I am flexible in my teaching. I like the student to be in charge. They often know what they need help with. I will do what is needed to help them learn. I also like to focus on having an understanding of the underlying content which is often much easier than memorizing.
I am a chemist as well as a certified teacher. I have been teaching and tutoring Science, math and chemistry since 2007. I have a BSc in Chemistry and a BEd in Secondary Science and have spent time working as a PhD student in Chemistry.
RΓ©sumΓ© β’ Stewart Lucas
Education
University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
β BEd. Secondary Science, Chemistry , Graduated with Distinction, GPA: 8.20/9.00 2015-2017
β BC Teachers' Federation, Maxwell A. Cameron Memorial Award Recipient
β Greater Victoria Retired Teachersβ Association Scholarship Recipient
β University of Victoria, Richard L. Williams Memorial Scholarship Recipient
β NS Dept. of Education African Canadian Services Teacher Education Award Recipient
β Practicum placement: Lambrick Park Secondary School, Victoria, BC
β Taught Earth Science 11, Chemistry 11, and Science 10 (9-week practicum) Sep.-Dec. 2016
β Practicum placement: F. H. Collins Secondary School, Whitehorse, YT
β Taught students in Physics 11 and Chemistry 12 (6-week practicum) Apr.-May 2016
β PhD. Chemistry , Officially Withdrawn: 2014, Supervisor: Neil Burford, GPA: 7.78/9.00 2011-2014
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
β BSc. (Hons.) Chemistry , GPA: 3.66/4.30 2007-2011
β Imhotepβs Legacy Academy, Dalhousie Summer Research Scholarship Recipient
β NS Dept. of Education African Canadian Services Post-secondary Award Recipient
β Dalhousie First Nations & Indigenous Black Students Scholarship Recipient
β Dalhousie University Entrance Scholarship Recipient
Professional Experience
Science and Math Tutor, Victoria, BC; Halifax, NS
β Private tutor (Face-to-face and Online tutoring) 2011-Present
β Chegg Tutors (Online tutoring) 2014-Present
β Centre for Accessible Learning, Camosun College, Victoria, BC 2014-Present
β Centre for Accessible Learning, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC 2014-Present
β Nova Scotia Black Educators Association, Lucasville, NS 2007-2011
Prep101, Victoria, BC 2018-2019
β Exam Prep Session Instructor
University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
β Chemistry Tutorial and lab instructor, Department of Chemistry 2011-2019
Senior lab instructor, Department of Chemistry May-Aug. 2016
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
β Chemistry Laboratory Instructor, Department of Chemistry 2009-2011
β BC teacher certification-Secondary Jan. 2017
Perfect! Stewart was very helpful in the short time I had him as a tutor. He responded almost immediately to my initial request for a tutoring session. He was very kind and easily explained/walked me through certain concepts/questions that I didn't understand. Highly recommend!!! :)
Has been great to work with and willing to learn
Perfect! Stewart has been a fantastic tutor so far and has not failed to answer any of my questions in its entirety! I have been struggling with Organic Chemistry for quite some time and Stewart has been able to thoroughly explain concepts in a way that I can finally understand them and better apply them. He helped to develop a great approach/plan to covering each lesson and highlighting the areas I am struggling with. Additionally, he has instilled so much confidence in me and very supportive with his teaching style, I am looking forward to working with Stewart for the duration of the next few months!
Great to work with. Hard working and knows what they want to understand better.
Excellent! Easy to work with - very helpful
Dylan followed along quite well with my instruction. I expect with practice he will do quite well.
Excellent! Stewart has a very good grasp of chemistry and is able to answer the vast majority of my questions.
He is also good at walking though calculations step by step.
Hamish did a great job at our previous lesson. With time spent practicing the material he should do well.
Stewart is an incredible tutor!! He helped me so much with organic chemistry. He knows the material so well and is very good at explaining! He is also very patient and kind. Even if I donβt understand something, he will reexplain it until you understand! I met with a couple of tutors prior to Stewart and he is by far the best tutor Iβve ever had! Would definitely recommend!
Stewart is extremely knowledgeable and is able to present the necessary knowledge for concepts in a very simple and straightforward way. He is very versatile, as he was able to suit his teaching style to my learning style. I highly recommend him for any chemistry course you are struggling in or simply for any course you want a deeper understanding in.
Stewart is AMAZING, kind and attentive! After working with him for about a year now I can confidently say that my work ethic, approach to the material and overall confidence surrounding the material has improved immensely. He is very open to feedback and willing to change his approach to tutoring as well, which is great if you're a student with specific learning needs. Stewart is friendly, approachable and a very positive person. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the material and has helped me to improve my performance by helping me master tough concepts and improving my test-taking strategies, and study habits. I would 100% recommend his tutoring services.
Stewart was my chemistry and organic chemistry tutor for four years. He is a very patient and kind tutor who genuinely cares about the success of the students he tutors. He always took the time to stick with a concept until he was sure I understood it. I highly recommend Stewart, he really helped me prepare for the chemistry questions on the MCAT and achieve my goal of being accepted to medical school.
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