Tutor in North Vancouver, British Columbia

I've always had a passion for teaching. The more I share my knowledge, the more I learn! Courses offered: Elementary: reading & writing, science, math High school: Chemistry 11 & 12, AP Chemistry 11 & 12, Science 8-10, Math 8-11, French UBC: Chem 111, Chem 121 SFU: Chem 110, Chem 121, Chem 122 HIGHLIGHTS & QUALIFICATIONS • Over 5 years of experience in tutoring one-on-one and 3 years of classroom teaching • Bachelors of Science in chemistry and Masters of Science in bio-organic chemistry • Strong analytical, problem solving skills with the ability to simply topics for students • Certified in “Instructional Skills in University Teaching & Learning” As a teaching assistant, I have: • Taught lessons effectively and managed 25-30 students per session (150 students per course) • Implemented active learning strategies in the classroom and created activities that show the relationship between chemistry concepts and everyday life • Assisted the professor in preparing midterm and final exam questions to test major concepts • Employed ‘problem of the day’ to reinforce previously taught skills and encouraged making links between topics covered across the curriculum • Marked exams and provided constructive feedback to each student • Helped refine students’ laboratory techniques and critical thinking skills As a Chemistry Department Tutor at Simon Fraser University, I have: • Instructed students on a one on one basis in General, Organic and Analytical Chemistry • Summarized lessons and explained challenging topics by tailoring my teaching technique to each students’ learning strategy As a private one-on-one tutor, I have: • Tutored a grade 12 student in chemistry, using the BC curriculum to raise her grade from a C to A- over the course of the year • Facilitated a student’s preparation for MCAT in chemistry, biochemistry sections • Created various original assessment problems for each topic in the curriculum and strengthened comprehension and critical thinking skills such as making connections, predictions and asking questions I have been a private tutor since 2009. I have worked with a number of students with different strengths and weaknesses. I have learned to administer different styles of teaching to help each student. I completed a workshop in “Instructional Skills in University Teaching and Learning.” This workshop included intensive, yet practical, exercises in learning-centered teaching. It gave me the opportunity to experiment with new methods and teaching approaches. It helped me build my skills, genuinely develop confidence and form partnerships with colleagues from other disciplines So, chemistry is my thing, but I can also teach mathematics, at the high school level. I can also teach to read & write! I've taught my younger siblings to read & write, and some of my neighbours.