Award-Winning Organic Chemistry Tutors serving Scottsdale, AZ

My name is Priyanka Nara, and I am a graduate of Arizona State University with degrees in Biological Sciences (BS) and Philosophy (Morality, Politics and Law) (BA), as well as a minor in Political Sciences and a certificate in International Studies. I graduated early from BASIS Tucson North high school in 2016, having taken and passed 10 APs. I favor English and History, but am capable of doing up to Calculus 3, college level Biology,...

...Critical and logical thinking is my main way of thinking. I enjoy the moment when something "clicks" to the person I am tutoring/teaching, it is a great feeling to know that methods and ways work and that the students enjoy learning, I love when they get excited that they finally achieved a level of understanding. I am currently on track to become a high school Chemistry teacher, tutoring is something I have always enjoyed over...

...the best way to encourage and motivate students for long term success. As a tutor, my goal is to instill confidence in students, develop a curiosity for the world, create a fascination for the fundamentals, and imbue motivation for learning from within the learner. I believe that every person has the capacity for any subject, and that in order to unlock the key to success, each student has to look inside themselves, with possibly help...

...me to tutor their children, so I contacted Varsity tutors to extend my reach to people who did not know me personally. My style is energetic and engaging. As a trial attorney, I routinely have to communicate complex matters to a jury that has no experience in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics. This forces me to adopt an engaging style to ensure they do not tune me out. I have three very bright...

...and mentoring MBA thesis candidates. I tutor technical high school subjects like Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, as well as Writing and English. My tutoring philosophy is simple: work my way out of a job as quickly as possible. Give the student study skills, tools and confidence to get to their desired level of competence on their own. I don't give answers; we find them together. I try to add realism and practicality to the sometimes dry,...

...and love to learn about different cultures as well as the different flora and fauna in each location; from the pygmy venomous asps in Costa Rica to the penguins in New Zealand, to the giant moose in Montana, they each play a role in their selected environment. Much like these animals, humans play a part in preserving them and education is a great starting point. I believe that with my near half-century of life experience,...

...science. Over the years, having worked with and observed many fellow students, I've concluded that simply 'being smart' is not the key to succeeding in any subject; it's finding a reason to care about what you're learning, and managing the information thrown at you. Now, this is a wonderful, wonderful thing, because while I cannot make anyone 'smarter,' I can help them break information down until they understand it and show them where the subject...

...to learning, working with the student, answering questions as we go along, rather than just lecturing. This interactive step by step approach works well for learning how to do calculations and understanding concepts. My qualifications include two Bachelor of Science Degrees from Arizona State University and I have over 2000 hours private tutoring experience. I'm also the published author of a General Chemistry Tutorial Workbook (ISBN: 9780975906606). Thank you, and I look forward to working...

...varied course of study gave me the chance to experience a wide range of subjects, yet it was Colorado College's location on the front range of the Rocky Mountains that fed my passion for the outdoors and eventually led me to a B.A. in Biology. I would love to tutor others to help them pursue a passion for the life sciences, especially if they are considering applying to dental school. I recently scored highly on...

...I enjoy all sciences and really enjoy helping students find their passion for the sciences. I strongly believe in the student finding the answers to their own questions with the help of a few guiding questions I ask. However, I am able to adapt to any learning style in order to benefit the student. I started my academic career at Arizona State University three years ago. I am currently pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences...

...find the most excitement in tutoring middle school math and science, Algebra I, and General Biology. I find that for most students what makes any subject hard is being unable to use what you already know and not knowing how to tackle the subject. I want to help students by giving them multiple access points and allowing them to access whatever content they desire at their current level. I believe the most important way to...

...and pre-health students of all kinds. Personally, I don't lecture students. When students are seeking tutoring it is usually because the professors lecture failed to teach the student in a way that is best for them. I believe in engaging the student by having a conversation using visual examples and real life scenarios to ensure that the complex scientific concepts are fully understood and will resonate with the student for an extended period of time.

...and fun. As a Research Assistant I have learned how to work well with others in addition to being proactive and organized with my day-to-day responsibilities. During my time as an Instructor, I have gained valuable qualities that I plan to incorporate into my teaching career. I have learned that motivating students to learn on their own as well as in class, through reward based incentives, helps them to absorb and retain the material. I...

...also conducted research in medicinal chemistry at Georgia State University. After completing my undergraduate coursework, I moved to Hawaii to study acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. While I was working on my master's degree I worked as an instructor for pharmacy technicians and medical assistants at Heald College and Hawaii Medical College. Working as an instructor while attending classes taught me how valuable a student's time is and showed me how difficult balancing work, school,...

...many students find these subjects to be difficult. The feeling when a student finally understands a concept that they were previously having difficulty with is amazing, and I love seeing a student's face brighten up when they achieve this new understanding. As many students have different learning styles, I believe that it is important to create an individualized study plan for each student that best fits their method of learning and allows us to make...

...to my mother who suffers from an auto-immune disease. I have always been interested in science especially when it could be applied to the mechanics of the human body. Over a year ago I was presented with the opportunity to work as a chemistry tutor at Glendale Community College's main campus. I didn't hesitate to take the offer because I loved chemistry and I was excited to help other students with the topic. Working as...

...Department here at the University of Arizona. This job is usually only given to graduate students, and with it I help professors teach the undergraduate general chemistry curriculum by facilitating the lab portion of it. An important methodology of my work with students is that I ask a lot of questions of the student I'm working with. I want my clients to grasp the material step by step and I really encourage them to try...

...and it is this knowledge that drives me to teach and to tutor. I want to establish mentoring relationships with the students I work with, so I can help lead them to success in the same way that I was as a student. Because of this drive to give back, I've already amassed a number of prior experiences in teaching and tutoring. These experiences roughly fall into two major areas- the sciences, and the humanities....

As a college graduate, I look forward to enhance the learning experience of students through tutoring. Academic success and excellence are goals that should be supported, and together we can achieve them, one step at a time.

...7th grade all the way up through college level. I tutor a wide variety of math and physical sciences, but my particular passion is chemistry. I greatly enjoy helping students grow their confidence in the physical sciences, and hope to instill a passion for the STEM fields in students. I believe in safe learning and aspire to create a safe environment for students to learn, grow, and develop the skills that will help them in...