Chemical Engineer Specializing in STEM, Engineering & Business

Rachel C.

Hi!!! I’m a Chemical Engineering graduate currently working as a Control Systems Engineer in the nuclear industry. I received my bachelor’s of science degree from University of California, San Diego, but I am a born and raised Pittsburgher! I’ve always loved math, science, problem solving, and helping people understand concepts that once felt impossible to them. I tutor a variety of STEM and business subjects, including engineering courses, chemistry, math, physics, statistics, economics, and introductory business classes.

My teaching style is supportive, patient, and very personalized to each student. I know STEM classes can sometimes feel intimidating or overly complicated, especially when professors move quickly or teach in a way that doesn’t click for everyone. I like to break problems down step-by-step and explain the “why” behind concepts so students actually understand what they’re doing instead of just memorizing formulas. I also strongly believe that practice is one of the biggest keys to success in technical subjects — the more problems you work through, the more confident and natural the material becomes. I’m always happy to go through extra examples, practice questions, homework problems, or exam prep until things really start to click.

Throughout college, I spent a lot of time helping classmates in study groups and one-on-one settings, and I genuinely enjoy making difficult material feel more manageable and less stressful. Because I currently work in a real engineering role, I’m also able to connect classroom concepts to real-world applications and industry experience. My goal is not just to help students improve grades, but to help them feel more confident, capable, and comfortable tackling challenging subjects.