Randy Brenner
Experienced science tutor focusing on environmental, health, and astronomy, offering supportive teaching style.
Private tutor - Randy Brenner
Bachelors degree
$31
/ hour
About your science tutor
I'm Randy Brenner, a Bachelors-educated tutor with over 8 years of experience specializing in School Science subjects like Forces and Motion, Astronomy, Environmental Science, and Health Science. My teaching covers all levels from Elementary to College, ensuring personalized learning for each student. I excel in creating learning plans, gamifying Math concepts, and conducting engaging Science experiments. I offer exam simulations, pronunciation coaching, and test prep strategies to boost grades effectively. Let's embark on a journey of academic excellence together!
Rated 5 stars consistently
Loved by students for exceptional teaching quality.
Rated 4.8/5 for student engagement
High marks for keeping lessons lively and interesting.
Proven exam success rates
Students excel in tests with improved scores.
Science class overview
My teaching approach as a tutor is centered around visual models, fundamental understanding, the scientific method, being supportive, and fostering problem-solving skills. I specialize in tutoring Astronomy, Health Science, Forces and Motion, and Environmental Science. To enhance learning, I leverage a variety of tech tools such as digital whiteboards, interactive quizzes, and game-based learning platforms. I follow a diverse range of curricula like A-Levels, AP Program, and GCSE. With a vast audience of over 200 students, I cater to learners from elementary to college levels, ensuring each student receives personalized tutoring to excel in their academic journey.
Specialities of your science tutor
Australian Curriculum (AU)
Personalized learning plans
New Zealand Curriculum - NZC (NZ)
Visual learning
Real world application
A-Levels (UK)
Career guidance
Next Generation Science Standards - NGSS (USA)
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
Provincial-specific curriculum (CA)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
To protect your payment, never transfer money or communicate outside the Wiingy website or app.
School Science concept taught by Randy
Randy tutored Claudia in math, covering volume calculations for prisms and cylinders, probability and statistics (including mean, median, and probability of events), and arithmetic with negative numbers, emphasizing order of operations. They postponed topics like the Pythagorean theorem and linear equations due to Claudia's lack of prior knowledge.
Negative Number Operations
Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
Area of a Circle
Volume of a Prism
Randy tutored Emma (Claudia Tu) on various 8th-grade math topics, including arithmetic with fractions, exponent rules, scientific notation, solving linear equations, systems of equations using substitution, and angle relationships. Emma practiced converting numbers into scientific notation and solving algebraic equations. No specific homework or follow-up plans were mentioned.
Adding/Subtracting Fractions
Exponent Product Rule
Exponent Power Rule
Scientific Notation
Solving Equations
Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution
Straight and Complementary Angles
Randy tutored Madison on various algebra topics, including exponential growth/decay, compound interest, polynomial operations, and recursive formulas. Madison worked through practice problems, and Randy provided explanations and step-by-step guidance. They skipped a wordy problem due to time constraints, focusing on exam preparation.
FOIL Method
Half-Life
Volume of a Box
Exponential Growth
Polynomial Long Division
Recursive Formula
Randy tutored Madison in chemistry, working through multiple-choice questions on topics ranging from atomic structure and the periodic table to chemical reactions, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Randy used ptable.com as a resource and provided detailed explanations to reinforce Madison's understanding. They ended the session agreeing to stop at the current question.
Chemical vs. Physical Changes
Valence Electrons
Metals
Nonmetals
and Metalloids
Boiling Point Trends
Empirical vs. Molecular Formulas
Intermolecular Forces
Randy tutored Claudia in a math review session, covering probability, fractions, decimals, and solving for x in algebraic equations. Claudia practiced problems in each area, demonstrating a good understanding of the concepts. They plan to continue practicing math fundamentals in future sessions.
Probability
Adding Fractions
Solving for x
Decimals
Randy tutored Madison in chemistry, focusing on practice questions from Castle Learning to prepare for her upcoming chemistry Regents exam. They covered topics such as electrochemistry, gas laws, solutions, and organic chemistry, with Randy providing explanations and strategies for solving problems. Madison received guidance on using reference tables and understanding key concepts for the exam.
Functional Groups - Aldehydes
Heat of Fusion
Molarity and Dilution
Electrolytes
Anode and Cathode Reactions
Ideal Gas Characteristics
Entropy
Unsaturated Solutions
Your science tutor also teaches
Environmental Science
Astronomy
Health Science
Forces and Motion
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used by science tutor
Note taking
Interactive 3D models
Assessments
Digital whiteboard
Practice worksheets
Quizzes
Student types for science class
College
All Levels
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive science lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Science tutor on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.