Award-Winning Physical Chemistry Tutors serving Medford, MA

I have always had a knack for seeing multiple solutions to a given problem (even receiving a little gag award for our fifth grade graduation, titled: "I have a better way to do that" award). In addition to the natural joy I get from tutoring, I also enjoy solving the puzzle of determining which solution method matches best with how each student learns and thinks.

Teaching is my passion. When I am not tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I work in medical research. I love the idea of helping patients feel better and especially kids. If I had to say something about my outlook, it is that I am thankful for what I do, privileged to be part of so many lives, and hopeful that my skills will make a difference.

...students say I clarify the most complex problems, transforming impossibly tedious and confounding coursework into an exciting and manageable challenge. I do this by relating the latest discoveries and personal anecdotes to the subject matter, making the ancient, esoteric theories tangible and fresh. When I am not reading and writing about science, or planning strategies to make math and science more accessible, I am playing with my dog, watching zombie movies or systematically sampling every...

...offices offering academic support on a drop-in basis. In college I also enjoyed tutoring my friends when they wanted some extra academic support. My passion is for mathematics and the sciences: as an engineer I have a deep appreciation for how theory in textbooks translates into real world applications. In my experience, the most important component of the tutor/student relationship is the tutor's ability to inspire and to broaden the student's imagination.... This answer strongly depends...

...examples to make confusing topics more manageable and applicable to everyday life. I like teaching challenging topics in many different ways until the student can confidently grasp the idea. In addition to concepts, I encourage and help my students find and try different studying techniques that suit them best. Outside of an academic environment, I often lift weights, run, spend time with close family, or enjoy finding a new restaurant to try.

...Ph.D. in Chemistry from MIT, where I was a Presidential Fellow and a Dept. of Defense Graduate Fellow, and my B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University, Summa Cum Laude with Highest Thesis Honors. Over the course of my scientific research career I have produced 14 research publications, given 12 talks at international conferences, including the largest annual Physics, Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering conferences in the world, and have received 8 awards, totaling over...

...my second year as a cadet onward, I tutored fellow cadets enrolled in STEM classes about 5-10 hrs per week. Although I mainly tutored those cadets enrolled in engineering programs, many cadets came to me when they were have trouble in general STEM coursework. During my senior year, I also tutored and mentored high school students attending New Brunswick Health Science Technology within the Rutgers Future Scholar Mentorship program. These experiences shaped my principled and...

...to make each tutoring session fun. My background is in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Molecular Biology. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2012 in an accelerated BA/MS program, and currently work at Harvard University as a research assistant in Developmental Biology. I have a good deal of personal experience with the competition and expectations of academics at top tier universities. I also have a Creative Writing minor and a huge passion for the written word....

...have over 5000 hours experience in online tutoring on different platforms. My computer science tutoring experience includes computer programming (C++/C/Java/Python) as well as data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and theory of computation. My tutoring approach is that I look for gaps in a student's understanding. Then we focus on plugging those gaps. I believe that even the most complex topics can be broken down into key concepts which can then be mastered. Mastering key concepts...

...a formal job, from my undergraduate university, at the Learning Den at Johns Hopkins University Office of Student Support. I hosted lectures every week in a variety of subjects spanning mathematics, engineering physics, to chemistry and the biological sciences. Here, I encountered a variety of students and different learning styles, and learned how to adapt to each one. Working with students exposed me to various styles - visual, audio, interactive and many more types of...

...Quinnipiac University with a major in Economics and a minor in English. Since graduation, I have worked in management and Human Resources. I have tutored math and English throughout my time at Quinnipiac University and enjoy helping students understand a subject that can appear intimidating. I believe that learning should be fun and I do everything I can to have meaningful tutoring sessions that take the stress out of learning a challenging subject.

...I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about all chemistry, mathematics, and helping students prepare for their Dental Admission Test (DAT) to attend dental school! I firmly believe that a teacher or professor can make or break the learning experience for students, and I have been fortunate enough to have learned from incredible professors. I know what teaching styles work best, and I have developed more than one way to explain the...

...in tutoring within these subjects. Of these, my favorite topics to tutor are Algebra and Chemistry, as they both have discernible patterns within the material which leads to a better understanding as one builds new topics on previous ones. I have found that students have the most success in first reviewing basic concepts to assess and address where they are having difficulty, followed by continuous problem-solving to reinforce the concepts and strategies until they become...

...confidence. I have a Masters Degree in Chemistry from Cornell, where I was a teaching assistant for Introductory Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. While pursuing a PhD at RPI, I was a volunteer tutor for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering students. While working in industry, I taught my co-workers Statistics, Experiment Design, and Technical Writing. More recently, I have been a professional independent tutor, helping students with test prep, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, and Physics. I...

...my teaching to focus on areas of difficulty as they appeared. My skills, experiences, and belief that every student should be approached as an intelligent individual with their own motivation, entry point into a subject, and areas of strength and weakness inform my teaching style. I believe strongly in approaching students based on how they will best learn, whether that means finding a new way to explain, better examples or applications of information, or a...

Chemical Engineering major. Currently studying for engineering exams and looking to share my knowledge.

...tutoring experiences with middle school, high school, and freshman college students will surely help me understand the best way to teach you in order for you to understand and excel in your quizzes and examinations. I will accompany you in your journey of academic transformation through guided explanations for all the questions you might have, mock tests and assignments that build confidence. You will be much better than the state you were when we started.

...science and math can be really tough, and many times I have wanted to give up, but I pushed through, and I want to give other students the encouragement and ability to push through as well. My teaching philosophy is focused on the quality of learning, and to practice, practice, practice! My favorite element is silicon, and in my free time I like to dance ballet, practice yoga, play piano, read, and cook.... Practice makes perfect,...

My name is Jackson Rowland and I have a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Colorado. I truly enjoy the facets of education - particularly the STEM fields. My experience getting a Chemistry degree has piqued the desire to help other students succeed in their STEM courses.

...me; but an opportunity to fulfill my fundamentally inquisitive nature. Along this journey, I chose to focus my study on neuroscience and obtained a Ph.D. in this field. Now, I work in the biotechnology industry: writing patents for universities, emerging biotechnology companies, and inventors alike. This academic trajectory has enabled me to garner a fierce strength in writing/editing, biology, neuroscience, and critical thinking. I look forward to helping you develop the same!