Experienced Tutor Specializing in Math, Chemistry & Engineering

Thomas P.

Hi, I am Thomas, and I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Irvine, and previously graduated with High honors in Chemical Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. I understand how hard it is to go through school and know what it takes to succeed in my classes. I would love to pass on that experience and help new students overcome challenges.

I have a strong foundation in math, chemistry, and physics. In high school, I got a 5 in AP Calculus and AP Chemistry. I got solid scores throughout my college classes. My study technique is first starting by understanding the concept through textbooks, lectures, and YouTube videos (there are so many amazing explanations). Then I start practicing problems and always reach out for help when struggling. I found my studying technique very effective in tests, especially when teachers try to twist it, making it harder.

My official experience as a teacher started when I held a bible study class for children in grade 6 for a year. It was a class of 30 students, and every week I hold lectures, assign problems and tests at the end of the term. I always found ways coming up with ways to motivate students to learn through activities and connections. I interacted with lots of parents to update their children's well-being and progress.

Right now, I am a part-time tutor for a local center teaching children and teenagers in middle school and high school. I helped them understand concepts in class and solve homework problems. They gave me a lot of positive feedback on how I am really good at giving illustrations and examples, which helps them understand the material in a simpler and easier way. They became better and were able to solve the problems on their own. I hope to help many other people in this way with my teaching.