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Yangbo

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Yangbo

Bachelor of Science, Economics
Yangbo's other Tutor Subjects
6th-12th Grade Chemistry
K-12th Grade French
6th-12th Grade AP Biology
6th-12th Grade AP Chemistry

Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science, Economics

Maurice

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Maurice

Masters, Communication
Maurice's other Tutor Subjects
AP German Language and Culture
Conversational German
German
German 1

I am a native of Germany, and I lived there for over 10 years. I speak, read, and write the language fluently, and I completed my bachelor's degree in German with a minor in French and Linguistics in 2010. I have previous experience in tutoring fellow students during my degree, and I have experience...

Education

Angelo State University

Masters, Communication

Angelo State University

Bachelors, German

Shana

Certified Tutor

Shana

Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)
Shana's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

Greetings! My name is Shana Cloud and I am looking forward to working with students eager to achieve.I graduated cum laude from the Horace Mann School in Bronx, NY in 2002, Harvard University in 2006 with a B.A. in Sociology, and from Pace University in 2008 with an MS Ed in bilingual elementary edu...

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Pace University-New York

Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)

Harvard University

Bachelors, Sociology

Edwin

Certified Tutor

Edwin

Bachelors, chemistry education
Edwin's other Tutor Subjects
7th-8th Grade Science
Astronomy
Ecology
High School Chemistry

Tutoring is a great opportunity for me to continue to pursue a mission of education and providing a venue for anyone to receive help in understanding science. I believe science literacy is incredibly important in our modern society. I have ten years of experience teaching middle school science and a...

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University of Delaware

Bachelors, chemistry education

Laura

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Laura

Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Anthropology
Laura's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am currently a first year graduate student at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health working towards my Masters in Public Health in environmental health sciences. For my undergraduate, I attended Fordham University and received a Bachelors degree in both biology and anthropology. I know how di...

Education

Fordham University

Bachelor in Arts, Biology and Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Justin

Certified Tutor

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
American Literature

I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...

Education

Washington University in St Louis

Bachelor in Arts, Physics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33
Marina

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Marina

Bachelor in Arts, Education
Marina's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Elementary School
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I am a college grad from National Louis University with a bachelor's in Applied Educational Studies with a minor in science and concentration in education. I am pursuing my certification for Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a post-baccalaureate program at National Louis University, which ...

Education

National Louis University

Bachelor in Arts, Education

Christine

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Christine

Master of Science, Behavior Disorders and Director Special Education
Christine's other Tutor Subjects
5th-9th Grade Reading
5th-9th Grade Writing
Adult Literacy
Business

I am aware of students' emotional, social, psychological and physical development as well as their cognitive growth. I have degrees in Regular and Special Education and have worked as a Teacher and Special Education Administrator in suburban and inner city school systems, for more than 30 years. I w...

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Clark Atlanta University

Master of Science, Behavior Disorders and Director Special Education

Morris Brown

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Ndidi-Amaka

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Ndidi-Amaka

Bachelors, Psychology
Ndidi-Amaka's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Biology
College Algebra

I am a recent medical school graduate currently taking a research year. I used to tutor with Varsity Tutors before matriculating into medical school, and coming back to assist my fellow medical professionals with USMLE tutoring feels like somewhat of a homecoming. During my time with students, I fee...

Education

University of Georgia

Bachelors, Psychology

Grant

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Grant

Bachelor in Arts, English
Grant's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
College English

For the past two years, I've been working with students from my university honors college to help improve their writing. My favorite part of the job is the variety of it: each day brings a different topic, a different assignment, sometimes even a different student. I love getting to hear their ideas...

Education

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Bachelor in Arts, English

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate physical chemistry demands mastery of both rigorous mathematical frameworks and deep conceptual understanding—many students struggle when theory becomes highly abstract. Common pain points include:

  • Connecting quantum mechanics principles to spectroscopy and molecular behavior
  • Manipulating complex thermodynamic equations and understanding their physical meaning
  • Applying statistical mechanics to real systems without getting lost in the mathematics
  • Transitioning from memorizing formulas to deriving and understanding where equations come from

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps break down these interconnected concepts and build the problem-solving flexibility that graduate-level work requires.

Quantum mechanics is notoriously abstract, and many students can execute calculations without truly grasping what's happening physically. A skilled tutor helps by:

  • Building intuition for wave functions, orbitals, and superposition before diving into mathematics
  • Connecting abstract concepts to observable phenomena (spectroscopy, molecular structure, reactivity)
  • Working through derivations step-by-step so you understand where key equations originate
  • Using visualization techniques and analogies to make counterintuitive ideas more concrete

This bridges the gap between procedural competency and the deeper understanding graduate programs expect.

True understanding means recognizing why an equation has the form it does, when it applies, and what the result tells you about molecular behavior. Memorization might get you through problem sets, but graduate coursework—and beyond—requires applying concepts to novel situations.

For example, understanding why entropy increases in spontaneous processes helps you predict reaction behavior; memorizing ΔG = ΔH - TΔS doesn't. Personalized tutoring emphasizes deriving relationships, testing your conceptual knowledge with varied problems, and connecting mathematics to physical reality. This prepares you for research, exams, and advanced courses where conceptual flexibility matters most.

Graduate physical chemistry involves intricate multi-step problems with unfamiliar units and constants. Tutors help by:

  • Teaching systematic problem-solving strategies (identifying what you know, choosing the right equations, tracking units)
  • Working through high-complexity calculations (partition functions, rate constants, partition coefficients) to expose hidden logic
  • Building familiarity with scientific notation, molecular units (atomic mass units, wavenumbers), and energy conversions
  • Catching conceptual errors that hide in algebra—not just fixing arithmetic

Personalized guidance accelerates your confidence with calculations while reinforcing the concepts behind them.

Physical chemistry is the foundation for materials science, biochemistry, catalysis, and nanotechnology—but this connection isn't always obvious in coursework. Tutors can bridge theory and application by:

  • Explaining how spectroscopy (UV-Vis, NMR, IR) reveals molecular structure and dynamics studied in class
  • Connecting thermodynamics to battery chemistry, protein folding, or reaction design
  • Showing how kinetics and mechanism underlie drug design, enzyme catalysis, and industrial processes
  • Contextualizing quantum mechanics in semiconductor physics, photochemistry, and computational chemistry

This perspective makes abstract material more meaningful and prepares you to apply physical chemistry thinking in research or advanced coursework.

The best tutors for graduate physical chemistry have:

  • Deep expertise in quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and kinetics—not just procedural fluency
  • The ability to explain why concepts matter and connect them to broader chemistry and research
  • Experience helping graduate students develop the mathematical confidence and conceptual maturity the subject demands
  • Strong communication skills to break down abstract ideas without oversimplifying
  • Familiarity with how physical chemistry applies to research (materials, biochemistry, analytical techniques)

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who understand both the rigor of graduate coursework and the reasoning skills you need to succeed.

Progress depends on your starting point and goals, but most students see meaningful improvements within 4-8 weeks of consistent, focused tutoring. Early sessions help identify specific conceptual gaps (Is it quantum mechanics? Thermodynamic reasoning? Problem-solving strategy?), and tutors build a customized plan from there.

Some students need intensive support before an exam or during a difficult unit; others benefit from ongoing tutoring throughout the semester. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction accelerates learning because tutors adapt the pace and focus to your needs, address misconceptions immediately, and help you develop the problem-solving flexibility that graduate physical chemistry requires.

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