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)
...I am easy to reach and will always respond quickly, so feel free to contact me with any questions or to schedule a lesson!I've taught Algebra 2 at a university. I also have Algebra 2 tutoring experience at the high school level. In high school, I received the maximum score of 5/5 on the AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC exams. (read more)
...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. It works sometimes, but I believe it is better to identify what is preventing the student from understanding the first time. (read more)
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...I'm a chemical engineer, so I know many real-world examples of how Physical Science is actually applied. I also draw examples from sports, driving, cooking, and other everyday activities. I love simple demonstrations, and often use them to illustrate concepts in action. (read more)