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General Chemistry seems easy until suddenly, it doesn't. I almost failed General Chemistry II. I followed along in class and understood all the concepts. The first exam completely blindsided me. I think I got a 38. The professor said the average was even lower. Looking back, the exam was fair. About half the class dropped the next day, I didn't. I had to completely rebuild the way I was approaching exams, the material, and school in general, and really struggled my way through on pure determination. 7 out of an original 60 of us took the final exam, I passed the course with a C.

I've since fortified my General Chemistry 2 knowledge over the years by taking the advanced courses related to it, in addition to all the years teaching or tutoring it. But the whole while I was rebuilding that base, I was having to put extra work into those advanced classes. Falling a little behind at the beginning made everything much harder.

My best advice here is to never fall behind. The best way to do that is with a tutor that will keep you several steps ahead, not just by preparing you for the class you're taking, but by connecting these foundational concepts to whatever you're learning them for, whether it's chemistry, medicine, engineering, physics, or even philosophy (I'm always surprised how often equilibrium comes up).

Also, I'll give you equation sheets, show you when and how to use everything on them, and how to know what you need to memorize.

'Everybody wants to be a bodybuilder, but nobody wants to lift no heavy-ass weights.' -Ronnie Coleman. This class is hard. For many people, this is the first time that studying and doing the problems isn't enough. Reading, comprehension, memorization, and mathematical problem solving skills are necessary, but they won't answer the questions. Don't treat this like other courses.

The most common questions in this course require seeing a molecule represented in 2D on a paper, visualizing it in 3D in your head, understanding the spatial energy distribution across the molecule, performing a complex operation on it based on that energetic understanding to yield a different 3D structure in your head, and then depicting that entire process in 2D on paper. You will then have to repeat this process, sometimes several times. Seeing it in 3D in your head is the easy way. I can help with that. Unfortunately, mental visualization and manipulation of complex 3D objects is one of those things that not everyone can do, and you may need to find another way to approach these problems. I can help with that too.

It is absolutely possible to get an A in this class. I did, and people do every year. At that point in my life, it seemed important to me that I did it on my own. This was my priority, and I sacrificed whatever it took to achieve it. I could have saved so much time, effort, and pain if I'd had a tutor working with me as I do with my clients.

Must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. I know the limits of my knowledge and I'll never misrepresent that. The more advanced these courses get, the more specific they become. If what you're looking for is primarily in my area of expertise then it's likely a great fit, if not I'll point you in the right direction.

Advanced courses often require a deep understanding of fundamental concepts and the ability to apply them in complex scenarios. My approach to tutoring these courses involves not just helping you with the current material, but also strengthening your foundational knowledge to ensure you have a solid base to build upon.

We'll focus on developing problem-solving strategies specific to your field, whether it's physical chemistry, biochemistry, or any other specialized area. I'll help you connect the dots between different concepts and show you how to approach complex problems systematically.

Remember, at this level, understanding the why behind each concept is just as important as knowing the how. We'll dive deep into the reasoning behind theories and equations, helping you develop an intuitive understanding of the material.