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Matthew

Certified Tutor

15+ years

Matthew

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Matthew's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Geometry

Stoichiometry, equilibrium, and thermochemistry all demand a comfort with math that many Chemistry students don't expect. Matthew's engineering training makes him especially effective at bridging that gap, showing students how to set up and solve quantitative chemistry problems with the same rigor t...

Education

Stanford University

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Sugi

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sugi

Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Sugi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

A summa cum laude biochemistry degree from Rice plus years of medical school coursework gave Sugi deep fluency across general chemistry — from stoichiometry and equilibrium through electrochemistry and coordination compounds. She teaches the reasoning behind each concept so students can tackle unfam...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Biochemistry & Cell Biology

Baylor College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Ophthalmic Technology

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Emily

Certified Tutor

16+ years

Emily

Bachelor of Science
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

A biochemistry and cell biology degree means Emily didn't just pass chemistry — she built an entire scientific career on top of it. She's especially strong on the topics that trip students up most: stoichiometry, equilibrium expressions, and acid-base calculations. Every problem gets broken into cle...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor of Science

Michelle

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

Stoichiometry, electron configurations, thermodynamics — Chemistry asks students to think at the atomic level while solving problems that feel like math puzzles. Michelle spent four years at Rice immersed in chemistry coursework as a biochemistry major and now applies that knowledge daily in medical...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570
Emmanuel

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emmanuel

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Biology
Emmanuel's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Math
Abstract Algebra

Strong chemistry fundamentals unlock every science course that follows, and Emmanuel knows exactly which concepts — stoichiometry, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, thermodynamics — trip students up most often. His preparation for both the MCAT and his biology coursework at Johns Hopkins required de...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Biology

Test Scores
ACT
35
Kendall

Certified Tutor

Kendall

Bachelor in Arts
Kendall's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

A lot of chemistry confusion traces back to one thing: students try to memorize procedures without understanding what's actually happening at the molecular level. Kendall digs into the "why" behind balancing equations, naming compounds, and predicting reaction products so that each new topic builds ...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Malcolm

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Malcolm

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Malcolm's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Middle School Math
Elementary Math
Geometry

Stoichiometry, equilibrium, and thermodynamics each require a different kind of thinking, and most chemistry struggles come from not knowing which framework to apply when. Malcolm digs into the logic behind each problem type, connecting mole calculations and reaction energetics back to the molecular...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1520
Casey

Certified Tutor

13+ years

Casey

Bachelor of Science
Casey's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

A triple-degree holder in the sciences with a bioengineering specialization, Casey tackles chemistry from the ground up — stoichiometry, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and bonding theory all connect to real applications she encountered in her own training. She's the kind of tutor who will create extra...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor of Science

Raj

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Raj

Bachelor of Science
Raj's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus

Balancing equations and stoichiometry are where most chemistry students first feel lost, and the confusion only compounds once molarity, gas laws, and thermochemistry pile on. Raj unpacks each topic by tying it back to the mole concept as a unifying thread, showing how one core idea connects seeming...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor of Science

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Omar

Certified Tutor

Omar

Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Omar's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra

From balancing redox reactions to predicting molecular geometry, chemistry rewards students who think systematically about what's happening at the atomic level. Omar breaks down problem-solving into clear steps, drawing on both his Rice engineering background and his experience grading technical cou...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1360

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