STAFF & FACULTY DIRECTORY PROFILE
Vinothini Balasubramanian
Job Title:
Science Teacher
Department:
Science
Email:
Phone: (510) 577-9100
ext.
210
Started at O'Dowd:
2022
Degrees:
Ph.D in Materials Chemistry, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
M.S in Chemistry, University of South Dakota, Vermillion
M.S in Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, India
B.S in Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, India
Originally from:
India
Why I Teach:
I love to simplify the complex concepts of Science and teach the fun and interesting aspect of the subject.
Most powerful teaching technique:
Connect what we study/teach/learn with everyday life and how to apply
Why are the subjects you teach important?:
I believe science can solve numerous mysteries in the world and almost everything can be explained by science.
Favorite quotes:
"Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached.- Swami Vivekanada
"Winners are not those who never fail, but those who never quit." - Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Favorite trivia:
Recommended visual media:
Recommended reads:
Master of the game by Sidney Sheldon, Becoming by Michelle Obama
Hobbies or outside interests:
Traveling, Spending time with family, Cooking, Reading, Music