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Experienced, patient chemistry tutor - AP, IB, college-level, general
Kevin M.

5.0 (987 ratings)

2,671 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $115
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Experienced, patient chemistry tutor - AP, IB, college-level, general
Experienced, patient chemistry tutor - AP, IB, college-level, general
Kevin M.

5.0 (987 ratings)

2,671 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (987 ratings)

2,671 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Kevin

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Teaching others is truly my number one calling. I've been doing so for nearly 20 years and have worked with students of all levels, from elementary to advanced college. I started as a peer chemistry tutor while working on my Bachelor's degree at CSU in Ft. Collins and went on to lead the IB and AP chemistry programs at Rampart High School in Colorado Springs after earning a Master's degree in science education from Colorado College. After nine years teaching at Rampart, I became the Head...

Teaching others is truly my number one calling. I've been doing so for nearly 20 years and have worked with students of all levels, from elementary to advanced college. I started as a peer chemistry tutor while working on my Bachelor's degree at CSU in Ft. Collins and went on to lead the IB and AP chemistry programs at Rampart High School in Colorado Springs after earning a Master's degree in science education from Colorado College. After nine years teaching at Rampart, I became the Head of the Science Department at the US Air Force Academy Preparatory School, where I currently serve an extraordinarily diverse group of students today.

I am highly skilled at working with students of all ability levels in one-on-one or group settings, and absolutely live for the "ah-ha!" moments that happen when science is suddenly "de-mystified." As someone who struggled to learn chemistry myself throughout my high school and early college years, I love being able to share my unique, time-tested strategies with others as they work to master this notoriously tricky subject. Having taught over 4,000 students in my lifetime - from those who may consider it hopeless to those that seem to have been born experts - I can say with 100% confidence that ANYONE can learn this subject, and my role is to help you get there. Many of my students have moved on to earn their PhDs, become practicing physicians, or even become chemistry teachers themselves. Almost none of these individuals considered themselves to be any good at chemistry prior to enrolling in my class, or even particularly interested in it.

I hold a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology from Colorado State University, with minors in biochemistry and microbiology. I graduated in the top 1% of my class of over 3,000 and was fortunate enough to intern with the Centers for Disease Control, USDA Crops Research Laboratory, and even Walt Disney World's integrated pest management team on site in Orlando FL. My undergraduate coursework includes a wide variety of science discipl

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Education

Colorado State University
Biochemistry
Colorado College
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $115
  • Rate details: 25% discount for group sessions (2+ students). Rate is negotiable for multi-hour sessions or long-term tutoring.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 9/5/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Biology,

Biology

B.S. In Biological Science from Colorado State University, 2002
Chemistry

Chemistry

I have 12 years experience teaching chemistry at the high school and college levels, including AP, IB, honors, and college general chemistry I and II. I've also completed over 50 credit hours in chemistry and closely-related subjects as part of my undergraduate program in molecular biology and biochemistry at Colorado State University, with a cumulative GPA in these courses of 3.95. I currently head the science department at the US Air Force Academy Preparatory School, and our primary focus in this department is general chemistry with an emphasis in helping students transition from their high school chemistry course to the rigorous course they will enroll in at the Academy. In addition to demanding highly effective, diversified instruction, one of my chief responsibilities in this position is to design and execute an adaptive chemistry program for students of all abilities and backgrounds.

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Biology,

Biology

B.S. In Biological Science from Colorado State University, 2002
Chemistry

Chemistry

I have 12 years experience teaching chemistry at the high school and college levels, including AP, IB, honors, and college general chemistry I and II. I've also completed over 50 credit hours in chemistry and closely-related subjects as part of my undergraduate program in molecular biology and biochemistry at Colorado State University, with a cumulative GPA in these courses of 3.95. I currently head the science department at the US Air Force Academy Preparatory School, and our primary focus in this department is general chemistry with an emphasis in helping students transition from their high school chemistry course to the rigorous course they will enroll in at the Academy. In addition to demanding highly effective, diversified instruction, one of my chief responsibilities in this position is to design and execute an adaptive chemistry program for students of all abilities and backgrounds.

Science

Biology,

Biology

B.S. In Biological Science from Colorado State University, 2002
Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have 12 years experience teaching chemistry at the high school and college levels, including AP, IB, honors, and college general chemistry I and II. I've also completed over 50 credit hours in chemistry and closely-related subjects as part of my undergraduate program in molecular biology and biochemistry at Colorado State University, with a cumulative GPA in these courses of 3.95. I currently head the science department at the US Air Force Academy Preparatory School, and our primary focus in this department is general chemistry with an emphasis in helping students transition from their high school chemistry course to the rigorous course they will enroll in at the Academy. In addition to demanding highly effective, diversified instruction, one of my chief responsibilities in this position is to design and execute an adaptive chemistry program for students of all abilities and backgrounds.
Organic Chemistry,

Organic Chemistry

I took two classes in organic chemistry as part of my undergraduate work toward my degree in Molecular Biology and biochemistry and scored a high A in both. I went on to teach the subject as the director of the AP and IB chemistry programs as a high school chemistry teacher for 9 years. Organic chemistry features prominently in IB chemistry in particular.
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Summer

Biology,

Biology

B.S. In Biological Science from Colorado State University, 2002
Chemistry

Chemistry

I have 12 years experience teaching chemistry at the high school and college levels, including AP, IB, honors, and college general chemistry I and II. I've also completed over 50 credit hours in chemistry and closely-related subjects as part of my undergraduate program in molecular biology and biochemistry at Colorado State University, with a cumulative GPA in these courses of 3.95. I currently head the science department at the US Air Force Academy Preparatory School, and our primary focus in this department is general chemistry with an emphasis in helping students transition from their high school chemistry course to the rigorous course they will enroll in at the Academy. In addition to demanding highly effective, diversified instruction, one of my chief responsibilities in this position is to design and execute an adaptive chemistry program for students of all abilities and backgrounds.

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Engagin and on point tutor

Kevin is working with my junior IB chemistry student and he has been wonderful--helps them better understand the bigger picture and context, and is building their confidence...looking forward to many more sessions.

Maria, 6 lessons with Kevin

Chemistry help!!

My son did not really want to work with a tutor but after one session with Kevin he was asking for more! Kevin helped him work through some of the more difficult things and was easy to understand and work with.

Julie, 8 lessons with Kevin

AP Chemistry

Kevin was an excellent teacher helping my daughter understand AP Chemistry work. You can tell he is used to teaching and knows how to get through to his students. Will definitely use again!!!

Lisa, 18 lessons with Kevin

Super helpful and comprehensive

Kevin was great coming in for a last-minute review session of a year-end final. He was able to help by zooming into concepts that were still a struggle and pack a lot of review into one hour.

Pamela, 1 lesson with Kevin

Very knowledgeable

Great chemistry lesson! Kevin reviewed the material needed for test prep and then went above and beyond with extra examples and questions for greater/further understanding! Thanks!

Karen, 8 lessons with Kevin

Kevin is the Best!

Kevin is really terrific! He has been tutoring our 15 year old daughter for a couple of months. She says she learns more from Kevin in 1 hour than she learns in a week of sitting in class. He breaks the topic down in a way that is really easy to understand. We are so happy to have found Kevin!

Katy, 21 lessons with Kevin

Very competent tutor!

My daughter commented on how competent her tutor was in helping her with difficult material. She was very happy with him and we would definitely use him again.

Laurie, 1 lesson with Kevin

great tutor

he helped a lot , available, has great teaching skills and patient. i do strongly recommend him. uses his time wisely and top priority that the students learns.

Reem , 5 lessons with Kevin

Best Chemistry tutor ever

Mr, Kevin and I go over a lot of concepts in chemistry together in this semester. He could potentially explain the difficult concept in to the simpler way that making me understand all of it. I would recommend him to the student who struggle the chemistry subject like me

Brave, 11 lessons with Kevin
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