Award-Winning Biochemistry Tutors serving Everett, WA

Hi my name is Desmond Saisitthidej! I am recent graduate from the UBC in Vancouver Canada. I graduated with a BSc. in Chemistry while tutoring for the 4 years while attending the school. I have a passion for science so don't be afraid to contact me if you need help.

I am an experienced chemist, tutor, and mentor and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others. I am an expert in several areas of chemistry including organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, and others.

...material. I believe in creating very comfortable learning sessions which allow students the freedom to explore concepts and discover their own answers. It is a very empowering activity. Another passion of mine is writing. I have explored writing through advanced coursework and public presentations of my works. I have been complemented many times for my original voice and highly organized essays. I also enjoy writing and editing for others and would love to do so...

...subject is relevant and interesting to a student, they will be more eager and excited to learn. While a student, I learned through peer study groups that the act of teaching is one of the best ways to learn and master a subject. I employ this strategy when teaching, as having a student attempt to teach back the material is an invaluable technique when learning to solidify understanding and find ones weaknesses. I also believe...

...math and science. I enjoy adapting the lessons in a way that is interesting to YOU. Tell me what your hobbies are or what you like to do in your spare time and I will put our lessons in that context. In my spare time I enjoy reading non-fiction books: science, philosophy, psychology, and human health. I love being physically active, so lately my outlet has been martial arts like Capoeira and kickboxing. I also...

...answer any related questions or problems independently. I started teaching while pursuing my masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences back in 2012. I was a graduate assistant at Long Island Universitys Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) & Student Support Services for 2 years and tutored math, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapeutics to pre-pharmacy students and special needs pharmacy students. For the past 5 years, I have been working as an R&D formulation chemist for worlds leading...

...Tutors, I also do SAT/ACT and curriculum based prep for The Bellevue Learning Center, an in person tutoring company. In high school, I worked as a ski instructor, giving me direct experience in teaching people of varying ages. Additionally, participation in study groups was one of my most frequently used study techniques as a college student. While participating in study groups, I spent at least as much time teaching others college level concepts as I...

...I have ample experience to bring to the table to help students succeed. My favorite part of teaching is making direct connections with students, understanding their strengths and struggles, and helping them move through difficulty to experience success. I make sure to focus on the emotional development of a student, not just the intellectual, because I firmly believe self-confidence is an essential ingredient for growth that can serve a student well beyond my time with...

I am a professional scientist with multiple years of experience in the biopharmaceutical field. I have spent time in the classroom with elementary aged students and am comfortable with this age group. I am also familiar with AP classes and ACT/SAT preparation. I look forward to sharing my love of learning with students and helping them achieve academic goals!

...program. This is a highly competitive program that requires proficiency in nearly all areas of high school and college level science and mathematics subjects, which is why I chose to teach these subjects on the Varsity Tutors platform in 2018 (my freshman year of college). When I'm not tutoring, I like to spend my time running, hiking, reading, coding, and doing research. If there's anything else you'd like to know about my background, feel free...

...Washington where I fell in love with the mountains and vibrant culture. I spend my time rock climbing, cycling, skiing, playing the guitar, and taking pictures. However, my biggest passion is science and education. I graduated with a degree in Human Biology, had a blast taking the MCAT, and am currently applying to medical school. My favorite subjects are chemistry, including general, organic and biochem, and clinically relevant biology such as genetics, histology, anatomy, and...