...Instead of simply regurgitating information and memorizing seemingly useless solubility rules, we will develop a comprehensive understanding of the chemical world that will give you the edge you need to become an A+ student. I am currently a graduate student in the chemistry department at Cornell. I graduated with both a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in chemistry from UCLA. (read more)
...I have a strong background in math with an emphasis on competition math and standardized testing. Examples of competitions I’ve competed in include the AMC 8, 10, and 12, the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament, the AIME, and MathPrize for Girls @ MIT. I also achieved a perfect score on the PSAT, a 1570 on the SATs my first time, and 800 on both SAT Math II exams. (read more)
...I'm Rich. I've been a professor of mathematics for over 30 years at the college level. I just recently retired, but I am continuing my work in education by tutoring math. (read more)
...It often takes time and patience to learn something new. Topics build on each other, especially in mathematics. Understanding calculus depends on understanding algebra, which depends on understanding fractions and arithmetic. (read more)
...My tutoring sessions focus on helping the student understand the "why" -- "why is equation X appropriate and not equation Y?". From my own experience, this approach allows students to fully understand the course material and apply it in a variety of settings, from academia to careers and interns... (read more)