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Rhys A.

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Tutoring with humor and compassion. I had excellent teachers, and received A's in all of my general chemistry and physics requirements. I have five years of experience tutoring college chemistry, and two years tutoring statistics. My doctorate is in microbiology, and I use statistical modeling in my science research. Additionally, I have taught science majors and non-majors at ASU and MCC as an instructor and as a teaching assistant for four years.

When I meet a new tutoring client, I...

Tutoring with humor and compassion. I had excellent teachers, and received A's in all of my general chemistry and physics requirements. I have five years of experience tutoring college chemistry, and two years tutoring statistics. My doctorate is in microbiology, and I use statistical modeling in my science research. Additionally, I have taught science majors and non-majors at ASU and MCC as an instructor and as a teaching assistant for four years.

When I meet a new tutoring client, I start by asking about their goals for tutoring, and what material they want to focus on. I prioritize a supportive and encouraging tutoring environment at all times. I use a variety of established teaching strategies based on modern cognitive science to foster enjoyable and successful learning. After years of tutoring experience, I've learned to hone in on the fastest ways to make complicated topics accessible. I specialize in simple analogies, strategic practice problems, and effective graphics to build student's confidence and fluency from our very first session.

My hobbies include shuffle dancing, stand-up comedy, and history. I'm a first-generation college graduate from a working-class family. My teachers were some of the most positive influences in my life, and I want to pass on their legacy by helping students succeed.


Education

Portland State University
undergrad
Indiana University Bloomington
Masters
Arizona State University, Tempe
PhD

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Chemistry

Chemistry

I have 5 years of full-time experience tutoring General Chemistry I and II for college and high school students. I specialize in simple analogies, strategic practice problems, and effective graphics to help students gain confidence and fluency quickly. I got a 4 on the AP chemistry exam, and a 98% on the ACS exam. I am familiar enough with Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry topics (PhD in microbiology) that I can cover the basics if they are included in a General Chemistry course.
Statistics

Statistics

I have two years of full-time experience tutoring college and high-school level statistics. I also have a PhD in microbiology, and use statistical modeling in R for my research. My other favorite stats experience was working as a consultant for a DNA forensics company. I specialize in common-sense analogies, effective graphics, and strategic practice problems to help students gain confidence and fluency quickly.

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