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Kenneth

Bachelors, Chemistry

Western Washington University, University of Oregon

About Me

I received my Bachelor of Science from Western Washington University and my Master of Science from the University of Oregon, both in chemistry. After graduation, I worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a synthetic chemist before starting a PhD program. While I ultimately decided not to complete my doctorate, I did discover I had quite a passion for teaching chemistry. I then started teaching test prep courses and tutoring students, and later I started teaching general and organic chemistry at Seattle Central College. Tutoring especially appeals to me because breakthrough moments don't always occur while class is in session. Every student has a slightly different way of wrapping his or her head around a given concept. By engaging students one-on-one, I can get a feel for their specific situation and how they relate to a given topic, and modify my teaching style and examples to fit their needs. In my spare time, I am an avid homebrewer and I also enjoy sports, video games, and being outdoors.

Education & Certifications

Western Washington University

Bachelors, Chemistry

University of Oregon

Masters, Chemistry

Q&A with Kenneth

My teaching philosophy, especially with respect to tutoring, is to understand as much as possible about each student's specific situation and how they relate to particular topics in class. Obviously, students who seek out private tutors are for the most part struggling in class, which is usually because the instructor's teaching style doesn't resonate with the student, not because they're stupid. My goal is to find alternative ways to present what I know in a way that will work best for the student, recognizing that the best method will vary quite a bit from one student to the next!