Award-Winning Physical Chemistry Tutors in San Francisco-Bay Area, CA

...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 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...

...apply to graduate school. Alongside the application cycle, I am excited about tutoring science and math subjects given my predilection for engineering. 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...

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.

...a California native who went to college near Philadelphia and I am excited to be back in the Bay Area. I graduated from Swarthmore College where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry with a minor in Biology. I plan to continue my education by pursuing a medical degree in the near future. I have been tutoring in different capacities and subjects for over five years. I have worked with students ranging from...

...about Math and Science. I got my undergraduate degree in Physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and now I am working on some research on dark matter. It took me a while to realize which branch of Math or Science was the right choice for me so I dabbled in a lot of Biology, Chemistry, Astronomy and Mathematics. Ultimately, Physics was the right choice for me. You can ask me anything about it, from basic...

I love working with the kids and helping them understand fundamentals. I always stay patient and come up with creative ways to teach them concepts. In my free time, I enjoy camping, hiking and reading.... Knowledge is accessible to anyone that is willing to put in a little work.... Get to know the student, find out what motivates them and what they expect from tutoring. Set goals and assess feasibility.... Sharing note-taking tips, reading comprehensions strategies and encouragement goes a long way.

...a working professional with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara. I have worked and interned at various start ups in the Bay Area as well as held numerous part time jobs through both high school and college. I also took and passed the following AP exams: AP US History, Computer Science A, Calculus AB, and Chemistry. I also wrestled in high school. In college, I balanced my academic life, extra curricular activities,...

...love of learning in my students. Certain subjects, especially science, may not ‘be your thing’ and that is just fine. It is my job as the teacher to impart that passion for the subject by showing you the ins and outs of the subject, as well as the tricks that will lead to your success. In my spare time, I like to head to Crossfit classes, play some tennis, read my newest find from a...

...which subjects I do NOT tutor, I'm comfortable tutoring virtually all academic subjects and age ranges, including but not limited to: SAT (M/CR/W), ACT (M/E/R/S), AP (Chemistry, Calculus, Literature, Language, History, etc.), Writing (fiction and non-fiction), Math, Science, English, Spanish, Reading, Writing, Management (time, talent, money, music, etc.), et al. My favorite subject to tutor is writing, which is likely because of my lifelong propensity for creative storytelling. As I matured into adolescence and adulthood,...

Apart from being an end in its own right, education makes other goals possible. My purpose here is not only to help students learn and apply academic concepts, but also to share approaches to problem-solving they can put to use outside of the classroom.... Knowledge for its own sake!... In our first session, I'd discuss goals and hash out a plan of action.... I'd first come to understand how the particular student learns, then formulate a strategy drawing from the student's strengths.