Hi I’m Dan and I have been a professional chemist for over 15 years. I hold both a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a minor Mathematics from Cal State University San Bernardino and Ph.D. in Chemistry from Texas A&M where I specialized in organic chemistry. In addition to being a practicing cosmetic chemist I have taught organic chemistry lab at a local university for the last 10 years. (read more)
...That is why my first priority is always getting to know my student, especially their approach to dealing with real and abstract concepts. I try to understand how he/she understands so I can identify the challenges in his/her method of understanding. I don't believe saying the same thing over and over is an effective method of teaching. (read more)
...In addition to this, I have taken part in a volunteer tutoring service on a weekly basis for the past year during my college career. Throughout this experience, I have worked one-on-one with students ranging from first grade to early high school in reading, writing, and upper-level science/math ... (read more)