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Experienced High School Tutor specializing in Chemistry
Stephen S.

323 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $55
Response time: 3 hours

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Bio

Hello. I am Steve. I was a Chemistry teacher for 33 years in the public schools and a part time Computer Science instructor at DePaul University for 26 years. I have taught over 3000 students in Regular, Honors, and AP Chemistry. I have also published two books (Vax Cobol, and CICS / A Primer) and one Chemistry manual used in some public schools.

My tutoring experience goes way back to my college days (Washington University, St. Louis) where I tutored Pharmacy students during the evening...

Hello. I am Steve. I was a Chemistry teacher for 33 years in the public schools and a part time Computer Science instructor at DePaul University for 26 years. I have taught over 3000 students in Regular, Honors, and AP Chemistry. I have also published two books (Vax Cobol, and CICS / A Primer) and one Chemistry manual used in some public schools.

My tutoring experience goes way back to my college days (Washington University, St. Louis) where I tutored Pharmacy students during the evening in Organic Chemistry. Currently, I tutor Chemistry for two tutoring companies and volunteer tutor in computer technology at the Peoples Resource Center.

I encourage any student having difficulty with Chemistry concepts to contact me. I will respond to email within 5 hours to possible set up a scheduled tutoring session.


Education

BA, Washington University
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DePaul University - CHemistry/Education
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DePaul University - Computer Science
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Chemistry

33 years teaching High School and freshman college Chemistry

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Amazing tutor!!! Look No further.

We have had a few tutors for my son, and our experiences have not been very positive despite all the efforts we put into finding a good tutor. What makes Steve different from other tutors are: 1) Great Teaching Experience: Steve has over 30 yrs of experience in teaching chemistry. You want tutor with teaching experience so they can convey the materials effectively. I believe we all can agree that someone might have a Chemistry degree from MIT or other top colleges, but if they don't have any teaching experience, they might not be the best teacher for you. One of our history tutors spent much of the tutoring session googling to find the answer for my son's homework. :( 2) Amazing Communication: a) Steve proactively contacted us prior to our first tutoring session trying to understand our son's needs! 2) He also asked us to share class materials so he can be prepared and ready for the first tutoring session. Expectation is the key to everything. We wish all other tutors would do the same so they don't waste too much time figuring out the student's needs, and end up not getting to far into the materials. c) Steve actually joined the meeting early and contacted us to ensure that we were able to join the session! My son were extremely happy that he learned so much with just the first lesson from Steve. He indicated that he thought he knew some of the homework answers until Steve went through the problems with him. We hope to start a long journey with Steve through my son's HS and college. What are you waiting for? :) Sincerely, Stephanie T

Stephanie, 8 lessons with Stephen

Great teacher very patient

Excellent, Tutor Very patient , great at explaining things. I enjoyed my lesson very much. Teacher is knowledgeable, patient, and explains difficult concepts in a way that’s easy to understand. I feel much more confident in the subject thanks to his guidance

Katia , 2 lessons with Stephen

Patient and Knowledgeable Tutor

My son has completed three online sessions, and we’re very pleased with the experience. The tutor is patient and explains concepts in a clear, easy-to-understand way, which has already made a difference in my son’s confidence with chemistry. We’re looking forward to continuing!

Anu, 3 lessons with Stephen

Passionate and Effective Chemistry Tutor!

I was in search for an experienced tutor who specializes in Chemistry for my sophomore high school honors son. Mr. Stephen was responsive and immediately scheduled a session to tutor my son that same evening I sent in a request. My son and Mr. Stephen clicked immediately upon meeting and I can tell through the session that Mr. Stephen began to instill the love for chemistry in my son. He kept my son on pace and engaged through the session and spent 1.5 hours getting him back on his feet. My son slowly began to regain his confidence in the unit that he was very badly struggling on. Mr. Stephen is compassionate and has a strong passion for teaching Chemistry to students. As a parent, knowing my son can have a tutor who is reliable and supportive while being effective and knowledgeable means everything. We look forward our weekly Chemistry sessions with Mr. Stephen through the remainder of my son’s school year.

Maysoun , 3 lessons with Stephen

The Best!

Stephen is the kind of tutor that every student wishes they had! He is kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable. My son said Stephen was incredibly helpful in clarifying complex concepts/problems and enhancing his understanding of the AP chemistry material.

Grace, 3 lessons with Stephen

Very generous and helpful

Stephen really cares about the students which is a huge asset on helping them learn! He also is very strong on Chemistry and was patient I letting my daughter work things out to solidify through active learning.

Evelyn, 2 lessons with Stephen

Clear and targeted tutoring

Instructions and explanations were clear and efficient and made it easy for me to follow. The first session helped me already get a better understanding and makes me want to continue

Sabine, 3 lessons with Stephen

Very knowledgeable and patient

Stephen was great and helpful with my 10th grade son with his chemistry problems. He is very thorough and helpful. He helped him with study skills and problems. Highly recommend him.

Pamela, 11 lessons with Stephen

Good tutor

A bit on the old fashioned side but in a good way. Good and simple way of teaching, has some funny jokes as well. Was able to understand a concept I had trouble with fairly quickly.

Weon, 1 lesson with Stephen

Great Teacher

Great teacher, very prompt. Very knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. We were very happy with the pre-semister review done. My son feels confident now.

USHA, 1 lesson with Stephen
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