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Shanaka Rodrigo

Elementary Math and Biochemistry tutor

location Prince Frederick, MD
education University of Rochester
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About Shanaka

I have a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, Master’s degree in human pathology, PhD in human pathology and post-doctoral training in molecular microbiology/ virology. Over all I have 17 years of research experience and over 10 years of teaching experience from the classroom and private one-on-one teaching to laboratory setting. I believe in students and their future and to make less enthusiastic students more enthusiastic and make them hard-working, prepare them for nothing but to “Ace” in exams, as I myself is a perfectionist and was top in academia. I have a broad understanding of scientific principles and techniques required to prepare the students in facing their examinations and for them to be eligible for various career paths. My main aim would be to instill their “inner enthusiasm and passion” through my life-long passion, love, findings and commitment for science and medicine. I will also update and bring interest of my students with the latest cutting-edge discoveries of science mainly to elevate their interest and increase the retention power of their subject matter. I will incorporate these concepts in a fun, more interesting and in a concise manner and teach them the proper strategies of studying hard to understand concepts and note preparation etc. Overall, I can educate students in the following subject areas and/or in any related areas: general biology, biological chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, molecular biology, microbiology, virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, zoology, botany/plant science, general immunology, vaccine biology, laboratory methods/research/laboratory science, scientific techniques, scientific method, infectious diseases, reproductive biology, cell biology, basics of pharmacology and drug science/metabolism, pathology (animal, human, plant and microbial) and mechanisms of human disease. Also, specialized sub-areas such as, basic forensic or related laboratory techniques, recombinant DNA/RNA/protein technology, biotechnology, plant/animal/microbial taxonomy.

Education

University of Rochester

Doctorate

Pathology (with Molecular Microbiology Virology)

2009

University of Rochester

Masters

Pathology (and Human Disease Mechanisms)

2006

Awards & Honors

MIDRP FY15 grant award for research

2014

MIDRP FY15 grant award for research

2013

Most recognized scientific articles

2011

Rochester Vaccine Fellowship

2010

Graduate student travel award

2008

Annual poster presentation award

2007

Most outstanding publication of the year

2007

Invitation to the cover page of Journal of Virology

2007

Full fellowship to pursue grdaute education

2003

First class honors in Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

2001

Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship

1997

FDA Good Laboratory Practices Training

2013

Subjects

Math

Elementary Math

Science

Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Genetics
Health Science
Life Sciences
Microbiology
Nutrition
Organic Chemistry
Pharmacology
Zoology

Language

Public Speaking

Professional

Public Speaking
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

Computer

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

Other

Homeschool
Life Coach

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