Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors in Silicon Valley, CA

...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 come easy for a student and then build on that basis. Over the...

...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 test taking strategies that can be applied to other subjects, as well.

...the former, I love to ground chemistry topics in their meaning and importance in the world, from fundamental concepts to the research I am currently immersed in. For the latter, I am passionate about demystifying standardized test-taking by helping students recognize patterns within the sections. I firmly believe in the importance of tailoring teaching styles to each student. My approach begins with understanding the angle from which a student initially approaches a problem and then...

...school (or middle school) students can benefit greatly by learning what to expect in college. I actually didn't even like Chemistry until I went to college! In college, some of the details that seem to be missing from your high school textbook are clarified, and I can give students some of that insider information now. I also understand the importance of college entrance exams like the ACT and can help with test-taking strategies, subject material...

...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 and helping many more students reach their educational goals!

My teaching philosophy is to facilitate learning by emphasizing the critical concepts and to demand more critical thinking from my students to really get a grasp of the concepts. My emphasis is on helping students to learn instead of just pushing my knowledge to them.... I have always been passionate about learning new things and expanding my experiences in life. I started teaching a couple of years ago because I wanted to contribute my knowledge to the community. I have been working for more than 5 years since I graduated, and I thought that it was time to give back. In the spirit of learning new things, I tackled the task of putting together the course with the lectures and exams. The preparation of the class allowed me to reflect on what my goals were for the class, besides teaching the required material. What did I want my students to get out the class? The first step to answer that, was to understand who my audience was and why they were taking the class. This first part was very important, allowing me to tailor the different learning objectives to something that the students could relate to, in their current or future jobs. Since then, I always take the time to get to know my students and be open and approachable, no matter how big my class is. In teaching, my overarching goal is to give the students the fundamental concepts from which most of chemistry and biology can be understood. Furthermore, I think that it is also essential for my students to learn valuable life skills. I understand that not all of my students are taking the class to become chemists or scientists, but I want to give them the tools to be successful, not only in my class but also in life. I believe that showing your enthusiasm and passion about the subject that you teach can be contagious and pique the curiosity of the more recalcitrant students. I always try to make my class hands-on whenever possible, and to always have examples that they can relate to in their day to day lives. Open interaction in my classroom is always important and controlled. Furthermore, I always challenge my students' answers to push them to understand a concept fully. I always like to think like a 3-year-old who is discovering new things and asks “why,” trying to get a grasp of what is surrounding her. I use this same “technique” to push my students and to really see if they understood the key concepts. My teaching philosophy is to facilitate learning by emphasizing the critical concepts, and to demand more critical thinking from my students to really get a grasp of the concepts. My emphasis is on helping students to learn instead of just pushing my knowledge to them.

...graduate from San Francisco State University with a Biology major, I have gained many experiences in the science and math field that allow me to be a successful tutor. I will also be attending the University of San Francisco this Fall to get my Master's in Education. Having five years of previous experience with junior high, high school, and collegiate students I have learned how to adjust to all student types and focus my attention...

As a UC Berkeley graduate with medical school aspirations, tutoring and teaching is a natural transition. I have experience with all age groups (elementary to post-college) and enjoy the process of creating true understanding along with building strong relationships with my students. If I can share even a fraction of my love of science, math and other subjects with students I know progress will be made!... Using guided questions and creating a strong knowledge foundation to help every individual learn the best way possible for them!

...matures. After completing my dissertation in neuroscience, I moved to San Francisco to be a Postdoctoral Fellow at UCSF. My career has taken me to national and international conferences where I have had the privilege to public speak about the projects that I have studied in biology. Because I have studied a variety of concentrations, I enjoy tutoring basic biology subjects, such as cellular biology, genetics, botany, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology, and environmental sciences....

...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 where I work with low income families on a...