TAMMY U

I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley earning a BS in Molecular Toxicology. I am a true lifelong learner with a background in physical therapy and pharmacy. At the same time I was taking prerequisite courses for professional school, I worked at a tutoring center where I became one of their main tutors because of the variety of subjects that I tutored and for the results that the students were achieving. What I learned observing other tutors was that often times, material was merely presented but not taught. This is a common phenomenon that we have all seen throughout our educational careers. I personally find that the most effective learning involves an interaction between a student and a teacher to ensure that the student understands the caliber of excellence that is to be met. 

After a year at the tutoring center, I became a private tutor and have been tutoring in home ever since. I present lessons in a way that does not intimidate and I have the students practice until they have mastered the concepts. Come test time, I create mock exams that produce a testing simulation similar to exam day. This way, I find students are less surprised and less anxious by what is presented on the test because they have seen something very similar during tutoring. By creating a calm learning environment, void of any judgement, I find students excel to more than they ever could realize.

I tutor all ages but I mainly see middle school and high school students. Subjects that I specialize in are Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy, and Writing. I run 5-week summer preparation programs for those enrolled in Geometry and Algebra II in the Fall to review concepts from Algebra I and to gently introduce new math skills. This way, they build the self-confidence necessary to navigate a busy semester during the Fall.