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David M.

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Don’t wait. A tutor is part of Organic, just a fact

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Male

Member since:09/2013

Rates from $50 to $60

I can perfom tutoring:

  • On-line
  • In-home
  • Group

Will travel up to 15 miles

Additional Policies:

Rates depend on timing of the semester...cramming for an exam is more, so is PhD level work. Online or in person, I am flexible with time depending on location. Cancellations without 24 hours notice is a 25% fee for reserved time.

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About Me

Experience Summary

I am an organic chemist. I will only teach you at the level you are assigned. My background makes it easier for you. Anyone can learn organic chemistry or the other subjects and standardized exams I've tutored. I focus on understanding and independence with a minimum of memorization. In fact, that's the only difference between an "A" and something that is unacceptable. I hold a 100% pass rate (or better). I've learned how to make the subject simple, save you time, and learn so you retain it. We work at your pace (nothing else works) but we make progress immediately.

Teaching Style

I establish rapport with students and quickly gauge what the difficulties are and what they concerns are. I guide you through the process and make is a step by step process to outperform others, maintain peace of mind and graduate on time. Confidence is essential in organic. We build that first and clear up the confusion being presented to you in a way you will see immediately.

My Hobbies

Outdoors Colorado, praise leader at church (guitar/bass/vocals), cycling, running, playing with my dog,spending time with friends, helping students change their lives.

Other Comments

I assist with everything from study skills, list of things to review, work problems with you and even supervise and correct mistakes your professor makes.

Credentials

Type Level Year Title Issued By
Degree Masters 2006 Organic Chemistry Princeton University
Degree Bachelors 2001 Dual Bachelor's Minor: Philosophy Colorado State University
Certification EMT 1995 Emergency Medical Technician University of Colorado
Award College 2004 Teaching Assistant of the Year University of Rochester
Degree Doctorate 2013 Organic Chemistry PhD Candidate Colorado School of Mines

Subject Commentary

Algebra Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A
Algebra I Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A
Algebra II Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A
ASVAB This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
I have helped dozens to attain the AFQT score they wanted often covering math from the start. I have people reach MOS and the jobs/pay grades of their choice starting from scratch. Most score in the 75%ile or higher.
Calculus I Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A
Chemistry This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
Chemistry is the answer to fundamental questions about the nature of reality and our surroundings. The general chemistry sequence or survey course is designed to prepare you for any division of chemistry you wish to enter. Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Analytical. Many students have had exposure to the basic principles in high school or an AP class. It was my favorite subject that year and I've been helping people with it ever since. Your experiences with these courses will deeply affect your attitude toward your selection of major. Make it a great first impression. The biggest challenges are not the equations...the math is restricted to high school algebra, it is the concepts and first principles that will carry you forward as a scientist, doctor, whatever you are enduring a science load for!
College Algebra Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A
Composition Proficiency: Expert
I am an editor/author/copyrighter who has skills in expository, compositional, technical, scientific, medical, narrative and creative writing. I author a world famous blog. In college, I passed out of the composition requirement not once but three times out of all three composition courses. I was told it was unprecedented. In addition, I've proofread my colleagues theses and dissertation, even re-writing large parts of it. I've studied philosophy and have strong argumentative, expository, and missives that get people accepted to grad school. I can help you with your paper, your semester project, posters/presentations, Honors thesis, PhD Dissertation and much more.
Elementary Science
I cam a qualified K-12 teacher of any subject in addition, all courses need in college are available.
English Proficiency: Expert
One of my favorite subjects in college. Shakespeare, Robspierre, Chaucer, et al.
Geometry Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A
GRE Proficiency: Expert
I scored in the 98%ile in the Verbal Section, and in the 80%ile on the Quantitative. Overall I am in the top 5 per cent of the country in general college based knowledge/diction/and writing sample (Score: S)
Logic Proficiency: Expert
I minored in Philosophy in College as an undergrad. Logic is one of the four cornerstones of the discipline. Both Aristotleian and formal logic.
Math Proficiency: Expert
Can generally do most/all of it.
MCAT Proficiency: Expert
I took the MCAT before the recent revision. I scored a 40 which got me into three medical schools. I got my PhD in chemistry instead. Physical: 13 Biological: 14 Verbal: 13
Organic Chemistry This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
I am a practicing Organic Chemist. I have terminal knowledge in the subject and have been consultant for corporations (publishing and pharmaceutical) and worked as full-time university faculty (CU, Mines, Princeton). Chemistry is work for me, however teaching chemistry is what I enjoy most. I think you will find it fun too, once the rules are actually explained to you. (Surprise! No one has or will explain it to you, not even your professor--see for yourself). I primarily tutor Organic and General so you can rest assured 100% accuracy and depth of understanding from a chemist, not just any science major. Don't risk your time and money on someone with barely a semester of experience more than you. It takes years of graduate organic education not experience tutoring or assistant teaching. To communicate the subject precisely at the level you need to ace your class and even your professor, you need someone who thinks like your professor. A tutor a with master's or PhD in another subject has the same experience of organic as an undergraduate. They will overcharge you to boot for being an expert in another field completely. Organic is unlike any other subject, even polymer chemists who do reactions and use organic chemicals all day have not done actual organic chemistry in years. They follow a recipe, same with chemical engineers who ensure the plumbing in the reaction and distillation towers is running but not the reactions taking place and how they happen. That's what consultants are for. You have nothing to lose except stress and the risk of retaking this course which may postpone your expected graduation for a year. You may need organic for upper-division classes which aren't offered every semester. Imagine what dropping this course (or failing it) will cost you, growing interest on your loans, more tuition, and a lost year of salary and experience you could have earned if you graduated as planned. Try it and see what a difference it can make in your grade, your science education, and your lifetime earnings potential. I have dozens of recommendations from pharmacists, dentists, and surgeons who got there with a little guidance. I can help you too, online or in person.
PCAT Proficiency: Expert
Pharmacy College Admission Test: Mainly chemistry and organic chemistry at the rudimentary level. I've helped 15 people into pharmacy school in the last 4 years.
Pre-Algebra Proficiency: Expert
Grade: A
Pre-Calculus Proficiency: Expert
Precalculs is Pre-algebra plus Trigonometry (Analytical geometry), It is not a separate subject except in a High School catalog.
Reading Proficiency: Expert
I read profusely and prodigiously.
Reading Comprehension Proficiency: Expert
I scored in the 98%ile in Verbal on the GRE and in the 92%ile on the MCAT.
Science Proficiency: Expert
I am an American fully trained PhD Organic Chemist and lecturer: a de facto scientist. There is a difference between being a scientist and doing science. I will not go into it here.
Test Preparation Proficiency: Experienced
I've crushed the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and MCAT. It is all about learning the nuances of the standardized test methodology used. You need not know everything, but instead be able to put the pieces you are given together. The key is confidence, practice, and getting the timing down. If you run out of time, you've failed regardless of your score.
Testing Skills Proficiency: Expert
I specialize on test taking strategy and the fundamentals of test cracking.
Writing Proficiency: Expert
I am an editor/author/copyrighter who has skills in expository, compositional, technical, scientific, medical, narrative and creative writing. I author a world famous blog. In college, I passed out of the composition requirement not once but three times out of all three composition courses. It was unprecedented. In addition, I've proofread my colleagues theses and dissertation, even re-writing large parts of it. I've studied philosophy and have strong argumentative, expository, and missives that get people accepted to grad school. I can help you with your paper, your semester project, posters/presentations, Honors thesis, PhD Dissertation and much more.

All Subjects I Tutor

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Algebra
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • ASVAB
  • Basic Learning Skills
  • Bass Guitar
  • Calculus I
  • Chemistry
  • College Algebra
  • Composition
  • Computer
  • Computer Programming
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Dyslexia
  • Economics
  • Elementary
  • Elementary Grammar
  • Elementary Math
  • Elementary Phonics
  • Elementary Reading
  • Elementary Science
  • Elementary Social Studies
  • Elementary Study Skills
  • Elementary Vocabulary
  • English
  • Geometry
  • GRE
  • Guitar
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Homework Help
  • HTML
  • Logic
  • Math
  • MCAT
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Objective C
  • Organic Chemistry
  • PCAT
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Public Relations
  • Python
  • Reading
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Resume Writing
  • Ruby
  • Science
  • SketchUp
  • Speaking
  • SQL
  • Study Skills
  • Test Preparation
  • Testing Skills
  • Testing Strategies
  • Writing
  • Writing Skills
  • XML