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Karista

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Karista

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Science
Karista's other Tutor Subjects
8th Grade Chemistry
6th-12th Grade AP Chemistry
6th-12th Grade Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Biology

I am now an independent contractor and science writer. Some of my work is on my website, www.karistahudelson.com. I am passionate about education and truly enjoy helping students with science and math courses. I have tutored for undergraduate level chemistry, algebra, and biology courses and taught ...

Education

University of North Texas

Master of Science, Environmental Science

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

University of Windsor

Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental Science

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34
Rhea

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rhea

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Rhea's other Tutor Subjects
AP Statistics
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra

I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
Perfect Score
SAT
1550
ACT
36
Erika

Certified Tutor

Erika

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Erika's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...

Education

Harvard University

Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

Test Scores
ACT
32
Samuel

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Samuel

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Samuel's other Tutor Subjects
7th Grade Algebra
AP Calculus AB
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus

I am a freshman at Caltech majoring in Applied and Computational Mathematics. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I find it very rewarding to simplify complex topics to aid in understanding. I have lots of tutoring experience. In high school, I ran and taught an SAT prep class and was vice ...

Education

California Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1550
Earnest

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Earnest

Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Earnest's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Calculus

I am comfortable with either setting. I'm confident that I can help you (or your student) achieve to the best of their ability, so please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Masters, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Tiffany

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Tiffany

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Tiffany's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting

University of Chicago

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most 8th graders find balancing chemical equations challenging—it requires understanding both the concept of conservation of mass and the procedural steps of adjusting coefficients. Mole calculations and unit conversions also trip up many students because they demand comfort with proportional reasoning and dimensional analysis. Beyond computation, students often struggle to visualize atomic and molecular structures, making it hard to grasp why reactions happen or how bonding works. A tutor can break these abstract concepts into concrete models and step-by-step processes that click.

Many 8th graders complete lab procedures without truly understanding why each step matters or what the results mean. A tutor helps students connect observations—like color changes, temperature shifts, or gas production—to the underlying chemistry happening at the molecular level. This approach transforms labs from a checklist into genuine scientific inquiry, where students can predict outcomes, troubleshoot when something goes wrong, and explain their findings using chemical vocabulary and reasoning.

Memorizing the periodic table or reaction types rarely sticks because it lacks context. Expert tutors focus on building mental models—showing students *why* elements in the same group behave similarly, or *how* different reaction types connect to the rearrangement of atoms. Through practice problems, real-world examples (like rusting, combustion, or cooking), and guided discovery, students develop deeper understanding that transfers to new problems and stays with them long-term.

Many students try random trial-and-error, which is frustrating and inefficient. A structured approach—starting with the most complex element, working element by element, and checking your work—makes balancing systematic and less overwhelming. Tutors also help students understand that balancing isn't arbitrary: it reflects the real constraint that atoms can't be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction. Once students grasp the 'why,' the mechanics become much easier to apply.

Abstract molecular thinking is one of the biggest leaps in 8th Grade Chemistry. Tutors use multiple strategies—drawing Lewis structures, building molecular models, animating reactions step-by-step, and connecting microscopic events to observable changes. For example, explaining that a color change in a reaction is actually evidence of atoms rearranging helps make the invisible visible. This concrete-to-abstract scaffolding helps students build mental models they can apply to new situations.

Unit conversions require students to juggle multiple skills at once: understanding ratios, using dimensional analysis, and keeping track of what the units actually represent (grams of what? moles of what?). Many students memorize conversion factors without understanding the relationships, leading to confusion when problems change slightly. Tutors help by emphasizing the logic behind conversions—treating them as proportional reasoning problems rather than mechanical steps—so students can tackle any unit conversion confidently.

Strong chemistry tutoring teaches students to think like scientists: making observations, forming hypotheses, designing experiments to test ideas, and revising understanding based on evidence. Rather than just teaching content, tutors help students learn to ask questions like 'What evidence supports this?' and 'How could I test this prediction?' These habits of mind transfer across all sciences and develop critical thinking that serves students well beyond 8th Grade Chemistry.

For struggling students, tutors rebuild foundational skills—like atomic structure or oxidation states—that are blocking progress on harder topics. For on-level students, tutoring deepens conceptual understanding and builds problem-solving strategies that boost grades and confidence. For advanced students, tutors can introduce enrichment topics like thermochemistry or kinetics, or help them develop the rigorous reasoning needed for high school AP Chemistry. Personalized instruction means each student gets exactly what they need.

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