Reshma Hafeez
Experienced chemistry, math, ESL, English, and business tutor for all grade levels.
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Reshma Hafeez
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Reshma Your chemistry tutor
I am an experienced math, science, and business teacher with over 15 years of experience working with students of all ages and levels. I also teach IELTS and ESL. I work with students' individual needs to help them excel and create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. I teach topics such as math equations, factoring, number sense, chemical bonding, atomic structure, and physical chemistry. I also teach topics in general science such as biological compounds, states of matter, and basic physics. I am adept at tailoring my teaching methods to cater to individual student needs, ensuring a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Whether it's homework help, test prep strategies, or review sessions, I offer comprehensive support to enhance learning outcomes. I look forward to embarking on this learning journey!
Reshma graduated from York University
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Visual learning
Test prep strategies
Chemistry lab skills
Homework help
Advanced Placement (AP) Program (USA)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Chemistry class overview
My teaching methodology is grounded in a student-centered, inclusive, and adaptive approach that prioritizes meaningful engagement, critical thinking, and real-world application. I believe that teaching is not simply the delivery of information, but the facilitation of learning — where students are active participants in their own intellectual, emotional, and social development. At the core of my methodology is the belief that every student learns differently, and it is my responsibility as an educator to create a learning environment that recognizes and nurtures that diversity. I draw upon a blend of pedagogical strategies — including constructivist, inquiry-based, experiential, and collaborative learning models — to build lessons that are not only educational but also relevant and empowering. Student-Centered Learning Rather than positioning myself as the sole source of knowledge, I strive to create a learning space where students feel ownership over their learning journey. This means encouraging curiosity, giving students choices, and allowing space for exploration. I use techniques like flipped classrooms, project-based learning, and open discussions to shift the focus from passive absorption to active discovery. When students are given the opportunity to explore topics that interest them, within a structured framework, they become more engaged and intrinsically motivated. I support this by offering multiple means of content delivery — visual, auditory, kinesthetic — and varied methods of assessment, ensuring all learning styles are accommodated.
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Chemistry concepts taught by Reshma
The Student and Tutor reviewed homework on ionic compound nomenclature, identifying and correcting minor errors. The session then introduced multivalent metals, explaining how to write chemical formulas from names using Roman numerals, and subsequently how to deduce the Roman numeral from the formula. The class concluded with an introduction to polyatomic ions and a homework assignment on multivalent ions, with plans for a review game and further polyatomic ion study in the next session.
Binary Ionic Compound Review
Multivalent Metals Defined
Naming Compounds with Multivalent Metals
Writing Chemical Formulas for Multivalent Compounds
Deducing Names from Multivalent Compound Formulas
Introduction to Polyatomic Ions
The Student and Tutor focused on practicing concepts for an upcoming test on logarithms and exponential functions. They worked on graphing exponential functions, converting between logarithmic and exponential forms, and solving numerical logarithmic problems. The Tutor provided practice worksheets and recommended continued practice, especially on graphing, before their next session.
Graphing Exponential Functions
Transformations of Exponential Graphs
Logarithmic and Exponential Form Equivalence
Solving Logarithmic and Exponential Equations
Introduction to Logarithmic Graphs
The class focused on Chemistry, specifically on nomenclature for covalent and ionic compounds. The Student reviewed covalent naming from previous homework and then learned to identify, name, and write chemical formulas for ionic compounds using the crisscross method. The Tutor assigned further practice on ionic compound naming and formula derivation for homework.
Criss-Cross Method for Ionic Formulas
Naming Simple Ionic Compounds
Determining Ion Charges (Valence Electrons)
Introduction to Ionic Compounds: Structure & Formation
Covalent Compound Naming (Greek Prefixes) Review
The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced calculating average and instantaneous rates of change using graphs and data tables. They covered the mathematical notation for differentials and applied these concepts to real-world scenarios like currency exchange. The Student was assigned to complete a set of practice problems from a worksheet, focusing on applying the learned methods for the next session.
Calculating Average Rate of Change (ARC) from Data
Introduction to Differentials (Rate Notation)
Estimating Instantaneous Rate of Change (IRoC)
Limits and Approaching a Point in Rate Estimation
The Student and Tutor focused on understanding and applying network diagrams for project scheduling. They practiced calculating earliest and latest start times for activities, clarified the meaning of dotted lines in diagrams, and worked on identifying the critical path. The Student was encouraged to seek additional practice worksheets from their teacher for further study.
Calculating Latest Start Times (LST)
Understanding Dummy Activities (Dotted Lines)
The Critical Path Method (CPM)
Constructing Activity Network Diagrams
Calculating Earliest Start Times (EST)
Introduction to Activity Network Diagrams
The Student and Tutor reviewed average rates of change with a linear function and practiced population growth word problems, focusing on unit interpretation and identifying non-constant rates. The session then introduced instantaneous rates of change, defining the concept and practicing calculations from equations and graphs, including interpreting negative rates. Homework was assigned to complete the last page of the previous lesson for average rate practice.
Average Rate of Change: Reinforcement & Word Problems
Units of Rate
Introduction to Instantaneous Rate of Change
Approximating Instantaneous Rate from a Function
Interpreting the Sign of Instantaneous Rate
Graphical Methods for Instantaneous Rate (Part 1)
Graphical Methods for Instantaneous Rate (Part 2)
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