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David V.

5.0 (430 ratings)

1,562 hours tutoring

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Professional Chemistry Tutor
Professional Chemistry Tutor
David V.

5.0 (430 ratings)

1,562 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (430 ratings)

1,562 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About David

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I have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and worked as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry for many years. In addition, I have been teaching or tutoring both General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry at both the high school and college levels for over 20 years. I have taught Honors, General and AP chemistry at the high school level and General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry at the college level, so I am very familiar with the curriculum.

My teaching strength comes from being...

I have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry and worked as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry for many years. In addition, I have been teaching or tutoring both General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry at both the high school and college levels for over 20 years. I have taught Honors, General and AP chemistry at the high school level and General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry at the college level, so I am very familiar with the curriculum.

My teaching strength comes from being able to take the complex topic and break it down into little pieces that are easily understood by a student. Because every student is different and learns differently, I adapt my teaching style to the needs of each student. Some students need a lots of examples while others need straight explanations. Each student I work with sets the pace and style for the work we do. I have tutored students in General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry at the many different universities across the country including Georgetown, George Mason, George Washington, Howard, American University, University of Southern California, University of North Carolina and Florida State University. I have also worked with students taking many other chemistry courses - from Chemistry for non-majors to Biochemistry to graduate spectroscopy. Working together, we will find a way to improve your grades and test performance.

Note: do not send me appointment requests via WyzAnt. I keep my own calendar at all times. Also, I use Zoom for any online tutoring rather than the WyzAnt online tools so you will need access to it.

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Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PhD
Charlotte School of Law
J.D.

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Chemistry

Chemistry

I have taught Chemistry at many different levels, including Honors and AP Chemistry at the high school level along with college General Chemistry at several different universities around the country. During the past five years, I have tutored extensively at UNC-Charlotte, working with students in all freshmen chemistry courses, including Principals of Chemistry and General Chemistry. I know what it takes to succeed in this difficult subject and will work with each student to find his or her own route to success.

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Chemistry

Chemistry

I have taught Chemistry at many different levels, including Honors and AP Chemistry at the high school level along with college General Chemistry at several different universities around the country. During the past five years, I have tutored extensively at UNC-Charlotte, working with students in all freshmen chemistry courses, including Principals of Chemistry and General Chemistry. I know what it takes to succeed in this difficult subject and will work with each student to find his or her own route to success.

Science

Chemistry,

Chemistry

I have taught Chemistry at many different levels, including Honors and AP Chemistry at the high school level along with college General Chemistry at several different universities around the country. During the past five years, I have tutored extensively at UNC-Charlotte, working with students in all freshmen chemistry courses, including Principals of Chemistry and General Chemistry. I know what it takes to succeed in this difficult subject and will work with each student to find his or her own route to success.
Organic Chemistry,

Organic Chemistry

I have a Ph.D. in chemistry from UNC-Chapel Hill and worked in the pharmaceutical industry doing organic synthesis for many years. I have been tutoring organic chemistry for over 20 years and have taught organic chemistry (both lab and lecture sections) at several universities. I have also tutored extensively at a university for the past five years for students in both Organic 1 and 2 along with focused reviews for the American Chemical Society standardized exam administered at many universities around the country.
ACT Science, Physical Science

Summer

Chemistry

Chemistry

I have taught Chemistry at many different levels, including Honors and AP Chemistry at the high school level along with college General Chemistry at several different universities around the country. During the past five years, I have tutored extensively at UNC-Charlotte, working with students in all freshmen chemistry courses, including Principals of Chemistry and General Chemistry. I know what it takes to succeed in this difficult subject and will work with each student to find his or her own route to success.

Test Preparation

Bar Exam,

Bar Exam

I took and passed the North Carolina bar exam in July 2013 (NC Bar no. 46469) and when the pass rate statewide was extremely low and patent bar in August 2013 where the pass rate is always very low. I developed a system that worked very well for me using both Barbri and Kaplan review courses. I combined my studying with several other people who were taking the exam for the 2nd and 3rd times, and both of the other two people passed.
ACT Science

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Best tutor!

I’m a postbac premed with a full time job with no prior experience with Organic Chemistry. Orgo is one of those topics that seem to take a good few hours to understand and then many more hours of practice to really get, but with a job, I was very limited with time. Working with David condensed that learning time to 1-2, and during that time he guided me on how to best approach problems. This really focused my study methods and increased my efficiency. David’s strength is his flexible teaching style. He was able to cater every session to help me in the best way possible- sometimes we would go through problems together, other times he would explain complex topics in a digestible way. On my last exam, I got a 100 on an exam that had a class average of 75. I cannot recommend David enough- he has encouraged me during my lows and high-fived me during my highs. Thank you for a great semester of Orgo 1 and I’m looking forward to working with you again for Orgo 2.

C, 26 lessons with David

great first lesson

Our son had his first lesson with David. David was thoughtful and intentional in our initial dialogue. He asked great questions and offered some strong suggestions. Ryan felt very good after their first lesson and is looking forward to the next one.

Susanne, 1 lesson with David

Organic chem.

Easy to understand and shows how each chapter is connected. Will show a step by step process on any problem along with an explanation as to why and how to get the correct solution.

Hope, 10 lessons with David

very knowledgeable and personable

David was as good of a tutor as I could have imagined. He has extensive knowledge of the subject (organic chemistry) and was able to help me in every way I asked. He also is a very personable and professional tutor that can simply relate difficult concepts very well. I recommend him very highly

Nicholas, 2 lessons with David

The lights keep going on!

My daughter has continued to understand more & more with each lesson with Dr. V. She will be continuing with more lessons. As a parent, it’s great to see such a positive outcome. Great teachers are a gift!

Jenny, 19 lessons with David

The lights went on!

My daughter was so encouraged after her 1st lesson with Dr. V. She will be continuing with more lessons. As a parent, it’s great to see such a positive outcome. Great teachers are a gift!

Jenny, 19 lessons with David

Knowledgeable and patient

Dr. David is an exceptional teacher. He is patient and spends the time making sure the student understands the concept. He is also very knowledgeable about the subject as he is already a Ph.D. We feel very luck to have a teacher who can teach a challenging subject.

Mary, 41 lessons with David

An Excellent Tutor

Dr. Vanvliet is an excellent tutor. He knew everything you asked him and prepared you very well for the test. My daughter was very satisfied with his tutoring and would like to continue asking for him to help with her future tutoring needs in AP Chemistry. She did very well in her first exam! Thanks for Dr. Vanvliet's excellent lesson!

Alex, 4 lessons with David

Very knowledgeable and helpful!

I found it very helpful that David went over calculations and showed me how to use Excel. The session gave me a much better understanding of the lab. Overall very good experience.

Karen, 12 lessons with David
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