sharmila em
Experienced Chemistry Tutor passionate about igniting curiosity and nurturing knowledge in students, helping them excel in chemistry.




Private tutor - sharmila em
Masters degree
$10
$9
/ 30 min
About your science tutor
I'm Sharmila, a dedicated online tutor with a Master's degree in School Science. With a wealth of experience, I specialize in tutoring College-level students in Chemical Science, Physical chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, and Environmental Science. My specialties range from academic support to career guidance, cultural immersion, and personal development. I believe in personalized learning plans tailored to each student's needs, ensuring expert teaching in a friendly environment. Let's embark on a journey of academic excellence and discovery together! With patience, enthusiasm, and a passion for teaching, I'll help you grasp complex concepts and achieve your goals. Here are some key aspects of my teaching approach: - Exam Preparation: Targeted support for acing exams and assessments - Concept Building: In-depth understanding of fundamental concepts - Problem-Solving: Developing skills to tackle complex problems - Interactive Sessions: Engaging and participatory learning experiences - Regular Progress Tracking: Monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed - Flexible Scheduling: Accommodating your schedule for convenient learning I'm here to support your success and help you unlock your full potential. Let's work together to achieve your academic goals!
Meet sharmila
sharmila graduated from Madras Christian College


Science class overview
My teaching approach as a tutor is centered on creating an engaging and effective learning environment for college-level students. I emphasize visual models, real-world contexts, and hands-on learning to make complex subjects like Physical Chemistry, Organic and Inorganic chemistry, and others more accessible. By incorporating the scientific method and data analysis into my personalized tutoring, I help students grasp concepts thoroughly. I leverage a variety of tech tools such as digital whiteboards, interactive quizzes, and game-based learning platforms to make online learning interactive and dynamic. Following curricula like A-Levels (UK) and Advanced Placement (AP) Program (USA) ensures alignment with academic standards. My methodology strengths lie in fostering a deep understanding of subjects through interactive lessons and tailored support, ultimately empowering students to excel in their college courses.
Rated 5 stars consistently
Loved by students for exceptional teaching quality.
Rated 4.8/5 for student engagement
High marks for keeping lessons lively and interesting.
Flexible scheduling options
90% of students say scheduling is hassle-free.
Specialities of your science tutor
Personalized learning plans
Science lab skills
Homework help
Visual learning
GCSE (UK)
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
Review sessions
Advanced Placement (AP) Program (USA)
State-Specific Standards (USA)

School Science concept taught by sharmila
Mia and Sharmila are reviewing VSEPR theory in a chemistry tutoring session. They discuss how electron domain geometry (determined by the number of electron domains) influences molecular geometry (determined by the arrangement of atoms), with lone pairs causing greater repulsion and affecting bond angles. They cover various geometries (linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal bipyramidal, octahedral) and how lone pairs alter them, resulting in shapes like bent, trigonal pyramidal, seesaw, T-shaped, square pyramidal, and square planar. Sharmila emphasizes memorizing a VSEPR chart and guides Mia through an example problem (PCl3), highlighting the relationship between electron domain, electron domain geometry, molecular geometry, and bond angle.
Octahedral Geometry
Trigonal Bipyramidal Geometry
Bond Angles and Lone Pair Repulsion
Molecular Geometry vs. Electron Domain Geometry
Electron Domains
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory
Sharmila tutored Mia on stoichiometry, with a focus on identifying limiting reactants and calculating theoretical yield. Mia practiced solving stoichiometry problems, including calculating the amount of product formed and the amount of excess reactant remaining. Sharmila assigned additional practice problems for Mia to complete.
Mole Calculations
Mole Ratio
Theoretical Yield
Excess Reactant
Limiting Reactant
Stoichiometry
Sharmila tutored Mia on periodic trends, including atomic and ionic radii, electronegativity, and the classification of elements. Mia practiced determining electronic configurations and understanding property trends in the periodic table. They scheduled weekly Monday sessions at 6 PM (Sharmila's time) to work on stoichiometry, and Sharmila requested a syllabus for better lesson planning.
Metals
Nonmetals
and Metalloids
Electronegativity
Ionic Radius
Atomic Radius
Groups and Periods
Valence Electrons
Sharmila em tutored Aidan Zhang on various chemistry topics, including endothermic/exothermic reactions, reaction kinetics, equilibrium constants, photon energy calculations, and electronic configurations. Aidan practiced problems related to these topics, and Sharmila provided explanations and guidance. Aidan was assigned to practice drawing enthalpy diagrams, labeling energy diagrams, checking a PDF for rate data, and calculating KC.
Endothermic vs. Exothermic Reactions
Reaction Energy Diagrams
Determining Reaction Order
Calculating Rate Constant (K)
Noble Gas Configuration
Electronic Configuration Rules
Photon Energy Calculation
KC Expression and Calculation
Aidan and Sharmila reviewed atomic trends, periodic law, electronic configurations, ionization energy, electronegativity, and chemical formulas in preparation for Aidan's chemistry final. They also practiced related calculations involving energy, wavelength, and percent composition.
Ionization Energy Trends
Energy-Wavelength Relationship
Calculating Percent Composition
Hydrates
Naming Compounds
Isoelectronic Series
Effective Nuclear Charge
Electronegativity
Equilibrium Constant (KC)
Reaction Rates
pH Calculation
Acid-Base Neutralization
Balancing Equations
Le Chatelier's Principle
Effect of Concentration
Catalysts

Reviews and Ratings for sharmila
Camren Schroeder
Lexington, Kentucky
7 months ago
em is a good tutor who helped me with Ch em istry recently. She’s explains things simply and makes sure you understand the concepts, not just the answers. I’d highly recommend her, definitely a 5-star tutor!
Ace Shepherd
Hollywood, Los Angeles
about 1 year ago
My Ch em istry skills improved a lot, and all thanks to em , and that helped get into a great unviversity. She explains the complex concepts in a easy way, that helped me in my exam prep.
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