About This Service

Experienced tutor offering instruction in a wide range of academic and professional disciplines. Subjects include Economics and Stock Market principles (trading, investing, fundamental versus technical analysis), Mathematics (pre-algebra, algebra, calculus, statistics), Sciences (biology, genetics, biochemistry, general and organic chemistry, physics), as well as English, Language Arts, Literature, Composition, SAT test preparation, MCAT study for future medical students, and TOEFL readiness.

One past student achieved an SAT score of 1590 out of 1600.

Competition and Project Mentorship

I am seeking to form a high school team for stock market competitions such as the Wharton Stock Challenge and Youth Investment Society events, alongside various business case challenges including the Diamond Challenge, Blue Ocean, Paradigm, and NFTE contests.

I provide guidance for students participating in Science Olympiads (chemistry, mathematics, biology, physics), financial tournaments, and entrepreneurial endeavors like the diamond challenge. Furthermore, I lead a cancer genomics and bioinformatics research group engaged in multiple projects. Inquiries are welcome.

Additional scientific coding projects utilize tools like Pymol, Schrodinger, and ChemDraw, employing an interdisciplinary approach with programming languages such as Python, C++, and Linux.

Our coding students primarily develop games in Python using the Pygame library, examples including a coin collector game and a fruit-shooting game.

Financial Planning and Investment Management

I am also a certified financial planner candidate, involved in a virtual startup with colleagues, and personally manage six retirement portfolios. My expertise focuses on stocks, bonds, and money market accounts. Please feel free to ask for details.

We can review the fundamental five-step investment process:

1. Assessing Investor Profile: Objectives (desired financial outcome), time horizon, available capital, time commitment for research and market participation, and risk tolerance.
2. Exploring Investment Vehicles: Stocks, bonds, real estate, derivatives, and others.
3. Formulating Investment Strategy: Portfolio construction and asset allocation, balancing high-growth options versus dividend-paying investments, and incorporating money market accounts.
4. Implementing the Investment Plan: Determining timing and capital allocation for purchases.
5. Monitoring and Exiting Positions: Deciding when to fully divest or realize profits.

Sample Client Agreement

Below is a draft outline of an agreement with a representative client.

This Investment Management Agreement is made effective as of October 28, 2025, between the Client/Investor, Jocelyn DiPalma, and the Fund Manager, Roland Tran (also known as \"Giam\").

• Capital Investment: The Client agrees to deposit a total investment capital of $2,500 for management by the Fund Manager.
• Management Fee (2%): A management fee amounting to 2% of the Capital, totaling $50, is payable to the Fund Manager. This fee is due on the effective date and is non-refundable.
• Performance Fee (25% of Profits): The Fund Manager is entitled to a performance-based fee equal to 25% of the net profits generated from the Capital during the investment period. Net profits are defined as the total investment value minus the original $2,500 Capital.
• Investment Period: The term begins on October 28, 2025, and concludes on October 28, 2026.
• Profit Distribution: All profits will be calculated and distributed to the involved parties within seven days following the end date. The Fund Manager receives 25% of profits, with the Client receiving the remaining 75%.
• Risk Acknowledgment: The Client acknowledges that all investments carry inherent risk, including the potential for loss of the original capital. The Fund Manager does not guarantee any profits or returns.
• Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed and interpreted according to the laws of a jurisdiction mutually agreed upon by both parties.
• Entire Agreement: This document constitutes the complete agreement between the parties, superseding any prior verbal or written understandings.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties agree to the terms stated above as of the effective date.

Jocelyn DiPalma (Client)

Roland Tran (Giam) (Fund Manager)

General Tutoring Experience and Services

I possess over six years of tutoring experience, working with learners of all ages from kindergarten through postgraduate levels. Additional assistance is available for writing, editing, and proofreading research papers, essays, letters, scripts, screenplays, novels, short stories, and legal or professional documents.

Background and Rates

About me: I am a researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology within the Department of Chemistry. I hold a Bachelor\'s degree in Chemistry & Biochemistry and have completed master\'s level coursework in Analytical Chemistry. My professional background includes scientific roles at various companies and academic institutions.

My tutoring rates are structured as follows: $60 for one hour, $200 for four hours, $320 for eight hours, and $480 for sixteen hours. These package deals must be completed within a specified timeframe. In-person sessions can be held at your home, a local library, or a coffee shop. Travel beyond a 10-mile radius may incur a small additional charge. Purchasing more hours yields greater savings. Comparable tutors often charge around $70 per hour, representing significant savings with my services. I also offer remote tutoring via email, webcam, Skype, or Google Docs for a flat rate of $30 to $35 per hour.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your correspondence.