Award-Winning Physical Chemistry Tutors serving Norfolk, VA

...that the concepts can be very difficult at times if they are not explained properly. Science is an absolutely incredible field of study and is a critical foundation for several fields of further study like engineering or medicine. It is important to build a strong foundation. I believe I can be a great asset to my tuttees future by helping them achieve their goals and providing a strong foundation to move forward with.

University of South Carolina. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Major: Risk Management/Insurance (Pre-medical) Minor: Psychology. Medical Scribe

...creativity at work. I have provided music lessons and academic help on a professional and a peer-to-peer basis, as time permitted, for the last eight years. My experience includes mentoring for the JCOC Kids Club program and the U. of Okla. K20 college-bound program, presenting Brain Awareness exhibits as a member of the Society for Neuroscience, and assistant coaching a high school Mock Trial team. Tutoring goes best when the student is motivated, and I...

I am a professional chemist. I have been researching materials chemistry for 4 years with specific interest in plastics. I have taught chemistry for two 2 years and performed well enough to be assigned the more difficult, upper-level labs.

...videos, slides, internet, etc., are essential tools I use in classroom to foster learning. In addition, I adopt the following to enhance my students performance: grouping students for active group discussions, allowing them to present assigned portions of the course materials in the classroom, writing on assigned topics from the textbook to improve their learning and writing skills, taking quizzes, and solving problem sets in and out of the classroom. In my interactions with students,...

...Instruction and Curriculum Degree, I have designed and implemented lesson plans in courses for secondary and collegiate levels, modifying them as needed. Overall, my almost 250 classroom hours in three districts between Windham and Hartford County have primed me to effectively present new and dense information to a variety of audiences. I also have experience educating students who have learning disabilities and require accommodations as a result of IEPs, Section 504s, etc. I would love...

...and Applied Sciences scholar and enjoyed participating in the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students and the Caribbean Student Association. I also tutored undergraduate level courses to ranging from English to Calculus in our Student Support Services. Off campus, I worked with middle school and high school adolescents in the Advancement Via Individual Determination program. I enjoy helping students cultivate the desire to learn and understand the material. My primary goal is to assist in the...

...and like to discover ways to personalize lessons. My first focus is to build trust and communication with the student, and give them the skills to feel independent and sure of how to succeed in the desired subject area. I tend to apply alternative methods that encourage open communication, and interactive engagement (versus "top down" teaching strategies). I believe strongly in self-assessment and giving the student the ability not only to find their strengths, but...

...importantly, I have strategies for helping students past their obstacles. There are often useful tips and tricks to help students manage difficult material with greater ease. Above all, I value creating a comfortable environment where even a timid student can feel comfortable taking chances and making mistakes with the material, free of embarrassment, in the name of improving. As I've said to my students, it makes no sense to struggle silently with a hard subject....

I love explaining things to people - and I've been doing it for about 25 years. I want you to finish a session feeling like: "Wow, that guy really helped me! (plus - what a sense of humor!)

...key to creating a better society, and I try to exude this sentiment in my teaching style. I also feel that being able to explain math and science subjects in terms of real world problems will make students able to relate to concepts historically difficult to grasp. In my spare time, I enjoy watching science and historical documentaries, being outdoors with my wife and 2 kids, and watching my 49ers on football Sundays.... I believe that...

I will make it the ultimate goal of every student I tutor to understand absolutely everything that they have trouble with. I aim to help with critical thinking and inquiry so that the student not only solves the problem, but understands the concepts and where they need to be used.

...North Carolina State University in the discipline of Chemical Engineering. In addition to a deep knowledge of the subject matter I have a passion for encouraging others to understand the world through math and science. I think it's vitally important to remove the intimidation factor associated with mathematics in particular. In my current position as a network administrator I spend a lot of my time explaining complex systems and applications so that all users have...

...biology. Since graduation, I have extensively studied on my own with the hope of finding and committing to a research topic I would want to go back to school for. Meanwhile, I've tutored family and friends in geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, and statics. I am most passionate about Physics, Neuroscience, and Mathematics. Providing a thorough, intellectually honest, and enjoyable tutoring experience is something I take very seriously and will be priorities of mine during each tutoring...

I heard someone say that everyone starts out liking math. But they meet that one math teacher or class or even a problem that intimidates them, possibly embarrasses them. And they build a wall and find it hard to continue liking math. I want to show them an easier way to understand the concepts; I want people to like math.

...in-depth look at the material and connect it to other subjects and to real-life situations, possibly taking the material beyond the scope of the course. When I do not have my nose stuck in a book learning new information, I am most likely at the gym or running around Norfolk, Virginia. As someone who has run many races, including a marathon, I know the importance of stepping away from the books, and I appreciate the...

...difficult but after guidance to approach problems and learning how chemistry really works my students master the subject and feel a real sense of achievement. Tutoring sessions must incorporate different learning styles and a variety of teaching strategies to meet students' unique needs, as well as make the content relevant to their lives. It is my desire to create an atmosphere where students can meet their full potential, become independent learners and can share their...

...learning strategies recognized in literature (some books include 'Make It Stick', 'Ultralearning', & 'Peak'). The truth is that we all can learn more effectively and with fewer issues by using these particular techniques. What I enjoy most when teaching is to see a student use newfound abilities to be able to complete a problem they work on. My intent is to help students achieve their learning goals while simultaneously developing skills for future classes.

...made me a successful teacher in areas much broader then math and science. By breaking down a problem and identifying key points I believe I can lead any student to academic success. I discovered my love of teaching during my senior year of college. Now I hope that I can take what I am good at (math and science) and what I'm passionate about (teaching others) to empower students to achieve their goals.

...the Physical Sciences portion of the MCAT. My Chemistry, Physics, and Biology knowledge is quite extensive. I have always been fascinated by science and medicine. I have been tutoring for 3 years, and I have experience teaching from 1st grade students all the way up to college kids. I enjoy tutoring because it is a way for me to help someone academically, which I believe is a very important part of one's life.