
Kyle: Boulder Chemistry tutor
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University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor of Science, Biology & Psychology

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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Neurobiology & Psychology

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Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
...and I am a junior at Colorado School of Mines, studying Engineering Physics. As a physics major, I know the importance of understanding the fundamentals of a subject before trying to focus on specifics, especially in math and science. I try to have a very flexible teaching style, as I know not everybody learns in the same way, and I will always come prepared to teach a subject in multiple ways depending on the student's...
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Colorado School of Mines - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics

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Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
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University of Colorado Boulder - Current Undergrad, Chemical and Biological Engineering

Haley: Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

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Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Bachelors, Biochemistry

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Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
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Colorado School of Mines - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Ron: Boulder Chemistry tutor
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Biochemistry
University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, MD

Jackie: Boulder Chemistry tutor
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Campbell University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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Jeremy: Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
...Chemistry and Biology major at Metropolitan State University of Denver with a graduation date of May 2014. Within the next few years I would like to start a doctoral program in either Pharmacology or Medicinal Chemistry. My professional goal is to use organic synthesis and computer programming to design novel drugs. Other than being a student of the sciences, I enjoy cycling around Denver, playing Frisbee, guitar, and just being social in general! My prior...
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MSU Denver - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/ Biology

Kaamilah: Boulder Chemistry tutor
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Berea College - Bachelors, Chemistry

Adeline: Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
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Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Intl Relations

Christina: Boulder Chemistry tutor
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Barnard College - Bachelors, Biochemistry
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Chemistry

Pamela: Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Geology (biology track)

Chris: Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
...the success of my students as I am the material I teach. My career is deeply rooted in science and mathematics, and I have shared this knowledge as a teacher and tutor for years, helping students improve their understanding and enjoyment of these subjects and prepare for exams. As an engineering professional, I've spent my career in aerospace, aviation, biotechnology, computer science, sensors, and laser systems and I bring the excitement of my unique career...
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University of Central Arkansas - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Montana State University - Master of Science, Physics

Adrienne : Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College - Bachelors, Secondary Education- Biology Concentration

Nick: Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
...at the University of Colorado Boulder triple majoring in Physics, Math, and Music. I've been tutoring for three years on subjects ranging from AP Literature to Abstract Algebra and Differential Equations. In these three years I've learned some very important lessons about how we learn and what students most often have difficulty with in the classroom; foremost among these lessons is the need to understand where a student is coming from and remember what it...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, Physics, Math, Music

Drew: Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
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Kentucky Wesleyan College - Bachelor of Science, Biology/Chemistry

Melissa: Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
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Johns Hopkins - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience

Madeline: Boulder Chemistry tutor
Certified Chemistry Tutor in Boulder, CO
...but most people just call me Maddie. I grew up in a small town in Idaho and moved to Colorado when I was eight years old. I attended Rock Canyon High School in Highlands Ranch, and after that I got my B.A. in Integrative Physiology from CU Boulder. I love learning about all things health related, especially exercise and nutritive health. I worked in the exercise physiology lab my last two years at school, and...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Integrative Physiology
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