Below are answers to the most common questions I get about tutoring, tutorials, and other questions.
tl;dr 👇
🟣 If you’re interested in tutoring, submit your application.
🟣 If you need organic chemistry help, become a member and come to the office hours.
🟣 If you just googled “organic chemistry tutor contact information” or something of the sort and ask me a random question that has nothing to do with me, my services, my products, or any of my social profiles, don’t be surprised if I ignore you.
I would love to collaborate/help you promote your Instagram/TikTok/YouTube etc.
If I ever need help promoting my content, it’s not going to be from a random guy DMing me on the internet
Can I use your materials/videos/tutorials in my classroom or on my own website?
You’re more than welcome (and genuinely encouraged) to share my website and YouTube channel directly with your students. Please link, reference, and spread the word far and wide. I love helping people learn.
However, I strongly discourage copy-pasting my content onto your own website or platform.
Besides being disrespectful to the work I’ve put in, it just means your students might miss important context, updates, or corrections I make to the originals.
Be a good sport: Link back, give credit, and let your students learn straight from the source — it keeps everyone happy, accurate, and avoids unnecessary headaches for all involved.
I have a question about your video/tutorial/quiz/membership, etc.
Ask it in the comments section under the corresponding video/tutorial/quiz, etc. I’m not going to a fishing expedition to figure out what you’re referring to and if it’s even my content to begin with.
🟣 I do not offer any other memberships outside of this site. I do not have any YouTube memberships, Patreon subscriptions, kofi, or any other paid subscription. There are hundreds of organic chemistry tutors out there and a dozen of us are fairly popular. Make sure you address your concerns/questions to the correct person.
🟣 I do not sell any products anywhere else outside of this site. Same comment as above.
Do you have tutorials on math/physics/psychology/underwater basket weaving?
No. This is organic chemistry website. You don’t shop for auto parts at a pharmacy either, right? Why would you expect to find anything but organic chemistry here?
Can you help me with X? Can you explain me Y? Can you tell me more about Z?
If you want my help, join the membership and come to the office hours.
I just have a quick question. Can you answer just this once?
No, I cannot. I get over 50 messages a week from strangers just like you asking ‘just one quick question.’ If I spent 15 minutes on each of them, that’d be 12+ hours a week. When I have time, I answer questions in the comments under my tutorials, YouTube videos, or on Discord. If you want my help, join the membership and come to the office hours.
I have an exam in two weeks. Can you help me prepare for it?
I dunno 🤷♂️ It depends on your and my current schedule and how much help you need. I rarely have “last minute” availability, and if I do, I’ll always prioritize my current regular students. If you want my help, join the membership and come to the office hours.
I have an exam in 3 days. Can you help me ace it?
Let’s be candid here, we both know what you’re asking for. Can I guarantee you’ll get an “A” on the test if I “help” you with that? Absolutely. Am I willing to jeopardize my reputation by doing so? Unless your offer allows me to pay off my mortgage, put my kids through college, and retire tomorrow, then no.
How much do you charge?
You can explore the membership options I offer here.
So, you’re an organic chemistry tutor, right? What is your experience with organic chemistry tutoring? How do you approach teaching organic chemistry?
I’ve been tutoring college-level organic chemistry since 2004. I focus on building problem-solving skills. You can read more about my approach on my tutoring page.
Can you provide references or testimonials from past students?
You can read some of my recent students’ testimonials here.
Is it still possible to only schedule meetings when I need help without committing to a semester/term package?
You’re welcome to join one of the membership tiers and come to the office hours when you have questions.
Do you offer discounts?
I do not offer discounts on memberships or private tutoring.
Can I adjust the number of meetings/hours later in the semester?
Absolutely. If you feel we need to adjust the schedule, I’ll be happy to discuss it with you.
Can I schedule an additional meeting from time to time, like before exams or for extra reviews?
Yep, provided I have an opening in my schedule.
Do I still pay for weekly sessions during holidays or school breaks?
Yes. Weekly appointments are billed continuously throughout the semester, even during school breaks or holidays. Your time slot is reserved exclusively for you, and I remain available during those weeks.
What if I can’t come to my regular meeting and need to reschedule?
Let me know how your schedule looks like for the rest of the week and we can find another time in the future or come up with some sort of arrangement. I’ll do all I can to accommodate your schedule (within reason and my current availability) when life happens.
Can we skip a session because we’re traveling / it’s a holiday / I needs a break?
Absolutely, the attendance is always optional. But the session is still billed, because the time is held for you for the entire semester and not offered to anyone else.
What if there’s an emergency?
I can always work with you to adjust temporarily when genuine emergencies arise. But vacations, breaks, and skipped weeks do not qualify for exceptions.
I’m a parent paying for tutoring. Can I request exceptions?
Unfortunately, no. Standing weekly appointments follow the same policy used by private lesson teachers, therapists, and coaches: reserved time is paid time. If you prefer flexibility, memberships and office hours attendance might be a better option.
Are we going to be a good match?
The reality is: not every tutor and their personality and style works for every student. The personality, the style, the expectations, and the “vibe” needs to match up for a good and productive collaboration. That’s why I always insist on the initial meeting before you commit to the semester or a whole year with me.
Can I do a trial meeting before I commit to regular meetings?
While I don’t do “free trials” for private tutoring, you’re welcome to come to the office hours to get a better feel of my teaching style and personality.
What are your expectations from students you work with?
I’m not here to be a substitute for your class, your textbook, and your professor. If you expect me to lecture you the material and learn about the concepts from me instead of learning them in class, I’m not your guy. I’ve made literally hundreds of tutorials specifically so I don’t have to lecture the same material over and over again. And yes, I do expect you to watch my tutorials on the specific topic you wanna discuss before the meeting. Ultimately, my job is to help you systematize and make sense of the information you’ve already seen. So, I expect you to go to your lectures, read your textbook, watch my tutorials, and bring questions!
What materials or resources do you use in your tutoring sessions?
I have access to a large collection of unique practice questions. In addition, I keep copies of recent editions of most common textbooks used in organic chemistry classes.
How do you assess progress and adjust your teaching approach as needed?
I give my students plenty of practice questions to master their skills. I regularly give my students feedback on their work and adjust the tutoring based on their progress. The more “homework” you do, the better I can tune the meetings to work on any gaps in your understanding.
How do you meet with students?
Generally, I’m a 100% online organic chemistry tutor. I use zoom for my online meetings for video and audio conferencing support. I also use GoodNotes for notes, feedback, and collaboration tools. I typically do minimal lecturing and emphasize practical skills in my meetings, so you must have a way for drawing on the screen (iPad) to be able to fully participate in the meetings and benefit from them. I only offer in-person tutoring at my local college and if it’s your college you already know where and how to find me on campus 😜
I’m a parent. I’d like to schedule meetings for my son/daughter (or hire you to help them, or have a question about your tutoring, etc.)
Let me make it abundantly clear: I work with students, not their parents. College is the time for students to take ownership of their learning, and my role is to guide them through that, not send “progress reports,” juggle email chains with helicopter parents, or play the game of broken telephone with scheduling.
If you’re a parent:
✅ Support your student: cheer them on, encourage them, maybe even bring snacks.
⛔️ Don’t micromanage sessions, demand constant updates, or hover during lessons.
And if you do insist on sitting in for an online session: camera off, mic muted, zero interruptions. Break those rules, and I’ll remove you from the meeting and you won’t be allowed back in.
Yes, I understand that in many cases you are the one paying for tutoring. But think of it like this: if you’re paying for your kid’s dental appointment, you’re not sitting in the chair with them or telling the dentist where to drill. Same rules apply here.
Can I purchase a membership and use it together with a friend?
While I cannot stop you from sharing your login credentials (which is, probably, not a good idea to begin with, but I digress), we have a specialized integrity software installed on our servers that prevents multiple concurrent login sessions. So, if you wanna purchase a membership with your friend, you both would have to be using the website together at the same time from the same computer or take turns.
Do you tutor general chemistry or biochemistry? Do you tutor other subjects?
I specialize in organic chemistry and graduate-level organic chemistry. I very rarely accept biochemistry students and only take biochemistry students who took organic chemistry with me. I exceptionally rarely (read “never”) accept general chemistry students. I do not tutor any other subjects.
Can you guarantee I’ll pass the class after tutoring with you?
Nope!—and if someone says they can, that’s a red flag. Organic chemistry isn’t something you can “hack.”
Tutoring isn’t a shortcut either, and it’s definitely not autopilot that drives you through the course while you nap. Think of me as your organic chemistry GPS: I’ll help you navigate the tricky turns, avoid dead ends, find the best route, and stay on track. But I’m not the one driving. Your progress depends on your effort, consistency, and willingness to engage. I’ve helped many students go from barely hanging on to feeling confident and in control. But success in organic chemistry takes both of us showing up and doing the work together.