Mike
OCHEM struggles, I'm your man! PhD from Caltech
I have a B.S. in Chemistry from Cal Poly (SLO), and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech, Pasadena). I currently work for a start-up pharmaceutical company making organic molecules that are tested against several central nervous system (CNS) diseases. To understand and master Organic Chemistry, it is not about memorization, it's about understanding fundamental properties of atoms, which allows one to then understand why some species react one way...
organic chemistry
Sabrina Y. from San Mateo, CA
I could not have found a more perfect tutor for organic chemistry. Mike's enthusiasm is infectious! Each session made me increasingly interested in the subject. His intuition often saved me the need to explain what I was struggling with. He made it a point to teach at the level I was at, gradually building my understanding and made great efforts in doing so. Patient and funny, but professional. I have him to thank for my A!
Lara M. from Stanford, CA
Mike was a wonderful tutor - very invested in making sure I understood the concepts and did well in the class. Mike often stayed late and was very flexible with the timings of tutoring. He brought enthusiasm and patience to the sessions and made a great effort to help me learn new and challenging material. I highly recommend him as a tutor.
Neil M. from San Francisco, CA
Mike has an excellent background on organic chemistry and has been able to clarify not only the general concepts, but the more detailed points within them. His tutoring has been a great help in my comprehension of organic chemistry, and I highly recommend him as a tutor to others.