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I double-majored in Chemistry and English at the University of Buffalo, and then completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of California at Berkeley. My postdoctoral work was in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University.

I've since tutored and taught general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, and chemical biology for more than a dozen years, including well over a thousand hours in office hours (basically one-on-one and small-group...

I double-majored in Chemistry and English at the University of Buffalo, and then completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of California at Berkeley. My postdoctoral work was in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University.

I've since tutored and taught general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, and chemical biology for more than a dozen years, including well over a thousand hours in office hours (basically one-on-one and small-group tutoring).

I view my role as a coach, there to help anyone advance, and I'm glad to help at any stage from "I'm so lost HELP!" to "I need help with these two hard questions on the practice test."

Getting the grade you want means answering problems, and I'm focused on making that happen. I’ll give you color-coded flash cards and lots of practice problems with detailed answer keys. That way you can work through the extra problems on your own time and come to the session time you pay for with the questions that were most difficult for *you*.

Students know more than they think they do, but some details are missing or unclear, leading to low confidence. I often lead with a "if I just got to the test and blanked out on this type of question, how would I start answering it?" That type of approach builds confidence for the realistic situation that every successful MD/PhD/JD/etc. has ever been in many times--blanking on a test!

Lastly, professors often jump back and forth between problems of very different difficulty. That way it's hard to see how the difficulty level just has increments and once you know all the steps you’re ready for anything.

I'll work with you to make sure that you’re ready not just for the questions you've seen, but also for common tricks that make problems harder on tests. Having written many hundreds of actual college-level chemistry test questions I know the types of tricky variants that usually pop up.

If you feel lost, I'm here to help and I look forward to working with you!


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University at Buffalo
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University of California at Berkeley
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Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

I have a Ph.D. in chemistry and taught general chemistry, organic chemistry, and chemical biology for several years. I've tutored in-person and online, and spent countless hours in office hours. I love working individually with students to clear up misconceptions and help them figure out the annoying tricks professors like to throw at them!
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Absolutely awesome for ANYTHING (general, organic, inorganic, MCAT)

Modi is a one of a kind tutor. He can break down even the toughest concepts to make them easier to retain. I was extremely stressed and extremely lost in my chemistry class and because of him, I had a fighting chance come exam time. He is also sensitive to neurodivergent needs and he has this way of establishing rapport that instills a ton of confidence. I went to into my exam without any anxiety whatsoever, which will absolutely contribute to any success I see on it. He’s remarkably versatile, and has been able to help me with other classes as well. You’ll never hear him toss advanced lingo at you, which can often be embarassing to not understand and damaging to confidence. Chemisty can be one of the more frustrating sciences and can make anyone swear, but Modi doesn’t judge you for any of your grievances. This makes the environment truly comfortable. The only complaint I have is that he wasn’t on Wyzant at the beginning of my chemistry degree. It would have been an honor to have him as my go-to tutor from day one. I will certainly continue to seek his advice, even when I think I understand what I am doing, simply because I want to know more. I also think he would be the perfect tutor for the chemistry section of the MCAT. He will teach you the simplest route to the correct answer, and that is vital for this exam.

Mande, 18 lessons with Modi

Amazing Mentor and Tutor!!

Mr. Modi was an incredible tutor! If you are taking Organic Chemistry, and need a tutor, he is your guy. He is very knowledgeable and brings with him a ton of experience being an educator himself. I had two years in-between me taking Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 and Mr. Modi was patient with me and helped me get caught back up to speed. He provides examples and practice sets that helped reinforce what I was learning in my own classroom and in the end I ended getting an A+ in my Organic Chemistry 2 course, and I have Mr. Modi's guidance and motivation every week, to thank for that.

Anthony, 16 lessons with Modi

MODI IS AWESOME!!!!

I highly recommend Modi to anyone in need of a tutor for chemistry! I'm currently retaking Organic Chemistry and there is no way I would've passed or understood any of the material without his help! He's not only a fantastic tutor but an incredible life coach! He's brought back so much confidence in myself. Not only academically, but also outside of school! As someone who isn't a big fan of organic chemistry, I do hope I have another chemistry class so I can use Modi as a tutor again! We need more professors like Modi!

Gaby, 10 lessons with Modi

Terrific!

More than 5 stars! Modi brought my son’s grade way, way up from nearly failing, in a difficult inorganic chemistry class. He also clearly cares about his students and my son says he makes the lessons enjoyable. We both highly recommend him.

Janice, 19 lessons with Modi

Best Tutor!

Modi is a great organic chemistry tutor. He is patient and explains complex concepts in a clear and understandable way. He is funny, has tailored his teaching to my individual learning style, and goes the extra mile to ensure I understand the concepts thoroughly. I highly recommend Modi to any student seeking assistance in organic chemistry.

Ambria, 21 lessons with Modi

Knowledgable tutor with wonderful ability to make organic chemistry relevant

I worked with Modi to double check my work on difficult assignments and to reinforce information that I felt I had a loose grasp on. Not only did I learn a lot, but I also got an A in my class. It helped to have organic chemistry concepts and mechanisms placed in the context of biochemistry. I recommend Modi as a tutor to anyone interested in learning organic chemistry. In my experience, he is easy to communicate with and schedule with despite his heavy workload.

Nis, 6 lessons with Modi

Excellent Tutor Who Makes Complex Topics Simple

Dr. Modi is incredibly patient and understanding, always willing to meet you where you are in your understanding. Even if I didn’t grasp a concept at first, he would break it down to a simpler level until I got it. I left each session feeling much more confident. He provides very detailed explanations and even writes them down, which is super helpful for reviewing later. Plus, he's always available when you need him. I highly recommend him for anyone struggling with organic chemistry

Kadiatou, 2 lessons with Modi

Enjoyable lesson, patient tutor

I am a grad student in a chemical instrumentation class. I just finished my first lesson with Modi. He made my assignments feel a lot less daunting and got me a great start on the paper I am writing about NMR.

Lisa, 18 lessons with Modi