Kind And Patient Chemistry And MathTutor
About
Education becomes fun when you can see the application of concepts in your life. As a tutor and teacher, I make the effort to tie the learning material into everyday situations. This enhances the learning experience and helps students remember concepts.
I graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry Education and have taught and tutored K-12 and college students for over three years.
I am patient and kind, and I am especially effective in one-on-one settings when I can personalize the learning to your needs. I would love to help you succeed in your educational goals and look forward to working with you!
I find satisfaction in teaching when the student has the AHA! moment - when they come to a more complete understanding of the content, and they are motivated to learn more. This is when learning become fun for both teacher and pupil.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, it is important to obtain a baseline for what the student knows. I measure this by giving a pretests, working on homework problems, or with some pointed questions about concepts they need to know.
After obtaining that baseline of knowledge, I start to teach the new material. Education is always more interesting when the learner sees the applications in their life, so I use everyday examples to personalize the learning to each student. I strongly encourage questions and frequently check with the student to ensure that they are understanding the material.
Next, I have the student practice the new content through homework problems through many different means - the more correct practice, the better!
I evaluate the student's understanding and growth in several ways, depending on the individual: some examples are asking the student to re-teach the material to me, defining pertinent terms in their own words, and/or working on more challenging problems that combine different concepts.
Finally, I review past lessons with the student to reinforce what they have learned. I ensure that their hard work doesn't go to waste.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated from BYU in 2019 with a B.S. in Chemistry Education. In earning my degree, I student-taught at Westlake High School, where I taught General, Honors, and CE Chemistry. I taught 8th Grade Science at Utah Military Academy, and I worked as a Math Paraprofessional at Entheos Academy in 2021. I also held a Utah Teaching License for three years in Chemistry and Middle School Science. Since 2020, I have tutored students in Chemistry and various Math classes.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge $35/hr for 1-on-1 tutoring.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with a diverse group of students. When I taught at Westlake High School, I taught the many high-performing students. At Utah Military Academy, I worked with many students who had 504s and IEPs. As a Math Paraprofessional at Entheos, I gained worked primarily with students who had learning disabilities.
However, I learned that even with all these different students, one thing remains the same - learning is more effective when the teacher can personalize the material and make it "come alive" for students.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
If a student is considering hiring a tutor, I would tell them to find a tutor who is willing to go the extra mile and spend more time with the student if needed. This is a sign that the tutor cares more about the student than the paycheck, and that genuinity will go far with young learners.