Raj K.
Private tutor in Cypress, CA
Education
EDUCATION: University of California, Riverside B.S. in Biology Overall GPA: 3.86 Upper Division Science GPA: 3.93
Experience
EXPERIENCES: Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader at UC Riverside’s Academic Resource Center • September 2012 – June 2014. o Held weekly sessions for students in challenging preliminary courses such as chemistry and calculus. o Devised notes and worksheets for these sessions and bolstered collective learning. o SI was vital in helping me improve public speaking skills and mature my leadership skills. Study Mentors Tutor in La Habra, CA • April, 2015 – Current o Tutor high school students in Chemistry and Calculus o Assist the students in understanding the problems and concepts of both subjects o Teach optimal study habits and mental attitudes necessary for best academic performance Think Together Volunteer • April 2012-July 2012 and September 2012 – June 2013. o Tutored junior high students struggling in subjects such as biology, math, and English o Helped manage sport activities by ensuring that everyone had an equal opportunity in participating and that the students played fair, while encouraging good sportsmanship COLLEGE STUDIES HIGHLIGHTS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES: • Biology Courses: Biochemistry, Genetics, Ecology, Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology, Cell Biology, Introductory Neuroscience, Human Embryology • Chemistry Courses: Introductory Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Introductory Physical Chemistry • Physics: Introductory College Physics (1 year) • Math: Introductory Calculus, Statistics • Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi HONORS AND AWARDS: • Dean's Academic Distinction Award (2014) This award recognizes students who achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.9 or above through their undergraduate course work • Dean’s and Chancellor’s Honors List -Dean's Honor List is achieved by students who have received a GPA of 3.5 or higher, with no grades below a B, and with no grade of incomplete in a quarter with the completion of a minimum of 12 units. -Students who are able to meet the Dean's List criteria for all three quarters in a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) are awarded a place on the Chancellor's Honor List for that year. -Dean's List for the quarters of Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Spring 2011, Winter 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, and Winter 2014. This has also helped me make a spot on the Chancellor's List for the academic years of 2010-11 and 2012-13.
Subject Expertise
General RelativityAP Physics 2: Electricity and MagnetismAP Physics 2: MechanicsAstronomyAstrophysicsBiochemistryBiologyCalculus 1Cell BiologyChemistryCollege AlgebraElementary AlgebraElementary MathGeneral BiologyGeneral ChemistryAP Physics 2 - DUPEHonors ChemistryIB BIology HLIB BIology SLIB Chemistry HLIB Chemistry SLIB Physics HLIB Physics SLInorganic ChemistryMCAT Physical SciencesPhysical ChemistryPhysical SciencePhysicsPre-AlgebraPre-Calculus2nd Grade mathGenetics11th Grade math5th Grade mathAdvanced PlacementStudy Skills3rd Grade Science12th Grade math8th Grade Science10th Grade math4th Grade Science5th Grade Science6th Grade Science6th Grade math4th Grade mathAP Biology3rd Grade math7th Grade Science9th Grade mathACT ScienceAlgebra 1Algebra 2Algebra 3/4Analytical ChemistryAPAP Calculus ABAP ChemistryAP Physics 1AP Physics 1 - DUPE
Availability
Any day at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I am a premedical student that aspires to aid the underserved populations as a physician in the future. My upbringing, clinical, community service, research, and tutoring experiences have made me compassionate, sympathetic, perseverant, hard working, and open minded. Moreover, I try to not only stay mentally fit by spending time daily to self-reflect and meditate, but also exercise at least an hour everyday to stay physically fit. Furthermore, I am passionate about helping others and find pleasure in seeing others thrive.
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