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Rick

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I've worked for many years as an engineer in the semiconductor industry, with a break of eight years to teach high school chemistry, physics, and math, and returning to the semiconductor industry.

In high school and college I was the student who got the right answer (most of the time) but didn't really understand why it was the right answer.

Although getting the right answer is important and satisfying, knowing why the answer is right (or not right) is frequently more important to a promising student than the "who/what/how", and I can help you understand all of those.

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Rick’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Hardin-Simmons University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Graduate Degree: University of North Texas - Master of Science, Materials Science

Hobbies

In my spare time, I’ve transitioned from long-distance running to long-distance walking, hoping to do the Camino de Santiago in the future.

Tutoring Subjects
AP Physics 1
Chemistry
College Chemistry
High School Chemistry
High School Physics
Honors Chemistry
Math
Other
Physics
Pre-Calculus
SAT Subject Test in Physics
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Science
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Test Prep