Reaction mechanisms are the language of organic chemistry, and David treats them that way — once a student can read electron flow through curved arrows, predicting products for substitution, elimination, and addition reactions becomes systematic rather than overwhelming. His Yale neuroscience training required two semesters of organic chemistry, and he still uses those fundamentals daily in his bioethics graduate work.

Most organic chemistry struggles come down to not recognizing patterns — why a nucleophile attacks here and not there, or how electron-pushing arrows predict a product. Eric's graduate training in chemistry means he teaches reaction mechanisms as a connected framework of electronic and steric principles rather than a list of isolated reactions. Students rated him 5.0.

Reaction mechanisms are the backbone of organic chemistry, and spotting nucleophilic attacks or predicting stereochemical outcomes requires genuine pattern recognition, not rote memorization. Lauren's chemistry minor at Duke and her hands-on lab research give her a practical fluency with functional group reactivity that she translates into clear, step-by-step reasoning for each mechanism type.

Jonathan's human biology degree and pre-med track at Cornell meant organic chemistry wasn't just a prerequisite — it was the course that connected molecular structure to everything he'd later study in physiology and biochemistry. He tackles synthesis problems and spectroscopy interpretation by linking functional group behavior back to biological relevance, which gives students a reason to care about each mechanism. Rated 4.9 by students.

Studying biochemistry and molecular biology means Raj encountered organic chemistry not as a single course but as the language underlying everything from enzyme kinetics to metabolic pathways — so he teaches functional group reactivity and stereochemistry with that bigger picture always in view. His 5.0 rating and a perfect 36 ACT reflect someone who thinks systematically, which translates directly into how he walks students through multi-step synthesis problems: identify the transformation, trace the electron flow, then confirm the regiochemistry.

Reaction mechanisms are the language of organic chemistry, and Daniel learned to speak it fluently through his microbiology and dental science training. He walks through arrow-pushing, stereochemistry, and functional group reactivity by emphasizing the "why" behind each electron movement — so students can predict products on exam day instead of relying on memorized templates.

Reaction mechanisms are the language of organic chemistry, and Josef teaches students to read them — arrow pushing, stereochemistry, and functional group reactivity — rather than memorize hundreds of individual reactions. His biochemistry focus at Cornell means he can connect orgo concepts like nucleophilic substitution and carbonyl chemistry directly to biological molecules students will encounter later.

The arrow-pushing in organic chemistry isn't arbitrary — every curved arrow represents real electron movement, and once that clicks, reactions stop feeling random. Ava tackles mechanisms by teaching students to recognize nucleophiles, electrophiles, and leaving groups as recurring characters across substitution, elimination, and addition reactions. Her chemistry background from James Madison University means she can trace those patterns from introductory orgo all the way through complex multi-step synthesis problems.

Studying chemistry at Harvard while preparing for Columbia Medical School means James has worked through organic chemistry from both the academic and pre-med sides — understanding mechanisms deeply enough to satisfy a chemistry major, and efficiently enough to apply them in biochemistry and pharmacology contexts. He's particularly strong at teaching students how to predict reaction outcomes by analyzing charge stability and leaving group trends rather than treating each transformation as a new thing to memorize. Rated 4.9 by students.

Studying physics with a concentration in chemical principles at Penn means Max encounters organic chemistry from the physical side first — thermodynamics of reaction pathways, orbital interactions driving nucleophilic attacks, and the energy landscapes that determine whether a substitution or elimination wins out. That perspective lets him teach mechanisms by grounding arrow-pushing in the physics of why electrons move, not just where they go.

I am a person who genuinely enjoys both writing and chemistry (especially organic). To most people, this seems like an odd combination but for me it's natural. I have been able to leverage both of these skills in order to obtain a PhD in organic chemistry. Also, I have written a couple of articles about chemistry on Medium. Understandably, some students struggle in these areas and I would like to help. When I am working with students, I like to be flexible with my teaching approach. During our first session, the student and I will set goals for our time together and we will discuss your learning style. In the subsequent sessions, student and I will work together to develop a learning environment that will help you Education: - Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame (2014) - B.S. in Biochemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana (2008) Experience: 1. 5 years working as a lecture teaching assistant for general chemistry I and organic chemistry I and II at the University of Notre Dame 2. 1 year experience tutoring a high school student in chemistry (1 hour per week) 3. 6 years experience in helping undergraduate students understand organic chemistry and biology

Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry are essentially molecular storytelling — electron pairs move, bonds break and form, and stereochemistry shifts in predictable ways. Andrew's molecular biology training required deep fluency with organic reactions at the biomolecular level, so he teaches arrow-pushing and functional group transformations as logical sequences rather than steps to memorize.