I also bring into my teaching.
Specializations
- Executive function and study skillsBuilds planning, organisation and study routines alongside the subject.
- ADHD and attention difficultiesKeeps a session workable for a student who cannot hold focus through one.
- Working to an IEP or 504 planReads a documented accommodation plan and teaches to it.
I also worked as a middle school science teacher, where I taught students with different learning needs and levels of understanding. I worked with the PIAR curriculum, adapting lessons, activities, and learning strategies to meet individual students' needs. This experience helped me become a more flexible teacher and taught me how to adjust my teaching style, pace, and explanations to make science accessible and engaging for every student.
