Biology Group Tutoring - Elementary School (Weekly Sessions)
Learners can review and spend more time on Biology related topics individually or in a group.
Dr. Lopez
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(461)
Rising Star
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Biology GROUP Tutoring for Elementary School Learners (Weekly sessions) The topics for this class are learner directed based on the learner's/group needs (based on enrollment). This group tutoring class is ideal for learners that prefer to work, learn and review information with other learners in a group setting. This class allows learners to join the sessions at any time to work with other learners at their own pace and/or for learners join the class as a group. When learners join the class as a group, learners can work with their classmates on the same project or topic that they might be struggling with. In the FIRST session we will focus on discussing the learner's/group needs unless they have been discussed prior to the start of class. Some of the areas that can be covered in class based on learner needs include Biology related topics including Microbiology, Marine biology, Botany, Ecology and environmental science. Learners can also work on science reports, science projects, science posters or presentations, and practice conducting research. Some specific topics include: 1. food webs on land and water 2. Which characteristics are required for living things? 3. photosynthesis 4. animal and plant cells 5. genetics 6. anatomy - organ systems and function
Learning Goals
Goals are learner/group specific based on enrollment.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Science from Rice University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Dr. Lopez has been teaching science-related courses on Outschool since March 2020. Some of the general topics she has taught include Microbiology, Marine Biology, Ornithology, Botany, Herpetology, environmental science with research and presentation components.
She previously taught undergraduate non-science and science major courses in Ecology, Tropical Biology, and Life Sciences at University of California, Irvine. Furthermore, she lead undergraduate field and lab courses in Ornithology, Ecology, and Biodiversity at Rice University.
EDUCATION
Dr. Lopez earned a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rice University in Houston, TX and earned a B.S. in Biology from University California, Los Angeles.
Research Experience
Dr. Lopez has conducted research in various ecosystems including mudflats and salt marshes (marine ecosystems), freshwater wetlands, and coastal and riparian terrestrial habitats. Her research has focused on species interactions (herbivore- plant, and plant-plant, predator- prey) and how climate change, water pollution, Nitrogen deposition, and invasive species affect these interactions at the species and community level.
GOALS
Dr. Lopez enjoys motivating and inspiring learners via her teaching to increase interest in science fields. In her courses, Dr. Lopez focuses on transferable skills that learners can use and apply to different areas and career paths. Furthermore, she provides the information necessary so that learners are equipped to make decisions as informed citizens of society in the future about the future of science and current environmental issues.
COURSE POLICIES
1. The courses follow the ‘Limited’ refund model. Parents may withdraw up to a week before class starts with a full refund. Within this timeframe, parents may request a transfer to a new section no less than 72 hours before class is scheduled to start.
2. If your learner has not joined the meeting 10 minutes after the scheduled class start time, the meeting will be cancelled. This is considered a missed meeting and you are not entitled to a refund.
3. If your learner misses 3 consecutive class meetings without previous communication with Dr. Lopez, you forfeit the class fee (no refunds), and any remaining sessions of the class will be cancelled.
4. In the event that a learner misses a class, recordings are privately made available in each classroom upon request if at least one learner is in attendance for that session. However, a recording is not available for sessions in which there is only one learner enrolled.
5. Learners must be respectful at all times of Dr. Lopez and ALL other learners in the class with no exception.
6. Make-up sessions will be provided if there is a problem and Dr. Lopez cannot attend class due to an unforeseen emergency.Reviews
Live Group Class
$46
weekly1x per week
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-4 learners per class
