Award-Winning Chemistry Tutors in San Marcos, CA

...good at math and science, and I find helping students toward their own light bulb moments to be extremely rewarding. My teaching style is geared towards helping students arrive at the answer on their own rather than feeding it to them so that when faced with new problems, they can they can approach them with skills that they already know and can succeed. Outside of academia I enjoy playing flute, working out, reading, and playing...

...developed a teaching philosophy focused on meeting the student where they are. I believe that students struggling with a subject are not "bad at it", they just have not found the right approach. My job is to help each student master the material at hand by exploring different learning styles and techniques. Though I tutor a variety of subjects including Latin, chemistry, biology, and math, my favorite subject to tutor is organic chemistry. Organic chemistry...

...am passionate about helping others learn. This is evident in how I help my friends and classmates on their coursework frequently. I spent time talking them through their problems, allowing them to eventually have a revelation and come up with their answers. I have also volunteered my time to those in high school, tutoring primarily in math. I helped those who were not doing well in pre-calculus, assisting in homework help for a small group...

...where making mistakes and asking questions is all part of the learning process. I am in no way a disciplinarian that enforces over-practicing. When I teach and when I learn I draw associations so concepts can be readily remembered - this is especially true when learning a language or when understanding math/science concepts. In my free time I enjoy being active! I like most sports and outdoor activities but recently Ive started to refine my...

...have a unique teaching style. I have always believed that we live in a vast and interesting world that is full of secrets to be uncovered by just asking why. As a tutor, I make sure that all my students know what they are doing and learning each and every topic. I believe that knowing the why to every topic develops a strong understanding of lifelong fundamentals. I will teach these skills throughout every tutoring...

...opportunities to further develop my teaching and tutoring skills. I developed and taught a basic Spanish program for K-2nd graders at a local elementary school; I did an internship teaching English to African refugees in Tel Aviv; I spent three years as a Spanish Language Leader for the college, working with students individually or in small groups, and planning and hosting social events to help integrate all levels of language-learners into a supportive community. In...

...subjects such as biology and chemistry. Currently, I tutor in MCAT preparation for all three sections. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I am most passionate about topics relating to biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. As a tutor, I focus on making the material approachable and relatable for students--after all, I believe that the most important takeaway from any tutoring session is the desire to learn more! Balance is an important part of life and, for...

...who is passionate about tutoring. I have had tutoring experience with middle school through college students in Math and Science. My tutoring philosophy is not only to help students solve a problem but also to help them understand the thought process of how a certain method is chosen to solve a problem. Higher levels of math and science are built based on their fundamental concepts. Therefore, a solid understanding of these basic concepts is very...

...math, and psychology. I believe each student is unique in his or her learning style, and I aim to discover each student’s style so they have the best opportunity to learn the material and understand it. I truly want each student to leave my sessions feeling more confident with themselves and the material they need to learn. Self-confidence is a huge factor in learning. With patience and tailoring to each student’s learning style, my goal...

...the University of California, San Diego. I love science and math and, luckily, Bioengineering allows me to study everything from Cell Biology to Mechanics to Differential Equations. I regularly taught classical dance to a class of 15 young girls when I was in high school; breaking down dance steps for them really taught me how to deconstruct and convey ideas. I'm patient and logical and love to work with kids. Besides taking classes, I volunteer...