...I tutor Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, and Spanish. (And other topics, such as, Stats and General Logic.)
I have taught these topics to students (ranging in ages from 16 to 22) in a university setting and as an independent tutor. I was a teaching assistant for two semesters in grad school. I have been tutoring independently now for about 2 years. (read more)
...I use lesson plans in which I usually introduce the topic in a fun and creative way, then explicitly teach the material. Then, I ensure time for the students to practice material on their own. Finally, I give my students assignments to complete, and let them do mock exams before the actual exam date. (read more)
...I ended up loving my arch nemesis (math) so much that I went on to get a 730 out of 800 in my SAT math and I've used the same approaches taught to me to help struggling students. Patience and extreme understanding are my best weapons because I not only know what it's like to struggle and overcom... (read more)
...I went on to study chemistry at Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. as an undergraduate. As an undergraduate, I took advantage of the resources at J.S.U. and especially in its Chemistry Department. As a result, I have received numerous academic honors and have been given additional opportunities to work directly with professors on research projects. (read more)
...As a child I was lucky enough that my parents were able to provide a full time golf teacher for me during each summer from the time I was 11 until I was 18. We worked together at least 4+ days a week (all days when I wasn't playing in a tournament) for around 8 hours a day during those summers. ... (read more)