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Chemistry Tutoringfor Grades 9 to 12

Bonding, reactions and organic chemistry, worked through with a tutor who knows your chemistry course, from Honors to AP Chemistry. 1‑on‑1 and online.

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249 reviews
Trustpilot
4.8
95 reviews
310,000+ Lessons Delivered
4.9
249 reviews
Trustpilot
4.8
95 reviews
310,000+ Lessons Delivered
4.9
249 reviews

Online chemistry tutoring families rate 4.9 out of 5

Tutors matched to the student's own chemistry course, working from their class notes, lab reports and past tests.

4.82
average across Google and Trustpilot
  • 4.9

    249 reviews

    249 reviews · Rated by Tutero families
  • Trustpilot
    4.8

    95 reviews · Independently verified
  • Active families
    4,200+
  • Lessons
    310,000+

Our process for chemistry tutoring

One tutor, one-to-one, working from the student’s own school work.

  • Student waving to her tutor at the start of an online lesson, the tutor live on her laptop screen

    1:1 Lessons

    Never a group.

    1:1 Lessons

    Never a group.

    • ✓The whole hour, at their pace.
    • ✓Live whiteboard, questions welcome.
    • ✓Same time each week, so it sticks.
  • Student waving from her home study desk with her worksheets on the bench

    Personalized Learning Plans

    From their school work.

    Personalized Learning Plans

    From their school work.

    • ✓Built on their units, tests and labs.
    • ✓A written report after every lesson.
    • ✓Account manager review every semester.
  • Tutero tutor smiling at his home-office desk, shelves of books behind him

    Qualified Tutors

    The same tutor weekly.

    Qualified Tutors

    The same tutor weekly.

    • ✓Handpicked from the top 2%.
    • ✓Matched on subject and personality.
    • ✓Wrong fit? Swapped free, any time.
  • Older student at his desk before a skills check

    Diagnostic Testing

    We find the gaps first.

    Diagnostic Testing

    We find the gaps first.

    • ✓A moles and equations check first.
    • ✓Finds gaps in bonding and equations.
    • ✓Checked again as they progress.
  • Dani, a Tutero account manager, at her desk

    Personal Account Manager

    One person who knows you.

    Personal Account Manager

    One person who knows you.

    • ✓A real person, not a help desk.
    • ✓Checks progress with you each semester.
    • ✓Swaps the tutor if the fit is wrong.
  • Senior student smiling in his study at home

    Reports After Each Lesson

    What changed, in writing.

    Reports After Each Lesson

    What changed, in writing.

    • ✓Sent after every single lesson.
    • ✓What was covered, and what stuck.
    • ✓The focus for the next lesson.
  • A parent on her phone, with the Tutero parent app open beside her

    Parent Mobile App

    All of it on your phone.

    Parent Mobile App

    All of it on your phone.

    • ✓Lesson times, reports and invoices.
    • ✓On iPhone and Android.
    • ✓Every report kept in one place.
  • Senior student working through her book at home, calculator beside her

    Standards Aligned

    State standards, AP and IB.

    Standards Aligned

    State standards, AP and IB.

    • ✓Matched to their state's standards.
    • ✓Chemistry, Honors, AP and IB.
    • ✓Lab reports, unit tests and AP exams.
  • Senior student outside on a sunny afternoon

    Every Subject Available

    Grades K to 12.

    Every Subject Available

    Grades K to 12.

    • ✓Chemistry, Physics and more.
    • ✓A specialist tutor for each subject.
    • ✓Add a subject any time, no contracts.
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How our tutors help chemistry students

Five things a Tutero tutor does in a chemistry lesson, each shown on the live whiteboard with a real 11th grade problem.

Hear from families who have worked with Tutero

From a farm in northwest Tasmania to a boarding house in Canberra.

Recorded interviews with Tutero families, shared with their permission.

  • ★★★★★November 2025

    “Chemistry used to go in the too hard basket. Being able to just ask her tutor changed that.”

    JayneWatch videoMia's mum · chemistry · Tutor Ishaan · Tasmania

  • ★★★★★December 2024

    “Understanding the chemistry content was often my struggle, but once I got it I could do the questions easily.”

    EmmaWatch videoHSC chemistry · Tutor Vidushan · Cootamundra

  • ★★★★★November 2025

    “Clara got a 96 ATAR and is now studying law at Bond.”

    JulesWatch videoParent of Clara · Year 10 to 12 · Gold Coast, QLD

  • ★★★★★November 2025

    “The flexibility to shift lessons around their tests and exams has been fantastic.”

    MarkWatch videoParent of Tom, IB student · Wesley College

  • ★★★★★October 2025

    “Zoe feels safe to ask Nazia anything, without feeling judged about being behind.”

    PriscillaWatch videoParent of Zoe · Tutor Nazia

  • ★★★★★November 2025

    “They come out of their sessions feeling comfortable and confident with their tutors.”

    DaliaWatch videoParent of two teens · nearly two years

  • ★★★★★November 2025

    “My biggest worry was keeping my teenage son engaged online, but the tutors are amazing at it.”

    AyshaWatch videoParent of two · primary and high school

  • ★★★★★November 2025

    “Alyssa looks forward to it now and says, today is my tutoring day.”

    TashWatch videoParent of Alyssa · Tutor Natasha

  • ★★★★★October 2024

    “He graduates next week and I am so damn proud of him.”

    RayleneWatch videoParent of Reb

  • ★★★★★April 2025

    “I was a high achiever who began struggling in the senior years.”

    Honi & XuelaWatch videoXuela, Year 12 · with her mum Honi

  • ★★★★★November 2025

    “Kara got 100 percent on a recent test, which was never going to happen without Brin.”

    ShannonWatch videoParent of Kara · Tutor Brin

  • ★★★★★November 2025

    “Caroline gelled with both of my very different girls and met them exactly where they needed to be.”

    KathieWatch videoParent of two · Tutor Caroline · QLD

  • ★★★★★April 2025

    “Montana doubts herself, and Lilian never makes her feel that she can't do it.”

    Amanda & MontanaWatch videoParent of Montana · high school · Tutor Lilian

  • ★★★★★December 2022

    “I looked at four or five competitors, and Tutero was the standout for its flexibility and clear process.”

    RussellWatch videoParent of Ruby · scholarship exams

  • ★★★★★December 2022

    “The right tutor for Frankie was in Adelaide while we are in Sydney, and online means that doesn't matter.”

    KylieWatch videoParent of Frankie · Sydney

  • ★★★★★December 2022

    “First impressions last, and the way Tutero spoke to me said it all.”

    MadhuWatch videoParent of Amrita · Tutor Rishika

  • ★★★★★December 2022

    “Olivia takes real responsibility for her learning now and feels she is actually gaining something.”

    JosefineWatch videoParent of Olivia · Tutor Sarah

  • ★★★★★November 2025

    “The one on one means I can ask as many questions as I want, which I could never do in class.”

    ElenaWatch videoElena · starting Year 12 · Tutor Jenna

  • ★★★★★April 2026

    “He bonded with Jake from the very first lesson and became motivated.”

    ShiranthiWatch videoParent of Shenud · Tutor Jake

From struggling to pass to a chemistry award

Jayne's family farms on the northwest coast of Tasmania. When Mia was studying chemistry there was no one nearby with the expertise to tutor her, so Jayne searched online, read the reviews and booked with Tutero. Mia was matched with Ishaan, who taught her online and could be messaged directly whenever she was stuck. Before her exams he added extra sessions. Mia went from struggling to pass chemistry to winning an award in it.

“Mia went from struggling to pass to winning an award in chemistry.”
Jayne, Mia's mum
“There was no one locally with chemistry expertise, so my options were very limited before we found Tutero.”
Jayne, northwest Tasmania
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Chemistry · Tasmania

Why 4,200+ families trust Tutero

Google 4.9 249 reviewsTrustpilot 4.8 95 reviews, independently verified

  • ★★★★★Trustpilot

    I felt like my grades where poor for my standard in VCE Chemistry at the start of the year. I signed up with Tutero and was given a wonderful Tutor. I observed a 39% rise in my grades after our sessions began.
    AAsher Homes-IsaiahStudent ·Trustpilot review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    My daughter is year 12 and was facing some challenges with her chemistry. I spoke to Bailey at Tutero and he did a comprehensive review of her needs and matched her with Imogen as her tutor.
    RRebecca RailParent of a Year 12 student ·Google review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    We have been using Tutero for about a year to help our daughter achieve her goals in year 12 Chemistry. Thank you Natsha we wish you all the best.
    MMiggsy BrownParent of a Year 12 student ·Google review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    My daughter gained a lot more confidence and aptitude in IB Chemistry due to the excellent and charismatic teaching of Oscar.
    AAleks CleeveParent ·Google review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    We had tutors for Chemistry and Maths Methods for our daughter in Grade 12. Both Luke and Francisco were fantastic and provided supportive assistance as well as increasing her confidence.
    KKatherine LandersParent of a Year 12 student ·Google review
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  • ★★★★★Trustpilot

    Engaged with Tutero for my year 11 son for chemistry and maths. Both tutors have been excellent and helpful.
    NNadine RadinParent of a Year 11 student ·Trustpilot review
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  • ★★★★★Trustpilot

    My daughter had maths tutoring last year from Tutero which helped her excel in maths and now has a chemistry tutor who has helped her understand the formulas, very happy with Tutero and there team of tutors absolutely fantastic
    GGEORGEParent ·Trustpilot review
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  • ★★★★★Trustpilot

    My son’s grades have gone up 30% since starting with Tutero 6 months ago. As he is shy in class, having 1:1 tutoring has helped him clarify a lot of core concepts and now he is much better equipped for HSC.
    DDeb SempleParent ·Trustpilot review
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  • ★★★★★Trustpilot

    My daughter was struggling and nearly failing 2 ATAR subjects. Natiq has been amazing in helping my daughter now pass her assessments…jumping 10-15%.
    JJodee WebbParent ·Trustpilot review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    Heath has been fabulous in matching my Year 12 daughter with a tutor who she gets along well with. My daughter has benefitted for this and her work has improved already.
    MMelissa RuleParent of a Year 12 student ·Google review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    My son started with Tutero after an injury at school left him absent for several weeks in year 11. Whilst tutoring is online, it’s one on one and you have access to top performing tutors in the subject areas of choice.
    AA VenturaParent of a Year 11 student ·Google review
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  • ★★★★★Trustpilot

    Im in year 12 and needed some extra help. I was reluctant about the online aspect but the personalised lessons are super super helpful and make Learning in your own way super interesting.
    IImogen Burney Bysouth ·Trustpilot review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    Tutero were amazing. We tried so many different tutors for our daughter, but are we glad we found these guys. Thank you Sabine and Zelda for an amazing year 12.
    CCarlos ArbizuParent of a Year 12 student ·Google review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    Aiden has been amazing tutor for my daughter her grades have improved dramatically and his encouragement and guidance to help her prepare for HSC has been worthwhile.
    RRachel GriffithsParent ·Google review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    I can’t thank my daughter’s Tutor I got through Tutero enough. And the company were fabulous to deal with able to be flexible as she navigated year 12. Highly recommended!!
    XXenia GirdlerParent of a Year 12 student ·Google review
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  • ★★★★★Trustpilot

    My son has been matched with a great tutor. He feels confident asking Josh questions and was much more confident going in to his exams.
    JJodie SParent ·Trustpilot review
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  • ★★★★★Trustpilot

    Fantastic. My daughter has grown in confidence and prior going into her exam yesterday stated “I am going to miss my tutor”. Excellence service, individually tailored. We couldn’t have asked for more.
    JJoanne FarrellParent ·Trustpilot review
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  • ★★★★★Google

    Tutero has really helped me lift up my grades significantly. My tutor has also helped me pin point what I need to work on most and how I can improve.
    IIsabelle SmithStudent ·Google review
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How Tutero compares

Tutero, a tutoring centre, an online marketplace and help at school, compared for chemistry students.

FeatureTuteroTutoring centreOnline marketplaceHelp at school
One tutor per studentAlwaysSmall groupsYou vetShared
Their own curriculumEvery lessonSometimesDependsYes
Written reportEvery lessonRarelyRarelyRarely
Change tutorsFree, any timeVariesRe-hireNot offered
CommitmentNoneBy the termVariesTerm time

TuteroChemistry tutoring

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Included

  • ✓A handpicked tutor, swapped free if the fit is wrong
  • ✓The same tutor every week, at the same time
  • ✓A learning plan built on their school’s curriculum
  • ✓A written report after every lesson
  • ✓A dedicated account manager
  • ✓No contracts, pay after each lesson

Three things parents ask before they book

Straight answers from 310,000+ lessons.

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TuteroLive 1-on-1 lessons
  • Why does chemistry get hard in 11th grade?

    The mole arrives, and stays. Middle school treats chemistry as one strand of science. High school chemistry assumes the mole, balanced equations and formula writing are automatic, then builds equilibrium, acids and redox on top. A student shaky on n = m/M will lose points in every later topic. The first lesson checks those foundations.

  • What does lesson one look like?

    Their current topic, worked live. The tutor opens the student's own class notes or latest test on the whiteboard and works through questions with them: a stoichiometry problem, a structural formula, a titration calculation. By the end the tutor knows which skills hold up. A written report and a learning plan arrive in the parent app that night.

  • When will the grades improve?

    Usually at the next test. Chemistry is assessed in pieces: quizzes, lab reports and unit tests, then the final or AP exam. Lessons are planned against the next one on the school calendar, so gains show there first. 98% of students report a lift in confidence after five lessons, and exam review uses past papers.

Meet some of the tutors

Top 2% of applicants. Matched to the student, not assigned.

  • Amy Livingstone, Tutero tutor

    Tutor

    Amy Livingstone

    1 year with Tutero

    “It has given me the flexibility to work from home, earn extra income, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of a growing number of students.”

  • Roland James Little, Tutero tutor

    Tutor

    Roland James Little

    4 years with Tutero

    “Working with Tutero has been such a positive experience for me!”

  • Sebastian Ramos, Tutero tutor

    Tutor

    Sebastian Ramos

    2 years with Tutero

    “Since starting, Tutero has been a wonderful platform to work with because of the strong admin support and team behind the scenes.”

  • Jenna Wright, Tutero tutor

    Tutor

    Jenna Wright

    2 years with Tutero

    “Tutero removes the hassle of finding students yourself by matching you directly with learners who suit your subject, personality, and teaching style, and the result has been so rewarding.”

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Chemistry tutoring in every state

Each state sets its own science standards. Tutors work to the student's own course.

Chemistry tutoring by state standard

What a chemistry tutor covers, Grades 9 to 12

Physical science in 9th grade, then Chemistry, Honors or AP.

  • Grade 9

    Atomic structure, isotopes and radioactivity, word equations, acids with metals and bases.

    Grade 9 chemistry
  • Grade 10

    The periodic table, ionic and covalent bonding, balancing equations, reaction rates.

    Grade 10 chemistry
  • Grade 11

    Bonding and structure, the mole, stoichiometry, gases and solutions, first lab reports.

    Grade 11 chemistry
  • Grade 12

    Equilibrium, acids and bases, redox and cells, organic chemistry, analysis, final exams.

    Grade 12 chemistry

Common questions

Prices, courses, tutors and exam preparation for chemistry.

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How much does a chemistry tutor cost?

Private 1-on-1 chemistry tutoring is one rate at every grade level, from a 9th grader learning atomic structure to a 12th grader preparing for AP Chemistry. No contracts, no sign-up fee, and you pay after each lesson. Tell us the grade level and we will send a quote.

The price includes matching with a chemistry tutor, a dedicated account manager, a written report after every lesson in the parent app, and free tutor changes if the fit is wrong.

What does chemistry tutoring cover in Grades 9 to 12?

In 9th and 10th grade, chemistry is usually part of physical science: atoms and the periodic table, bonding, chemical equations and reaction types. Tutoring here fixes the foundations high school chemistry depends on.

In 11th and 12th grade tutors follow the student's own course: Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry or IB Chemistry SL and HL. That covers stoichiometry, equilibrium, acids and bases, redox and electrochemistry, organic chemistry, analytical techniques and lab reports.

Is an online chemistry tutor as good as in person?

For chemistry, a live online lesson works well because most of the difficulty is on paper: equations to balance, calculations to set out, structures to draw. The tutor and student work on the same interactive whiteboard in real time, so the tutor sees every step of a mole calculation and can correct it as it happens.

Online also widens the choice: a student in a small town has the same choice of chemistry tutors as one in a big city.

How is my child matched with a chemistry tutor?

After a short online quiz, an account manager calls to ask about the student's grade level, course, current chemistry results and upcoming assessments. They then pick a tutor with strong results in that course, chosen from the top 2% of tutor applicants, who also suits the student's personality.

The first lesson is a money-back trial. If the fit is not right you do not pay for it, and tutor changes are free at any point after that, so a student is never stuck with a tutor who does not suit them.

Can a tutor help with AP, IB or state chemistry exams?

Yes. Tutors plan review around the student's exam: past AP Chemistry free-response questions, IB Papers 1 and 2, or state and end-of-course tests. They work on data analysis questions, extended responses and the calculations that cost points, and show the student how each step is scored.

Tutors also help with lab reports and the class assessments that make up much of the final grade.

Who are Tutero's chemistry tutors?

Tutero matches students with the top 2% of tutors in America: university students and graduates who did well in chemistry themselves, alongside qualified teachers. Every tutor completes training and coaching before their first lesson.

Students keep the same chemistry tutor from week to week. Each tutor's profile on the Our Tutors page lists the subjects they teach, their university and their own results.

Is online chemistry tutoring available in my area?

Yes, anywhere in the United States with an internet connection. Lessons run on weekdays, evenings and weekends.

There are pages for tutoring in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, New York and Dallas, and for Florida, Texas, California, New York and Virginia.

How do we get started with a chemistry tutor?

Choose the student's grade level at the top of this page and answer a few questions about their chemistry course. An account manager will call to understand what they need, then match them with a chemistry tutor for their course and goals.

The first lesson is covered by a money-back guarantee, so if it is not the right fit you do not pay for it. After that you pay lesson by lesson, with no contract and no sign-up fee.

Ready when the student is

Three steps from here to the first report.

  1. A ten-minute callAn account manager learns the grade level, standards and what is going on at school.
  2. A handpicked tutorMatched from the top 2% of applicants for subject and personality fit.
  3. A money-back trial lessonOne hour on the live whiteboard. If it is not right, you do not pay.

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