Personalized Tutoring for Success in Chemistry in Charlotte, NC and Online
tchampion@jcsu.edu | tdchampion@gmail.com | 704.661.9562
About Me
My Background
I've taught college-level chemistry for almost 40 years, most of that at Johnson C, Smith University, where I serve as a full Professor and Department Chair. Much of my research has been in teaching and learning science. I have tutored extensively, both face-to-face and online. I have a doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado and my Bachelor of Science degree is from UNC-Chapel Hill.
My Expertise
My focus is on understanding the problems students encounter in learning science and how to make difficult concepts easier for students to learn. I have served as an AP Chemistry Reader (2011-present), a Journal of Chemical Education feature Editor (1989-2009), a regional Chemistry Olympiad coordinator (2009-present) and Science Olympiad Regional Director (2000-2010). This experience helps me diagnose the problems a student is having and help them break through their barriers.
Personalized Lessons
A typical session will have the student and me practicing solving problems typical of chemistry tests they may encounter. Occasionally, students may want a mini-lecture on a topic as well. Online sessions simply move the piece of paper we normally work on to a OneNote notebook we share virtually and discuss using Zoom. Students leave with a set of notes they can refer to later as they do homework and study for exams.