Award-Winning High School Chemistry Tutors serving Rockville, MD

I love music, good food, and the mountains. I am passionate about anything that combines learning and science. I live to empower others through self-discovery.

Olisa Menakaya was born and raised in Texas and Tennessee. He is currently working as a chemistry teacher in Maryland and has over a decade of experience in science education. He also won national recognition on his release of a hip-hop chemistry album titled "Life of a Black Chemist" in a 2013 Tennessee Tribune article. In his spare time, he loves to read, write and watch movies while learning more about chemistry.

...discover a love of learning! I have worked as a teacher, tutor, and homeschool teacher for 2+ years. I received two Bachelor's degrees in Biology and Philosophy as well as a minor in psychology from Arizona State University. I have a Master's in Psychology and am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Psychology. I tutor all subjects in middle school with a special interest in science and math. I believe we are all scientists at heart...

...any kid, I struggled with math, until my 8th grade Algebra teacher opened my eyes and made it fun! Then my high school Chemistry teacher opened the world of Chemistry to me, and I have loved it ever since!! Which is why I became a Chemical Engineer! As I mentioned, I have a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Mexico. I also have a MS in Biological Sciences - Biotechnology from Florida...

...but far more satisfying for them to experience! I have enjoyed working with students from very diverse backgrounds and starting at very different levels. Some students needed intense work to get caught up with classmates, while some were just looking to brush up their level of mastery before a big test. With work and focus, we can set goals and achieve them regardless of where we are starting. Because of how different each student is,...

...thus far, I feel fortunate to have had mentors guiding me and helping me reach my goals. The youth are vital to our community structure and I can possibly help aid their development by investing and maintaining my involvement in them. I have taught general, organic chemistry laboratories and currently tutor for analytical lectures and laboratories. I want to be part of a cause that has a genuine interest in the advancement of society and...

I have extensive tutoring expirence ranging from precepting for Cell and Molecular Biology, Mathnasium and various honors societies. Through these diverse experiences, I have learned to adapt my teaching styles to match the needs of the student. I would be happy to help you with whatever you need.

...recently graduated from University of California – Berkeley with a B.A. in public health. I have tutored a wide range of elementary to high school students in several subjects, and so I understand every student has their own style of learning. As a tutor, I will do my best to provide a supporting environment and create lesson plans that will assist with the students understanding of the materials. More importantly, I will encourage students to...

...teacher, and I am excited to help students learn science! Currently I teach high school Biology and Marine Science- I have also taught Chemistry, Robotics, and Environmental Science. My favorite subject to tutor is Biology, because even after all these years studying it, I find Biology to be fascinating. I have a B.A. in Biology from McDaniel College, and a M.Ed. from the University of Maryland. Prior to teaching, I was a lab assistant at...

...worked at the National Institutes of Health during college, and I now work at Northrop Grumman. I mainly tutor math and science, but if you're looking a homeschool tutor, then I can help out with that too. I was homeschooled for several years throughout elementary and middle school. I can provide textbook recommendations and adhere to personalized lesson plans. If you're looking to increase your test scores, improve your general knowledge, or have a helping...

...in various STEM courses, while giving them tools in order to succeed on their own. I have worked with high school students in the past as a volunteer tutor at the local high school in my college town. Currently, I attend Washington and Lee University and am working towards a Biochemistry degree on a pre-med track. While on this premed course, I play football for the school and have an interest in sports, volunteering, video...

...Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a minor in Mathematics. Physics has been an interest of mine ever since I started riding roller coasters; I wanted to know how things worked. I have experience as a tutoring fellow for the physics department at my university. In my spare time, I love to do a variety of activities including golf, mountain biking, reading, and hiking. I also consider myself an amateur card...

...of class, I held one-hour review sessions, three times a week, for the entire semester. For these sessions, I created worksheets pertaining to the courseware and lead class discussions. My academic experiences have most definitely given me an extensive appreciation and understanding for a wide plethora of chemistry, mathematics and physics courses (see resume). This, combined with my experience as a supplemental instructor, is what I think will make me the perfect tutor for any...

...getting my B.S. in Chemistry. I first began tutoring in late 2016 to a student taking Introductory Calculus. I had no experience teaching, but as I tutored him he seemed to really take an interest and responded very well to the way I was working with him. He ended up receiving an A in the class, and I began to branch out to tutor and work with other students. I worked with students mainly in...

...had a passion for learning and understanding. My experience as a dedicated student with a knack for learning made me want to put my skills to good use by becoming an academic tutor. I started in high school as a peer mentor and weekly tutor for students struggling with learning Spanish, and since then Ive continued by tutoring at Princetons McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning. My experiences at McGraw helped me refine the characteristics...

...from my own experiences in school. Throughout my academic career, I have triumphant moments and times where I had to work 10x harder to keep stay ahead. Over time, I have realized and developed my own learning style and have since excelled as a student. I attend North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in pursuit of a B.S. in Biology. My goal is to continue to medical school and embark on a career as...

Hi, I'm currently a first year at the University of Virginia, and I'm on a pre-med track with a double major in Biology and Economics. I took a good amount of AP classes in high school and I was especially strong in STEM related fields, and I have a very good background in tutoring students throughout my high school career.

...for the Department of Defense. I received my Ph.D from the University of Delaware in 2020. I receive my bachelors degree from The Pennsylvania State University in chemistry in 2013. Since my sophomore year of college until now I have had numerous teaching and tutoring opportunities with both high school and college students. I tutor high school and college chemistry including general and organic chemistry as well as all levels of high school math. I...

...University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics. With a passion for these subjects, I've been actively involved in tutoring at the university, helping fellow students navigate and excel in their challenging courses. My love for teaching and sharing knowledge has inspired me to broaden my reach beyond campus. Whether you're struggling with complex chemical reactions or intricate mathematical concepts, I'm here to provide clear, effective guidance to help you succeed. Together, we...

I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University, majoring in Environmental Engineering and Economics. Since coming to the east coast, I have tutored local Baltimore elementary students in elementary/middle school math and reading and writing. However, I also have experience teaching high school students for Science Olympiad, a common high school science competition. I am a super flexible tutor and believe that teaching styles should and can be adapted to every student's needs.