Art B.
Broadview Heights, OH
Ph.D. Chemical Engineer Making Math, Chemistry & Physics More Fun!
Carnegie-Mellon University
Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Illinois- Urbana
Master'sUniversity of Illinois- Urbana
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Hello!
My name is Art and I have degrees in Chemical Engineering (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) from 2 top-tier (most selective) global research engineering universities. For the past 30 years, I have been successfully tutoring middle school, high school and college students in all levels of math, chemistry and physics. At the university level, I
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Travels within 25 miles of Broadview Heights, OH 44147Art offers online lessons
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"Great Tutor"
- Chris, North Olmsted, OH on 1/31/15Art has been helping me with a college level chemistry course I am taking at a local university. He always comes prepared and has a copious amount of supplemental practice material to review. He is extremely flexible with the time he is available to meet, fitting in an extra session before an exam. He is patient during our sessions and is able to answer any questions that comes his way, ensuring the material is easy to follow. He always follows up to see how progress is ensuing. I plan to continue to work with Art as my time with him has shown positive results in my studies.
"Patient Pre Calc Help"
- David, Independence, OH on 1/6/17An extremely patient man who put in more time than expected. I would use him again if I have problems in other areas. Does not sit around doing talk. he constantly kept working with me until I got the basics of pre calc.
"Very knowledgable"
- Raj, Solon, OH on 8/15/16Art B. is a great tutor who is very knowledgeable in the Science and Math areas. Definitely recommending to a friend.
"Dedicated and Prepared Tutor"
- Marilena, Hudson, OH on 7/26/16Art has been an amazing tutor from before the day I met him. He is very concerned about a students success and will prepare them in the best possible way for them to achieve their goals. He is very patient and will work around anything that you need from him in any subject. Art helped me score well on my last Chemistry exam which I am grateful for.
"Quick response, knowledgeable, great information."
- Mary, Independence, OH on 7/11/16Art was very responsive to my emails and provided for my son great handouts for working through factoring and completing the square. I really appreciate his approach when teaching my son.
"Patient and Professional"
- Nancy, Oxford, OH on 6/14/16Art B. has been very patient with my son in the area of Calc. When required, the problematic areas have been explained with more than one example to reach understanding. He is professional and up-beat which helps my son feel more confident in Calculous problem solving. We look forward to his continued learning in this area.
"Excellent Teacher"
- Amir, Solon, OH on 1/31/16An excellent teacher. He knows his material very well. He explain it in a very simple and good way.
He brings lots of material to study from.
I think my grades have gone significantly up as he makes the subject very easy to understand.
"Excellent tutor for AP Chemistry"
- Dhiraj, Sammamish, WA on 1/30/16Art has been a great AP Chemistry tutor for our son. He is clearly a subject matter expert and does a great job explaining complicated concepts to our son in an easy to understand manner. He is also patient with our son.
"Knowledgable and patient tutor"
- Jennifer, Lithia, FL on 12/13/15Art was a fantastic tutor! He helped me with Material Balance equations that I needed for my Intro to Chem and BioMed Engineering class. He was extremely patient with me and was very thorough in his explanation of the problems.
"Excellent assistance"
- Clare, Strongsville, OH on 12/11/15Excellent assistance in high school Physics and Precalculus for midterms. The hour session was focused and very helpful for my son.
"Very Patient and Knowledgable"
- Yvonne, Cleveland, OH on 11/17/15Art helped my son understand the concept of calculus. He was very patient and I feel my son's lesson was rewarding.
"Great Multivariable Calculus Coach"
- Amy, Mc Lean, VA on 10/26/15Although this class is taught at my son's high school, the class curriculum is college level. Thanks to Art, he is well prepared for the class assignments and meeting the expectation of the high caliber instructions. Art genuinely care about his students.
"Really great teacher, I learned a lot from him."
- Bobby, Independence, OH on 9/7/15Art did a great job preparing me for the ACT. I specifically was looking for help in Science, and he did a great job with that as well as giving me some excellent handouts that were very helpful in the other subjects.
"Art did a great job working with my son on Calculus."
- Anne, Solon, OH on 8/11/15Art was patient and was able to determine the areas where my son was struggling. Art made solid recommendations that my son could incorporate immediately.
"Patient and prepared for all my questions."
- Meagan, Brunswick, OH on 7/24/15Art is helping me with an accelerated general chemistry II course. Just two hours helped so much! He emailed beforehand asking about my problem areas and for examples, and came to my session with my examples worked out and several pages of notes to accompany my topics. The session went so well and he was patient with my questions the entire time. He is 100% there for his students, just as he says.
"Knowledgeable and competent tutor."
- Natasha, North Royalton, OH on 7/20/15I enjoyed working with Art. Knowledgeable and competent tutor. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for assistance with that difficult subject.
"Very dedicated tutor, makes math seem simple"
- Joe, Akron, OH on 7/9/15Art is great at explaining Calculus in a simple, easy to understand way. He makes sure you understand the material and he is very patient. I can tell he has a passion for mathematics and enjoys helping students understand it. I highly recommend Art as a calculus tutor, he can help with the most complex problems and make then seem simple. Great tutor and also a good guy!
"Knowledgeable and came well prepared"
- Val, Cleveland, OH on 6/1/15Art taught my son. It was very helpful, right before the AP Chem test. Will keep meeting next year since this school year is almost over.
"Very knowledgeable and well prepared"
- Jakob, Brecksville, OH on 3/19/15Art has really improved my son's grasp of Chemistry. He comes prepared, answers questions patiently and makes sure my son understands the problems and concepts before moving on. His test scores have shown immediate improvement!
"Best in Class Tutor - Excellent"
- Shane, Hudson, OH on 3/11/15In just one visit, Art made a positive impact in my 10th grade daughter's ability to truly understand the mathematical and chemistry concepts she had struggled with all year. He's the type of educator that is extremely patient and teaches things step-by-step in a way most anyone can understand and grasp. He was easy to reach by phone and prompt for the lesson. You won't go wrong with Art B.
"Excellent Tutor"
- Zak, Akron, OH on 2/28/15We can't say enough about Art and his expertise in tutoring our son in high school Honors Chemistry. He is prepared, patient, extremely knowledgeable and explains this difficult subject in a way that my son can understand. Art has also taken the time to work with my son's teacher to ensure that he is helping in the most effective way. We are thankful to have found Art and highly recommend him for tutoring.
"Very personable and knowledgeable"
- Chris, Akron, OH on 2/9/15Art is extremely knowledgeable in the subject and quite personable. He is engaged with the pupil, nurturing and encouraging. Goes beyond the lesson to give insights into upcoming topics and coaches the student to be confident in their school work. We would highly recommend him.
"Great Tutor, easy to reach and work with."
- Carl, Independence, OH on 2/9/15My son was preparing for the ACT and decided he needed help with the math section because he was having a difficult time completing the math. I contacted Art and he met with my son once before the test. Art gave my son some things to work on before the exam and helped him focus on some key areas. After working with Art my son's speed in the math section improved and he went into the exam with more confidence. My son felt he did well on the ACT including the math, but said he will want to take the test again and spend more time working with Art because he felt he could improve in that section.
"Loves what he does"
- Linda, Avon, OH on 1/7/15Art has been so helpful in helping my son understand AP chemistry. He is very knowledgeable and can communicate in a way that he understands. Art always returns my calls immediately and is very accessible when we need him. We are lucky to have found him.
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Algebra 1
Algebra is the study of mathematical statements utilizing letters and symbols to describe relationships. Both Algebra I and II provide the foundation for higher level mathematics. As a result, it is very important that students comprehend the basic principles. Key focus areas for Algebra I include: equations and inequalities, functions, system of equations and inequalities, quadratic functions and equations, exponents and polynomials, probability, rational functions and equations as well as exponentials and radical functions. For over 20 years, I have worked with students in Algebra I and understand the areas which students will find difficult.
Algebra 2
Algebra is the study of mathematical statements utilizing letters and symbols to describe relationships. Both Algebra I and II provide the foundation for higher level mathematics. As a result, it is very important that students comprehend the basic principles. Key focus areas for Algebra II include: functions, equations, graphing, quadratic equations & functions, polynomial functions, radical functions, rational functions, exponential & logarithmic functions, rational exponents and trigonometry. For over 20 years, I have worked with students in Algebra II and understand the areas which students will find difficult.
Calculus
Calculus was created by both Issac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz. It generally can be thought of as the study of how things change. Engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, economists, chemists, biologist and mathematician will generally use principles of calculus. Key focus areas for calculus AB and BC include: limits, differentiation, related rates, integration, improper integrals, power series as well as determination of arc length, areas under curves as well as volume under surfaces. With over 20 years of tutoring calculus (high school- AB, BC; college- calculus I, II, III, IV), I understand the areas which students will find difficult. I currently work for a large chemical company. During my career as a chemical engineer, I have used calculus to study and model chemical reactions as well as design large production chemical plants. On a more interesting note, I applied the principles of calculus to answer the age old question- were dinosaurs warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
Chemical Engineering
I have a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D in chemical engineering. In college, I held lecture sessions in thermodynamics, heat transfer and reaction kinetics. Our team senior project was to design a chemical plant (complete with economic justifications) presented with only the final product specifications and starting feed streams. This required a sound understanding of basic chemical engineering principles as well as computer simulations. During my career at a major chemical company, I have used principles of chemical engineering on a routine basis to design chemical equipment, investigate chemical kinetics, develop/model chemical processes and formulations and develop new products. I have been granted 17 U.S. patents which required a fundamental understanding of chemical engineering, chemistry and math.
Chemistry
Chemistry is a subset of natural science that studies the composition, structure, properties and change of matter. Careers in the field of chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, biomedical engineering, environmental science, pharmacology, biochemistry and food science will generally use principles of chemistry. Key focus areas in chemistry include: matter, structure of matter, gases, aqueous solutions, chemical notation, chemical calculations, stoichiometric problems based on chemical equations, acid-base solutions, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. With over 20 years of tutoring all levels of chemistry (high school, AP, college), I understand the areas which students will find difficult. In high school, I took AP chemistry and placed out of freshman chemistry. In college and graduate school, I received A's in all chemistry courses. I have been granted 17 U.S. patents which required a fundamental understanding of both chemistry and math. I have prepared detailed AP chemistry lecture materials complete with solved problems for a local area high school.
Differential Equations
I have a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D in chemical engineering. In college, I completed calculus 3 which was an entire course devoted to differential equations ( easy "A"). In both undergraduate and graduate schools, I completed classes in fluid dynamics, reaction kinetics as well as heat/mass transfer all of which required the use of differential equations. During my career at a major chemical company, I have used differential equations to understand and design chemical processes.
Geometry
Geometry is the study of space and spacial relationships. This requires students to develop both logical and deductive reasoning skills. The fields of engineering, robotics, astronomy, architecture, philosophy and mathematics all use principles of geometry. Key focus areas for geometry include: parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence, polygons and quadrilaterals, similarity, circles, transformations, properties of triangles and geometric proofs. For over 20 years, I have worked with students in geometry and understand the areas which students will find difficult.
Prealgebra
Prealgebra begins to introduce the concepts of algebra. A strong understanding of these concepts is important to having success in algebra. Key focus areas in prealgebra include: solving one step equations, decimals, fractions, factors and exponents, ratios/proportions/percentage, area and volume. With over 20 years of working with students in prealgebra, I understand the areas which students will find difficult.
Precalculus
Precalculus further develops the concepts introduced in both Algebra II and trigonometry. A strong understanding of these concepts is important to having success in calculus. Engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, economists, chemists, biologist, astronomers, meteorologists, oceanographers and mathematician will generally use principles of precalculus. Key focus areas for precalculus include: functions, equations, graphing, quadratic equations & functions, polynomial functions, radical functions, rational functions, exponential & logarithmic functions, rational exponents and trigonometry. With over 20 years of tutoring precalculus, I understand the areas which students will find difficult.
Trigonometry
Trigonometry is subset of mathematics that studies relationships involving angles and lengths of triangles. Careers in the fields of engineering, astronomy, medical imaging, meteorology, oceanography and biology will generally use principles of trigonometry. Key focus areas for trigonometry include: periodic functions, angles/radians and the unit circle, sine/cosine/tangent functions, translations, reciprocal trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric functions with inverses, angle identities and law of sine/cosine. With over 20 years of tutoring trigonometry, I understand the areas which students will find difficult.
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Art B.
Broadview Heights, OH
Ph.D. Chemical Engineer Making Math, Chemistry & Physics More Fun!