Chemistry & Physics Tutoring From an Experienced Class Teacher

Peter P.

Hi, I am Peter! I am an experienced Science Educator with over a decade of high school teaching experience, specializing in Physics and Chemistry. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Science Education with a focus on Chemistry and Physics, as well as a Master’s Degree in Education Policy and Leadership. My love of science began with supportive teachers who taught me the “why” behind scientific ideas rather than simply asking me to memorize facts and formulas. Those experiences shaped the kind of teacher I strive to be today: one who helps students understand, question, and explore science.

Throughout my career, I have taught high school students in North Carolina and Washington, DC, and I currently teach Physics and Chemistry in Chicago. My experience includes all levels of Chemistry and Physics, along with extensive one-on-one support through office hours, academic conferences, assessment preparation, and targeted intervention. My tutoring approach emphasizes conceptual understanding through questioning, visual representations, real-world examples, guided practice, and problem-solving. I want students to understand not only how to solve a problem, but why the solution works.

I believe students learn best when they feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and working through challenging ideas without judgment. My goal is to meet students where they are, identify gaps in understanding, and build the skills and confidence they need to become independent learners. Ultimately, I want students to experience science the way I did—as something that makes sense when you understand the “why,” rather than a collection of facts to memorize.