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Wesley S.

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Hello reader. My name is Wesley, and I greatly enjoy teaching. I have long been of the opinion that one of the more wonderful things in life is to see the glimmer of understanding dawn in the eyes of a student. I take great joy every time I see a student begin to comprehend subject matter with proficiency, and I believe every student has the fundamental right to feeling confident about his or her abilities as the learning process occurs. I encourage my students, and indicate to them...

Hello reader. My name is Wesley, and I greatly enjoy teaching. I have long been of the opinion that one of the more wonderful things in life is to see the glimmer of understanding dawn in the eyes of a student. I take great joy every time I see a student begin to comprehend subject matter with proficiency, and I believe every student has the fundamental right to feeling confident about his or her abilities as the learning process occurs. I encourage my students, and indicate to them through time how they have improved. I feel strongly that a knowledgeable and capable student can still perform poorly on exams if the confidence is not there; positive reinforcement of increasing control over subject matter increases the likelihood of better performance. And at the end of the day, my goal is to see my students not only understand the subject matter, but also perform well in the class.

When it comes to teaching, I have a great deal of experience, particularly upon the subjects of chemistry, biology and biochemistry. My experience has been acquired first-hand, from many years working as a Teaching Assistant and Assistant Instructor at UC Davis, and from my own private tutoring work. The general knowledge required as background for my degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology have included significant and lengthy applications of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and physics. My aptitude for learning and voracious appetite for knowledge have driven my continual renewal of these subjects, particularly with regards to practical applications both in my professional and personal lives. At an early age, I began utilizing computers as an effective tools to enhance my performance in education and the workplace. I've also delved into computer usage in my personal life for entertainment and communication.

I have always had a strong affinity for biology, chemistry and biochemistry -- obtaining high marks in the two former topics in high school. Even as a teenager, my peers were quick to seek

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Education

UC Santa Cruz
Biochem and Mol Bio
UC Davis
Masters
UC Davis
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  • Background check passed on 7/4/2013

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have extensive experience teaching from my time as a Teaching Assistant at UC Davis. Furthermore, I have tutored many students prior to my association with Wyzant. I have continued to acquire tutoring experience since my association with Wyzant. As is indicative of the ratings and qualifications present in my profile: I am a highly-effective teacher. With respect to the specific subject of algebra: algebraic calculations are pervasive throughout everyday life, and are quite common in most routine scientific endeavors. Outside of teaching, my day-to-day work and life require applied algebraic approaches. Having utilized the subject matter for a long period of time, I'm quite familiar with the ins and outs of said material.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have extensive experience teaching from my time as a Teaching Assistant at UC Davis. Furthermore, I have tutored many students prior to my association with Wyzant. I have continued to acquire tutoring experience since my association with Wyzant. As is indicative of the ratings and qualifications present in my profile: I am a highly-effective teacher. With respect to the specific subject of algebra: algebraic calculations are pervasive throughout everyday life, and are quite common in most routine scientific endeavors. Outside of teaching, my day-to-day work and life require applied algebraic approaches. Having utilized the subject matter for a long period of time, I'm quite familiar with the ins and outs of said material.
Biochemistry

Biochemistry

My primary focus of study in life has been Biochemistry, having pursued it in both my undergraduate and current graduate studies. I have taken undergraduate and graduate level courses in the numerous subjects that are associated with Biochemistry; and furthermore, I have served as a teaching assistant and instructor for many biochemistry courses during my current graduate studies. I also have privately tutored many students on the subject.
Biology

Biology

Although my primary focus of study in life has been Biochemistry (having pursued it both my undergraduate and current graduate studies), biology has been a fundamental foundation upon which my education has been constructed. I have taken undergraduate and graduate level courses in the many subjects in biology. Furthermore, I have served as a teaching assistant and instructor for several general biology courses, as well as tutoring students privately for these courses.
Calculus

Calculus

I have extensive experience teaching from my time as a Teaching Assistant at UC Davis. Furthermore, I have tutored many students prior to my association with Wyzant. I have continued to acquire tutoring experience since my association with Wyzant. As is indicative of the ratings and qualifications present in my profile: I am a highly-effective teacher. With respect to the specific subject of calculus: there are many such calculations utilized in applied fields of science, particularly with respect to physics and to a slightly lesser degree, chemistry. In the process of working and teaching chemistry, I've inevitably been utilizing applications of these particular calculations. Moreover, in the process of my education, calculus was a required prerequisite to the physics and quantum chemistry course work I have taken.
Chemistry

Chemistry

While my primary focus of study in life has been Biochemistry, having pursued it in both my undergraduate and current graduate studies, I have taken many chemistry courses as well— because this material overlaps and is highly relevant to biochemistry. I have taken undergraduate courses in general, physical and organic chemistry. Furthermore, I have served as a teaching assistant and instructor for several general chemistry courses.
Geometry

Geometry

I have extensive experience teaching from my time as a Teaching Assistant at UC Davis. Furthermore, I have tutored many students prior to my association with Wyzant. I have continued to acquire tutoring experience since my association with Wyzant. As is indicative of the ratings and qualifications present in my profile: I am a highly-effective teacher. With respect to the specific subject of geometry: geometric calculations are pervasive throughout everyday life, and are quite common in most routine scientific endeavors. Outside of teaching, my day-to-day work and life quite often require applications of geometric calculations.
Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint

I have extensive experience teaching from my time as a Teaching Assistant at UC Davis. Furthermore, I have tutored many students prior to my association with Wyzant. I have continued to acquire tutoring experience since my association with Wyzant. As is indicative of the ratings and qualifications present in my profile: I am a highly-effective teacher. With respect to the specific subject of Microsoft Powerpoint: I have learned throughout the years how to make use of Powerpoint as an effective medium for the delivery of information in multiple environments. I have utilized Powerpoint in the context of seminars and conference presentations to communicate material from my work place to large audiences. I have furthermore utilized Powerpoint in the teaching environment numerous times as a tool during my work as a Teaching Assistant and Assistant Instructor at UC Davis.
Physics

Physics

Physics has always been a subject that goes hand in hand with chemistry. The more you study chemistry, the more you require an understanding of physics. Quantum chemistry would not exist without quantum physics. Therefore, in my studies of chemistry, I have taken several courses in physics and have continued to apply my knowledge and gain more as time has passed. Physics, with its equations and laws, has always been very rational and clear to me.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have extensive experience teaching from my time as a Teaching Assistant at UC Davis. Furthermore, I have tutored many students prior to my association with Wyzant. I have continued to acquire tutoring experience since my association with Wyzant. As is indicative of the ratings and qualifications present in my profile: I am a highly-effective teacher. With respect to the specific subject of pre-algebra: both arithmetic and algebraic calculations are pervasive throughout everyday life, and are quite common in most routine scientific endeavors. Outside of teaching, my day-to-day work and life require applied arithmetic and algebraic approaches. Having utilized the subject matter for a long period of time, I'm quite familiar with the ins and outs of said material.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have extensive experience teaching from my time as a Teaching Assistant at UC Davis. Furthermore, I have tutored many students prior to my association with Wyzant. I have continued to acquire tutoring experience since my association with Wyzant. As is indicative of the ratings and qualifications present in my profile: I am a highly-effective teacher. With respect to the specific subject of precalculus: there are many such calculations utilized in applied fields of science, particularly with respect to physics and to a slightly lesser degree, chemistry. In the process of working and teaching chemistry, I've inevitably been utilizing applications of these particular calculations. Moreover, in the process of my education, precalculus was a required prerequisite to the calculus and physics course work I have taken.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have extensive experience teaching from my time as a Teaching Assistant at UC Davis. Furthermore, I have tutored many students prior to my association with Wyzant. I have continued to acquire tutoring experience since my association with Wyzant. As is indicative of the ratings and qualifications present in my profile: I am a highly-effective teacher. With respect to the specific subject of trigonometry: there are many trigonometric calculations utilized in applied fields of science, particularly with respect to physics and to a slightly lesser degree, chemistry. In the process of working and teaching chemistry, I've inevitably been utilizing applied trigonometry.

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Very clear with explanations and knows his chemistry!

I was very impressed by Wesley's knowledge right off the bat. He did not stumble on tutoring me in several different introductory chemistry topics in one session. If I wasn't sure of something he was describing, he would backtrack and expand to make sure I was comprehending all parts of the information. His voice is very easy to listen to, he was on time, friendly, and really wanted me to get as much out of the session as possible. I look forward to another session with Wesley now that I know his style and what I need to bring with me to the session. I have absolutely no suggestions on what Wesley could do to improve as a tutor- I definitely recommend him with no hesitation! This was actually my first tutoring experience and he made it a very easy and comfortable one!

Karen, 2 lessons with Wesley

Knowledgeable and helpful

Wesley is a knowledgeable tutor. He helped my son to understand the physics concepts very well and my son is very comfortable with him to discuss physics problems.

Kingshuk, 1 lesson with Wesley

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Wesley helped my son tremendously in AP Physics. He was able to explain a very difficult subject—harmonic motions—and made it easier for my son to understand. My son feels more confident in the subject because of Wesley’s patient and effective style of tutoring.

Dianne, 2 lessons with Wesley

Clear, concise and patient

Wesley explained confusing chemistry concepts to me in a way I could understand. I feel confident about my ability to use the information we went over to do well on my upcoming test.

Karie, 1 lesson with Wesley

Patient. Very knowledgeable. Works well with my son.

Has tutored my son since last September. Starting with Algebra II and now Pre -Calc. Dissects the problem with him and then challenges him to work one of his problems.

Lawrence, 13 lessons with Wesley

Always on time and very thorough

My son is getting more confident with both pre-calculus and chemistry. Wesley has made it easier to understand and my son is very comfortable with him. Wesley is always on time and gets back to me in a timely manner.

Marcia, 5 lessons with Wesley

Wesley was Thorough and Helpful

Wesley did a very good job reviewing chemistry subject matter to help my son prepare for his final. Thank you.

Eric, 1 lesson with Wesley

Super Amazing Tutor

Like Superman, he helped me got an A in my micro class. It was tough but he made it easier. Bunches of thanks and grateful!

Lucy, 9 lessons with Wesley

Impressive! Positive! Smart!

I highly recommend Wesley; he is very patient and very knowledgeable. He never makes me feel stupid when I make an error. He has no problem explaining the concepts several times. Before my session with Wesley, I received a low score on an exam. After 2 hours of tutoring with Wesley, I retook the exam and received an impressive 95%! He is relaxed, flexible and down to earth. Look no further. Book Wesley.

Margaret, 2 lessons with Wesley

Excellent help in calculus

Our son was having some challenges in calculus and had fallen behind in the class. Wesley was able to explain things in a way that our son could easily understand so he was able to catch up on the concepts he hadn't fully understood yet. After meeting with our son the first time, Wesley figured out what was going to make the most sense to his way of thinking, and tailored his tutoring to those needs. Wesley was very good about communicating with us as parents what he felt was needed and how things were going. Wesley's approach helps the student master the underlying concepts and create a strong foundation so that future lessons are much easier for the student to grasp. Our son's teacher has commented several times this term how much progress our son has made and the great improvement in his work and his test scores. Our son has said that he is able to understand the lessons in class much better now too, since he has the foundational concepts in place. Wesley is very easy to work with. He is prompt, very professional, polite, and has a high degree of integrity. Highly recommend!

Sally, 19 lessons with Wesley
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