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Summer AP Chem Prep; General Chemistry 1, 2; AP Chemistry; Honors Chem
Stephen F.

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I have been teaching General Chemistry at the university level for the past 27 years at Saginaw Valley State University, Delta College, Central Michigan University, and Davenport University. I have a daytime job as an analytical chemist at a local company, but my real love in my profession is teaching and tutoring. I love that moment when a student "gets it". I will often use different explanations to drive a point home so that the student can better understand the topics they are...

I have been teaching General Chemistry at the university level for the past 27 years at Saginaw Valley State University, Delta College, Central Michigan University, and Davenport University. I have a daytime job as an analytical chemist at a local company, but my real love in my profession is teaching and tutoring. I love that moment when a student "gets it". I will often use different explanations to drive a point home so that the student can better understand the topics they are struggling with.

I have been tutoring for the past seven years and students like the fact that I can tie in current concepts with what they have already learned because of the depth of knowledge I have from teaching.

I think what makes me an outstanding tutor is the fact that I have been teaching at the university level for over 27 years and I have the ability to connect concepts for better understanding. This along with my enthusiasm for the subject and for teaching in general keeps the tutoring sessions active and beneficial to the student

If you are a General Chemistry student, High School Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, or AP Chemistry student, I encourage you to contact me with regard to one-on-one tutoring.


Education

Northern Kentucky University
Chemistry
-Purdue University, West lafayette
PhD

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I have a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, so I have had a lot of experience with calculations and stoichiometry, which are commonly some of the more difficult concepts for students to understand. I have an excellent rapport with students. I relate to students very well. I have been teaching for 21 years at the University level. I received the Mary H. Anderson Adjunct Faculty Award at SVSU for my ability to help students understand chemistry at their level without "talking over their heads" despite my PhD.

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Absolute Best Tutor Ever!!

Steve has helped me through College General Chemistry and is now helping me go through Organic Chemistry. I cannot rave enough about how amazing he is as a tutor. He is extremely patient and willing to go over a subject as often as you need to understand it. He will keep you completely engaged in the lesson and also knows when breaks are needed. Steve is very personable and wants to get to know you and does everything he can to help you become comfortable in the lesson. His teaching style is very easy to follow. Steve also does his best to make sure that it is tailored to how you learn. He will also not condemn you if you make a mistake, he will first identify what is giving you trouble and then break it down in a way that is easy to comprehend until you can completely understand it. I have had multiple tutors throughout the years and he is by far the absolute best one that I have had the honor of being tutored by.

Gracen, 64 lessons with Stephen

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Stephen is a great tutor. My son who is a high school junior really enjoys his tutoring. I wish we had found Stephen earlier. He is also super flexible with scheduling which is great as families are juggling multiple activities. Highly recommend!

Mili, 9 lessons with Stephen

excellent tutor

Will recommend Mr. Stephen anytime. He is knowledgeable, patient. His approach is gentle and cares that you understand the concept.

Oluchi, 28 lessons with Stephen

excellent tutor

Will recommend Mr. Stephen anytime. He is knowledgeable, patient. His approach is gentle and cares that you understand the concept.

Oluchi, 28 lessons with Stephen

A knowledge and patient teacher

Stephen is amazingly knowledgeable!! He taught my son high school ChemH with knowledge and patience, and he accommodated his time to fit our schedule. My son appreciated his teaching so he could move on with confidence in Chemistry. Thanks a lot for your support, Stephen!!

Rita, 6 lessons with Stephen

Awesome tutor

Stephen was helpful, personable and incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a chemistry tutor. He’s awesome. Thank you Stephen for helping me get an A!!!

Cindy, 1 lesson with Stephen

great teacher

My daughter enjoyed the lesson a lot. Very clear explanations. Worked through practice problems as well. Thank you very much!

Ad, 9 lessons with Stephen

Clear, Engaging, and Incredibly Effective

Steve is truly one of the best tutors I’ve ever had. He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also has a unique ability to explain complex concepts in a way that actually makes them stick. He’s engaging, clear, and always patient. Every session feels productive, and I walk away with a deeper understanding and greater confidence. He constantly checks in to make sure the session is going well, and really cares about your goals and learning. If you're looking for someone who can help you really master the material in a fun and supportive environment, Steven is the person to work with.

Ethan, 11 lessons with Stephen

Excellent teacher

Very knowledgeable and effective in teaching chemistry topics at advanced levels. Adapt to student pace. Very responsive to various requests.

Li, 4 lessons with Stephen

Very knowledgeable and friendly

Learning with Prof Stephen is a breeze, he is a current gen chem professor and is therefore very proficient in the subject; it is flying off his fingertips. He teaches great and creates wonderful and clear boards of each problem this way you can go back and study them following the lesson. He is very friendly but he will not waste your time and money talking about insignificant things. He gets right to the point and can go through a whole lot in the time allotted. Look no further

Efraim, 9 lessons with Stephen
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