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Dr Scott
- Rate R352
- Response 10h
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Students5
Number of students Dr Scott has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Dr Scott has accompanied since joining Superprof

R352/h
1st lesson free
- General knowledge
- Communication
Passionate Educator & Communicator (PhD, Biology) With 35 Years Professional Technical Writing Expertise: Polished for Success
- General knowledge
- Communication
Lesson location
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Dr Scott is one of our best General knowledge tutors. High-quality profile, qualifications verified, organised and responsive to lesson requests, and appreciated by their students.
About Dr Scott
TEACHING/TUTORING PHILOSOPHY
I am a passionate, engaging educator with over three decades of expertise in university/college teaching, research and environmental consulting who loves teaching and learning. I have experience in scientific communication excellence (written, oral), am an international speaker and professional technical writer. I have been awarded dozens of research grants and scholarships. My pedagogical approach originates from select exceptional teachers and my own style of working with students.
I serve students and encourage receptivity to inquiry-driven, proactive learning by providing clear instruction and support. When we do not incorporate the “human side” of learning in the stories we tell our students, such as how we became excited about academia, the disappointments surmounted and the exhilaration of discovery, we deny our students the opportunity to view themselves as connected with their education. I have presented at 22 international academic conferences and one mining industry trade show, and have been awarded 34 research grants and academic scholarships totaling over $560,000 (1994-2018).
My teaching style involves:
- A positive, personalized learning environment; and,
- Proactive thinking and student participation to engage students, while being sensitive to the diverse ways in which students learn (metacognition).
BACKGROUND AND DEMONSTRATED TEACHING/TUTORING EXCELLENCE
- Taught 23 different undergraduate university/college courses for biology and environmental science majors and non-majors (First to Fourth Year) and tutored in high school and college-level biology
- Tutored students in four courses
- Received three university teaching awards
- 19 peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals, including Science
- 94% mean teaching rating from students at six universities in the US and one in Canada. In 2004, my teaching evaluations from students ranked above institutional and US national averages for comparable private universities
Courses Taught:
Urban Watershed Management and Biodiversity Field Course (Geography 4541/Biology 3001) (6x)
Science of Pollution (Envs 2410)
Lab Analysis of Ecological Materials (Geog 4180) (2x)
Birds and The Environment/Ornithology (Biol 4250) (2x)
Concepts of Biology (Biol 109)
Introduction to Liberal Arts Studies (Lect 100)
Zoology (Zool 101)
Introduction to Fish, Forest, and Wildlife Resources (Nat 250)
Conservation and Environmental Science (Envs 120)
Ecology and Evolution (Biol 260)
Introductory Human Biology (Biol 100)
Organismal Biology II (Biol 160)
Biology in Society (Biol 105)
Biology II: Animal Focus (Biol 142)
Organic Evolution (Biol 446)
Biology I: Plant Focus (Biol 141)
Foundations in Biology I (Biol 150) (3x)
Foundations in Biology II (Biol 152) (2x)
Survey of Zoology (Biol 100)
Plants in Today’s World (Biol 104)
All About Sex: Mating Behaviour in Animals (Biol 103)
Environmental Dynamics (Biol 210) (2x)
Bird Censusing Field Course (Biol 562)
Courses I am Qualified to Tutor:
High School Grammar/Writing
College Communications
Thesis/Dissertation Proofreading/Editing and Defence Preparation
About the lesson
- BTech
- Adult education
- Masters
- +2
levels :
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
Matric/GCSE
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
- The first (up to one hour) lesson is free and includes introductions, discussion of students' needs, approach to learning and what they hope to gain through tutoring (e.g. goals, tutoring frequency), review of the course outline (e.g. Communications courses), discussion of proposed tutoring approach and policy review. The intent is to start getting to know each other and discuss logistics
- Structure of subsequent lessons will vary, depending on tutoring scope
- Tutoring lessons are one hour, unless requested otherwise
- I am generally available Monday-Friday (morning or afternoon)
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
I am a high school student and would definitely recommend Dr. Scotty for Biology tutoring. He is incredibly knowledgeable and has a talent for explaining concepts in a clear and understandable way, making even complex ideas easier to remember. Scotty had a calm, supportive way of engaging with me that helped build my confidence and made biology feel less overwhelming. He took the time to address any difficulties I was having and helped me have a successful biology semester.
I had the pleasure of having Dr. Scott as an instructor for a fourth-year biology course. He is, by far, the most kind, caring, and informative instructor I have ever had. Not only does he take the time to emphasise the importance of what he is teaching, but he does it in a style that makes it relevant and relatable. Moreover, he was just a fun and genuinely loving person. I truly wish more of my instructors were like him! You absolutely will not go wrong if you choose him as a tutor.
I was taught by Dr. Scott for 1.5 years. I would highly recommend him as a teacher. He was always well prepared, knew the material well and was always willing to answer my questions.
Dr. Scott is a teacher who always does his best to provide quality teaching. When I'm in his class, he always ensures that everyone is on the same page and promotes questions and discussions to make sure that all students are understand the material. Dr. Scott is very kind and can maintain a safe learning environment where no one is left out or harmed. He has an easy-going personality and truly desires the best for everyone he teaches. he never shames or puts people down and is ready to meet you wherever you are to walk alongside you to success..
I fully recommend Dr. Scott as both a teacher and tutor. He is very knowledgeable and thorough in his teaching. What I appreciate most is his attention to detail and his intentional approach to meeting one's needs. Dr. Scott genuinely cares about his students and their success, and that's what matters most.
I am honored to recommend Dr. Scott as a mentor and teacher. He has been a guiding influence in my life—not only academically, but also personally and spiritually. When I came to Canada and had to complete courses in Biology and Communication, I was fortunate to have Dr. Scott’s support. His guidance and dedication helped me excel in both courses with excellent grades.
Dr. Scott’s passion for science is evident in the way he integrates detailed thinking with practical solutions. What sets him apart is his commitment to ensuring that every principle is fully understood by his students. He finds genuine joy in seeing others grasp concepts that once seemed difficult.
I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Scott to the Superprof community. His deep knowledge, passion for teaching, and sincere investment in his students’ success make him an outstanding mentor and educator.See more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- R352
Package rates
- 5h: R1761
- 10h: R3522
online
- R329/h
free lesson
The free first lesson with Dr Scott allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
Details
RATES RATIONALE
- My rates consider the depth of my teaching/tutoring experience at the university/college and high school levels. Rates may be higher for graduate level tutoring.
- I develop a personalized teaching methodology and learning experience, provide content (supplementing student course material, as needed), curate personalized lesson plans and schedule our weekly tutoring sessions to best meet your learning outcomes.
- Hourly rates also apply to time required for preparation, reviewing/editing student work and quiz/exam preparatory work (as requested by student), creating lesson plans and communications. I maintain a tutoring log to track hours and payments.
- Tutoring may be provided remotely (Superprof’s “Pencil Spaces” or Google Meet/Classroom ecosystem) or in-person.
- An additional $5 travel fee per session applies to students outside City of Barrie limits.
TUTORING SCHEDULE AND PAYMENT
-A tutoring budget and payment schedule are discussed on an individual basis as part of the FREE first lesson.
- I provide each student with a weekly email invoice summarizing the time invested to prepare for and deliver a given week’s tutoring session(s).
- Payment is required within 24 hours of completing a given week’s tutoring session(s) and prior to the following week’s preparation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If I cancel a tutoring session within 24 hours of when it is scheduled to begin and we are unable to reschedule, your next tutoring session will be free (family emergency or illness excepted). I have never had to reschedule a tutoring session for a reason other than illness.
- If a student cancels a tutoring session within 24 hours of when the session is scheduled to begin (and we are unable to reschedule), or does not attend a session, payment for the cancelled/unattended session is still required that week (family emergency or illness excepted).
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