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PhD Biochemist & Published Author — Biochem, OChem, and MCAT Prep
Michael C.

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About Michael


Bio

I'm a retired biochemist with a PhD and decades of research and teaching experience. I hold patents and wrote Coupled Bioluminescent Assays (Wiley & Sons, 2008). I've spent decades studying cancer biology, developing measurement methods, and learning how enzymes work.
But my favorite "sweet spot" is telling people about science. I like to think I can explain anything to anyone, and I find joy in doing that. I tutor one-on-one because that's where I've always done my best teaching. Once you...

I'm a retired biochemist with a PhD and decades of research and teaching experience. I hold patents and wrote Coupled Bioluminescent Assays (Wiley & Sons, 2008). I've spent decades studying cancer biology, developing measurement methods, and learning how enzymes work.
But my favorite "sweet spot" is telling people about science. I like to think I can explain anything to anyone, and I find joy in doing that. I tutor one-on-one because that's where I've always done my best teaching. Once you see why something works, suddenly the problems seem easy. Learners leave each session with a mental model and concrete techniques they can use with confidence.
Subjects I tutor: biochemistry, general and organic chemistry, MCAT biology and biochemistry, AP Chemistry, and math through pre-calculus.
Whether you're a pre-med student wrestling with enzyme kinetics, a high schooler preparing for AP Chem, or an adult learner returning to science, I'd love to help.
I offer a free 15-minute chat to see if we're a match.


Education

Harvard University
Dual major
Antioch University
Other
University of California, Berkeley
PhD

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Travel policy: Within 10 miles of Seattle, WA 98121
  • Lesson cancellation: 20 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Biochemistry

Biochemistry

I've taught biochemistry at universities and colleges and done research in both industry and academia. I love helping with enzymology, reaction mechanisms, molecular biology, and tricky metabolic problems. Most exciting of all is seeing a student grasp a complex concept or acquire a new skill.
Chemistry

Chemistry

It’s a broad field, isn’t it? From reaction mechanisms to naming conventions to those finicky yield calculations, chemistry can feel overwhelming at first. I love helping students make sense of it all. What can I say? I love electrons.
Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Organic chemistry can seem chaotic until you begin to see the logic behind it. I’ve taught introductory O-chem for many years and especially enjoy helping students with nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, resonance, carbocation stability, and the steric and electronic effects that drive reactions. You may be surprised how quickly mechanisms begin to make sense once you understand the secret lives of electrons.
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