Award-Winning Physical Chemistry Tutors in Pittsburgh, PA

...the student’s strengths and weaknesses are. After allowing them to work through and explain a few problems in front of me, I try to tailor an individualized teaching method to best suit each student’s specific needs. While my methods may not be the perfect match for every student out there, I can promise that I will always be a patient, diligent, and understanding tutor, and I will be genuinely dedicated to helping each of my...

I am a thoughtful and observant fellow traveler in the world of knowledge. We're here together to come to a greater understanding, and I'm happy that I can help engender a true and lasting fluency in the material at hand.

...also volunteered to assist a math class at an alternative high school once a week. This taught me the importance of teaching the subject and not merely showing how to solve problems. I have a deep love for science and mathematics and I revel in the opportunity to teach others about the subjects I love. I see the world in numbers and this allows me to show students just how important math and science are...

...with clients, students, and fellow instructors. Working as an instructor, I feel the best when I see my students working on their skills after the lesson on the mountain and seeing them, their friends, and their family have fun. I have previously tutored on two separate occasions as well. Recently, I was tutoring a third-grade student in all of her subjects, working on effective studying, review, and homework help. Previously I tutored a first-year college student...

...in Physical Chemistry in 2000 from the University of Leipzig, Germany. I have a total of 6 years college-level teaching experience of which 4 years at an overseas university and 2 years at US universities. I have loved chemistry all my life and I thoroughly enjoy tutoring this subject. My teaching/tutoring philosophy is to understand the students needs and then patiently work with them to achieve a better grasp of the chemistry concepts and to...

...story of what a scientist was trying to accomplish when creating a theory can make the difference between accurately comprehending a theory and therefore its limitations or only memorizing a formula for plug and chug strategies. Of course in test taking, there is nothing wrong with plug and chug approaches except in cases where there are more than one formula that can apply and a deeper understanding is required. I have an extensive knowledge of...

...in their extracurricular time, in interviews, etc. These problems cannot be avoided by just being intelligent. Even doing research in these areas can be daunting, as the internet, full of useful information as it is, provides both wise and foolish advice to young students. Navigating this resource requires experience and professional acumen, and it is not an inborn trait. I have worked with the entire spectrum of students; those looking to get into an IVY...

...I also believe in teaching both learning and content. By teaching both, students will feel both proficient and confident while working on a problem set or subject by themselves. In addition to teaching the critical and high yield information to a student, I also enjoy making the material interesting and relevant for that particular student. Knowing the interests of each individual student I tutor allows me to shape my lessons accordingly, and keep them both...

...these subjects. I try my best to make every subject relatable to my students through everyday examples. I break down major concepts into more manageable pieces to help students see the larger concept. Teaching is a passion of mine. I have been teaching swim lessons for 5 years, and academic tutoring for the past 3. I have taught people of all ages, from 3rd grade through post-college. There is nothing better than seeing that “ah-ha”...

...considerable time with college students in my field and similar programs. Students have always given positive reviews when I ask them about the experience, commenting that the time was enjoyable and that learning came naturally. In my opinion, this is the best way to truly learn something. Outside of the classroom, I have a large set of hobbies and interests. I enjoy basketball, tennis, road biking, mountain biking, skiing, running, chess, working on my car,...