Hiring a Tutor? Here’s Why Rates Are the Last Thing You Should Ask About
Hiring a Tutor? Here’s Why Rates Are the Last Thing You Should Ask About When you’re looking for a tutor for your teen, the first question that often comes to mind is, What’s the rate? But focusing on price right away might mean missing out on the bigger picture—finding the right tutor who will […]
Making Chemistry Learning Relatable and Enjoyable
Making Chemistry Learning Relatable and Enjoyable Chemistry often gets a bad rap for being too abstract or challenging, but what if I told you it’s all around us? Chemistry is constantly shaping our world, from the fizz in your soda to the battery powering your phone. As a tutor, I focus on making Chemistry relatable […]
The New IB Chemistry Syllabus- First Assessment May 2025
Structure: refers to the nature of matter from simple to more complex forms Structure 1. Models of the particulate nature of matter Structure 1.1—Introduction to the particulate nature of matter Guiding question How can we model the particulate nature of matter? Learning outcomes After studying this topic you should be able to: Understand: Apply their […]
Free Resources vs. Personalized Tutoring
While free online resources can be a great starting point for chemistry students, they often fall short in delivering the customized, interactive support that truly helps students succeed. Here’s why one-on-one tutoring can make all the difference. In our sessions, we skip the trial-and-error approach that often comes with self-study. I begin by assessing each […]
7 Costly Chemistry Exam Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Grade – And How to Avoid Them!
Chemistry exams can be tricky, but they don’t have to destroy your grade. Most students make the same simple mistakes that cost them precious points. From getting stuck on multi-step questions to ignoring significant figures, these errors are easily avoidable. Want to know the secret to scoring higher? Let’s dive into the 7 most common […]
The Secret to Easing Your Child’s Academic Anxiety: My Tutoring Approach
When parents consider hiring a tutor, one common concern is, “Won’t tutoring just put more pressure on my child?” It’s a valid worry—after all, many students already feel overwhelmed by schoolwork. But I believe that with the right approach, tutoring can actually ease that burden. Here’s how I make sure my sessions help students feel […]
Does Tutoring Make Students Dependent? Here’s Why the Right Approach Does the Opposite
When parents think about hiring a tutor, they often worry. “Will tutoring make my child dependent?” It’s a fair concern—no parent wants their child to rely too much on extra help. But the right tutor can make students more independent, building skills they need to thrive on their own. Here’s how I ensure my chemistry […]
Egyptian Embalming Techniques: The Chemistry Behind Preserving the Dead
The Egyptians: Early Chemists at Work? It’s easy to think of chemistry as a modern science, but the Egyptians were basically chemists without knowing it. Their whole embalming process was centered on one key goal—preventing decay—and they knew exactly which materials would do the trick. They perfected their techniques over centuries, transforming what could’ve been […]
Boyle’s Law in Breathing- Demostration using a Model of the lung
Did you know that every time you breathe, you’re demonstrating one of the fundamental Gas Laws—Boyle’s Law? In this video, I use a lung model to explain how Boyle’s Law applies to breathing. Enjoy!
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry: Past Papers
Exam Papers Mark Schemes Model Answers New Spec: Jan 2023 Paper 1C (QP) Jan 2023 Paper 1C (MS) Jan 2023 Paper 1CR (QP) Jan 2023 Paper 1CR (MS) Jan 2023 Paper 2C (QP) Jan 2023 Paper 2C (MS) Jan 2023 Paper 2CR (QP) Jan 2023 Paper 2CR (MS) June 2022 Paper 1C (QP) June 2022 […]