Hello, I'm Ragina

In today's competitive college admissions process, high SAT scores and a good GPA equal the difference between acceptance and rejection for students. With my experience and proven record, I can help you achieve your

Contact me to find out how we can help you raise your grades and boost your confidence

About Ragina

Dr. Singh taught pre-medical Chemistry, nursing Chemistry, and Algebra at Dominican University, San Rafael California before starting her own business. She has been teaching and tutoring since 1979. As an educator, Dr. Singh has dedicated herself and her company to making her understanding of the natural world accessible to young people, regardless of their previous experience. She is highly acclaimed for her innovative techniques designed to make even intricate and complex topics fun for teens and pre-teens and has an innate understanding of what colleges need from their applicants, and recognizes the value of an early start. Her methods are unique and effective. 

Click here for Resume

Qualifications:
University of Waikato (New Zealand, 1979) : Bachelor of Science
University of Waikato (New Zealand, 1980): Master of Science (Honors)
University of Auckland (New Zealand, 1985): PhD (Chemistry)

Organizations:
Educators in Private Practice
College Board AP Central
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers
Society for Women Engineers

Welcome to the academy

While high schools will teach the prescribed coursework material, and think critically about the material.

My Services

SAT/ACT Preparation:

Using Dr. Singh’s unique 5 step thinking process, make test taking easy. Test questions are not designed to trick students, but are there to see if students have learned to think out of the box.

SAT Subject Test Preparation:

Improve your chances of getting accepted in colleges, by taking STEM (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Math) subject tests. By taking SAT subject tests you are showing colleges that you are proficient in the subject, and your grade “A” from school reflects your true knowledge.  

AP Exam Preparation:

AP test preparation is available in Chemistry, Physics and Biology.  Although most colleges will not give AP credits in STEM subjects, by taking AP you will be well prepared to pass placement tests, and get a jump start in college.  Take AP classes in STEM and show the colleges that you are ready for college-level work.

Tutoring & Study Skills:

Improve and maintain your GPA with private lessons available in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geometry, Algebra, and Pre-Calculus. Study skills techniques also available in History and Literature.

College Applications & Consultation:

Live online or in-person chat to help you narrow down college choices, financial aid and scholarship applications, appeal letters, and academic counseling. College applications need not be daunting.  Essay Writing: Make your essays powerful, compelling, and a joy to read.  Your academic planning starts two years before the college application process. An in-person discussion beginning in 9th grade will help carve the right path to your final destination, “The college of your choice.” 

Advanced and Independent Studies:

Get ahead and stay ahead. One-on-one assistance in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Math, Literature, US History, and World History. Are you an eighth grader and want to do more basic science? Special Chemistry, Biology, and Physics programs are available for you.

My Philosphy

My philosophy is that we should not strive to simply pass exams but to create a passion for learning. I like to empower my students with a thorough understanding of natural processes and incite a passion for learning.

I am a specialist in technical writing, math, science, and study skills. I can show you how to stay on top of your task while maintaining your extracurricular activities. I teach students to think critically. To this end, I have created a revolving curriculum incorporating math, science, and writing. This cutting edge approach to teaching high-end math and science prepares students above and beyond what colleges require. Contact me to discuss the steps that you need to take so that you are prepared for the colleges of your choice.

What my Clients have to say:

Thank you so much Ragina for helping me prepare for math this year! I really enjoyed it, and I felt that I was able to review and learn a lot of new material in a short amount of time. I will definitely work with her again and highly recommend her!
Allie Branson
Allie BransonRoss California
Your teaching style has fit John so well. I cannot tell you how happy I am that he has help mastering a very difficult subject(s) and feeling successful about chemistry and physics. You have been flexible when we have had to have schedule changes; are willing to take phone calls / questions and help your students without hesitation. As a working single parent I cannot tell you how grateful I am for your services. Cheers.
Jan Voskuyl
Jan Voskuyl Registered Nurse/Manager of Electrophysiology Services at Marin General Hospital
I home schooled my three children for a year, and hired Ragina to teach them math and science. I couldn’t have made a better choice. We spent approximately eight hours a week with her; and she was wonderful, both personally and professionally. My kids loved her and she really taught them. They finished off the year with standardized test scores that were through the roof! My eighth grader scored a 99% on his high school entrance exam, and was awarded an academic scholarship at the high school of his choice. Each child received an A in math and science at their schools the following year. Ragina is not only eminently qualified, she puts herself into everything she does. I recommend her services without reservation.
Jane Crowley Pardini
Jane Crowley PardiniHome school
Ragina Patel has tutored three out of our 4 children in chemistry and the SAT I (math) and SAT II (math and chemistry). SashaShe has a tremendous understanding of the material she teaches and she is patient, reliable and demanding in a way that requires the student to be responsible for his/her own work. Ragina prides herself on making an arduous effort to insure that each student has a grasp of the material. Our children look forward to her tutorials and always feel more confident in the subject matter when they leave Ragina’s tutelage. We also found her easy to work with and she accommodated us on many occasions when our children needed a last minute consultation.
Larry Levy
Larry LevyRedwood High Parent
Although she complained before she went in, upon returning, my daughter consistently remarked about the productivity of her sessions with Ragina and her rising confidence, while I, as the parent, made due note of the looks of satisfaction each time she conquered a previously mysterious topic, as well as the A’s she earned in regular chemistry and, again, in AP chemistry.
Julie GarfieldTerra Linda High Parent
Previous
Next

From my Blog

Click here for my blog