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Robert S.

Dr Bob Loves Science (especially chemistry and physics)

Boxford, MA (01921)

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Hello,

I have taught a wide range of science classes, including chemistry, physics, earth science, biology, forensics, and history of science. My real background is in chemistry, with over 30 years in industrial research and development (R&D) roles before I transitioned into teaching. I love teaching science - there are so many interesting things happening in the world that it is a great opportunity to put these events in perspective with students.

I currently teach high school science and have a PhD in Chemistry and an MBA in Marketing. My business background came about as a result of my strong interest in optimal selection and guiding of R&D projects in my industrial experience (P&G, WR Grace, and Millipore). Yes, Procter and Gamble (P&G) - please ask me about the amazing science behind bubbles!

I love answering questions about why a particular science is useful and I am a relatively patient individual.

If you are looking for someone knowledgeable, with real-world experience, and excited about science and teaching, then please contact me. I'd love to help.

Robert's Subjects

Math:
Science:
Art:
English:
  • TOEFL
Test Preparation:
  • ACT Math,
  • ACT Science,
  • GED,
  • MCAT,
  • SAT math,
  • TOEFL
Computer:
Language:
  • TOEFL
History:
Elementary Education:
  • elementary math,
  • elementary science
Business:
Sports/Recreation:
  • chess
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Homeschool:

Algebra 1

Mathematics is the language of science. I started my education as a math major before switching into Chemistry. But I've always had a love and fascination for numbers. It is this love that makes Chemistry and Physics such interesting sciences. Starting with Algebra, humans have devised a method of numeric communication that allows us to model the natural world. Wonderful! Algebra is a key component of this numeric characterization of the universe and finds use in everyday life. I can convey this... Read More

American History

American history is short by world standards, if one ignores the history of the native Americans. But their history is equally interesting and filled with useful teachings. Their respect of the environment is perhaps the lesson worth relearning today. History since Columbus is rich with the ideas of people like John Adams and the Continental Congress that formed the foundation of liberty. Many arriving in the New World came because of the attraction of practicing their ideals, whether it be religious... Read More

Chemistry

I can help with all fields of chemistry with special emphasis on analytical techniques. I am comfortable with balanced equations, mole calculations, organic, physical and nuclear chemistry fields. I have over 30 years of industrial R&D experience.

Microsoft Excel

My first desktop computer was at Procter and Gamble in 1978, with 256K memory and a 10 MB (yes megabite) hard drive, which itself was $5,000. But what really astounded me was a program called Lotus 1-2-3, an early spreadsheet that made me realize why personal computers were here to stay.

Excel is now the spreadheet of choice and it has acquired some powerful features over the years. Learn to quickly set up complex spreadsheets with special copy and paste functions and take advantage... Read More

General Computer

I have a long history with computers, starting with punch cards for the Indiana University central computer, followed soon after by hands-on work with a DEC PDP8 unit for my PhD thesis project. The PDP8 required toggling each 12-bit instruction in machine code (ones and zeros) using twelve switches on the front of a unit the size of a mini-fridge. The "hard drive" back then was a teletype that produced a ticker tape of each line of code. I learned to program with machine code and very much appreciate... Read More

Microsoft Word

Word is a common word processor with some powerful features above and beyond a that of a memory typewriter. Spell check, tracking and accepting revisions, shortcuts, insertion of spreadsheets and photos, tables, and wordart provide much greater functionality.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Powerpoint is a useful communication tool for the digital age. It is easy to enter words and sentences for a slideshow. The more powerful tools include functions contained in the Insert and Animations tabs. Insert pictures is relatively straightforward but spreadsheets and other active documents are trickier. The animation functionality can be very useful for certain applications, but it is easy to overuse these features. Learn them, but use only where the information is better explained by some... Read More

Prealgebra

The rules for algebra form an elegant language from which we can develop amazingly useful counting relationships for a broad range of applications. From leaving a tip to calculating the impact of multiple influences on a complex system. Algebra has become a necessary component of our daily lives.

Precalculus

As a scientist, I appreciate the beauty of numbers. Most discoveries in science are a result of using calculations in observation and hypotheses. Precalculus and calculus are fields of mathematics that provide the groundwork for many scientific theories. I understand the operations of numbers, but I'll always remain impressed and appreciative of those mathematicians who had the insights to give man these tools. Newton may have been more impressive as a mathematician than as a physicist.

Adobe Photoshop

I am a self-taught Photoshoper with over 15 years of experience. My hobbies are photo and video editing. I subscribe to PhotoshopUser Magazine and am a member of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals). These are great sources for ideas and tutorials. I also have instructional DVD's on all of Adobe's Creative Suite products, including Photoshop, Premiere, Flash, and After Effects.

I am not a professional, but I can teach the basics, common tools, useful but hidden functions,... Read More

Finance

I enjoy playing with money.

Finance is the math, logic, and laws concerning the flow and accounting of money in a defined entity. While many of the financial tools involve objective numbers, the more difficult factors involve such things as risk (e.g., defaults), timing (e.g. product launch and sales forecasts), and interest rate fluctuations.

A personal lesson in finance occurred when I believed, incorrectly, that Enron's management properly reported their financial statements... Read More

Physical Science

Physical science covers a lot of material but generally refers to those parts of science dealing with inanimate matter or energy (e.g., chemistry, physics and astronomy). But biological research also has a large physical science component in certain areas.

The focus on matter and energy forms a good foundation for understanding the physical world. Terms like work, energy, mass, heat, potential, kinetic, density, etc. are all physical properties that can be defined and understood. Heat... Read More

Video Production

My credentials for video production all come via a self-taught experience covering nearly 10 years. I purchased one of the very first digital video cameras (Sony) and used a MOTODV card for importing the video into the computer. That led to Pinnacle Systems' video editing software and then to Adobe Premiere Pro. I also own and use Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Soundbouth, and Encore. I learned via Total Training DVD discs and through subscription to Video Editor and COW magazines (including... Read More

Business

My education includes a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, with a focus on international marketing. I earned this degree while employed at Procter and Gamble – a premier consumer marketing company that defines many of the good marketing practices that make a company successful.
The study of business comprises a variety of familiar subtopics: marketing, finance, economics, product development, business law, and management. Another key factor is entrepreneurship... Read More

QuickBooks

My education includes a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, with a focus on international marketing.

I’ve used Quicken (and TurboTax) for personal finances for over 10 years, and am comfortable in the use of the program. QuickBooks operates on the same principles but has added features that provide for automatic payroll and other needs of a typical business. I can help explain the key features, shortcuts, and "gotchas" in this software. I also have... Read More

Linear Algebra

I currently teach high school science and have a PhD in Chemistry and an MBA in Marketing. Systems of linear equations are common in science and mathematics. This field of mathematics introduces the student how to use a series of relationships (equations) to solve problems of practical importance. It is the first step to more serious calculations such as calculus. There are typically multiple unknowns in problems and if they can all be related to each other in separate relationships, it is possible... Read More

Marketing

My education includes a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, with a focus on international marketing. I earned this degree while employed at Procter and Gamble – a premier consumer marketing company that defines many of the good marketing practices that make a company successful.
In summary, marketing involves a complex series of activities designed to 1) identify a customer need, 2) quantifying the performance needs of the product or service, 3) requesting... Read More

Organic Chemistry

Hello,

I have a PhD in Chemistry (University of Illinois) and over 30 years of industrial experience. I cannot impart the latest developments in organic synthesis, but can help with basic organic chemistry, including naming and common functional group analysis.

I find a lot of fear of organic when it comes to naming, and this can be overcome with a little patience and a crib sheet. Organic Chemistry is simply a definition for all the carbon compounds, but they still obey... Read More

Chemical Engineering

My education is in Chemistry but my industrial experience involved application of basic chemistry to engineering problems. I was invited to join the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) as a result of the work I did in process optimization of membrane-based gas separation systems while at Grace Membrane Systems. A number of publications were produced that detail the process requirements of membrane separations as well as an engineering analysis of using fuel cells to produce speciality... Read More

Film

My hobbies are digital photo and video editing. I own and use Adobe Photoshop, Premier, After Effects, Soundbooth, and Smartsound SonicFire Pro music/sound effect editor. I am a member of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) and subscribe to PhotoshopUser and Videomaker magazines. If you are interested in bringing your personal film and video into the computer and editing it for YouTube, classroom, or personal use, I can show you the steps, software, and tips for entertaining... Read More

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