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7+ years
Alexander
A PhD in chemical engineering means Alexander spent years deriving and applying the exact thermodynamic frameworks — equations of state, phase equilibria, transport phenomena — that p-chem students encounter stripped of their engineering context. His biosystems engineering background adds a second l...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Cleveland State University
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemical Engineering

Certified Tutor
3+ years
Christopher
The calculus buried inside p-chem — partial derivatives in Maxwell relations, integrals across thermodynamic cycles, eigenvalue problems in quantum mechanics — is often what trips students up more than the chemistry itself. Christopher teaches both physics and calculus alongside chemistry, which mea...
University
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
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 ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Liz
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 ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
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 campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Charles
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Christopher
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
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 Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
Elena
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 ...
University of Edinburgh
Masters, Biblical Studies
Mcgill University
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Certified Tutor
Justin
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue en...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
Certified Tutor
10+ years
I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...
Brown University
Bachelors
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Physical Chemistry bridges chemistry and physics, focusing on how matter behaves at the molecular level—covering thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, and equilibrium. It's challenging because it requires strong math skills, abstract thinking to visualize molecular interactions, and the ability to connect theoretical concepts to real laboratory observations. Many students struggle with the mathematical complexity and the shift from memorizing facts to understanding underlying principles.
Students typically find thermodynamics (entropy, enthalpy, Gibbs free energy), quantum mechanics, and reaction kinetics most difficult. Unit conversions, balancing complex equations, and interpreting phase diagrams also trip up many learners. The core issue is often not the individual concepts, but connecting them—understanding how molecular-level behavior explains macroscopic observations requires both computational skills and conceptual visualization.
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Your first session is about assessment and building a plan. Tutors will review your current coursework, identify which concepts feel solid and where you're losing confidence, and discuss your goals—whether that's improving your grade, preparing for an exam, or mastering a specific unit. From there, you'll work together on a tailored approach that fits your learning style and timeline.
Yes—in fact, this is one of the most valuable aspects of personalized tutoring. Tutors can help you understand the theory behind your experiments, interpret lab results through the lens of thermodynamics or kinetics, and see how abstract concepts like entropy or activation energy show up in real data. This connection deepens both your conceptual understanding and your ability to think like a scientist.
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Physical Chemistry is a gateway course for chemistry majors, pre-meds, and engineers—and a strong foundation here pays dividends in upper-level courses. Personalized tutoring helps you build genuine understanding rather than just memorizing formulas, which means better grades now and stronger preparation for future science courses. For students in Cleveland's 114 schools facing this demanding subject, targeted support often makes the difference between struggling and thriving.
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