About Me
Arielle
Hi, I’m Arielle! I am a STEM tutor based in Irvine, California. For the past seven years, I have had the pleasure of helping over 60 high school and college students feel confident in their academic abilities and succeed in their courses. I base my pedagogical approach in understanding that every student learns differently. Therefore, I tailor my tutoring sessions to accommodate the learning capabilities of each student.
What to Expect
A little structure.
A lot of individual attention.
One-on-one tutoring built around what you’re learning now and what you’re working toward.
- Where we meet
- Online, or in Irvine
- Your weekly rhythm
- Typically 1 hour
- Hourly rates
- $70 AP / $80 college
Google Meet. In person by request.
One-on-one, usually once a week.
Choose the support that fits your course.
Bring what’s on your mind. Homework questions, a topic to revisit, or an upcoming exam.
Courses
AP course catalog
Below is a current list of AP College Board courses I offer tutoring for!
- AP Chemistry
- AP Biology
- AP Physics 1 / 2 / C
- AP Calculus AB / BC
- AP Precalculus
- AP Psychology
College course catalog
My college tutoring services are meant for lower-division college courses only. I currently do not teach upper division courses.
General Chemistry
- Aqueous acid-base equilibria
- Atomic structure
- Bonding: covalent, ionic, and metallic
- Changes of state
- Chemical kinetics
- Electrochemistry
- Equilibria
- General properties of the elements
- Intermolecular forces
- Mass relationships
- Oxidation and reduction reactions
- Properties of gases, liquids, solids
- Properties of solutions
- Solubility equilibria
- Stoichiometry
- Thermochemistry
- Thermodynamics
Organic Chemistry
- Bonding
- Reaction mechanisms
- Stereochemistry
- Stereoscopic, physical, and chemical properties of the principal classes of carbon compounds.
Biology
- Basic features of replication and expression of DNA, cell division, and gene transmission
- Biochemistry
- Biology of organ systems
- Cell biology
- DNA to proteins, receptors to nuclei, the blood to distant organs, and DNA to offspring
- Genetics
- Introduction to genetics
- Nucleotides, amino acids, and cells
- Patterns of diversity, ecology, and evolutionary biology
- Recombination and mutation in diploid organisms
Physics
- Electricity and magnetism
- Electromagnetic waves
- Energy
- Fluids
- Force
- Momentum
- Optics
- Oscillations
- Rotational kinetics
- Thermodynamics
- Vectors
- Waves and sound
Calculus
- Applications including curve sketching
- Applications of integration including finding areas and volumes
- Calculation of derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions
- Definite integrals
- Exponential and logarithm functions
- Infinite sequences and series
- Introduction to derivatives
- Optimization
- Related rates
- Techniques of integration
- The fundamental theorem of calculus
Psychology
- Molecular bases of neuron function
- Neural bases of learning, memory, and motivated behavior.
- Neurotransmitter systems
- Sensory and motor systems
FAQ
How is The Study Nook different from other tutoring services?
The Study Nook provides an integrated, one-on-one tutoring experience where I let the student’s continually changing academic needs guide my sessions. In addition, I look to identify my students’ most proficient way of learning, and implement different teaching approaches that best accommodate each students’ learning preference to ensure continual academic progress.
Do you tutor in-person or online?
Generally, I tutor online via Google Meet. In-person sessions are available around the Irvine, CA area upon request.
What schools do your students attend?
High schools my students attend/have attended:
- Arnold O. Beckman High School
- Irvine High School
- Mater Dei High School
- Santa Margarita High School
- Crean Lutheran High School
- Portola High School
- Riverside Polytechnic High School
- Northwood High School
- Woodbridge High School
- University High School
- Foothill High School
- Coronado High School (Nevada)
- Liberty High School (Nevada)
Colleges my students attend/ have attended:
- Irvine Valley College
- University of California, Irvine
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- University of California, Riverside
- University of California, San Diego
- California State University, Fullerton
I am a high school student but do not see my course?
Feel free to reach out anyway - there is a good chance I may still be able to help, or point you to someone who can!
I am a college student but do not see my course?
Send me your course number and syllabus - I’ll let you know right away if it is a fit!
How do I schedule a session?
Choose one way to get started: fill out the intake form with your classes, goals, or questions, or book a free 15-minute introductory call with me if you would prefer to talk. You do not need to do both. If The Study Nook is a good fit, I’ll work with you to schedule tutoring sessions.
How much is each session?
AP courses: $70 / hour College courses: $80 / hour I accept payments either through Zelle or Venmo.
How long are tutoring sessions?
Generally, tutoring sessions are weekly, one-hour meetings. Depending on a student’s academic needs, some students may schedule multiple weekly sessions. Alternatively, my college students may schedule two-hour sessions to prepare for upcoming midterms or finals. I typically do not allow high school students to schedule sessions exceeding one-hour.
What is your rescheduling/cancellation policy?
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to reschedule or cancel your session. Late cancellations may be charged for the session.
Get started
Choose the way you’d like to get started. You only need to do one.
Fill out the intake form
Tell me about the student, their classes, goals, or any questions. I’ll reply by email within 24 hours.
Fill out the form ↓Ready to talk?Book a call with Arielle
If you’re interested in tutoring and would like to speak with me, choose a free 15-minute introductory call.
Choose a time on Calendly →Student intake & questions
Use this one form for tutoring requests or general questions. Include the student’s grade or year, classes, and anything you’d like help with.
Book a Call
Prefer to talk? Book a free 15-minute introductory call with me, Arielle.
We’ll discuss your classes, current grades, and goals, from exam preparation to building confidence. I’ll answer questions about rates, weekly scheduling, and how online tutoring or in-person sessions around Irvine work. Parents, high school students, and college students are all welcome.