Award-Winning AP Physics 1 Tutors serving Burbank, IL

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I look forward to helping students at all levels. I am a former University Engineering professor.

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...chemistry tutor since I am a chemist by training. However, I also enjoy tutoring physics and math. I try to promote a growth mindset in my tutoring sessions and aim to help students build confidence in math and science. I received a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from UC Berkeley and a B.S. in Chemistry and...