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Ph.D. Chemical Engineer Making Math, Chemistry & Physics More Fun!

Ph.D. Chemical Engineer Making Math, Chemistry & Physics More Fun!

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About Art

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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 have prepared course materials, lectures as well as tutored calculus I to III, differential equations and various chemical engineering courses. My main...

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 have prepared course materials, lectures as well as tutored calculus I to III, differential equations and various chemical engineering courses. My main goal is to try and find a way to make studying these subjects fun so that students understand the basic principles. Using this approach should improve their confidence to solve similar and more complicated problems in the future. Whenever possible, I try to use real life examples. To me, one of the greatest accomplishments is to see the look in a student's eyes when the material starts to click.

I have worked with students who have been accepted into some of the top universities including Carnegie-Mellon, Emory, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvard, Michigan, New York, Northwestern, Tufts, Case-Western and Ohio State.

I am an inventor on multiple patents and publications which required strong chemistry, physics, math, and engineering skills. I try to be flexible with time. While I do have a 24-hour cancellation policy, I offer make-up sessions. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve success in all of your math, chemistry, and physics studies.

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Education

Carnegie-Mellon University
Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois- Urbana
Masters
University of Illinois- Urbana
PhD

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Travel policy: Within 25 miles of Broadview Heights, OH 44147
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/4/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

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 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

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?
Chemistry,

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.
Geometry,

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

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

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.
Physics

Math

Algebra 1,

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 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

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,

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.
Differential Equations,

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

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

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

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

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.
ACT Math, Physics

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Algebra 1,

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 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

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?
Chemistry,

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.
Geometry,

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

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

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.
Physics

Science

Chemical Engineering,

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

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.
ACT Science, Physics

Summer

Algebra 1,

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 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

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?
Chemistry,

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.
Geometry,

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.
Physics

Test Preparation

ACT Math, ACT Science

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Great Tutor

Art 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.

Chris, 5 lessons with Art

Caring and knowledgeable tutor.

Art is a wonderful and accommodating tutor. Our son is struggling in precalculus and he was available to come out the next day (on a Saturday) to help him prepare for a test on Monday. He was well-prepared and spent two hours with our son (which was a tremendous help). He requested and reviewed some of our son's previous work prior to their meeting and brought additional materials to work on during the session. He also sent over extra problems later that evening with an answer key for additional practice and touched base the next day to offer additional assistance if need be. It was very important to him that our son be in a better place when it came time to take the test, which meant the world to us. I'm so happy that we found him.

Rachel, 2 lessons with Art

Knowledgeable and helpful

Made me feel comfortable, relaxed approach and didn’t feel like I was rushed. Helped me better to understand trigonometry. He gave some additional worksheets to help be better understand what we are currently doing in math. Thanks Art

Laura, 2 lessons with Art

Chemistry Tutor

Very knowledgeable about the subject. Any questions my daughter had were presented in a way to her her better understand. Would recommend Art and will be using Art in the future.

Timm, 14 lessons with Art

Very knowledgeable and patient tutor and provided helpful materials.

AP Chemistry Mid-term. Art covered a good amount of lessons within a short time and explained clearly all doubts. He was to the point and did not waste class times discussing any other thing. Very good teacher!

Debayan, 1 lesson with Art

Great Chemistry tutor

Art is an excellent tutor. He is brilliant and a great teacher. We strongly recommend him to any student seeking help in math or chemistry. Just an overall great person as well. We feel like we hit the jackpot finding him to help bring up the chemistry grade.

Mary, 3 lessons with Art

Very knowledgeable and great teacher!

My son was home from college for the weekend and was really struggling with Calculus work he had due the following week. Art helped my son understand the problems he was struggling with and clearly explained the concepts. Since my son is too far away to be able to continue in-person sessions with Art, he absolutely plans on using him for online tutoring going forward. He was far better than any calculus tutor my son has tried on campus and even likes him better than his own professor at explaining things. In my son's words, "Art is the man!"

Suzanne, 1 lesson with Art

Was able to help my son!

Art was wonderful spent a lot of time making sure My son understood both Algebra 2 and Chemistry. When we left Carsten said to me thanks mom he really broke it down for me so I could get it. We look forward to working with Art. Thank you.

Tiffany, 10 lessons with Art

Thorough and committed

To begin with, Art was very patient and took the time to understand our specific needs and expectations for our two sons. His way of teaching and approach towards the subject connected well with the boys. He is very familiar with the school curriculum and was able to identify problem areas for more focused attention.

SreeChitra, 4 lessons with Art

Patient Pre Calc Help

An 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.

David, 1 lesson with Art
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