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Tutoring by David M. near Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Rates from $50 to $60

David M.

Don’t wait. A tutor is part of Organic, just a fact
  • Greenwood Village, CO 80111
  • Male
  • Member since: 09/2013
  • Will travel up to 15 miles
  • Rates from $50 to $60 /hr
  • On-line In-Home In-Group
  • Terms: 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.

Profile Details

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.

Credentials

Type
Level
Year Rcvd
Title
Issued By
Type:
Degree
Level:
Doctorate
Year Rcvd:
2013
Title:
Organic Chemistry PhD Candidate
Issued By:
Colorado School of Mines

Type:
Degree
Level:
Masters
Year Rcvd:
2006
Title:
Organic Chemistry
Issued By:
Princeton University

Type:
Award
Level:
College
Year Rcvd:
2004
Title:
Teaching Assistant of the Year
Issued By:
University of Rochester

Type:
Degree
Level:
Bachelors
Year Rcvd:
2001
Title:
Dual Bachelor's Minor: Philosophy
Issued By:
Colorado State University

Type:
Certification
Level:
EMT
Year Rcvd:
1995
Title:
Emergency Medical Technician
Issued By:
University of Colorado

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.

Top Subjects

Algebra
Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A

Algebra I
Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A

Algebra II
Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A

Calculus I
Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A

College Algebra
Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A

Geometry
Proficiency: Experienced
Grade: A

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.

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.

Chemistry
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
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!

Organic Chemistry
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
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.

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.

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.

English
Proficiency: Expert
One of my favorite subjects in college. Shakespeare, Robspierre, Chaucer, et al.

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.

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.

ASVAB
Proficiency: Expert, and one of my top Subjects!
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.

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)

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

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.

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.

Testing Strategies
Proficiency: Expert

Elementary Science
I cam a qualified K-12 teacher of any subject in addition, all courses need in college are available.

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