Award-Winning College Chemistry Tutors
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College Chemistry
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Conducting biophysical chemistry research at the graduate level means Wesley encounters thermodynamics, quantum mechanics of molecular orbitals, and reaction kinetics daily — not as textbook exercises, but as tools for real experiments. He unpacks difficult college chemistry concepts like Gibbs free energy and electrochemistry by walking through the reasoning behind each equation, not just its application.

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I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
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I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle and high-schools, and am particularly adept at communicating and explaining concepts in a quirky, engaging, and intelligent manner. I was named Scotland International Young Thinker of the Year 2014 for exactly that sort of work. Much of my tutoring background is in test-prep and essay coaching, which I enjoy because it allows the tutor and student to think strategically together, and work as a team to achieve concrete results. I have worked with students ranging in age from 6-32, and believe that, in an educational context, a few jokes never hurt anybody. I love reading and learning, and my educational approach is centered around making the material just as engaging to students as it is to me. I think J.K. Rowlings, the writer of Harry Potter, is just as brilliant as Stephen Hawking, and in my free time, I manage my (terrible) fantasy baseball team, write songs for my comedy band, and crack jokes about terrible science-fiction movies with my friends.
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College Chemistry usually includes atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, and oxidation-reduction reactions. Many courses also cover kinetics, electrochemistry, and introductory organic chemistry. The exact curriculum depends on your institution, but most college-level courses emphasize both theoretical understanding and practical problem-solving skills that build on high school chemistry foundations.
Balancing equations requires understanding atomic conservation and stoichiometric relationships—concepts that feel abstract when you're first learning them. A tutor can break down the systematic approach, show you how to identify patterns in different equation types, and guide you through practice problems until the process becomes intuitive. Many students find that working through equations step-by-step with personalized instruction transforms this from a frustrating memorization task into logical problem-solving.
Absolutely. Tutoring for college chemistry includes helping you understand the scientific method, interpret experimental data, and connect lab observations to theoretical concepts. A tutor can clarify why you're performing specific steps, help you analyze results, and explain how lab work demonstrates the chemistry you're learning in lecture. This bridges the gap between theory and hands-on application, making both stronger.
Unit conversions are foundational to chemistry problem-solving, and many students struggle because they're trying to memorize rather than understand the logic. Tutors teach dimensional analysis as a systematic method—treating conversions as a series of logical steps rather than magic formulas. With guided practice on problems ranging from simple to complex, you'll develop the confidence to tackle stoichiometry, gas law calculations, and concentration problems.
College chemistry rewards understanding over pure memorization. While you'll need to know some key facts (like the periodic table trends or common polyatomic ions), success comes from grasping why reactions occur and how to apply principles to new problems. Tutors help you build conceptual frameworks so you can reason through unfamiliar questions on exams rather than relying on memorized answers—a skill that matters even more in upper-level chemistry courses.
Many students find chemistry challenging because atoms and electrons aren't directly observable. Tutors use multiple strategies to build visualization skills: drawing Lewis structures and molecular models, using analogies to familiar systems, working with 3D representations, and connecting abstract concepts to observable phenomena like color changes or temperature shifts. When you can mentally picture what's happening at the molecular level, equations and reactions make much more sense.
Your first session focuses on understanding your specific challenges, learning goals, and current grasp of chemistry concepts. A tutor will likely assess where you're struggling—whether it's balancing equations, understanding thermodynamics, or preparing for an exam—and then tailor a personalized approach to address those areas. This foundation helps ensure that every session builds toward your goals rather than covering generic material.
Exam preparation tutoring includes reviewing key concepts, working through practice problems similar to what you'll see on the test, identifying your weak areas, and building test-taking strategies. Tutors help you distinguish between what you truly understand and what you've just memorized, so you're ready for both straightforward questions and problems that require applying concepts in new ways. Regular sessions leading up to an exam are more effective than cramming alone.
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