Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

...name is Matt and I recently moved to St. Louis from the Central Coast of California with my wife. While she is studying hard at Wash U to become a Physical Therapist, I am looking to put my fresh knowledge in Biochemistry to good use. I am considering a career in teaching science, and really enjoyed my tutoring experiences in CA. Here in St. Louis, I am excited to be a part of Varsity Tutors...

...in individuals’ capacities for growth in efficient learning. My goal is to provide as much information as possible to every student in how to best develop personalized methods for maintaining an open mind for effective learning and memory. My methods can be, at least in part, attributed to my passion for motor sports, which began in rural Michigan. Through racing, I embrace incredible focus which assists me in every area of life. I encourage every...

...them to their own paths of success. No one student is the same. My many experiences have shaped my teaching style and philosophy which can be outlined in three main aspects: 1. pace and style When presented with new material, the first step is processing and understanding it. Different students take in and digest new material in different ways and with different timing. Hence, I utilize a number of different teaching methods and select those...

...of Oxford University and UCSF School of Medicine, I am not only here to tutor you, but to mentor you as you grow and develop into the most dynamic and successful student you can be. Together we will work hard at discovering your learning strengths and weaknesses, and I will tailor our study sessions to build upon your strengths and comfort zones. I take a personal interest in the academic success of each student I...

...have intentions of attending medical school, and hope to utilize the principles I have learned through my classes and independent study through the sciences to pass on the joy of understanding and mastery through the basic sciences including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and also the prerequisite Mathematics for the Physical Sciences such as Algebra. I enjoy the sports and outdoors, in particular snowboarding, surfing, and rock climbing, while also dabbling in the musical arts (particularly piano...

...dental admissions test (DAT). Additionally, I worked as an on-campus chemistry tutor to help students from underprivileged backgrounds. My main motivation to tutor comes from the joy I feel when my students reach their academic goals. I believe that education is the key to success and I want to do my part to help others achieve their ambitions. As a tutor, I am very patient, prepared, and explain concepts in simple terms. When teaching, I...

...is a big part of who I am. I love Star Wars, playing video games, and most things involving science fiction or fiction, including Harry Potter. That being said, working hard is what has gotten me to where I am today, and is always something I try to instill in the students that I work with. I believe in a balance of work and play, but when I'm with a student and we're working, we...

...we do, you do" format. I will demonstrate a problem or two, then we will work together on a few that gradually get more difficult, followed by individual or small group work. My time is not spent working solely on academic material, I believe you need to be invested in the student as a whole person, and that's why I spend time getting to know their likes and dislikes, their hopes and dreams, and hopefully...

...one-on-one instruction can help a student find the learning style that works best for them. By exploiting a students strengths and focusing on study techniques, students can find the confidence they need to thrive, even in subject where they once struggled. In high-school I struggled with organizational skills and study skills. Since that time I have developed skills that work well for me. I believe that with my experience, I can help guide students in...

...for Certified Continuing Education classes related to Accounting/finance/audit/Business. I am currently obtaining my CFA license (Certified Financial Analyst) and will be studying for my 2nd part of the CFA exam and completing the Breaking into Wall Street program that all Harvard Grad student complete and contains over 300 hours courses. I have tutored High School and College students in science, math, economic, and business/finance/accounting type subjects. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I...