I have taught organic chemistry and chemistry for over thirty years, mostly at Brown University and more recently at a community college in rural Virginia. After getting my doctorate in organic chemistry, I worked in industry for five years, then joined the faculty at Brown. In addition to teaching organic chemistry, general chemistry, organic synthesis, chemical biology and biochemistry, I cofounded the first undergraduate major in computational biology at an American university. I have experience in working with students who have a wide range of aptitudes and background in science and chemistry in particular. I have worked with many students who are the first generation in their family to attend college, who grew up on tribal reservations and who were educated in inner city schools. I have seen that, no matter the educational background, I can help a student excel in organic chemistry.

I have spent many hours one on one with students who found chemistry and organic chemistry difficult. I have also helped students write essays for medical and vet school admissions and for fellowships, such as Goldwater, Marshall and Rhodes. I have received excellent student reviews for my classroom performance and my accessibility.

I was asked to write, and I published, an organic text for Barron's College Review series. I am in your organic text: look under PCC. I discovered that reagent. In addition to teaching, I have been active in research. For five years my salary was provided by the National Caner Institute while my research group researched new kinds of anti-cancer drugs.

My tutoring philosophy is that every student is different. I will take the time to find out what stumbling blocks are preventing success and I will provide individually tailored solutions. I believe emotions are catching. I am enthusiastic about science and I think my enthusiasm can motive students to do well.