Award-Winning Physical Chemistry Tutors in San Ramon, CA

...lifelong student and am inspired to instill a 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...

...rather than memorization-based technique. I have found that most of the time, students are eager to understand the big picture but can sometimes get tripped up by confusing subtleties before they get there. It is my job to patiently translate that jargon into understandable concepts that enable the student to better understand the subject. I love teaching all sciences, as well as Spanish and reading techniques. Outside of teaching, I love being outdoors, and you...

...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 congressional internship on Capitol Hill with David Obey (2003), so I also specialize in AP US History and AP Government.... My approach to teaching is to see that my students have a solid foundation in whatever they study and are able to move forward in the material. I believe science and mathematics are the foundations that we can see in the world around us.

...for clean energy technology, I really miss the teaching that I immensely enjoyed for last 10 years. My secret: success in tests (and maybe in life, too) comes from not just what we know, but what we can deliver in a short time, when demanded. I learned the methods in a hard way. I aim to work with students who are like I once was: struggling, needing an extra push, or stuck on a problem...

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.

...walks of life. I hope to impart this concept on my students - that once skills are learned they do not need to be used only in their given context. Most skills can be applied to a variety of situations - this is hard to see in a test-taking situation, but I try to bring it to light (especially for students who may not believe math is necessary to succeed). As previously noted, outside of...

...tutor most mathematical classes from all k-12 level and up to calculus 2. I have done well in SATI SATII, and AP Calculus AB tests, and I can help you do well in these subjects. I can also tutor chemistry (honor and AP) and physics (honor and AP). There are man other subjects I can teach that are shown in my profile. When I have free time, I like to read, cook, listen to either...

...I understand that every student has a different personality and learning styles, so I tailor my explanations and methods of teaching to match each student. Helping students to advance their knowledge and to overcome academic hardships and obstacles is a passion for me. I care about my student's progress.Not only do I care about he/she gaining a better understanding of the material in front of him/her, I also care about teaching the student how to...

...the general physics autotutorial course autotutorial here meaning no formal lectures, just one-on-one tutoring from TAs for both homework and exam questions! I loved communicating difficult physics concepts to students and seeing students scores improve between test attempts as a result of my help. My tutoring style involves breaking down complicated problems into smaller, simpler pieces then work through those simpler problems to build up to real problems. The goal is to locate gaps in...

...or explaining concepts that are new or difficult to others, having to find a way to convey that knowledge effectively is enriching for me as well. I take a great joy in understanding how the world works, whether it's chemical properties, storied local history, etymological roots, or the inner workings of another person's mind; I teach to try and impart some of that zeal for knowing into others, as the gift grows in the giving,...