Meet Michael
Education
UC Berkeley alum: 3.93 GPA
Specialized Chemistry Tutor
It’s the only subject I teach
Years Tutoring Chem 1A
13 years since 2011
Hi I’m Michael!
I’m the person behind Chem1ATutor and a specialized chemistry tutor located in the San Francisco bay area.
I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2013 with a degree in integrative biology.
Tutoring started out as a hobby since I love chemistry and a bunch of my friends kept telling me, “You should start teaching other students. You make chemistry so simple to understand.” I loved teaching so much that I kept doing it even after I graduated. I enjoy seeing the joy in my student’s face when they finally understand a complex concept. I enjoy helping my students improve their grades from C/D’s up to A/B’s. Lastly, I enjoy showing my students they too can achieve something that seems so insurmountable: conquering chemistry.
I love 1-on-1 tutoring, but I am only able to help so many students in the time I have. I created this website so that I can help way more students do well in chemistry. Chemistry is difficult for many students but it doesn’t have to be that way. I am here to simplify chemistry and put it into layman terms that you can easily understand.
When I’m not at work, you can find me exploring hiking trails, watching NBA basketball, or grubbing on good food.
My Tutoring Philosphy
Many students struggle with chemistry and think that it’s a subject they’ll never get. They think that no matter how much time and effort they put into the class, they still won’t do well in chemistry.
I don’t buy that. I believe that every student can excel and do well in chemistry with the right guidance. If you are doing the right things, then the results will come.
This is how I approach tutoring:
Ask questions to understand your situation
Pinpoint your exact area of weakness
Address your specific weakness
Explain concepts personalized to your learning style
Immediately apply concepts to problems and teach you how to deconstruct problems
About Chem1ATutor.com
Chem1ATutor was created with one goal in mind: to make your chemistry experience easier, more pleasant, and less stressful.
If you’re struggling with chemistry or just want to make the jump from B to A, then you’re in the right place.
Chemistry can be difficult, stressful, and frustrating. My goal is to help you achieve that A without the stress. The resources on this site will help you do just that.
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