Joby McKenzie has completed a B.Sc. (Honours) in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and she is in her fifth (and final) year of the Ph.D program in Molecular and Medical Genetics, with a focus on stem cell research. Joby has taught 3rd and 4th year genetics courses at the University of Toronto for the last 4 years, thus she has a thorough understanding of concepts in Biology. Joby also had her own tutoring business for 8 years, and she knows how to effectively teach students, not just lecture to them. Joby's enthusiasm for Biology is apparent in her teaching style which is organized, proficient, and allows for the key principles in Biology to be understood and applied in a friendly forum.
EDUCATION:
- 2001, BSc [Honours] (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)
- 2001 -present Ph.D (Molecular and Medical Genetics)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
- 2005-present, Prep101 instructor, Biology
- 2002-2005, TA, Genetics courses, University of Toronto
- 2004, Tutor, Biochemistry
- 1993-2001, Tutor, Math, Chemistry, Physics
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| Student Evaluations |
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1=Very Poor, 2=Poor, 3=Adequate, 4=Good,
5=Very Good, 6=Excellent ) |
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Preparation
(Thorough understanding of course material)
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5.12 |
Presentation
(Presents material in a structured manner)
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4.88 |
Explains
(Explains concepts clearly)
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4.84 |
Communication
(Shows enthusiasm and interest in material)
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5.08 |
Responsiveness
(Answers questions thoroughly)
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4.84 |
Overall Teaching
(performs effectively as an instructor)
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4.92 |
