Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors in Berkeley, CA

...college, I balanced my academic life, extra curricular activities, social life, and in general betterment of ones self. I also competed in the AIChE Chemical Engineering car competition three years running. I also took courses such as Chemical Plant Design, Analog Electronics, and Process Control with an emphasis on statistical control models. In my free time I tinker, paint, work glass, and maintain various other hobbies. I have a diverse background of knowledge and can...

...very important for me to engage the student, try to see things from their perspective, and to adjust my teaching style to fit whatever works for the student. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, playing guitar, and studying foreign languages (I can converse in French, Spanish, German, and Vietnamese, though I'm not quite ready to teach them). Above all, I love to learn; I can get myself interested in almost any subject (thanks,...

Apart from being an end in its own right, education makes other goals possible. My purpose here is not only to help students learn and apply academic concepts, but also to share approaches to problem-solving they can put to use outside of the classroom.... Knowledge for its own sake!... In our first session, I'd discuss goals and hash out a plan of action.... I'd first come to understand how the particular student learns, then formulate a strategy drawing from the student's strengths.

...doing Physics, I eventually do take a break and relax. I like to mountain climb, kayak, go to music festivals, and play guitar. My goal this summer is to climb Mt. Washington and make it back alive. I am also fluent in Spanish and would not hesitate to tutor in the language if requested. My tutoring style is very flexible. I do not commit to a certain approach because I think every student has their...

...science and math subjects given my predilection for engineering. As an undergraduate, I was a teaching assistant for the Economics Department where I taught lower and upper division sections along with hosting individual office hours. Herein I learned that the best method to convey complex concepts is through customized practice problems that increase in difficulty and the number of interrelated topics they test. In addition to tutoring, I also volunteer at SundayFriends in San Jose...

...received my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry with minors in Cognitive Science and Music, and I later returned to earn my Masters degree in Chemistry. While in graduate school, I gained teaching experience by leading two Organic Chemistry lab classes of more than 20 students, and guiding them trough performing experiments and preparing for their examinations. I have three brothers, one older and two younger, that have helped me approach teaching from a personalized approach by...

...K-12 students from all over the Bay Area in all academic subjects. My expertise is in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (through Calculus), English language (writing and ESL), and foreign languages (Spanish and Italian). My goal is to help students see the bigger picture in what they are learning and to master the details they need in order to succeed in their schoolwork and exams. When I am not tutoring or volunteering, I enjoy playing piano and...

...in the North Bay. While in college, I was a teaching assistant for Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Biochemistry as well as a private tutor for General and Organic Chemistry. I have a lot of experience helping students understand scientific subjects that can often be found confusing. I love science and find joy in sharing my passion with others! In my spare time I enjoy reading and skiing. I love to travel and recently took...

...and group discussions. I am also an Eagle Scout recipient, having received my award on August 25, 2009 with Troop 110 of Union City, California. My experience in Boy Scouts has helped me to develop my interpersonal and communication skills as well as experience working with people of a diverse range of ages and occupations: from elementary school up to working professionals. I am comfortable tutoring any subject related to the premedical route. Though I...

...subject build upon a large and varied set of background information, and I find the challenge of teaching these sometimes difficult subjects exhilarating. By providing students with questions to help them build up their understanding of course material, and using teaching methods that cater to the many different learning styles, I have seen my students overcome challenging lecture material and excel in their exams. I look forward to expanding my work in teaching through tutoring...