Award-Winning Physical Chemistry Tutors in Cupertino, CA

As a prospective Medical student, I 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...

...three different ways until one sticks! I also think that college-bound high 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...

...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 youth to love learning themselves.

...teach, because they are built on evidence and proof. My teaching philosophy is based on this- that if you know how something works, rather than just that it works, you will remember it better and be much more confident applying it. Additionally, I understand from experience that individual students learn in different ways, and that adapting my teaching style to each student is necessary. Finally, I've experienced many ways that math and science can be...

...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 academic endeavors...

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.

...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 come easy...

...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 working alternative to charity.

I am a true San Francisco native. My education background includes a triple major in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry and Theology with minors 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...

...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 sometimes difficult subjects exhilarating. By providing students with questions to help them build...