Chemistry student at Berkeley with research experience from Harvard who can help Middle- and High-School students understand Mathematics and Chemistry. I can also assist with college level Calculus.

My name is Kyle Arriola and I had the pleasure of being Leiv Ragnar’s instructor for CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I course during the Fall 2023 semester at MiraCosta College. Currently, I serve as a tenure-track organic chemistry instructor at MiraCosta College. The section I taught with Leiv was a hybrid-format course with in-person laboratory sessions and online, asynchronous lecture sessions.
I recommend Leiv for participation in Superprof for the following reasons:
Leiv is adept in his studies and earned an excellent grade in my class. I am confident he would apply himself well in Superprof, know the material well enough to teach it, and also give accurate information to his students.
Leiv helped foster community within the classroom. Leiv initiated and maintained healthy relations with his classmates, freely guiding his lab partner and other classmates. He advocated for himself and his classmates if there was confusion about the experimental procedure or course material. I believe this character trait of his would allow him to be an effective teacher, as he is sensitive towards others in a learning environment, a quality vital in educators.
Leiv is curious. I always encourage my organic chemistry students to ask the “hows” and “whys”. Too often do I see students trying to memorize their way through organic. Leiv is outstanding in that he desires an understanding of the material – of science – when tackling the material. I welcomed his occasional scientific questions unrelated to the present day’s material, questions regarding the chemistry behind renewable energy, atmospheric chemistry, materials science, and more. I believe he will impart this curiosity and drive for understanding unto his own students, helping his students not only in the “now”, but also for the future.
The things I see in Leiv are not limited to the above, and I hope he is given an opportunity to aid students of his own. His inquisitive nature, personable character, and determination are bound to make him a valuable addition to Superprof.

Leiv is a trustworthy, talented teacher because he comes with many skills. Patient being one of them, every student has their own pace and way of learning and I have experienced challenges with certain subjects and Leiv has been very helpful, knowledgeable and patient.