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Myles
I am a current civil engineering graduate at Stony Brook University. I enjoy helping students in my free time, especially those with interests associated with STEM, to understand the material they are learning in their academics.
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Suffolk County Community College
Associate in Science, Civil Engineering

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Mikah
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Ivy Tech Community College
Associate

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2+ years
Jessica
I have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Southern Nevada, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2015. I also earned a minor in Mathematics, which gave me a great foundation in both math and science. I am passionate about helping students understand math and scien...
College of Southern Nevada
BS

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Kate
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

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9+ years
Jai
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Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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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...
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PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate

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Erika
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Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy

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6+ years
Rhea
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...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

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6+ years
Jeffrey
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...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

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10+ years
Zachary
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Yale University
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Biophysics
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Engineering students often find thermodynamics and chemical kinetics particularly challenging because they require connecting abstract molecular behavior to real-world energy and reaction rate problems. Balancing redox reactions, understanding equilibrium constants in industrial contexts, and applying stoichiometry to material science calculations are also common pain points. Many students struggle less with memorizing facts and more with visualizing how molecular-level chemistry determines material properties—like why certain alloys behave differently or how pH affects corrosion in pipes and structures.
A tutor experienced in Chemistry for Engineers bridges the gap between pure chemistry theory and practical engineering by showing how concepts apply to materials selection, corrosion prevention, battery design, and chemical processing. For example, instead of just learning Le Chatelier's principle abstractly, a tutor might explain how shifting equilibrium conditions optimizes industrial synthesis of ammonia or how temperature control affects concrete curing. This application-focused approach helps students understand why they're learning the chemistry and builds intuition for solving design problems they'll encounter in their major courses.
Tutors can help you develop stronger lab technique, understand the chemistry behind each experimental step, and improve your ability to interpret results and troubleshoot when experiments don't go as planned. Beyond procedure, a tutor can help you think like an engineer—designing experiments to test specific hypotheses, controlling variables properly, and connecting your observations to underlying chemical principles. This is especially valuable for students who struggle with the scientific reasoning required to move beyond "following the recipe" to actually understanding what's happening at the molecular level.
In engineering, a unit conversion error can lead to catastrophic failures—mixing the wrong proportions of reactants in a synthesis, miscalculating pressure in a reactor, or getting material composition wrong. Chemistry for Engineers demands precision with molar calculations, mass-to-mole conversions, and scaling reactions from lab to industrial scale. A tutor can help you develop systematic approaches to dimensional analysis and stoichiometry so these conversions become automatic, reducing errors and building confidence when tackling complex multi-step problems involving reactants, products, and limiting reagents.
Many students find molecular visualization challenging because it requires thinking in three dimensions while understanding how electron behavior drives material properties. Tutors can use molecular models, interactive simulations, and drawing techniques to help you visualize bonding geometry, orbital overlap, and how structure determines properties like conductivity or melting point. Connecting these visualizations to real materials you've seen—semiconductors, polymers, metals—makes the concepts stick and helps you predict how changes in molecular structure will affect engineering performance.
Engineering chemistry problems often involve multiple steps: identifying what chemistry principle applies, setting up the correct equation, converting units properly, and interpreting whether your answer makes physical sense. Tutors help you build a systematic approach—starting with drawing out what you know, identifying what type of problem it is (equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics), and checking your work against real-world constraints. Developing these strategies early prevents the common pattern of getting lost halfway through complex problems and helps you tackle unfamiliar problem types with confidence.
Look for a tutor with strong chemistry fundamentals who also understands engineering applications and can explain why engineers care about specific concepts. Ideally, they've taken or taught Chemistry for Engineers specifically, not just general chemistry, and can speak to how chemistry connects to materials science, thermodynamics, and chemical engineering. Experience helping students move from memorization to deep conceptual understanding—and comfort with both theoretical explanations and practical problem-solving—is essential for making the subject click.
Chemistry for Engineers exams typically go beyond simple recall and test your ability to apply concepts to novel engineering scenarios—like predicting material behavior under specific conditions or optimizing reaction conditions. A tutor helps you practice this type of reasoning by working through problems that require you to identify which principles apply, set up the chemistry correctly, and interpret results in an engineering context. Regular practice with increasingly complex, application-focused problems builds the problem-solving flexibility you need to handle exam questions you've never seen before.
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