Hydrocarbons form the backbone of organic chemistry, and understanding how to name and draw them is fundamental for any chemistry student. As an online chemistry tutor, you have a great opportunity to guide students through these essential concepts, which pave…
Online education has become a crucial part of a student’s learning journey, offering flexibility and personalized attention. However, one of the challenges teachers and tutors face–in both traditional and virtual classroom settings–is managing troublesome students. It’s particularly difficult to deal…
Preparing for a math exam can be a daunting experience for students. Many students suffer from math anxiety, while those who don’t may also find certain math topics to be overly challenging. As an online math tutor, you have the…
The ability to teach online is truly a blessing of the 21st century. Teachers and tutors can impart their knowledge to students across the globe from the comfort of their own homes. Although there are various challenges associated with online…
Teaching online offers immense benefits of having a flexible schedule, location mobility, and saving on transportation costs. It allows tutors to reach a global audience and tailor their work hours to fit their lifestyles. However, teaching online also presents unique…
As the weather warms up and we approach summer (in the Northern hemisphere), kick off the season with some idioms and expressions in your online ESL class! The English language is full of idioms, often leaving English language learners confused…
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory is the cornerstone of molecular geometry in chemistry, allowing scientists and science students alike to grasp the 3D structure of molecules. Now, why is it important to know the shape of a molecule?…
Teaching in an online setting presents its unique set of challenges, including assessing student understanding of the content we teach. One of the primary goals of all educators is to ensure that students genuinely grasp the material before moving on…
Mathematics is one of the most-feared subjects out there, but also one of the most important. It is often referred to as the language of the universe, and for good reason. Numbers have the same meaning no matter where you…
Empirical and molecular formulas can seem daunting for chemistry students as it may feel like navigating through a maze of chemical symbols and equations. However, there are simple steps to follow that make this entire process much easier. Understanding how…