Expert tutoring.
Exceptional outcomes.
Transform Your Academic Performance in Math & Science
Boulder's premier STEM tutoring service with 15 years of research and teaching expertise. Serving CU Boulder, BVSD, and SVVSD students.
Why Palmer’s Scholars
Unlock Your Potential
Proven Results: 95% of my students improve by at least one letter grade
Industry Experience: 15 years of scientific tutoring, teaching and research
Personalized Approach: In-person and online options
Beyond Grades: I help build confidence, class readiness and career success
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“I’ve worked with Mark throughout my college experience at the University of Colorado Boulder. His effectiveness as a tutor is remarkable, and with his help in my college career, I was able to fully grasp concepts, which enabled me to do well through graduation.
His caring nature is noticeable in his efforts to teach the material in a manner that matches a student’s learning technique, excitement when you master a concept, and success in the class.
Mark breaks significant concepts down into smaller pieces to ensure that I understand what was happening at every level before grasping the big picture idea. Mark goes above and beyond to answer any questions (trust me, I’ve probably asked them all), and he does so with great clarity and detail; he rocks!”
– Sami, IPHY 2024
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Who Am I?
Who Am I?
I am passionate about teaching science and have a knack for helping anyone gain traction in understanding the details. I specialize in chemistry and biology courses, including anatomy, integrative physiology, and psychology. As a high school math teacher, I can cover every course from prealgebra to calculus 2.
My absolute favorite course to tutor is organic chemistry, because once students get to this level, it stops being about math or formulae and becomes all about understanding how chemistry works.
With degrees in molecular biology and integrative physiology, master’s degree coursework in education, and extensive professional development, I have a love of learning that is contagious to those I work with.
Working in academic and industry research labs over the years has enabled me to help students understand the relevancy in what they are learning.