470 La Jolla Science Tutors

...And when I shoot the basketball, I visualize the peak of my parabola so that the range is exactly equal to my distance from the hoop. And when I spin on my spinny chair and fold my arms in, I go faster--that's rotational inertia! Probably not the most exciting series of thoughts, but at least it's more interesting than equations on a page :) I have... read more

I taught at the University of San Diego for 13 years in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, reaching full Professor, when I decided to make a change in my lifestyle. I continue to do research part-time and have become involved with the Science education of my two young children now in elementary school. I taught Biochemistry, which has... read more

...After accomplishing two postdocs (La Jolla, CA, USA and London, UK), I was able to temporarily return to Brazil to work as Professor at the most recognized Private and Public Universities in South America (Pontifica Universidade Catolica/PUC and Universidade de Sao Paulo/USP, respectively). My duties involved lecturing and teaching Human and Comparative... read more

...In my experience, this course can be especially overwhelming and daunting, and I sincerely enjoy helping students build their confidence. I provide high-quality tutoring services because I am passionate, organized, conscientious, reliable, encouraging, patient, and personable. I also have strong communication skills and excel in helping others reach... read more

...However, it is equally important to me to share the fun of discovery and the concepts of Science with others, which is why I am offering my services as a tutor. My growth as a teacher and tutor has paralleled my growth as a scientist - starting from teaching Science lessons in Sunday school at my family's church as a teenager. During my time as... read more