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Expert Tutor with Advanced Training in Math and Science (Chem., Phys.)
Richard K.

1,434 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $80
Response time: 1 hour

About Richard


Bio

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are struggling with material, or if you are an advanced student looking for a complete understanding, I can help you. I am passionate about teaching these subjects, but I realize that...

I can help you come to grips with challenges in physics, chemistry, math and related subjects (see list of subjects). I am available to tutor students at all levels, up to and including grad. school. I have experience tutoring elementary and high school, ACT, SAT, college, MCAT, and graduate school. Whether you are struggling with material, or if you are an advanced student looking for a complete understanding, I can help you. I am passionate about teaching these subjects, but I realize that they don't come easily to all students. When tutoring, I make every effort to relate to students at their level and present topics in an understandable and approachable way.

For students who are struggling with difficult classes, do not despair! A poor teacher or lecturer or difficult curriculum does not spell disaster, if you're able to get help. I have aided hundreds of students come to grips with difficult and challenging materials.

I have degrees in Physics and Chemical Physics. My graduate training was at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a top-notch science and engineering school. I have many years teaching experience, in college, grad. school and high school. For the last four years, I taught at a private school in chicagoland, where I headed the science department, redesigned the science curriculum and designed a rebuild of the science labs. At the same time I taught college classes and tutored students individually.


Education

University of the Witwatersrand,South Africa
Physics, Chemistry
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Masters
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: The fee for cancellation with less than two hour's notice is 60% of the charge of the scheduled lesson. Student no-show fee (without cancellation) is the same as regular lesson fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 3/19/2023

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Accuplacer

Accuplacer

I have a great deal of experience tutoring the subjects that are tested on Accuplacer: reading, writing, ESL, and especially math. I am a professional math teacher and tutor. Using my knowledge of the subjects and experience in education, I work to help students understand the material and gain confidence in their abilities
Differential Equations

Differential Equations

I studied this topic as part of my training in physics. Research work has given me real-world exposure to differential equations. I am able to break down the concept and techniques and explain things on the level of the student.
Linear Algebra

Linear Algebra

This is an important topic with many many applications, and I studied it as part of my training in physics. I have helped many students with advanced math classes such as this. My experience working in physics research provides me with knowledge of real world applications as well.
MCAT

MCAT

I have graduate school training in physics and chemistry, as well as many years tutoring experience in science and math subjects. I have taught college physics and chemistry courses to pre-med students, which cover material on which the MCAT is based. I can help students to master the physics, general chemistry and organic chemistry material as well as the mathematical and statistical skills required for the MCAT.
Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

I studied the topic as part of my training in advanced chemistry. I have also tutored organic chemistry students studying for premed. and other degrees. Orgo. requires a different approach to most areas of chemistry. Surprisingly, it's actually less about memorizing reactions and more about learning reaction mechanisms, i.e. how the electrons "move" during the reaction.
Quantum Physics

Quantum Physics

I have degrees in physics and I specialized in quantum computation research in graduate school at the University of Illinois, a top ten physics school. I have extensive knowledge of the subject, having worked in it as a professional.
TEAS

TEAS

I have tutoring experience in all TEAS subjects, particularly math and science. Math and science are my specialties, and I am also able to help you come to grips with the reading, English and language usage. I have taught them professionally, and I have more than 1000 hours experience teaching math and science on Wyzant! I also have a track record of helping students excel in standardized tests like the TEAS.
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Science
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Astronomy
ASVAB
Calculus
Chemistry
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
English
ESL/ESOL
European History
GED
General Computer
Geometry
GMAT
Grammar
GRE
Microsoft Word
Physical Science
Physics
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Probability
PSAT
Reading
SAT Math
SAT Reading
Social Studies
SSAT
Statistics
TOEFL
Trigonometry
Vocabulary
World History

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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4.9 (375 ratings)
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Reviews

Excellent tutor who delivers impressive results!

Richard has been tutoring my son in high school algebra for about four months and has demonstrated that he is very proficient with the subject matter and, most importantly, he is able to communicate the information effectively to the student. With Richard's tutoring, my son significantly improved his math test scores by 20%. This result is even more impressive because my son is a "reluctant learner" who particularly dislikes math. Before I found Richard, I had used other tutors who delivered no results. Somehow Richard has been able to get through to my son and has helped him succeed. Also, as an added bonus, my son really likes working with him. As a second added bonus, Richard is also a science expert and he was able to help my son with high school physics, when needed. I am very grateful to Richard and I would highly recommend him as an excellent tutor who delivers impressive results.

Eileen, 167 lessons with Richard

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Richard has been working with my HS Jr on ACT prep and general math/science support. He is incredibly patient and is working with her in a way that she is able to easily understand and not get overwhelmed. He has been great to work with and we highly recommend him.

Patrick, 5 lessons with Richard

My son was relieved! He finally found an expert to explain the difficulties problems very well

Richard was prompt, professional, punctual and truly an expert in the subject. He was well prepared. I am so glad we found him not too far away from us for in person tutoring as needed

Kaoutar, 7 lessons with Richard

Excellent tutor

Richard is working with my daughter in Chemistry and Geometry. He is knowledgeable and has helped my daughter improve her grades rapidly. He breaks down the problems given in a way that my daughter understands easily.

Glenda, 35 lessons with Richard

Knowledgable & relatable

We tried a few Chemistry tutors for my 10th grader. My son feels Richard explains concepts better than the others. An added benefit is Richard's knowledge of multiple subjects. Richard was able to pick up the ball where the last tutor left off in Chemistry, plus explain the physics portion. THANK YOU, RICHARD!

Kerry, 21 lessons with Richard

Great Tutor!

I did statistics tutoring with Richard and he was great! My school requires that we pass a stats proficiency exam and I have had a hard time passing it. After tutoring with Richard, I finally passed the exam. Richard did a great job at explaining the concepts and was very patient. I also really appreciated that he always came prepared and provided clear notes. I definitely recommend him for stats tutoring.

Michael, 6 lessons with Richard

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Richard was very knowledgeable and patient with my son. He tutored him in Business Calculus. Prior to Richard tutoring my son, he had a 74% average. Richard spent almost 6 hours with my son and at the end of the semester he received 100% on his final test with an overall average of 86% in the class. Thank you!

Marilyn, 2 lessons with Richard

Knowledgeable tutor

Richard is an amazing tutor that has helped my son with his precalculus class. My son has made great progress since he has started working with him. Richard knows the content, is very patient and flexible with his schedule.

Electra , 70 lessons with Richard

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Richard is very knowledgeable in Science and higher Math subjects. He ask questions while teaching and tries to find out where you are at, and will cover any concepts that are missing to bridge the gap and bring one up to speed, to understand the current material. I have been successful in Linear algebra, Differential Equations and Physics, due to his patience, and instruction.

Peter, 41 lessons with Richard

Great tutor

Richard helped me prepare for an algebra exam. I am not a fan of math and wanted to work through a study guide. I was very specific about what I needed to learn and how I need to learn. Richard was patient listened to my needs and helped me work through and learn how to solve all the problems in the study guide. He worked at my pace and my style of learning. He know his stuff!

Mohammed , 8 lessons with Richard
Hourly Rate: $80
Response time: 1 hour
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