Certified Tutors From University of California-Merced

...Besides tutoring I enjoy many other activities. For the most part I like to keep myself informed about science, I am always reading articles on the latest scientific studies. It's very interesting to hear about all the new things that scientists are figuring out. Once I graduate I want to work for big chemical companies...

...play sports and exercise. I also enjoy practicing my guitar and piano skills. I believe that students have the potential to accomplish amazing things. My task as a tutor is to patiently guide and engage them so that they can improve and stay in the right track. Meaningful practice makes perfect, and students' engagement makes...

I embrace a student centered approach to student learning. This means that I let the student lead the discussion of a particular problem. I have been teaching for 6 years at the high school level, having come off a BS in Math with a minor in Physics from UC Merced(go bobcats).

I have been tutoring for over 12 years and I have mastered a lot of math subjects because of it. I also have experienced tutoring different kinds of students and I have learned to adapt my tutoring style to fit each student in order to effectively communicate with them.

...at. I teach the concepts in a way that the student could understand and possibly teach their peers. My goal as a tutor is to help the student feel less frustrated and more empowered to understand math. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, running, solving math puzzles, and learning about the world.

...York and my M.S. in Environmental Systems (Engineering) from The University of California- Merced. I tutor all ages and sub-topics within the realm of science, as well as middle school math. I have experience working with students of varying abilities and I'm skilled at assessing needs, deficiencies, and meeting students where they're at. Being in...

...Reader, which means I am one of the teachers who grades the AP Physics exams. Outside of school I train for and participate in triathlons and I enjoy backpacking and travelling and camping with my family. I have also participated in science activities outside of school including working at the US Geological Survey during my...