Shahira B.
Private tutor in Los Angeles, CA
Education
I hold a Bachelor in Microbiology/Chemistry ("Ain Shams" University, Cairo) , a Master degree in Molecular Biology/Genetics ("Biozentrum", Basel, Switzerland) and a Master in Education (UMASS Boston & UMASS Lowell, MA). I am also a certified facilitator and docent at the Museum of Tolerance; where I volunteer as tour guide of the museum's main exhibits. I am fluent in Arabic, German and English; with conversational knowledge of French.
Experience
I am a biology educator with 18 years of teaching experience. I taught Advanced Placement Biology for 8 years; then transitioned to college teaching while living in MA. I held a tenure track position as Associate Professor of Biology and Coordinator of the Biotechnology Program at Bunker Hill Community College for 4 years. Since my move to California in 2009, I have been teaching part time. I taught Genetics lecture/lab courses at California State University, LA (2015). Prior to that, I taught molecular/cellular biology; non- majors’ biology; environmental/organismal biology and human genetics at College of the Canyons (2011– 14), Mount San Antonio and Citrus Colleges (2010–11). In addition to teaching, I designed and developed the curriculum for a 2 year Associate degree in Biological Sciences with a biotechnology option for employment and a transfer option. I used a STEM grant to establish articulation agreements with the entire UMass system, which allowed students to transfer with junior status in biology. In terms of leadership in education, I designed and presented numerous professional development workshops for educators in biotechnology and best practices. I am proficient a wide range of lab techniques and their classroom applications (cell biology; microscopy; microbiology; molecular biology). I utilize computer technology for instruction, assessment and student communications. This includes Blackboard, Moodle, PowerPoint, biology/biotechnology multimedia, on line quizzes and test generators. I have been working with a multicultural and very diverse student body since 1997, which afforded me a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of college students. I am very passionate about teaching and would like to continue on a tutoring basis, as I pursue my new goals as educational consultant. I would also enjoy tutoring German, since I am fluent and have enjoyed tutoring German in 1997.
Subject Expertise
General ChemistryGerman 3German 4Developmental BiologyEcologyMicrobiologyHomeschoolGermanGerman 1Evolutionary BiologyEvolutionGenetic EngineeringIB BIology HLImmunologyInorganic ChemistryHonors ChemistryPlant BiologyMolecular GeneticsLife SciencesIB BIology SLBiology12th Grade11th GradeVirologyTest PrepStudy Skills And OrganizationGeneral BiologyAP BiologyBiotechnologyBiochemistry10th GradeCell BiologyChemistryNeurobiologyMolecular BiologyGerman 1German 2Genetics
Availability
Weekdays in the morning
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Hiking, going to the beach, cooking, reading, watching documentary movies (history, social issues, human rights) and learning about relevant global and human rights issues/conflicts. As volunteer guide at the Museum of Tolerance, I enjoy the opportunity to help visitors confront prejudice while assuming personal responsibility and committing to social justice & human rights for all.
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