Chemistry I Teach

Standard, Honors, AP, and University Tutoring

High School-Level

Standard chemistry in high school usually consists of a strong focus on the periodic table, naming compounds, addressing chemical reaction equations and looking at macroscopic properties based on chemical composition. These classes typically vary widely and so I’m happy to help you work on the material you need that is specific to your class. I can help you on assignments, prepare for tests, and teach topics you may have missed or are unsure on. I usually take a look at students’ work and syllabi in the class to see what their specific classes are covering and tailor an approach based on this. Contact me as I’d love to work with you!

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Honors chemistry usually works more rigorously through the concepts of standard chemistry (especially the periodic table and chemical reaction analysis) with more calculations as well. Students can expect to spend more time with stoichiometry and reaction calculations and also dive into specific reaction types including combustion reactions and acid-base interactions. Labs are also often introduced.  

AP Chemistry

I was the only sophomore in my class to score a 5 on the AP chemistry test back in high school. I can assist in preparing for the test and acing all of the concepts along the way so that you’re completely comfortable with the process of solving AP chemistry problems. I have taught the material before and can provide the best techniques and ways of thinking to make the work as simple and understandable as possible!

College-Level

General Chemistry I & II

I regularly work with college students (whether first-time college students or adults returning back to school) and am prepared to help you as well! I can review assignments and homework with you in addition to helping you study and prepare for tests. The college curriculum for General Chemistry is very similar to that of AP Chemistry with a stronger focus on labs and applications of the material. Therefore, getting a good foundation in the concepts is crucial to doing well in the class and I can provide that insight!

Some of the Topics I Teach in Chemistry

~ Units of measurement and conversions

~ Uncertainty, precision and accuracy

~ Significant Figures

~ Atomic and molecular theory

~ Properties of atoms and molecules

~ Naming compounds

~ Trends on and reading the periodic table

~ Moles, molar masses and counting objects

~ Percent composition

~ Determining empirical and molecular formulas

~ Balancing chemical equations

~ Stoichiometric calculations and limiting reactants

~ Electrolytes and water as a solvent

~ Precipitation, acid-base, redox and other reactions

~ Gases: Boyle’s, Charles’ and Avogadro’s Laws

~ Partial pressures and the ideal gas law

~ Hess’ Law and enthalpies of formation

~ Atomic structure, radiation and light

~ Quantum numbers and the Pauli Exclusion Principle

~ Electronegativity and ions

~ Lewis structure diagrams and valence electrons

~ Orbitals, VSEPR model and bonding hybridization

~ Intermolecular forces and molecular structure

~ Vapor pressure and phase diagrams

~ Solubility and solutions

~ Reaction rates and rate laws

~ Equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s principle

~ The pH scale and strong/weak acids & bases

~ Titrations and buffering

~ And many more!