UCLA Grad for Biology, Chemistry, and Scientific Writing Tutoring

Brittney P.

Hello, I'm Brittney (she/her)!

I graduated Summa cum Laude with a BSc in Psychobiology from UCLA and earned an MSc with distinction in Global Health at University College London. With my extensive academic background, I've encountered various teaching methods, some highly effective and others less so. While mastering subject material is essential, I firmly believe fostering a growth mindset is equally vital. Drawing from my own experiences, where I overcame self-doubt and gained confidence in my learning abilities, I'm passionate about empowering students to take control of their learning. This will ensure students can confidently tackle any learning challenge, laying the foundation for lasting success!

My tutoring approach typically begins with a FREE 15-minute consultation with the student (and optionally, their parent) to assess their strengths and weaknesses in the subject they need assistance with. Based on this, I tailor my teaching style to their specific needs. This may involve building their confidence in solving application-based problems or helping them absorb content material effectively. I also encourage students to remain disciplined and organised with their learning progress by creating an individualised weekly progress spreadsheet. This helps them identify their weekly challenges and assess their confidence in overcoming them by the week's end.

I bring two years of tutoring experience in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and general chemistry as a Life Sciences tutor at UCLA. I lead both group discussion sections (with 10 to 20 students) and one-on-one tutoring sessions. In my second year, I served as the Head tutor, where I shared successful teaching methods with junior tutors.

I highly value feedback from students and parents to ensure the best possible learning experience. I'm easily reachable and responsive to tutoring inquiries. Feel free to contact me if you'd like to learn more or schedule a lesson!