Leon B

STEM Instructor

Tutors- Loop • Freelance

Jan 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 7 mos

Lead instructor delivering advanced tutoring across Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Statistics for undergraduate and pre-professional students, including multi-subject project support and exam-intensive coursework. Designed structured, outcome-based tutoring packages that improved student pass rates on statistics and physics assessments. Mentored junior tutors on step-by-step problem-solving methodology and revision-control best practices to reduce dispute rates and improve session clarity. Introduced AI-assisted preparation tools to accelerate practice-set generation while maintaining accuracy, cutting average prep time significantly. Managed a caseload of recurring clients across multiple science and math disciplines simultaneously, coordinating deadlines and deliverables independently. Directly responsible for client retention strategy within the STEM tutoring vertical.

Science & Math Tutor

Kaplan Early Learning • Freelance

Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 • 4 yrs 11 mos

Provided one-on-one and small-group tutoring in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics to high school and early undergraduate students preparing for coursework exams and standardized tests. Developed customized lesson plans addressing individual learning gaps across subjects including organic chemistry, genetics, mechanics, and algebra through calculus. Tracked student progress using internal performance dashboards, achieving consistently high satisfaction ratings and repeat-session bookings. Built supplementary practice materials and concept-review guides that were adopted for broader use across the tutoring team. Collaborated with academic coordinators to align sessions with school curricula and exam timelines, reducing student dropout from tutoring programs. Regularly communicated with parents and students to set clear expectations and reduce scheduling conflicts.