Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in Richmond, VA

...in Economics from the University of Virginia in 2013. I received a Certificate in Graduate Health Sciences from VCU School of Medicine. I will be attending VCU SOM as a medical student in Fall 2015. Currently I work for VCU and VCUHS when I am not tutoring. I have been tutoring in different capacities since 2005 and continue to do so because I really enjoy helping others understand how exciting learning can be.

...universisty. I began teaching as full-time faculty in 2001 and have continued in this role to the present. My teaching includes the following sections: 2 sections of Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 100) Approximately 6 sections of General Chemistry I (CHEM 101) Approximately 6 sections of General Chemistry II (CHEM 102) Approximately 30 sections of Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 301) Approximately 30 sections of Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 302) 2 sections of Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 309) From...

...the tutored material. I tutor a broad range of mathematics and science courses. However, I am most passionate about Biology. I believe that every student interested in science should know the basics of the complex biological systems and how they function. Many students lose their interest in science because of the lack of understanding of basic concepts. I think it is my responsibility to help them grow their interest in science by explaining those concepts....

...sometimes can become almost learning a new language. However, the goal for me was to make organic chemistry so easy to understand that it doesn’t look foreign at all. I wanted them to be able to see a problem and exactly know what steps that need to be taken. This was a great experience because it taught me the art of explaining complex concepts in common terms. In addition to that, in college, I volunteered...

...biology and chemistry with a biochemical concentration coupled with my three years' experience working in a laboratory setting have provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a great tutor. For the past three years, I have worked for a petroleum company where I am able to utilize the knowledge obtained during my undergraduate years. My goal is to help others succeed by providing students with the skills and knowledge that I used...

...these experiences I became proficient in many different teaching styles, allowing me to cater to a variety of different types of students. My approach to tutoring is to provide high quality education using an interactive teaching plan. My goal is to create an active learning experience where I first guide students through difficult concepts and then reinforce these concepts through problem solving. I usually start with a problem that requires knowledge of the subject, and...

...college with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, minoring in chemistry; math; and gender, women, and sexuality studies. I'm off to medical school in the Fall! On campus, I've worked in pharmacology and bone/muscle labs. I've also worked as an emergency medical technician for six years now, and have helped other EMT students practice for their national exams. I love constantly learning new things in both of these jobs, and hope my passion for learning is...

...dynamic, resourceful Information Technology Professional with a genuine interest in tutoring. I have combined strong passion for tutoring mathematics and computer science. I am a self-driven leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who effectively collaborates with all levels of students. My tutoring experience starts from way back in college days where I was actively involved in a tutoring program and tutored students in Mathematics (Algebra, Trigonometry, Statistics, Applied Mathematics etc.) and Computer Science (Java/PHP/Perl/JEE/C/C++/HTML/CSS/Android...

...need to feel safe and encouraged not only to succeed but also to feel safe to fail. We sometimes learn the most from our failures, and my students must understand that at times, we all make mistakes, but we must learn from them and keep striving for success. Success will come to each student in his or her own time and in his or her own way. I am just a catalyst to help make...

...most of the sciences, my favorite subjects are Anatomy and Physiology, General Biology, and Biochemistry, and I do my best to make the learning experience memorable and fun. I have no problem adapting to each students’ specific learning style and going as fast or slow as they need, and I believe that with determination, practice, and a little humor, no academic obstacle is insurmountable. When I am not tutoring I enjoy evening walks with my...