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Tucker C.

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Howdy, my name is Tucker. I am very passionate about a variety of subjects, including mythology, D&D, processional arts, mask making, and neuroscience. For nearly 5 years I helped homeschool my life partner's kids in math, science, & latin. My biggest passion is for chemistry, which has been my primary focus for the last 10 years.

Early in my undergraduate education, I was a biology major, but when my organic chem professor said that I discuss chemistry like a chemist, not a biologist; I...

Howdy, my name is Tucker. I am very passionate about a variety of subjects, including mythology, D&D, processional arts, mask making, and neuroscience. For nearly 5 years I helped homeschool my life partner's kids in math, science, & latin. My biggest passion is for chemistry, which has been my primary focus for the last 10 years.

Early in my undergraduate education, I was a biology major, but when my organic chem professor said that I discuss chemistry like a chemist, not a biologist; I began pursuing a customized major that would allow me to focus more on chemistry, and even began taking graduate level organic chem classes. Two years later, having taken numerous in-depth courses on biochemistry, neuroscience and psychology, I did an explorative project describing the chemical mechanisms by which our perception of bitterness in artificial sweeteners depends on structural changes to certain taste receptors. I graduated that year with the only degree in Neurochemistry the school had ever granted.

At the Drexel College of Medicine, I researched neurochemical changes of the brain associated with Parkinson's Disease, graduating with a Master's degree in 2019. Since 2019, I have been doing research and teaching in Drexel's Chemistry department.

The Gen. Chem. courses in our department serve an average of 900 students/term, and are team taught by a group a faculty, TAs and adjuncts. As a TA, I have been responsible for teaching ~150 students/term across multiple recitation & lab sections, as well as tutoring student in chem every week. I am very dedicated to the success of my students. I only ask that students show the same kind of commitment to their own chemistry education.

I encourage you to reach out if you are interested in getting a chemistry tutor with a deep understanding of the field, and commitment to sharing that understanding with others.

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Education

Drexel University, Honors College (BS)
Neurochemistry
Drexel University, College of Medicine (MS)
Masters
Drexel University, College of Arts & Sciences (PhD)
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taken many courses in math, including Algebra, Pre-calculus, Calculus, Multivariate Calculus and Linear Algebra. In my graduate studies and research I regularly use MatLab and Maple for a variety of purposes, including data analysis, signal processing, and quantum mechanics computations. As a teacher for general chemistry and in my research, algebra principles are consistently applied. As noted in my bio, for about 5-years I taught math to two homeschoolers (from age 8-13), covering basic math principles through Pre-algebra. Upon returning to school, they have consistently excelled in their math classes, and I have continued to tutor them where necessary.
Chemistry

Chemistry

BS Neurochemistry MS Neuroscience 6th year PhD Chemistry candidate
MATLAB

MATLAB

As an Analytical chemist, the cornerstone of my doctoral research involves complex data analysis with large data sets. I have learned to code in MATLAB for the purpose of handling these complex analyses.
Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel

I have utilized Excel for university classes, as well as in my research from BS, MS and my current PhD work.
Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

As an undergraduate, I was consistently at the top of my classes in organic chemistry. I then completed the graduate level courses with all A's as well. I am experienced in interpreting spectroscopy data, and a very good understanding of the principles underlying mechanisms.
Algebra 2
General Computer
Latin
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100%%% recommend

Great tutor! They explained organic chem in a way that actually made sense and cleared up a lot of confusion. Super patient, easy to talk to, and always came prepared. Definitely recommend if you need help understanding the material better.

Daniela , 1 lesson with Tucker

Excellent organic chemistry instructor!

Tucker was available at very short notice for my daughter who had an organic chemistry exam to review for. Extremely smart and knowledgeable on the subject matter as per his resume , but also a very kind and patient instructor who did not mind going over difficult concepts in order to aid an anxious student. Would recommend him to anybody needing assistance with all things organic chem! He also encouraged my daughter to reach out to him if there was a need for more support and genuinely encouraged her to follow up after the exam. Tucker is a star!

Monika, 5 lessons with Tucker

Patient knowledgable Chem tutor

Tucker has been tutoring my son Will going into 11th grade advanced Chem. Tucker is patient and kind with an excellent understanding of advanced Chem topics. Will has learned so much already !

Rachel, 2 lessons with Tucker

Chemistry Lover (which I am not)

Tucker is very patient and is helping me with a mandatory Chem 30 class for college. I highly recommend him. So far we have worked on Electronic configurations, sig figs and a ton of other things which I had never seen before.

Karen, 4 lessons with Tucker

Great Orgo Teacher!

I had a great session reviewing some Gen Chem principles and getting situated with the Orgo basics! Will definitely be setting up more sessions with Tucker as the semester progresses.

Kyra, 1 lesson with Tucker

Great lesson!

He was very patient and explained things well. He also responded really fast when I needed a tutor within an hour to finish a chemistry assignment. Super helpful!

Kennedy, 1 lesson with Tucker
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