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.

Having earned a chemistry degree from Yale, Zosia spent years immersed in the subject well past the introductory orgo sequence — which means she can contextualize tricky topics like electrophilic aromatic substitution and acyl chemistry within the broader landscape of how molecules actually behave. She walks students through spectral analysis and multi-step synthesis by building from first principles of electronegativity and sterics, so each new reaction type feels like an extension of what they already know rather than a fresh page to memorize. Rated 4.9 by students.

A bio-organic chemistry degree means Alex didn't just pass orgo — the entire major was built around understanding how molecular structure dictates reactivity, from substitution and elimination selectivity to multi-step synthesis design. He breaks down each mechanism by identifying the nucleophile, electrophile, and driving force first, so students develop a repeatable framework instead of a growing pile of flashcards. That same logic scales directly into spectroscopy interpretation and retrosynthetic analysis when exams get harder.

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 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.

Reaction mechanisms are the language of organic chemistry, and Jon spent his Master's work at Princeton immersed in that language daily. He unpacks arrow-pushing, stereochemistry, and functional group reactivity by tying each mechanism back to the electron behavior driving it, so students build intuition instead of relying on rote memorization. His TA students at Princeton gave him reviews strong enough to earn a teaching award — a good sign for anyone staring down a semester of orgo.

Reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and functional group transformations all require a kind of visual logic that's unlike anything in general chemistry. Greg's chemical engineering background at Vanderbilt gave him deep exposure to organic reaction pathways, and he teaches students to trace electron movement step by step so they can predict products instead of relying on memorization.

As an MD/PhD student at Northwestern doing doctoral research in organic synthesis, Austin lives in the world of reaction design — figuring out which bonds to form, which protecting groups to use, and why one retrosynthetic route beats another. That daily immersion means he teaches mechanisms and stereochemistry with the fluency of someone who actually builds molecules, not just someone who once passed the course.

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.

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

Chemical engineering at Cornell meant Rahul didn't just pass organic chemistry — he applied it daily in reactor design, synthesis planning, and thermodynamic analysis of reaction pathways. That engineering lens gives him a distinctive angle on topics like carbonyl chemistry and stereoselectivity, where he ties mechanism logic back to energy landscapes and kinetic versus thermodynamic control. Rated 4.9 by students.

Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry are less about memorizing hundreds of arrows and more about recognizing a handful of recurring patterns — nucleophilic attacks, leaving group stability, and electron density shifts. Aidan studied organic chemistry as part of Notre Dame's premed track and teaches students to predict products by understanding why electrons move, not just where.