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Ishira S.

Private tutor in Columbia, MD

Education

* B.S. in Chemistry at Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon, Sri Lanka in 2000; - Subjects included: Principles of Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology for Chemistry. *M.S. in Polymer Science and Technology at University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka in 2006; - Subjects included: Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Polymer Physics and Physical Properties of polymers, Polymer Technology, Quality Assurance and Testing methods and Chemical Engineering, Research project. * M.S. in Chemistry at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand in 2013; - Chemistry by thesis

Experience

* Tutored the "Introductory Chemistry" course during summer at the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand for two years. Taught the fundamentals of chemistry using recognized chemistry websites (ACS resource, chemguide, chemtutor, and chemwiki). * Taught high school chemistry for the 12th-grade students for two years. * I would like to become a tutor because it may help to refresh my knowledge in chemistry. Also, chemistry is fun, challenging, and exciting. I want to show my students how this subject matter can be learned in an interesting and exciting manner. * I could describe myself as a dedicated, enthusiastic, well prepared, and a friendly tutor who enjoys tutoring chemistry with a great passion and loves to appreciate the accomplishments of the students.

Subject Expertise

ChemistryAP ChemistryCLEP ChemistryIB Chemistry SLIB Chemistry HLHonors ChemistryGeneral ChemistrySAT Subject Test in Chemistry

Availability

Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time

Can Meet

Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate, Up to 10 minutes away for no additional charge

Hobbies

* During my free time I log in to the website Chemistry.stackexchange.com and answer the questions. * I read chemistry-related articles that would help me to keep my knowledge in chemistry and other related areas up to date. * I read inspirational quotes written by famous people and their autobiography that may change one's lives. I enjoy reading, listening to classical music and songs, walking and breathing fresh air.

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