Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors in Pleasanton, CA

...written word has allowed me to gain fluency in using the English language for communication of complex ideas. I am passionate about knowledge in all of its forms, from understanding new concepts to solving problems through applications of familiar ideas. One of my goals as a tutor is sharing the excitement of learning and the ways in which it can open new worlds of inquiry. I aim to provide a framework for success in future...

...to succeed in Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics courses, and also enjoy helping prospective grad students conquer the GRE Quantitative Section. These 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...

...can each share our individual thought processes. I believe in utilizing a range of strategies to find those that "click" with each student. I owe so much of my current abilities and love of learning to my teachers through the years, in both formal and informal roles, and I am thrilled to be able to pay it forward. When I am not working with students or running experiments in the lab, I enjoy taking Bollywood...

...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 own learning methods and needs. I like to first gauge what...

...of 50 years ahead of him or her. Think of how the world has changed technologically over the past 50 years. Watch an episode of "Mad Men" if you need a frame of reference. Now imagine how much more things will change over the next 50 years. High school and college students need to be firmly grounded in science and math to meet the challenges that change will bring. I enjoy preparing students for that!

...in Biology and Chemistry from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. I completed my MD from American University of Antigua and am currently preparing for my USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination). I have taught high school Sciences in the past and can teach most Math through Calculus. While at Marquette, I completed a congressional internship on Capitol Hill with David Obey (2003), so I also specialize in AP US History and AP Government.... My approach to teaching is to see that my students have a solid foundation in whatever they study and are able to move forward in the material. I believe science and mathematics are the foundations that we can see in the world around us.

...tutoring is a great way for me to share my enthusiasm with others. I recently graduated with a B.S. in biochemistry, so I know how important it is to have a strong foundation of math and science fundamentals to build on. What’s most important to me as a tutor is that I help my students to feel confident and interested in what they're studying—if that works out, the rest is a lot easier. I pride...

...am very comfortable with subjects in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. I have taught Chemistry and Biology courses at UC Berkeley as a lecturer and graduate student instructor (GSI). My enthusiasm and passion for teaching was recognized with the Outstanding GSI Award given by the Dean of Graduate Arts and Sciences to the top 9%. My goal as a tutor is to help each student reach their personal academic goals by teaching effective study habits and...

...be pursuing a medical degree in the near future. During my time at Tufts, I spent three years teaching science to students of many ages as part of multiple outreach programs. My teaching experience covered topics from elementary chemistry demonstration to genetic research with high schoolers. While I enjoy tutoring a number of subjects, I am especially fond of science and math. My goal as a tutor is often to not only teach a subject,...

...to college level as well as medical students. My clinical experiences have shown that I can multitask, work under pressure, prioritize, and solve logistical and organizational problems. These skills are valuable as a teacher, an instructor, and a tutor. I enjoy teaching and tutoring basic sciences including regular and AP Biology and Chemistry. Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, and Pathology are my favorite subjects. I maintain a balance between work and personal life; I am...