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Richard K.

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

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

$46/hour

4.9 (338 ratings)

  • 1,233 hours tutoring

  • Skokie, IL 60076

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.

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Education

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

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $46
  • Rate details: The fee for cancellation with less than two hour's notice is 60% of the charge for a one hour lesson. Student no-show fee (without cancellation) is the same as regular lesson fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 2 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 5/7/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Business

GMAT, GRE, Microsoft Word

Computer

General Computer, Microsoft Word

Corporate Training

ESL/ESOL, General Computer, GMAT, Grammar, Microsoft Word, Statistics

Elementary Education

Elementary Math, Elementary Science, Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary

English

ACT English, English, ESL/ESOL, Grammar, Reading, TOEFL, Vocabulary

History

European History, Social Studies, World History

Homeschool

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Chemistry, English, ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Reading, SAT Math, Statistics

Language

ESL/ESOL, TOEFL

Math

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.
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Probability, SAT Math, Statistics, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Chemistry, English, ESL/ESOL, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Reading, Statistics

Other

ESL/ESOL

Science

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.
ACT Science, Astronomy, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

Summer

Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Chemistry, ESL/ESOL, GED, Geometry, Physics, Reading, SAT Math, Statistics

Test Preparation

ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Science, ASVAB, GED, GMAT, GRE, PSAT, SAT Math, SSAT, TOEFL

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9 (338 ratings)
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All reviews impressive clear expert understand material helped my daughter

Featured review

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

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 , 56 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

First impressions

Richard and I have only met once; however, we have scheduled tutoring for at least three times per week for the next four weeks. Richard explains methods very well and makes difficult equations much more manageable. I look forward to working with Richard for the weeks to come.

Dylan, 28 lessons with Richard

Creative and challenging

Chemistry through experiments. Visually appear to learn with household experiments. My children look forward to these lessons. Good lesson planning. Accommodating and engaging.

Hetal, 4 lessons with Richard

Very Knowledgeable and Patient tutor

I was preparing an interview but my English was not fluent. He helped to improve my pronunciation and expression. Also, simulate an interview with him. It was very effective for me.

JAMES, 9 lessons with Richard

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

I'm so glad we found Richard to help my daughter prep for the ASVAB. She's always struggled academically and procrastinated when it came to schoolwork but Richard has been reliably and patiently working with her. Now she actually looks forward to their lessons!

Julie, 19 lessons with Richard
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Richard K.

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