Daniel

Daniel is an all-around nerd who loves to have fun with learning. He’s been a tutor in some aspect since grade 10, and he loves helping people find that spark of joy in learning. After double-majoring in chemistry and forensic science, he went on to get his Ph.D. from Dartmouth College in Experimental and Molecular Medicine where he worked on developing new approaches to treating Staph and MRSA infections. During graduate school, he also found a love of silversmithing and enameling – an art form that he continues to pursue and teach today. After finishing his Ph.D. he decided to dedicate his career to getting young people interested in science, especially chemistry. 

At the Waterford School, Daniel was more than a beloved chemistry teacher. While he helped students find their passion for learning in the classroom, he also wanted to engage them in the broader context of science. With the help of a former student, he started a branch of Science Olympiad, a US national-level competition of diverse science topics and activities. Last year he guided the Waterford team who won at the state level and made it to nationals! Daniel also mentored students who wanted to advance their science careers, running a program with the University of Utah that brought high school students into the lab to do academic research in the area of pharmacology. 

Daniel has been visiting the greater Vancouver area for about 15 years and always had a dream to move to this amazing place, which he finally accomplished this year when he started his master’s program at VIU focusing on educational leadership. The Island allows Daniel to explore his myriad interests, as he’s a “collector of hobbies,” which include cooking, hiking, silversmithing, enameling, playing board games, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and pursuing whatever other awesome opportunities come his way. 

Daniel’s VARK Score!

• Visual: 9
• Aural: 11
• Read/Write: 4
• Kinesthetic: 4

Some of His Favourite Things!

Favourite Book: Harry Potter series

Favourite Quote:  “Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.” –Rosalind Franklin

Favourite Video Game: Baldur’s Gate Series

Daniel specializes in twistedly tutoring the following subjects:

• Chemistry: Grades 11, 12 & University
• Science: Grades 9 & 10
• Math: Grade 6 & up
• Biology: Grades 9 & 10

Is Daniel the right fit for your child or for you? We’d love to talk this important decision through with you. If you don’t see a subject that you need tutoring for, please call us at: 1-866-977-4433, check out the full list of Subjects we tutor in, or fill out our detailed form online.