Struggling with chemistry? Here’s how I can help.
✅ Personalized tutoring to attack your struggles. I pinpoint your area of struggle, whether that is comprehension, application, test anxiety, or seeing a problem and having no idea how which concept to use. Then I work with you to fix your specific struggle areas, with ultimate goal of improve your grades.
✅ Customized explanations to fit your learning style. I explain concepts in multiple ways to figure out your learning style, then I gear all my future explanations to fit your specific learning style.
✅ Learn how to study smart: I will teach you a study system that allows you to get better grades while studying less. I used the same system to get a 3.93 GPA at UC Berkeley while only studying for 2 hours a day
✅ Step by step assistance on homework so you can breeze through homework without the headaches but still completely understand how to do the problems
✅ Confidence to do well in chemistry. You’ll walk into exams with complete confidence because you understand the material so well.
✅ Most people approach unfamiliar questions in the wrong way. Learn a step-by-step process that will allow you to answer any questions the teacher throws at you.
✅ Individualized attention. Get all your questions answered in a timely manner.
✅ Flexible times to work according to your schedule
✅ No commitment. We meet only when you need help
✅ Follow up emails on any question I could not answer or any concepts I could not explain during the tutoring session
What you can expect from tutoring
Grade Improvements
Almost all students improve by at least one letter grade. Many students improve by more than one letter grade.
Academic Confidence
When students start doing well in a class they’ve struggled in before, they start to develop confidence that they can do well in all classes.
Enjoyment
As weird as it may sounds, students actually start to enjoy chemistry & find it interesting when they understand it.
There are other tutors out there. What makes Michael different?
Specialized Chemistry
Tutoring
Unlike other tutors who teach every subject imaginable, I ONLY tutor chemistry. What this means for you is that I can explain concepts in multiple ways until you “get it”. With over 4000 hours of chemistry tutoring under my belt, you can be confident that I will be able to answer any questions you ask. I have helped students with problems ranging from those who were so far behind they didn’t know where to start to those who just couldn’t make the jump for a B to an A. And I can help you reach your goal, whatever they may be.
Guidance Beyond
Tutoring
I don’t focus solely on comprehension of the class material. Acing the class involves more than just understanding the material. Sure comprehension is important, but if you can’t apply the material, then your grade will suffer. If you can’t deconstruct a problem, and figure out which concept to use, your grade will plummet. If you can’t select the right answer among answers that all sound somewhat correct, your grade will drop. Etc. I help you improve on all these areas so that when the exam comes around, you’ll be ready to rock it.
Learn How to Study
Smart
I won’t just teach you chemistry. I will also teach you a study system that maximizes your efficiency so you finish your homework faster. Using this system, you’ll be able study less while still get good grades. Personally I used this study system at UC Berkeley and it allowed me to get a 3.93 GPA while only studying for two hours a day. This system is extremely easy to implement and it will help you get higher grades in high school and in college. Most tutors don’t even teach you basic study skills.
Testimonials
What past students say about tutoring with Michael
★★★★★
Service Location
In person tutoring available to students within a 20 mile radius from San Francisco, CA.
- San Francisco
- San Mateo
- Mountain View
- Palo Alto
- Berkeley
- Oakland
- Fremont
Not located in these areas, but still want tutoring? We can do online tutoring!

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