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Rana B.
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Pharmacist, deep knowledge in Science  
The University of Houston
Middle School
Test Prep

Fun Facts

I am full of energy and enthusiastic! My friends call me the machine when it comes to sports! :) I like to power lift, and I hula hoop at home while reading a book!

About Me

I am a pharmacist. I am Lebanese-American. I lived all my life in Lebanon where I got my education in a french school. I recently moved to the states (SF) to start my career.

Experience

As a student in college and high school, I used to help others understand the material. I've always been good in explaining and I have the patience that nobody has! I used to do this as a volunteer, not for money because I've always been passionate about teaching. I want to do a PhD so that I can endorse my career in the academic field where I can potentially be a professor.

Approach

My approach depends mainly on the student. Sometimes I start by reading the material together, and explain idea by idea. Or I start by giving a small example or exercise to make the student think about a certain solution... It all depends on the student's preference and learning skills. Besides that, some material need to be given in a very academic way, others can be discussed. All in all, it's very important to focus on the study skills and to learn "how" to think, instead of "what" to think.

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The University of Houston

Doctor in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Masters in Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Masters
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Anatomy Physiology I Tutoring

As a pharmacist, I have a deep knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of human body. As obvious as it seems, it is the foundation of pharmacy and med school. I had very high grades back at school and this is the key to understand all diseases and mechanisms of action of all medicines. Several mnemonics and drawings can be used to master FOREVER the anatomy and physiology.

French Tutoring

As a mother tongue, French has always been one of my strengths at school. I used to be the first in French Literature class (not only Language) as I was very passionate about it. This qualifies me to teach not only basic language rules, but also literature. Reading between the lines has always been my favourite :).

French I Tutoring

Same qualification as for French.

French II Tutoring

Same qualifications as French and French I.

Microbiology Tutoring

As part of the PharmD Program, Microbiology is the basic knowledge a specialist in drugs (and in antibiotics in particular) has to master. Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and co, are fundamental to understand how resistance occurs and how antibiotics can act on them. Since I am a PharmD graduate, and since I hold a MSc in Pharmacology, I believe I can provide students the best in the area of Microbiology.

Nutrition Tutoring

Nutrition and Dietetics have always been one of my favorite majors in Pharmacy school. I had excellent grades because I was so passionate about it. I have good knowledge in food technology, in the history of food itself, and how our genetics react to all kinds of nutrients, etc. Since Pharmacists are pros in Biochemistry, I believe I can provide deep understanding of Nutrition and Dietetics (and even cardiometabolic diseases!)

Biology Tutoring

I am a pharmacist and that makes Biology one of my biggest strengths. Back at school, I used to explain the material to my friends in class. I use several ways to explain because I love to provide the best out of it! It's very important to establish a good foundation in Middle School especially for students who want to pursue scientific education.

Math Tutoring

Maths shape the "how" a student think, whether the person wants to be an engineer, a handyman, an MD or a barber. Its the basics of all logical reasonings and thoughts. I believe I am a good fit to help students solve problems in a sharp way.

Science Tutoring

Same qualifications as for Biology.

English Tutoring

English is my third language that I learnt at school at a very young age. Since it's not my mother tongue, I write and speak the proper correct language, using the right grammar and structure.

Homework Coach Tutoring

As a Monica Geller replicate (FRIENDS character), I am an organizer freak! I have always been very good in organizing and following a specific plan to achieve my goals. I would love to help students reach their target while providing good insight on how to organize themselves.

Elementary Math Tutoring

Same qualifications as for Math in Middle School.

Reading Comprehension Tutoring

Same qualifications as for English.

TOEFL Tutoring

I have recently taken the TOEFL and I passed with very high grades: 26 reading, 27 speaking, 27 listening and 25 writing. I have mastered great techniques to achieve these scores and I believe I can help others reach their targeted scores.

Conversational Arabic Tutoring

Arabic is my mother tongue. Teaching conversational Arabic (and Lebanese dialect especially) would be the least I could do :).

Conversational French Tutoring

I got my whole education (school and university) in French. I know the language as much as I know my mother tongue language (Arabic). I am fluent and I am even excelent in it.

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