...About me: I received my PhD in chemistry (spectroscopy) from the University of California (go Bears!). I am married and have two children who benefit from my being a stay at home parent. Tutoring students gives me the satisfaction of helping others better understand the universe while earning a ... (read more)
...I became very interested in helping students do better on tests such as the SAT, ACT, HSPT, and SSAT because they are frequently asked about content that they have not yet had. Since I teach a variety of subjects, I can quickly bring them up to speed. The most important tool in learning a foreign language is understanding how grammar works. (read more)
...Pay particular attention to *seldom-used definitions of common words.* What does catholic mean, besides the religion? What does flag mean, besides the colored piece of cloth? What does nice mean, besides pleasant personality? (read more)
...In most cases, you'll select a problem that's tricky for you and I'll then guide you towards finding the solution (and explain things if you get lost). We'll work through a couple more problems like the first one so you can eventually solve it on your own. The goal is to improve your "content co... (read more)