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John P.

UC Berkeley chemist offering chemistry, physics, and math tutoring

UC Berkeley chemist offering chemistry, physics, and math tutoring

$60/hour

4.9 (407 ratings)

  • 1,259 hours tutoring

About John

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(Note, for the duration of the pandemic I will be limiting my tutoring to online sessions ONLY. This is not negotiable)

Hello,

Do you find yourself struggling to understand science and math? Find your instructor confusing? Wondering just what complex numbers are good for?

Don’t worry, I can help. Most people can master science and math subjects with a bit of help – they just need motivation, explanations from someone familiar with the material, and a bit of practice.

Why bother with...

(Note, for the duration of the pandemic I will be limiting my tutoring to online sessions ONLY. This is not negotiable)

Hello,

Do you find yourself struggling to understand science and math? Find your instructor confusing? Wondering just what complex numbers are good for?

Don’t worry, I can help. Most people can master science and math subjects with a bit of help – they just need motivation, explanations from someone familiar with the material, and a bit of practice.

Why bother with math and science? Well, math and science topics, whether they are at the high school or college level, are the tools we use to understand the physical world around us. Whether or not one wishes to pursue a career in the sciences, it is generally useful to have a better appreciation of our surroundings, and we improve our ability to understand and appreciate our surroundings through math and science.

About me: I received my PhD in chemistry (spectroscopy) from the University of California (go Bears!). I am married and have two children who benefit from my being a stay at home parent. Tutoring students gives me the satisfaction of helping others better understand the universe while earning a bit of cash to keep my kids flush in books and video games.

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Education

UC Santa Barbara
Chemistry
UC Berkeley
PhD

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: Rates assume a single student. Cancellations of less than 1 hour notice may result in a charge for 1 hour of instruction.
  • Lesson cancellation: 1 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/5/2014

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Business

GRE

Computer

General Computer

Corporate Training

General Computer

Elementary Education

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a Ph.D. chemist who has taught at the university and high school level. It is my experience that problems with study skill generally result from lack of routine, failure to write down assignments, and failure to take the assignment seriously. I stress that students should keep a notebook, and this notebook should include homework assignments with dates due and exam schedules for all classes. Students should take the notebook home each night and refer to it at a set time in order to keep up with assigned work. This set time should be as early as possible following school, and assignments should be checked off or otherwise marked once completed. (I have found that the act of physically marking an assignment as 'done' greatly increases the likelihood of doing the work.) The main goal is to encourage daily work on assignments while the lessons are still fresh in mind and to prevent the student from falling behind. Establishing such a routine vital to good study habits.
Elementary Math, Elementary Science

English

SAT Reading

History

Geography

Homeschool

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have both tutored students and taught courses in general chemistry since 1986.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a Ph.D. chemist who has taught at the university and high school level. It is my experience that problems with study skill generally result from lack of routine, failure to write down assignments, and failure to take the assignment seriously. I stress that students should keep a notebook, and this notebook should include homework assignments with dates due and exam schedules for all classes. Students should take the notebook home each night and refer to it at a set time in order to keep up with assigned work. This set time should be as early as possible following school, and assignments should be checked off or otherwise marked once completed. (I have found that the act of physically marking an assignment as 'done' greatly increases the likelihood of doing the work.) The main goal is to encourage daily work on assignments while the lessons are still fresh in mind and to prevent the student from falling behind. Establishing such a routine vital to good study habits.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, SAT Math, SAT Reading

Math

ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Probability, SAT Math, Trigonometry

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Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have both tutored students and taught courses in general chemistry since 1986.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a Ph.D. chemist who has taught at the university and high school level. It is my experience that problems with study skill generally result from lack of routine, failure to write down assignments, and failure to take the assignment seriously. I stress that students should keep a notebook, and this notebook should include homework assignments with dates due and exam schedules for all classes. Students should take the notebook home each night and refer to it at a set time in order to keep up with assigned work. This set time should be as early as possible following school, and assignments should be checked off or otherwise marked once completed. (I have found that the act of physically marking an assignment as 'done' greatly increases the likelihood of doing the work.) The main goal is to encourage daily work on assignments while the lessons are still fresh in mind and to prevent the student from falling behind. Establishing such a routine vital to good study habits.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Other

Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a Ph.D. chemist who has taught at the university and high school level. It is my experience that problems with study skill generally result from lack of routine, failure to write down assignments, and failure to take the assignment seriously. I stress that students should keep a notebook, and this notebook should include homework assignments with dates due and exam schedules for all classes. Students should take the notebook home each night and refer to it at a set time in order to keep up with assigned work. This set time should be as early as possible following school, and assignments should be checked off or otherwise marked once completed. (I have found that the act of physically marking an assignment as 'done' greatly increases the likelihood of doing the work.) The main goal is to encourage daily work on assignments while the lessons are still fresh in mind and to prevent the student from falling behind. Establishing such a routine vital to good study habits.
Geography

Science

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have both tutored students and taught courses in general chemistry since 1986.
Organic Chemistry,

Organic Chemistry

I am a PhD. chemist (UC Berkeley, 1991). I have taught Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Organic Spectroscopy, and Advanced Organic Spectroscopy as an Adjunct Professor at Southern Oregon University.
Biology, Physical Science, Physics

Special Needs

Study Skills

Study Skills

I am a Ph.D. chemist who has taught at the university and high school level. It is my experience that problems with study skill generally result from lack of routine, failure to write down assignments, and failure to take the assignment seriously. I stress that students should keep a notebook, and this notebook should include homework assignments with dates due and exam schedules for all classes. Students should take the notebook home each night and refer to it at a set time in order to keep up with assigned work. This set time should be as early as possible following school, and assignments should be checked off or otherwise marked once completed. (I have found that the act of physically marking an assignment as 'done' greatly increases the likelihood of doing the work.) The main goal is to encourage daily work on assignments while the lessons are still fresh in mind and to prevent the student from falling behind. Establishing such a routine vital to good study habits.

Summer

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have both tutored students and taught courses in general chemistry since 1986.
Study Skills,

Study Skills

I am a Ph.D. chemist who has taught at the university and high school level. It is my experience that problems with study skill generally result from lack of routine, failure to write down assignments, and failure to take the assignment seriously. I stress that students should keep a notebook, and this notebook should include homework assignments with dates due and exam schedules for all classes. Students should take the notebook home each night and refer to it at a set time in order to keep up with assigned work. This set time should be as early as possible following school, and assignments should be checked off or otherwise marked once completed. (I have found that the act of physically marking an assignment as 'done' greatly increases the likelihood of doing the work.) The main goal is to encourage daily work on assignments while the lessons are still fresh in mind and to prevent the student from falling behind. Establishing such a routine vital to good study habits.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Calculus, GED, Geometry, Physics, SAT Math

Test Preparation

Praxis,

Praxis

I am a native speaker of American English with several peer-reviewed scientific publications. I am a graduate of the University of California, where I received a BS. and PhD. in chemistry. I have done quite well on several standardized tests, including the general and subject (chemistry) Praxis exams. I recommend students prepare for standardized tests by working through practice exams for relatively short periods of time several times a day. This gives them familiarity with the test format while identifying areas to focus on during tutoring sessions.
TEAS,

TEAS

The TEAS exam tests potential nursing students in the subject areas of reading comprehension, math, science, and language usage. I am a PhD. chemist with multiple peer-reviewed publications, a native speaker of Standard American English, and a part-time grant writer for non-profit agencies.
ACT Math, ASVAB, GED, GRE, PSAT, SAT Math, SAT Reading

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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4.9 (407 ratings)
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Featured review

Great college physics tutoring!

John was great. He really helped with figuring out what my weakness was. Not just show me how to do the Physics problems but strategies on how to approach each problem and what to look for. He has been the best tutor I have had so far.

Doug, 5 lessons with John

Knowledgable and Patient

John explained concepts to me very clearly and I really understood the problems at the end of our session! He went above and beyond to answer my questions and was a big help in preparing for my physics exam. I will definitely come back if I need help in the future!

Jessica, 1 lesson with John

Very Helpful and Knowledgeable

John worked with me on some IR spectroscopy and MS Spectroscopy problems and helped me learn concepts beyond solely identifying the functional groups presented. Definitly recommend!

Trent, 1 lesson with John

Very Knowledgeable With Clear Relatable Explanation

I am in my second year of chemistry in college and he was very knowledgeable about the chapter we are on. He explained the topics using real-life things that I understood such as skateboarding or a boulder rolling down a hill. He was very patient and knew the answer to every question I asked, which I appreciated. 10/10 on his chemistry skills 10/10 on people skills 10/10 great tutor all around! I will be scheduling another lesson.

Dondis, 17 lessons with John

Excellent tutor

John is an excellent tutor with patience and professionalism. He definitely gave me a lot of helpful information for my upcoming Chemistry test. I would recommend John if needing any help with Chemistry.

James, 10 lessons with John

patient and great with explanations.

John reviewed a calculus assignment with me and I have ordered a few workbooks based on his suggestion to review and practice Calc I concepts. I look forward to working with him again!

Lucie, 15 lessons with John

Excellent Tutor

John has been tutoring my son in both algebra 2 and chemistry. My son resisted the idea of tutoring but John's approach is a refreshing change from school. He takes the time to explain the material fully so that it makes better sense to my son. John's experience, background and love of math and science is evident. He also takes the time to figure out what best motivates the student in front of him. I wholeheartedly recommend John if your child is struggling in school. My son's grades have already shown improvement and he has regained his confidence in his ability to master these subjects. Priceless!

Stella, 10 lessons with John

Just what my son needed

We are so pleased to have found John. My son has vastly improved his skills and patience in doing Algebra 2. He brought his grade up from a B to an A. I highly recommend John. He is patient and kind. (In addition to the fact that he has an extensive knowledge of Math)

Laura, 6 lessons with John

Knowledgable & Patient Chemistry Teacher

John communicates well and has a clear understanding of Chemistry. He's worked with our daughter 11th-grade chemistry a couple times now and she is pleased with his instruction and guidance each time. I recommend John as a Tutor.

Philip, 5 lessons with John

Knowledgeable and patient= VERY MUCH

we went over a plan for what I needed- very thorough and helpful, will meet again soon- my impression was that he is also a very nice person.

ANGELA, 1 lesson with John
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