Ruth S.
Private tutor in Seabrook, TX
Education
University of Maryland (BS Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude), University of Houston (MS Environmental Management), Email: soyson@sbcglobal.net; I am a retired Clear Creek ISD chemistry teacher (pre-AP and on-level). I am currently working part-time in CCISD tutoring science and math. I also tutor high school and college chemistry in the evenings and on weekends. My careers have been: chemical engineer, environmental engineer, stay at home mom/volunteer, theater teacher, chemistry teacher, and now a chemistry tutor!
Experience
I am familiar with all of the common mistakes and misconceptions that students have when they are learning chemistry. I have many resources at my fingertips (electronic, paper, and manupulatives). The key to getting an "A" in chemistry is to do as many problems as possible for depth of understanding. My specialty is to help you master your assignments and then to provide you with "practice tests" to help you prepare for your exams. Depending on the time of the school year, I sometimes prepare a diagnostic evaluation to determine baseline knowledge about chemistry and to determine if there are any gaps. I typically ask students to provide me copies of their assignments in advance. This allows me to work through the solutions prior. When we meet, we can compare answers and save time (and money)! Then, we can quickly focus on the misconceptions and errors and have plenty of time to correct them and get you back on track. NEW: During the pandemic, I have been using Zoom to tutor students remotely. I use the white board feature and the "share document" feature to show all the steps in solving complicated chemistry problems such as kinetics and acid/base titrations.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Saturday at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I have always loved chemistry! In college, I always had to study for my tests early since friends would show up at my dorm the night before the tests for help. Later, the university employed me as a chemistry tutor. I sometimes to use my theater/music background to help students learn through song (periodic table song, electron configuration song, etc.). I love to help students see how important chemistry is to everyday life and to describe how I used stoichiometry in my chemical engineering career. I always provide the first session free! I want to let the student get a chance to see if he/she thinks that we will work well together and to determine if I can meet their needs. I have 3 adult children in college who are all STEM majors with a love of science and math. I also have a 11th grader who also excels in science and math.
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