...I enjoy the challenge of meeting students where they are, and have a personal love of shepherding them through a course which they might rather not be in. BA in Chemistry; 1998; University of Vermont
Ph.D. in Chemistry; 2005; University of Vermont
Over 10 years of experience teaching chemistry... (read more)
...Nobody likes to feel behind in their English. I match age appropriate materials with students' skill level. When working with essay writing I focus first on giving the child the skills to express their concepts in an organized fashion and then work on improving their grammar and spelling. (read more)
...I believe that a personalized, friendly approach to math helps to alleviate "math anxiety" and tap into everyone's capacity for logical thought. I taught group theory and introduction to higher math at the university level (instructor - not TA). I've also tutored groups, rings, fields, modules, and Galois theory online. I'm a PhD mathematician with a thesis in a heavily algebraic subject. (read more)
...My experience as a physicist also gives me extensive experience in the quantum mechanical aspects of physical chemistry. I approach chemistry from the perspective of a mathematician and a physicist and that changes the way I solve problems and find solutions. Rather than doing things procedurally, I think deeply about them to give them a simpler and more approachable foundation. (read more)
...Being organized, on time, and attentive to details will serve you well in your courses. These skills do not always happen automatically; some need guidance. I am here to help! (read more)