Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors serving Tempe, AZ

...trigonometry. I enjoy teaching mathematics since they tend to be logical and very straight forward. Something that one of my mentor teachers said sticks with me to this day: "They don't care how much you know, unless they know how much you care." Since, I have made it my personal goal to live by that statement. My goal is to build a mutual relationship with my students before I facilitate effective teaching practices.

As a zealous science enthusiast, I would love to help you reach you greatest potential as a student. I have a B.S. in Chemistry and a Professional Science Master's in Nanoscience, and will do my best to help you achieve your dreams! Please feel free to call me by my middle name, Brandon.

...a Health Sciences major. While at ASU I had the opportunity to work at the Downtown Student Success Center for two years as a supplemental instructor. Most of my students were pre-med or studying to become nurses. My favorite subject to teach was Anatomy/Physiology, but I also enjoyed most math and sciences courses especially General and Organic Chemistry. In my spare time, I enjoy competing in all types of sports, reading a good book and...

I do not merely want to know, but I also want to understand how things work. And, in everything I engage in, I pursue understanding and wisdom, the tools that keep me lastingly equipped for success.

...have minored in mathematics and chemistry as an undergraduate. I have experiences in tutoring learning disabled students of diverse academic backgrounds, and in serving as a lab Teaching Assistant for college undergraduate students. I specialize in areas of math and science such as algebra, trigonometry, SAT math, biology, physiology, and general chemistry but am also well-versed in essay writing. My aim as a tutor is to help you understand the material while making the learning...

...fun, helpful, but also logical. Students learn best when subjects are broken down into simple, easy-to-understand steps. That's my teaching style, taking concepts and moving forward one step at a time. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities and playing sports. Basketball, hiking, swimming, and reading are a few of my hobbies. I'm a driven and passionate individual that loves to see progress. I can't wait to get a chance to work with students...

...to help obtain a different level of understanding. Critical and logical thinking is my main way of thinking. I enjoy the moment when something "clicks" to the person I am tutoring/teaching, it is a great feeling to know that methods and ways work and that the students enjoy learning, I love when they get excited that they finally achieved a level of understanding. I am currently on track to become a high school Chemistry teacher,...

...seeing a student's face brighten up when they achieve this new understanding. As many students have different learning styles, I believe that it is important to create an individualized study plan for each student that best fits their method of learning and allows us to make the most of the tutoring experience. In my free time I thoroughly enjoy curling up with a good book. Currently, I have a list of 20 must read books...

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...as an Instructor, I have gained valuable qualities that I plan to incorporate into my teaching career. I have learned that motivating students to learn on their own as well as in class, through reward based incentives, helps them to absorb and retain the material. I often offer students extra credit questions on previously missed exam questions. This technique allows for the student to strive for more points, allows them to fix mistakes they may...

...University. In the past, I've tutored the following major courses: Biology 1 and 2, General Chemistry 1 and 2, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics 1 and 2, as well as Calculus 1 and 2. I also enjoy tutoring elementary, junior high school, and high school level students in ALL subject matter. I have a deep understanding of these core subjects and promote learning from the fundamentals. My goal as a tutor is to not...

...to achieve that answer. So, if one method used to achieve the answer doesn't fit with your learning style there are other methods available. Usually when I tutor, I will ask questions in attempt to understand how much the student knows and where the "holes" in their learning are located. It's important to find these gaps because it enables me to understand what topics should be reviewed or emphasized. I also believe that asking questions...

...was also a weightlifting club coach, spent time volunteering with the local community and shadowed several physicians. For my undergrad, I went to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and got my bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. I was an intern for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and taught 2 semesters of a Transfer Advantage course to transfer students. I was a student ambassador for McGraw-Hill Education for 4 years and...

...is also participation. By engaging students in interactive discussions, I encourage curiosity and intellectual exploration. I help students learn how to think not what to think. By learning to think critically, students are able to maximize their potential to excel in math and science and do well on exams. I am willing to work hard to be the best teacher I can to guide students through the challenges they will encounter when studying chemistry and...

I am an educator with 7 years of experience, mainly in environmental education in informal learning spaces. I studied environmental biology and visual arts for my undergraduate degree, and am going to be starting a Master's program in plant biology and conservation this upcoming fall. My professional experience with education is mainly with students from elementary school to high school, but I also informally tutored throughout my time in college.

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...I love offering new techniques to students who want to ace their standardized tests (SAT, ACT, and MCAT) on their first attempt! Tutoring is so important to me because I stand as a strong advocate for equitable education, intending to make it affordable and accessible to all! In fact, I have established successful tutoring services in Title I schools near my location in Phoenix, Arizona. I am excited to share these techniques with prospective students!...

...believe every problem can be solved; if we have a solid foundation and truly understand a concept, we can apply it to any given scenario and figure out the solution. In order to make sure of this, I always encourage students to ask questions until all doubts have been cleared before moving on to decrease gaps in understanding. I can help with math, english, biology, chemistry, and physics although I think my favorite subjects to...