Deanna

Hi! My name is Deanna ! I am currently a sophomore Molecular and Cell Biology Major at the University of Connecticut. I am very passionate about the biological sciences and chemistry, but participate in numerous clubs and activities outside of the science field. I am currently applying my field of study on the Pre-Med/Pre-PA track. I love tutoring! Teaching others helps to further my understanding of the given topics and subjects. As a student, I understand the difficulty level of continuous studying and review, school assignments, and homework. I would be glad to help you complete your work and achieve the best in your academic career!

Traits and Random Facts:
- Nurturer
- Bubbly
- Proud Ambivert (Mixture of Introverted and Extroverted Qualities)
- Proud Christian!!!!
- I love Nature
- Family-oriented
- Favorite color is yellow


School Organizations and Activities:

President of UConn Set Apart Ministries: A cultural Christian club on campus exploring faith, societal, and political climate.

Member of the UConn Pre-Med Society: Preparing undergraduate students for the journey into the medical and healthcare fields.

Member of the West Indian Student Organization: A cultural club celebrating the dynamics of Caribbean life and the various aesthetics.

Member of the UConn Praise Dance Team: A Christian dance club, combining "faith" with various dance styles such as- ballet, modern, lyrical, jazz, etc.

Availability: Tuesdays: 4 pm-9 pm
Thursdays: 11 am- 3 pm
Friday: 3 pm- 11 pm
Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm
Sundays: 1 pm - 4 pm



*Disclaimer: My availability will be subject to change due to new course curriculum for my Spring 2019 semester. I will update immediately once finalized!

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: Sterling House Community Center (Stratford, CT)
- "Smart Buddies Tutor": Assisted children, K-3rd grade in math and reading homework, projects, and various school assignments.

Kingdom Kids Afterschool Program Internship
- Coordinated program activities (homework, art, games, school projects, etc.); Program offered for students, Pre-K to 12th grade
- Assisted with lesson plan and learning fundamentals
- Prepared snacks and provided meals

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall
- Biology Tutor: Assisted teacher in providing extra help to high school students in the biological sciences; Created lesson plans and various activities to further expand students knowledge in biology.

Area(s) of Expertise

-Biology (Including Anatomy and Physiology): Eukaryotic/Prokaryotic organisms; DNA; Mitosis/Meiosis; Cellular Respiration; Cellular Organelles; Tissues, Organs, and Organ Systems; Mendelian Genetics; Diffusion and Osmosis

-Chemistry: Atomic Structure; Thermodynamics; Chemical Bonding; Units and Conversion; Stoichometry; Solvents and Solutions; Gas Behavior