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Emmanuel

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emmanuel

Master of Science, Physician Assistance
Emmanuel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

Balancing equations, understanding molarity, and navigating acid-base chemistry all become more intuitive when you see how they play out in real clinical settings. Emmanuel's respiratory therapy background required deep fluency in blood gas chemistry and pharmacological interactions, giving him a pr...

Education

Duke University

Master of Science, Physician Assistance

Boise State University

Bachelor of Science, Respiratory Therapy

Tammy

Certified Tutor

17+ years

Tammy

Bachelor in Arts
Tammy's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

A biochemistry degree plus medical school means Tammy has taken more chemistry courses than most tutors — general, organic, analytical, and beyond. She unpacks tricky topics like stoichiometry, equilibrium, and thermodynamics by connecting abstract formulas to the molecular-level story of what's act...

Education

Rice University

Bachelor in Arts

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Amy

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Amy

Masters, business (MBA)
Amy's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Finite Mathematics
Trigonometry

Balancing equations and stoichiometry often trip students up because the logic underneath feels invisible. Amy's engineering and science background gives her a practical lens on chemistry — she connects mole ratios and reaction types to tangible examples from materials science and environmental syst...

Education

Duke University

Masters, business (MBA)

Cornell University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1450
Julia

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Julia

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
Julia's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

Julia's cellular and molecular biology training means she didn't just take chemistry — she used it daily, from understanding buffer systems in cell culture to analyzing molecular interactions through spectroscopy. She applies that practical fluency to topics like stoichiometry, equilibrium, and acid...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Elisa

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Elisa

Bachelors
Elisa's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math

Balancing equations, stoichiometry, and thermodynamics all showed up repeatedly in Elisa's engineering curriculum, so she teaches chemistry with a practical edge that connects molecular behavior to large-scale outcomes. She unpacks problems step by step, making sure unit conversions and mole ratios ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelors

Kathleen

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Kathleen

Bachelor's
Kathleen's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Statistics Graduate Level
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

Stoichiometry, equilibrium expressions, and electron configurations each demand a slightly different kind of thinking, and chemistry courses pile them on fast. Kathleen approaches the subject with a quantitative mindset shaped by her math and statistics background, which is especially useful when st...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Test Scores
SAT
1470
ACT
35
Finnegan

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Finnegan

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
Finnegan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Chemistry
High School Chemistry

Studying chemistry as his major at Stetson University, Finnegan lives in this material every day — from balancing redox equations to working through thermodynamic calculations. He breaks down abstract concepts like molecular orbital theory and equilibrium by tying them to concrete, visual examples. ...

Education

Stetson University

Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry

Eric

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Eric

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
AP Biology
AP Chemistry

I am currently a student at Duke University studying Biomedical Engineering and Economics. Just a little bit about me and some of my interests. Some of my favorite academic interests include memoirs and modern classics. I think Catcher in the Rye is still one of my all time favorite books but Percy ...

Education

Duke University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
Perfect Score
ACT
36
Erinn

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Erinn

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Erinn's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Biomedical Engineering

I am eager to help other students in related subjects. In my free time, I like to run, play basketball, spend time at the shore, and cook.

Education

Duke University

Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Jordan

Certified Tutor

Jordan

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Jordan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biochemistry
Biology

I am currently in my fourth year of medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Learning science is my passion, but I also enjoy running, trying new food, and reading classic books. I would love to be part of your journey by helping you love mastering the task at hand. No do...

Education

Rhodes College

Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The University of Tennessee

Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

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