
Siavash
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Graduate Degree: Cal State Northridge - Master of Science, Molecular Biology
Playing tennis, reading, working out at gym, yoga, hiking, running, coaching soccer to kids
Biology
College Biology
College Chemistry
High School Biology
High School Chemistry
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is patience, and I would only be satisfied if my student has fully understand and can master the materials without my help. I would take the time to explain and re-test over and over to make sure the student has not just memorized but learned the materials.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I like to get to know my student to determine strengths and weaknesses, and to gain insight into how I can help the student by reading the student's facial and hand gestures.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
By providing quizzes and drills before the start of the next session, as well as testing the student randomly.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
By exploring the likes and dislikes, and relating the materials to what he or she likes. For example, I had a student who loved the Lakers, and when I tutored math I kept him motivated by including the Lakers and different players to get him more triggered to enjoy the experience and learn the materials.