Experience Summary
I've tutored over 1200 hours in chemistry starting in 2009 and helped close to one hundred students achieve A's and B's in chemistry. In fact, the ONLY subject I tutor in chemistry. Following are some testimonials from my past students. |>>>>>Melissa V: "Michael was a very helpful tutor. I saw a tremendous improvement in my test scores after starting to see him as a tutor." |>>>>>>Anna B: "Michael has a unique ability to explain concepts in a variety of manners simply and helped me to understand concepts visually or in ways that I was more familiar with" |>>>>>Navu G:
"I felt very prepared going into every exam with his help. Overall, Michael is awesome person who truly help you build problem solving, critical thinking, and chemistry skills."
Teaching Style
There Are Other Tutors Out There. Why Should You Hire Me? |>>>
Unlike other tutors who teach every subject imaginable, I ONLY tutor chemistry. What this means for you is that I can explain concepts in multiple ways until you "get it". With over 1200 hours of chemistry tutoring under my belt, you can be confident that I will be able to answer any questions you ask. I've helped students with problems ranging from those who were so far behind they didn't know where to start to those who just couldn't make the jump for a B to an A. And I can help you reach your goal. |>>>
Second, what separates me from other chemistry tutors is that I don't focus solely on comprehension of the class material. Acing the class involves more than just understanding the material. Sure comprehension is important, but if you can't apply the material, then your grade will suffer. If you can't deconstruct a problem, and figure out which concept to use, your grade will plummet. If you can't select the right answer among answers that all sound somewhat correct, your grade will drop. Etc. I help you improve on all these areas so that when the exam comes around, you'll be ready to rock it. |>>>
Lastly, I won't just teach you chemistry. I will also teach you a study system that maximizes your efficiency so you finish your homework faster. Using this system, you'll be able study less while still get good grades. Personally I used this study system at UC Berkeley and it allowed me to get a 3.93 GPA while only studying for two hours a day. This system is extremely easy to implement and it will help you get higher grades in high school and in college. Most tutors don't even teach you basic study skills.
My Hobbies
I love traveling, reading, and doing anything athletic, whether that is running, playing basketball, hiking, dancing, or doing yoga!