...Of all the subjects that I have tutored for the last 10+ years, Chemistry has been the one most in demand. This may be due in part to the Chemistry SOL test required in Virginia for graduation. However, for many students, it is also the first science course that requires the use of algebraic methods to get answers to problems. (read more)
...Then, we work together through problems and the student can talk out their thought process with me. Questions can be packaged many ways, but I try to help students have a strong mathematical foundation on topics, so they are prepared for these multiple packages. I then test a student's foundation on a topic by asking them questions from these other packages. (read more)
...For instance, I try to fully understand topics rather than do well in school - and my tutoring reflects that. Since freshman year, I have mastery in over 13 AP curriculum (specifically in Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Biology, Physics - Mechanics), scoring 5s & 4s on the respective AP tests. Additionally, I scored 1550 on the SAT. (read more)
...There are several ways to approach many Algebra II concepts, so notes from class are important! That said, this also means that we can find a way to make Algebra II make sense to you. High school chemistry is a math-heavy and concept-heavy course, and each unit builds on the last. (read more)
...I teach both American and British curriculum, as well as test preparation, in particular the SAT. Tutoring allows the lesson to be customized to what you need the most help with, every student is different, so I love for my students to take an active role in the lessons and the direction they ta... (read more)