Jeremy M.
Private tutor in Berkeley, CA
Education
Post-doc Organic Chemistry, University of Chicago Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley B.S. Chemistry, University of Notre Dame (IN)
Experience
In addition to private tutoring, I have held several chemistry teaching positions: - GSI (teaching assistant) at UC Berkeley for Chem 3A/B (sophomore organic chemistry) - GSI for graduate-level organic synthesis - TA for analytical chemistry - Lab instructor for general chemistry What makes organic chemistry so difficult is the number of different types of concepts that are covered in such a short time. These concepts build on each other, so it's important to have a good understanding of each concept as the course progresses. Some of the common topics that I cover: - Electronic structure and bonding - Drawing compounds - Resonance structures - Stereochemistry - Thermodynamics, kinetics, and energy diagrams - Functional groups - Drawing arrow pushing mechanisms (e.g. radical reactions, SN1, SN2, E1, E2, reactions of carbonyls, etc.) - Recognizing reaction types - Predicting products - Retrosynthesis and synthetic planning - Aromaticity - Biomolecules (e.g. carbohydrates and peptides) - Lab techniques - Spectroscopy and structure elucidation Face-to-face tutoring is the best, but I also offer online sessions for people with full schedules or limited transportation. Email me for more info!
Availability
Saturday at any time, Weekdays in the evening
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
As a transplant from the east coast, I am interested in exploring the Bay Area and finding as many 'art cars' as possible in the area. I'm a big sports fan, especially baseball and college football.
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