...My name is Desiree and I graduated from UC Berkeley with a major in Molecular and Cell Biology. I have had a fascination with biology ever since high school (which is when I started tutoring the subject) and continued to tutor on the side throughout undergrad. I am so passionate about this field that I decided to pursue a PhD in biology, specially in the neurosciences. (read more)
...I am available locally in person after school or work hours or by Zoom by appointment. I charge $50.00 an hour for Zoom appointments and $60.00 per hour in person.Bachelor of Arts degree from Occidental College with a major in English. Twelve years of successful teaching experience. (read more)
...I use menapulatives and games to make abstract math concrete. I have ESOL endorsement which makes me qualified to teach to students whom their native or primary language is not English. I originally am from Iran and received my bachelor degree from an accredited university in Iran, therefore, I am very fluent in Farsi as well. (read more)
...I have very good study skills: I only got two B's in High School; all of the rest of my grades were A's. I also used my study skills to earn two bachelor's degrees and a master's degree. I have a master's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language and I taught ESL/EFL for seven years in California and Japan. (read more)
...Also, as a teacher I taught many students with ADD/ADHD and adapted my lesson plans to fit the needs of all students. Finally, I have tutored several students who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. When tutoring, I utilize strategies that help students with attention deficit disorder become successful in the classroom. (read more)