Experienced, energetic, empathetic chemistry educator.

Alan R.

flexible passionate, and expert Tutor

I have had the pleasure of attending multiple organic chemistry tutoring sessions with Alan, and I must say, the experience has been nothing short of remarkable. From the onset, it was evident that Alan possesses an exceptional teaching ability, coupled with a profound understanding of organic chemistry that is both deep and wide-ranging. Each session was meticulously planned and tailored to address my specific areas of difficulty, making the complex and often daunting concepts of organic chemistry much more accessible and understandable. Alan employs a variety of teaching methods, including visual aids, practical examples, and interactive problem-solving, which greatly enhanced my learning experience. His ability to break down complicated topics into manageable, bite-sized pieces is truly commendable. Thanks to Alan's guidance, I have seen significant improvement in my grades and, more importantly, my understanding of organic chemistry. His patience, encouragement, and enthusiasm for the subject matter have not only boosted my confidence but have also ignited a genuine interest in organic chemistry that I didn't know I had. Moreover, Alan has been incredibly flexible and accommodating with scheduling sessions, always going the extra mile to ensure that I get the help I need, when I need it. His dedication to my success is evident in the great results I have achieved under his tutelage. In summary, Alan is an outstanding organic chemistry tutor whose expertise and teaching prowess have had a profound impact on my academic performance. I highly recommend Alan to anyone looking for comprehensive, effective, and genuinely enjoyable organic chemistry tutoring.

David , 10 lessons with Alan

Great and knowledgable tutor, clear and to the point

Alan has consistently been able to take topics I had struggled to understand after a 90 min lecture and explain them to me clearly in our 1 hour sessions. He has been able to deal with any question I have had and I never left a session with him confused. He gets to the point and allows the student to control the topics discussed so you don't ever feel like you are wasting time. Would have been difficult to get through organic chemistry without him.

Chris, 10 lessons with Alan

Welcoming and patient tutor

Alan is an amazing and very knowledgeable tutor. I started working with him about halfway through organic chemistry, and he has been incredibly helpful. From my first session, he was welcoming, patient, and had a very positive attitude. He explains concepts clearly and takes the time to make sure I truly understand the material. I’m often nervous about asking basic questions, but Alan has never made me feel judged. He creates a supportive learning environment and genuinely cares about his students’ success. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a tutor.

Sophia, 8 lessons with Alan

Encouraging and knowledgable tutor

I started working with Alan about midway through taking Organic 2, and I found that after I started working with him, organic chemistry as a whole became a lot more digestible. Alan is incredibly skilled at helping students recognize patterns and making complicated problems not as scary as they seen. I always felt much better coming out of sessions than I did coming in. Outside of knowledge on the subject, Alan is incredibly kind and understanding. He always provides positive feedback, which helped me a lot in my confidence in solving problems and test taking. Thank you so much Alan!

Elizabeth, 4 lessons with Alan

Great Chemistry Tutor

I took an Organic Chemistry class with Alan through the summer, and he helped me a lot! I was able to understand and apply the concepts very quickly with his help. He knew how to teach me in ways that I could understand, and I'm very grateful to have worked with him.

Eshaan, 9 lessons with Alan

Knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate tutor

Alan is an exceptional tutor. I started working with him in the middle of Organic Chemistry I and continued working with him through Organic Chemistry II. Alan was extremely flexible with scheduling and worked around my schedule. He always fit me in for sessions before quizzes and exams to ensure I received the help I needed. I typically struggled to connect concepts learned in class to homework and practice problems. Alan patiently walked me through complex problems, checking in at every step to make sure we were on the same page. His focus on a deeper understanding of the concepts paired perfectly with my own goals. Alan's infectious passion for organic chemistry paired with his dedication to helping me learn made our sessions truly enjoyable. I walked away from each lesson with a better understanding of organic chemistry and improved confidence in myself and my ability to solve problems. I am extremely grateful to Alan for all the time he spent working with me. I would not have gotten through Organic Chemistry without him.

Sarah, 23 lessons with Alan

very knowledgeable and caring tutor

Alan is a truly excellent tutor. He is unbelievably patient and he is always willing to explain a concept in a different way. I started organic 2 with very little knowledge of organic one as I struggled the semester prior. Having Alan as my tutor changed the game and helped me get through a very challenging course. I don’t know what I would have done without Alan.

Abbey, 35 lessons with Alan

Energetic, knowledgeable, and patient tutor

Alan was a wonderful tutor. I had the pleasure of working with him through Organic Chemistry 1 (and will be doing so in the future for Orgo 2). Alan's expertise extends beyonds just the class content. In fact, you will likely come out of sessions with a much deeper understanding of the content than what is required by your professor. He places a very specific emphasis on understanding the patterns and interconnectedness between topics, rather than just mindlessly doing problems. I recommend him for all your organic chemistry needs!

Andrew, 41 lessons with Alan

Kind and patient tutro

I started sessions about halfway through the term (and after two midterm exams). I learned a lot about better techniques to help approach problems more efficiently and successfully. Alan was very patient when I misunderstood/asked questions and was always prepared to answer them. I never left a session without feeling better than I did when coming into it and with anything unanswered. Thank you Alan!

Sophia, 11 lessons with Alan

Engaging and intelligent tutor

Alan has helped me with a full year of Organic Chemistry and it has been great to work with him. He is readily able to answer all of my questions and guides me through homeworks in an efficient manner. He is flexible with scheduling and I always look forwards to meetings with him. He doesn't encourage memorization, but conceptual understanding of the material, which I have found to be extremely helpful. It's been great to work with him this year.

Pamela, 44 lessons with Alan