Your Personal Chemistry Coach: From Gen chem to Organic

Cotton S.

Outstanding Organic Chemistry Tutor!

Ms. Cotton is the best tutor I have had. I took approximately 20 lessons with her this semester for my Organic Chemistry I class, and she has taken the hardest topics for me to understand and broken them down in a way that made them manageable. She is an extremely knowledgeable tutor who sincerely knows what she’s talking about. Every week I met with her once, and during testing weeks I met with her twice. I passed all my tests with her passed on knowledge. We worked through countless topics that I struggled with, and she helped me tremendously. I earned an A in Organic Chemistry I with her knowledge and expertise in the subject. I will seek tutoring sessions with her this coming fall semester of 2026 for my Organic Chemistry II course. If you put in the time and effort to understand the topics, she can help you. 10/10 would recommend!

Louis, 33 lessons with Cotton

Exceptional Chemistry Tutor Who Inspires Confidence and Curiosity

It is with great appreciation that I write this review for Ms. Cotton, who has played a vital role in supporting my daughter, Micah, through her AP Chemistry coursework. Ms. Cotton’s exceptional teaching skills, patience, and deep knowledge of chemistry have had a significant and lasting impact on Micah’s academic growth and confidence in the subject. Micah has always been a dedicated and hardworking student, but like many students tackling the rigor of AP-level science courses, she faced challenges in mastering some of the more complex chemistry topics. That’s where Ms. Cotton made a real difference. From the very beginning, she created a comfortable and encouraging learning environment that allowed Micah to ask questions, engage in deeper discussions, and truly grasp the material. Ms. Cotton has an incredible ability to break down difficult concepts into manageable, understandable steps. She tailored each session to Micah’s learning style, using clear explanations and practical examples to reinforce key ideas. Whether it was stoichiometry, chemical bonding, or thermodynamics, Ms. Cotton’s approach made even the most abstract topics feel accessible and engaging. One of the most remarkable aspects of Ms. Cotton’s tutoring is her focus on developing critical thinking skills. Rather than relying solely on memorization, she encouraged Micah to understand the “why” behind the principles. This method not only helped Micah perform better in class but also sparked a genuine interest in the subject, which has continued to grow. Ms. Cotton is also highly professional and reliable. She consistently arrived at sessions well-prepared, with thoughtfully selected practice materials and a clear plan of action. She was also flexible with scheduling and responsive to Micah’s academic calendar, especially around test preparation periods. Her dedication and organization made a tremendous difference in keeping Micah on track. As a result of their work together, Micah’s understanding of chemistry has deepened, and her performance in class has improved significantly. Beyond grades, she now approaches the subject with confidence and curiosity. In fact, she has chosen to major in chemistry at Texas Tech University this fall, with the long-term goal of entering the pharmaceutical sciences field—an ambition that Ms. Cotton’s guidance has helped solidify. In short, Ms. Cotton is an outstanding educator whose impact reaches far beyond academic results. She is a thoughtful, inspiring, and highly effective tutor who brings out the best in her students. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for expert support in chemistry education.

Wajid, 6 lessons with Cotton

Excellent College Level Tutor!

Cotton has been a tremendous resource this semester in assisting me with my college organic chemistry class. She’s been timely, reliable, organized, very knowledgeable and is just the person I needed to help me stay on track in the course. She teaches in a way that is easy for me to comprehend and knows when I have a clear understanding of material and can move on to the next concepts. We work well together and I will definitely be a weekly student of hers next term for Org 2. Thank you Cotton!

Luke, 16 lessons with Cotton

Definitely recommend!

Cotton has helped me through both Organic Chemistry I and II and has been a large part of my success. The courses are extremely challenging, but with Cotton's help I was able to get an A in Orgo I and am looking at another good grade in Orgo II! She is very good at explaining questions I don't understand, and is very patient as I attempt to explain my thoughts. She is also very helpful with suggesting how to approach certain problems or the best things to study. I would definitely recommend Cotton as an Organic Chemistry tutor.

Kate, 22 lessons with Cotton

Help on Solutions for AP Chemistry

Cotton was a great tutor for my daughter! She was able to immediately find practices problems at the level of difficulty my daughter would be tested at and also able to help her develop methods to quickly solve such problems.

Saurabh, 2 lessons with Cotton

Amazing first session!

She does an awesome job at making sure you really understand the content and work through problems! She makes understanding orgo really easy, I never thought the information could be understood as quick and easy as she made it!

Rylie, 51 lessons with Cotton

Excellent tutor

My son was really struggling understanding Chemistry until he started working with Ms Cotton. She turned his whole semester around - I cannot recommend her enough.

Rick, 8 lessons with Cotton

Great teacher, patient, and utilized time very efficiently.

She was able to explain every question I asked in detail and was always willing to elaborate further on anything I need clarification on. She was patient and took each question slowly.

Colette, 4 lessons with Cotton

The GOAT!

Cotton is highly competent, skilled and she is willing to explain things at the level you're at. She is very patient and I have always come away from a session feeling more confident in the subject matter. With her help, I've been able to get high A's in both organic chemistry 1 and organic chemistry 2! Not only that, but I've begun to tutor organic chemistry 1 at my university; without having had Cotton's help in organic, I don't know if I would have the skill and confidence to do that. If you are on the fence, I highly recommend her!

Noah, 27 lessons with Cotton

Very knowledgeable tutor!

Mrs. Cotton is without a doubt a great tutor! She was very organized, responsive, patient and was able to clearly explain complex topics to my daughter. My words cannot express my gratitude to her. I want to thank her from the bottom of my heart for helping my daughter to understand every aspect of that difficult subject (organic chemistry). My daughter has been able to get a good grade during her sophomore year in college and she is ready for her junior year. I’m very grateful for all your teachings, and for giving my daughter the confidence she needed to pass all her exams.

Veronika, 19 lessons with Cotton