Daphne E. Figueroa, Ph.D.
I’ve always been fascinated by the natural world. But in my youth, I never imagined I would become a scientist. Then, in college, I fell in love with chemistry. But, learning chemistry didn’t come easily, so I used every resource and strategy I could find. That’s how I discovered the power of using the right learning approach.
As a chemistry professor, I didn’t take the normal stick-to-chemistry road. I shared those same strategies with others and was gratified to see their “aha!” moments. I’m a STEM educator — which simply means I help students understand science and math through clear explanations, hands‑on strategies, and brain‑friendly learning approaches that build confidence and independence.
Career Highlights
- College professor of chemistry for 30 years
- Coordinator of a college learning center
- Researcher in organic chemistry and Student success
- STEM learning coach for middle school, high school, and college students
- Developer of brain based learning strategies for STEM success
Degrees
- Ph.D. Education. San Diego State University & Claremont Graduate University
- M.S. Physiology & Pharmacology. University of California, San Diego
- B.A. Chemistry. Point Loma Nazarene University
Honors
- League of Innovation: Learning Center Innovation of the Year
- Who’s Who Among American Teachers
- National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development: Master Teacher
Professional Associations
- American Chemical Society
- Association for Coaching & Tutoring Professionals
- National Science Teachers Association
- National Tutoring Association
