Coaching

"Teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports"

Mentoring

Home-School Instructing (1st-7th grade)

1. 1-6 grader self-study series
2. Pre-GED Course
   
3. GED comprehensive coursework
   
4. Pre-SAT Series
   
5. SAT comprehensive coursework
   
6. SAT mock exams
7. Social Activities (Karate, voc classes, library vol, etc)
8. Learn 1-word a day project

High School Attainments (8th-9th grade)

1. HS Transcript
2. HS graduate @ 15years
   
3. SAT Score +1500
4. Brights Futures Award (Medallion)
5. BC Prep: Word/Excel/Pwr Pt review; Mackbook tutorial,
   

How-To-Study Skills

1. Goals: Re-Create Textbook I.Y.O.W., Repetition (10-15x review materials), Self-Confidence
   
2. Time Management Calendar System
   
3. Map Chapter Table of Contents
4. Reformat Topics/sub-Topics into Quests.
5. I.Y.O.W, story-telling Sentences
6. Flash Cards
7. Critical Thinking
8. 2-day rule
9. Essay Mapping
10. Speech Mapping
11. Memory Techniques
12. Typing
13. Short-Hand
    

Technology Skills

1. MackBook / AIR
2. Ipod
3. Line-2
4. Student Apps: Scanning, Khan Academy, etc
5. Cell Phone - remote access, text messaging
6. Laser Printer, Scanner, Copier
7. Wireless Access in-house
   
8. Blog Archiving
9. Status Movado
   

BC Accomplishments

1. F/T BC Student @ 15 years (10th grade)
   
2. Science/Math Pre-Study (HWH)
3. GPA +3.72 Transfer
4. Transient Student @ FAU (science classes)
5. Graduated @ 18 years w. Associate Degree
   

Low-Stress Education

1. Limit 3 courses per semester
2. Mix mapping, sciences
3. BC / FAU degree pre-planning audit
   
4. Study Time 9-5, no weekends, classes < 2-3 days per wk,
   
5. Non-Science Major
6. Full Career Planning
7. 3/5 Yrs BC/FAU degree program completion
   

Financing & Financial Aid Goals

1. Annual FAFSA (completed by February)
2. Brights Futures s/ship
3. No 4-years College debt
4. Annual EUC 0, Pell 100%
5. Health Ins
6. +$6k/ea chest
7. +$5k emg tuition shortfall
   
8. Personal C.C.
9. Reliable Transp.
10. Maintain near perfect credit score
    
11. Subside & unsubsidized Pre-Qualify Loans
12. Mtg paid-off 2014
13. 2nd income
    

The Coach

1. Complete all on-line LAB assignments
2. Complete all odd chapter exercises
3. Print & Map Power-Pt Handouts
4. Draw Pwr-Pts Diagrams, Pics, etc
5. Visit TA labs weekly
6. Visit Prof Office weekly: review chapter study materials, test results vs Average, stand-out (+300 students)
7. End of Semester Letter
8. Seek Mentors: Q&A: TA, Prof
9. Join study Group (TA labs)
10. Conduct weekly study assessments
11. MCAT scan & review TA/Prof
12. Encourage weekly exercise regiment
13. Visit Science Dept
14. Visit clubs for activities, events, speakers, etc
15. Easy listing music @ home
16. Help Transient Student Paper-work
17. Annual get-away vacation
18. Semester wrap-up
19. Student-condusive home environment
    

FAU / MD Planning

1. Register pre-med Dept
2. Setup credentialing file
3. MD Timeline
4. MCAT/MD pre-requisites
   
5. Clinical Exp (MD, Dental, Pharm, Derm, shadowing, etc)
6. Recommendation Letters
7. Mock Interviews
8. Draft Personal Essay
9. MD Personal Library
10. Resume & Cover Letter
11. MD School App preview
12. FAU 1 credit vol program
13. +12 credits per semester
14. GPA target +3.60
15. MCAT goal +30
16. MCAT taken April 2013, Aug 2013
17. Med School @ 20 years
18. Leadership Skills (tutoring, club executive, etc)
    
19. Toastmasters Membership
    

Back-Up Plan

1. Dental School - DDS
2. Pharmacy School - Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
3. CRNA
4. Physician Assistant
   

Doctorate After College

PharmD:

Pros: Doctor after 4 years, No Residency, Immediate work after Grad, +$85k yr, Flexible Hours, O/T + Holidays = Extra Cash, Easily raise a family, Work in Hosp, Retail, G0vt, Job demand all States, Increase Job growth (aging pop, increase drug prescriptions, personalized human genomics, No Insurance Overlords, Min GPA < 3.50, enter med sch < 90 credits (3 yrs), Low stress doctorate degree, MCAT pre-req for PCAT

Cons: Salary capped at $100k, $30K annual tuition, < 4-5 FL med schools.

DDS:

Pros: No residency, Doctor after 4 years, Low stress doctorate degree (no scramble for residency, Can work after grad, Can return to residency after 2-3 years, Can specialize in Prosthodontics (cosmetic surgery), Gross $100k-$200k annually, Is self-employed, No insurance Overlords, < 3.50 GPA, Start earning after 4 years, No 4yrs degree req (+90 credits only), MCAT pre-req for DAT.

Cons: Back and neck pain in 40's, very hands on type work, easy to catch hepatitis or AIDS, Annual Tuition cost $55k (+$200 debt), Only 2 FL med schools (UF & NOVA), Req strength to pull teeth, Cash & Drugs strong-arm robbery

MD:

Pros: Less than $25k annual tuition (cheapest), Gross $150k-$200k after grad), Big Respect,

Cons: 4yrs med school, Scramble, 3 years Med School, +11 years to be a Doctor, Top 10% class for Derm, Anast, Rad, Surg, Struggle every step (4yrs, med sch, residency (steps), Sexual Harassment, Extremely Competitive (GPA, MCAT, Rec Lettrs, Clinic, etc), MD is practically useless (lab work), Cannot choose Med Sch or Residency, Lifestyle = lots of long hours, Insurance overlords = heavily regulated = Loss of Independence, Difficult to change Specialty, Every day creates self-doubt, low confidence, low self-esteem, lots of peer pressure, sucide rate very high (1/10 med sch students), Lots of Humiliation in residency, +80 Hours a week residency, On-call +1-3x week, Quit after 2 years = $50k debt, and zero usefulness of educ.

I Love Living Life. I Am Happy.

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Human Slinky

End Of Semester Letter

Dear Professor B,

Thank you for imparting upon me four memorable months of learning and exploring the wonderful world of Biology (BSC 1011).

I stayed committed to your course syllabus, attended all classes with no exceptions, and completed every single homework assignment, including all extra credits. In addition, I attended TA Tutoring Labs on a weekly basis, and made it my devoted duty to call upon you at least once a week to critically review my extensive study materials, clarify vague topic areas, and actively seek out your guidance and mentorship.

Ever since I entered college at the unseasoned age of 15, and as I venture into my 3^rd year as a sophomore student, I continue to discern that the road ahead of me remains delectably challenging; but as you wisely stated, “it’s a marathon and not a sprint!” Consequently, I am excited that the lessons you imprinted upon me this semester has immensely encouraged my enthusiasm for the Sciences.

As always, thank you for your thoughtfulness, generosity, and especially for giving me that wonderful self-assurance from knowing that I was one of your more “Exceptionally Hard Working and Dedicated Students”.

Respectfully,

PS: I hope I can still retain the privilege of stopping by your office ever so often to keep you abreast of my academic progress and to continue to seek your invaluable mentorship.

Semester Checklist

1. Print-Out Power Pt Handouts
2. Map Power Pt & Prof Handouts
3. Complete all Home Work Assignments, including MyLabs
4. Compete odd Chapter Problems
5. Work Chem Problems Independently
6. Sketch Bio Pics, diagrams, charts, etc
7. Review Chapter Study Materials With Prof/TA once all completed
8. Visit Prof Office once-a-week
9. Ask Prof/TA for supplemental study materials
10. Inquire about special lectures, programs to attend (Dept, website, bulletin board, TA)
11. Ask for Extra Credit Assignment
12. Review Exams wrong Answers and compare your test result with class average score
13. Scan MCAT Q&A and discuss with Prof/TA
14. Visit Lab weekly
15. Join Study Group - develop and compile Old Exam Quest
16. Visit Dept and Website
17. Use Khan Academy as a study resource
18. Ask Prof/TA for pre-study review materials for next semester course
19. Submit End of Semester Letter