"Hello reader. My name is Wesley, and I greatly enjoy teaching. I have long been of the opinion that one of the more wonderful things in life is to see the glimmer of understanding dawn in the eyes of a student. I take great joy every time I see a student begin to comprehend subject matter with proficiency, and I believe every student has the fundamental right to feeling confident about his or her abilities as the learning process occurs. I encourage my students, and indicate to them through time how they have improved. I feel strongly that a knowledgeable and capable student can still perform poorly on exams if the confidence is not there; positive reinforcement of increasing control over subject matter increases the likelihood of better performance. And at the end of the day, my goal is to see my students not only understand the subject matter, but also perform well in the class.

When it comes to teaching, I have a great deal of experience, particularly upon the subjects of chemistry, biology and biochemistry. My experience has been acquired first-hand, from many years working as a Teaching Assistant and Assistant Instructor at UC Davis, and from my own private tutoring work. The general knowledge required as background for my degrees in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology have included significant and lengthy applications of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and physics. My aptitude for learning and voracious appetite for knowledge have driven my continual renewal of these subjects, particularly with regards to practical applications both in my professional and personal lives. At an early age, I began utilizing computers as an effective tools to enhance my performance in education and the workplace. I've also delved into computer usage in my personal life for entertainment and communication.

I have always had a strong affinity for biology, chemistry and biochemistry -- obtaining high marks in the two former topics in high school. Even as a teenager, my peers were quick to seek" less...