WiseUp! Scientific Tutoring provides individualized tutoring by an experienced, patient and caring tutor & current public school science/math teacher. I will help all students achieve better biology, chemistry, and math grades and improve SAT/ACT, AP, PSAT, CSET/CBEST & GRE test scores. I've also had considerable success tutoring aspiring teachers to pass all sections of the CSET/CBEST exams. I will devise a well-organized program based on your goals and learning style that offers you or your child a clear path toward higher achievement on tests, quizzes and exams. My students will see a real increase in their understanding of the subject material through careful analysis and discussion of the questions and answers to their homework/test problems. You will be given a step-by-step framework for solving a variety of similar problems. My students are given the best test taking strategies and the most effective methods of overcoming test anxiety.
I offer tutoring in the following subjects & standardized tests for middle and high school students and college undergraduates:
• Biology and Genetics, General, SAT II or AP
• Chemistry, General, SAT II or AP (High School or Middle School)
• English reading, comprehension and essay writing skills
• Math including Algebra 1&2, Geometry, and Trigonometry
• SAT, PSAT, ACT Exams, all sections
• CBEST/CSET Multi-Subject, Essays, General Science and Biology sub-tests
• Environmental Sciences and Ecology
ABOUT ME
I hold an M.S. degree in molecular & cell biology from Cal State East Bay and a B.S. degree in environmental science from U.C. Berkeley. My teaching experience includes over twelve years as a classroom middle & high school science and math teacher, as well as over eight years of one-on-one tutoring experience. I’ve also taught at a private high school for learning challenged students, where all instruction was done on an individual basis. Unlike most tutors, I have worked in the biotech industry for many years, giving me an intimate knowledge of job opportunities for aspiring students. I believe that all students deserve a tutor who is focused, patient and knowledgeable; who can relate to each students individual needs and challenge and encourage them to achieve beyond their expectations of themselves. My goal is to help inspire young students to gain successful admission to quality universities and move toward successful careers in industry or academia. I have worked successfully with students of all races and socio-economic backgrounds, including students having some type of learning disability or attention disorder.
My standard rate is $50/hr. I am currently offering an introductory rate of $40/hr. for the first session to new clients only. I’m available to meet at your home, library, or any public place of your choosing, within reasonable driving distance. I also can offer online video tutoring via Skype, Zoom, MS Teams, or Google Hangout. Send me a note describing what sort of tutoring you’re looking for, which times work best, and any other relevant details. I promise you a rapid response.