Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors in San Rafael, CA

...is unique, and I personalize my lesson plans according to a student's learning style and academic needs. Throughout my four years of tutoring General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biology at UC Berkeley, I always try to emphasize the importance of strong study habits and strategies. My sessions tend to be relaxed and personable, but also efficient. I am passionate about education and I try to instill the joy of learning in each of my students...

...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, but get a student involved with a subject - that is, excited about...

...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 a trip to Spain and Portugal!

...of these fields, but during my time as a grad student, I discovered my true passion lies in teaching! I enjoy working with students to help them develop the knowledge and problem solving skills needed 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...

...the intersection of healthcare, technology, and education and aspire towards a career in medicine. However, I hope to gain a rewarding experience outside of the realm of healthcare before entering medical school. Working for Varsity Tutors provides such an opportunity. I have held multiple tutoring jobs over the past few years, including tutoring Human Biology courses at Stanford and tutoring high school Chemistry. I believe that working in education is a rewarding opportunity to empower...

...student has their own learning methods and needs. I like to first gauge what come easy for a student and then build on that basis. Over the course of switching from major to major, I have noticed that my learning style changed from visual to abstract to rote and a lot of in-betweens. This has definitely made me able to understand different learning patterns and to be able to employ these in tutoring. All in...

...comfortable and understood. I make sure that they feel free to ask questions and let me know if they don't understand something. I also ask them plenty of questions to help them express their understanding. I believe that everyone can accomplish far more than they think is possible with the right approach. More than anything else, I have learned this from my experiences in gymnastics. I believe learning is a lifelong skill that goes far...

...school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring a more productive experience. In my free...

...like us. I enjoy the challenge of opening student's eyes to the dynamic lives of the plants that dominate our environments and without which we could not survive. I enjoy working with students in a variety of situations. Clear concise writing is especially important skill in the sciences and I stress with my students the importance of being both precise and concise. When learning difficult concepts in ecological and biological sciences I try to create...

I graduated from UC Berkeley with majors in both molecular & cellular biology and integrative biology. This fall, I will be attending the UCSF School of Dentistry. In my free time, I love to go hiking and camping, and I enjoy traveling around the world. I am an adventurous, open-minded person with a wide range of perspectives. Apart from my career path, I still have a dream of becoming an artist.