I specialize in tutoring high school Chemistry, including regular Chemistry, Honors, Advanced, AP Chemistry, and IB Chemistry. I earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Valparaiso University and an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan, where I taught General Chemistry and Technical Writing as a graduate student. I also worked in laboratory and technical roles in industry, which helps me connect chemistry to real-world applications and problem-solving. In addition to chemistry, I also...
I specialize in tutoring high school Chemistry, including regular Chemistry, Honors, Advanced, AP Chemistry, and IB Chemistry. I earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Valparaiso University and an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan, where I taught General Chemistry and Technical Writing as a graduate student. I also worked in laboratory and technical roles in industry, which helps me connect chemistry to real-world applications and problem-solving. In addition to chemistry, I also tutor math topics that often support chemistry success, such as Algebra and problem-solving with formulas.
Chemistry can feel overwhelming because it combines new vocabulary, abstract concepts, and multi-step calculations. In my sessions, I help students build a strong foundation and a reliable approach to solving problems. We focus on understanding the “why” behind the chemistry, using examples from the world around us to demonstrate concepts, and practicing the types of questions students see on homework, quizzes, unit tests, and AP/IB-style assessments. Practice is critical—just like athletes improve through consistent training, students improve in chemistry (and math) by working through problems until the steps become familiar and the concepts start to click.
Common topics I support include dimensional analysis and unit conversions, significant figures, atomic structure and periodic trends, bonding and molecular geometry, naming compounds, stoichiometry and limiting reactants, gas laws, solutions and molarity, acids and bases, thermochemistry, equilibrium, and kinetics. I also emphasize smart habits that raise scores—showing clear work, using units to guide setups, and checking answers by asking, “Does that make sense?”
My goal is for students to leave each session more confident, more organized, and better able to solve chemistry problems independently.
