Amy Hansen, Chemistry Tutor
I recommend Amy Hansen. Former AP Chem teacher at Berkeley High. She saved my kid in AP Chem. She is very knowledgeable, organized, efficient, and helps her students focus where they need to most help. My teen grew so much with her help. hansena49 [at] gmail.com
I highly recommend Amy Hansen. She's a truly wonderful teacher and was the head of the Chemistry Department at Berkeley. Really saved my daughter last year!
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For which school? For Berkeley High, it's best to find a tutor who is a former Berkeley High Chemistry teacher. Amy Hansen is great if she's still tutoring. For other schools, my kids worked with fabulous tutors from Tilden Prep (yes, they provide tutoring as well as classes) and Study Smarter.
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Aug 2015
My daughter took AP Chemistry at Berkeley High last year. She was concerned about staying on top of the material in the class, so we decided to get her a tutor starting at the very beginning of the year. Amy Hansen (hansena49 [at] gmail.com) was recommended to us by another parent, so my daughter started meeting with her roughly once a week (at the library downtown). It turned out to be a great recommendation! My daughter liked Amy a lot, and found the whole process very helpful. By the end of the class, she said she really liked chemistry (which I think is only possible if you really understand the subject and the nuances -- this never happened for me in chemistry!), she got an A in the class, and she did extremely well on both the AP and the SAT Subject tests. I highly recommend Amy for Chemistry tutoring -- she's great! VERY happy parent
RE: Seeking tutor for AP chemistry, Berkeley High
Oct 2014
I am writing to recommend Amy Hansen as a tutor for AP Chemistry. Amy worked with my 10th grader last year, and was very helpful in explaining the material and using a process and Q format through which my 10th grader had to think through the concepts and solve the problems. My teen had a very hard time in the AP class and often got discouraged. The weekly sessions with Amy were essential to make it through - that was when my teen was able to digest more of the information and feel more confidence working through the homework packets. In addition to having a thorough understanding of the material, Amy was also very patient and had a caring nature throughout. Since she used to teach AP Chem at BHS, she is very familiar with curriculum and up to date on what the teachers are doing in each sessions. Lastly - when my teen had some last minute questions before a project, Amy was available on the phone to help. All said, we had a great experience with Amy. hansena49 [at] gmail.com anon
Chemistry Tutor Recommended
May 2013
Chemistry Tutor Recommended. Amy Hansen is a very knowledge, personable, and professional tutor. She is retired from many years of teaching at Berkeley High School and knows the material extremely well. Amy has met with our daughter weekly throughout this school year and helped her tackle Honors Chemistry. She is always on time, explains the concepts from several different perspectives, and provides review questions. My daughter has really appreciated Amy's clarity and has enjoyed meeting with her. Amy can be reached at hansena49 [at] gmail.com. Jacquie W
RE: Tutor for AP Chemistry
Oct 2009
I highly recommend Amy Hansen, a BHS AP Chemistry teacher, as a tutor. She is enthusiastic, dedicated and hands-on. My twin sons had her as a teacher last year and not only did she spark their interest, but she gave them a great foundation on which to build. In addition, both boys performed well on the AP exam and SAT subject test. Her love of the subject and teacher skills make her a perfect tutor. You can contact Amy at hansena49 [at] gmail.com. Nancy
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