Laira S.
University of California, Santa Cruz
Marine Biology
Available within 15 mi of Huntington Beach - Monday to Sunday
Teaching method: Online & In Person
Languages Spoken:
English
Experience
I tutored for around 2 years of my college experience, usually in study groups of my peers. In subjects like Math, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, we'd pin point struggle areas, go through practice problems together, then separately, review mistakes, and finish with a final review. With a degree in Marine Biology, much of my time in undergrad was spent studying and tutoring; I understand how important collaboration and working with another person is to fully understand a concept. I am passionate about learning and education especially in STEM subjects.
Teaching Methodology
I like to start with some small talk to learn more about the student and their hobbies, interests, and school life which creates a more comfortable atmosphere. After getting a feel for their understanding of the topic, we'll work through practice problems together, then separately; reviewing all the steps and explaining anything confusing to the student. Visual aids, like drawings, are useful tools for understanding both to see and to create themselves. Continually, demos of real life applications are another source of insight about a subject, especially for things like Chemistry and Biology.
Why Choose Laira?
I am a friendly, passionate tutor, who understands the importance of academic success and the pathway to it. My undergrad classes were full of Biology, Chemistry, and Math making those my strong subjects. In high school, those were classes I often struggled with, but in college I learned the value of having a study plan, attending tutoring, and working with others. My experience is firsthand, both being tutored and being a tutor, which makes me an understanding yet strong mentor.
Subjects
Middle School Math tutoring
Biology tutoring
Chemistry tutoring
Algebra 1 tutoring
Geometry tutoring
Middle School Science tutoring
Writing tutoring
Admission Consulting
College Admissions Consulting
Other Interests
In my free time, I like to paint often scenes from the forest and the ocean; my love for being outside and hiking was solidified by my time in Santa Cruz. I truly appreciate nature and the science of our natural world. Hobbies like these bring my life balance and improve my mental clarity benefitting my tutoring ability. I am also very active, I love going to the gym and swimming, which is essential to my general well being.
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