...I love watching my students have that "lightbulb" moment when everything makes sense. The fundamentals of organic chemistry haven't changed in 75 years; however, the application of those fundamentals can lead to amazing novel breakthroughs in science. I simplify complex subject material so that you have the tools to apply toward increasingly challenging questions. (read more)
...Teaching study skill is an integral part of every lesson I teach. Strong study skills training is valuable for all students and is an important part of the learning process. Some common techniques I use include, graphic organizers, various note taking techniques, and the use of memorization ga... (read more)
...Prior to my part-time teaching employments, I was an Assistant Professor (Organic Chemistry) at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (2002-2008). There I was teaching second-year organic chemistry courses (CHM251 and CHM252 based on McMurry) and the related labs (CHM265, -264, and -263 based... (read more)
...I taught undergraduate physics courses at Tufts for several years. During this time I tutored students when I was not teaching a course. I helped introduce an approach to teaching where some time was spent on introducing the topic, but a lot of time was spent engaging with problems and then working on them together with guidance from the instructor. (read more)
...We began tutoring during the pandemic; since his mother was unhappy with his school's learning plan, he was withdrawn from school, and I became his only math teacher. During the height of the pandemic, we met five days a week, and all lesson plans were designed by me in consultation with his mother's wishes. During this time, I witnessed his tremendous growth, which was incredibly rewarding. (read more)