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Retired PhD & College Professor: 2,300+ Hours of 5-Star O-Chem Success
William G.

2,297 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $50
Response time: 55 minutes

About William


Bio

Hello! I am Bill, a retired organic chemist (PhD) with 33 years of industrial R&D and 12 years of college teaching experience. Over the past two years, I have dedicated my retirement to Wyzant, completing over 2,300 hours of instruction with a pristine 5-star record. Tutoring is a passion for me to keep my mind sharp and mentor the next generation.

A Note to Parents & Students on My Tutoring Style: I often work with parents whose students are overwhelmed. Modern "innovative" teaching...

Hello! I am Bill, a retired organic chemist (PhD) with 33 years of industrial R&D and 12 years of college teaching experience. Over the past two years, I have dedicated my retirement to Wyzant, completing over 2,300 hours of instruction with a pristine 5-star record. Tutoring is a passion for me to keep my mind sharp and mentor the next generation.

A Note to Parents & Students on My Tutoring Style: I often work with parents whose students are overwhelmed. Modern "innovative" teaching methods often leave students at a disadvantage. My approach focuses on what actually works:
• Strategic Learning: There are no shortcuts. I teach students to study effectively, treating synthetic methods as tools to progressively build molecules in multi-step syntheses.
• Self-Study is Crucial: Over-tutoring is counterproductive. It must never replace independent study; too many sessions steal the quiet time students need to practice on their own.
• No Last-Minute Fixes: Tutoring cannot rescue students who neglect the material until right before an exam. Organic chemistry requires consistent weekly work.
• Patience & Independence: My style is conceptual and student-led. I break down complex reactions into logical pieces at the student's pace, teaching them how to think like molecular architects to solve unfamiliar problems.
• Accessible Rate: Because I tutor for joy, I keep my rates fair to make elite, PhD-level instruction accessible.

My Areas of Expertise (Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 Only; No Biochemistry):
• Reaction Mechanisms: Turning rigid textbook rules into intuitive logic.
• Multi-Step Syntheses: Teaching strategic, real-world backward-engineering.
• Spectroscopy (NMR, IR, Mass Spec): I demystify these puzzles, teaching a foolproof, systematic decoding method.

Whether you are a parent helping your child rescue a grade or a student preparing for the MCAT/DAT, I am here to provide patient, elite guidance on your terms.


Education

Illinois State University
Chemistry
Iowa State University
PhD

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Approved Subjects

Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

My chief professional interest outside of my 34 years of industrial research and development in organic chemistry is teaching in the classroom and laboratory. In my undergraduate and graduate level educations, organic chemistry has been a favorite subject of mine. I've developed experience from 15+ years of university organic chemistry teaching, observed success in students' achievements. I believe they've succeeded because they learned concepts (mechanisms, strategies). Many of my former students have gone onto medical (MD and PA) and dental careers.

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Amazing tutor.

William really helped me with my understanding and was very accommodating when we experienced technical difficulties. Really tries to make sure you understand in a method that is simple and clear.

Ariana, 1 lesson with William

Very knowledgeable on topic and patient

William taught organic chemistry. He went over various problems and was able to teach in a way I was able to understand this subject. I learned more in my hour with William than I learned on my actual organic chemistry class. Prior to my tutoring with William I was very lost and he helped me to gain a better understanding in this subject.

Tabatha, 1 lesson with William

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

William was extremely helpful in preparing me for my upcoming final exam. He explained complex synthetic methods clearly and guided me through reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry step by step. His patience and ability to break down challenging topics made the material much easier to understand. I feel much more confident going into my exam thanks to his tutoring.

Agario, 1 lesson with William

super knowledgeable and helpful

Really thoroughly helped me through a lot of problems i was struggling with. Super knowledgeable and very patient! Highly recommend

Alara, 3 lessons with William

Amazing teacher!

Ensures the topic is fully understood and goes at the perfect pace to ensure proper understanding. He also does not mind going back and clarifying previously discussed items. Allows session to be student led.

Darsh, 2 lessons with William

Amazing teacher!

Ensures the topic is fully understood and goes at the perfect pace to ensure proper understanding. He also does not mind going back and clarifying previously discussed items. Allows session to be student led.

Darsh, 2 lessons with William

super patient and extremely knowledgeable

William was very patient and explained things simplistically so it was easy to understand! Chemistry is hard but he made it very clear and easy for me to comprehend

Janna, 3 lessons with William

Extremely Knowledgable, Kind, and Patient Organic Chemistry Tutor

Having Bill as a tutor was truly a lifesaver—he played a major role in helping me save my grade. He explains complex concepts in a clear and approachable way, and he's incredibly patient, always willing to review material as many times as needed until it clicks. Bill even goes above and beyond by staying past the scheduled session time to ensure I fully understand the material. His rates are very reasonable (some tutors are charging $100/hour), and the quality of his tutoring is well worth it. I highly recommend him!

Emily, 6 lessons with William

Great teacher!

In a moment of urgency, I found myself in need of immediate assistance, and the support I received far exceeded my expectations. It not only helped me grasp the crucial concepts I was struggling with but also provided me with a wealth of knowledge to confidently pass my exam.

Deanna, 1 lesson with William

Great tutor!

Helps make concepts super understandable and simple! Understands the background of why something is so that you fully understand it and also answers any questions you have.

Natalie, 14 lessons with William
Hourly Rate: $50
Response time: 55 minutes
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