PhD biochemist tutoring AP & honors chem
PhD biochemist tutoring AP & honors chem

PhD biochemist tutoring AP & honors chem

contact for price

Science topic
Sorry this pro can’t do your job, but we know other pros who can.
Introduction
Hi, I’m Patricia Babin. I’m a retired biochemist with a PhD in biochemistry. I passionately love teaching chemistry. Last year I had an unusual opportunity. A local private school urges advanced students who are taking honors chemistry to study independently for the AP chemistry exam. A group of 11 students from the school hired me to teach them AP chemistry. The students did extremely well on the AP exam: 3 of the students scored a 5 on the AP exam, 5 of the students scored a 4 on the AP exam and 3 of the students scored a 3 on the AP exam. I taught them AP chemistry focusing on the concepts that the test focuses on because those are the concepts students need to know in order to be prepared for college chemistry and to be prepared for the exam. I can help your son and daughter do well on the AP chemistry exam. I’ve been tutoring for the past 9 years and I won awards for teaching while I was in graduate school. If you think all online education is the same, think again and be sure to read my reviews on this website. I tried multiple platforms to find what worked best for my students and didn’t stop until I found something great. I've invested in the equipment and software necessary for smooth, online tutoring. For my students, it's as if I'm in the classroom with them, writing on a whiteboard. That's really important - I want them focused on the concepts - not distracted by problems with online learning!! All of my students receive a pdf copy of the whiteboard we worked on during their session within 5 minutes of the end of our session. Also, if you'd like, I can record the lesson so that your student can listen to the lesson again in case they missed anything. I store all their recorded lessons for the entire course. There is no extra charge for this. I've actually had people say to me that they believed someone with a PhD would be less able to communicate chemistry or biology to high school students. They thought a PhD would present concepts at too high a level. The truth is that, if you have a PhD, you better understand the subject matter really well. And if you understand it really well, then you should be able to communicate it in simple terms. I think that's why I'm able to help students so much. I really love my subject matter, I really understand it and I can explain in simple terms. I never tell my students to just memorize chemistry. My motto is that students should understand chemistry so they don't have to memorize it. It's impossible to memorize your way through honors or AP chemistry, but that's what you're forced to do if you have a teacher or a tutor who doesn't give a great explanation. Please contact me for more information.
Overview

Hired 36 times

Background checked

1 employee

9 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Venmo and Zelle.

Top Pro status

Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.

Top Pro Icon

2022

Featured Projects

19 photos

  • From An F to an A in AP Chemistry

    Science Tutoring

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Great 4.8

26 reviews

5
96%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%

Read reviews that mention:


pro avatar
Stephanie G.
Apr 19, 2023
·

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Dr. Babin is a gem. My son was struggling with Chemistry and unable to connect with his teacher’s method of teaching. As soon as he began doing weekly sessions with Dr. Babin, my son experienced increased confidence, an improvement in his grades, and, best of all, a renewed love of science. I can’t recommend this tutor highly enough! She is amazing.

Details: High school • Chemistry • Learn new topics and techniques • Improve grades at school • I travel to the science tutor • The science tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

PhD biochemist tutoring AP & honors chem's reply
Thank you for your kind words, Stephanie. It's always great to hear that I've sparked 'a renewed love of science'.
Science Tutoring
pro avatar
TC J.
Jun 6, 2024
Dr Babin is a superb tutor! She worked with my son, a high school sophomore, on AP Bio for the entire academic year. Dr Babin met with him weekly and helped him to understand the content and improve his study skills. She is brilliant, experienced, professional and able to meet her students where they are. She has helpful study aids that supplemented what he learned in class. Dr Babin is also very flexible. She responded to my requests to adjust his tutoring dates on several occasions to better coincide with his exams. My son gained so much confidence by working with her. He has pursued his interest in Bio (despite the enormous challenge of the course) by enrolling in a pre-college Cell Biology course at a university this summer. My son will work with her next year in AP Chem. I am so grateful that I received a referral to Dr Babin. Do yourself a favor and contact her.
pro avatar
Blake W.
Apr 30, 2023
·

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Dr. Babin is a great tutor! She helped my son get his grade up from an F to an A in AP Chemistry. I would highly recommend her for tutoring.

Details: High school • Chemistry • Learn new topics and techniques • Improve grades at school • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

PhD biochemist tutoring AP & honors chem's reply
Thanks so much for the great review, Blake. I really enjoyed working with your son and it is so gratifying to help a student make such tremendous progress in a short time.
Science Tutoring
pro avatar
Elizabeth S.
Sep 15, 2023
·

Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Dr. Babin is dedicated, organized and presents the material in a manner that my daughter can understand. She is able to organize the topics and reinforce me daughters understanding of the topics, which gives her the confidence to continue to learn new material.

Details: High school • Chemistry • Improve grades at school • Learn new topics and techniques • I travel to the science tutor • The science tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

Science Tutoring
pro avatar
Nadia S.
Sep 15, 2023
Dr. Babin tutored our son in Chemistry Honors over the summer and has helped him build confidence in the subject. He not only understands the concepts he is also enjoying exploring the topics more deeply in preparation for AP Chemistry this year. She has been super professional and brings a wealth of experience to help students achieve their best. I highly recommend Dr.Babin and am so glad to be working with her.
Credentials
Background Check

Patricia Babin

  • Loading