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Michelle N. - Tutor

Organic Chemistry- you can do it!
Michelle N. Tutors College Students
(747)
Hourly Fee: $150
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Travel Radius: 15 miles
In-person + Online
Your first hour with any tutor is always 100% refundable!

Personal Statement

I am a faculty member where I teach Organic and General chemistry. I have been teaching and tutoring for 10 years and I spend a lot of time in my daily life trying find the simplest ways to teach difficult concepts.

Chemistry can be challenging because it contains a combination of many different ways of thinking including: being able to visualize things, memorizing core content and applying concepts learned. It can be overwhelming if a systematic approach is not taken. I have tips and tri...

Reviews

Michelle has been tutoring my daughter all semester for organic chemistry and my daughter just got her final grade and it was an A! My daughter went from being so worried about doing well to being incredibly confident in organic chemistry and also helping other students understand. Michelle had a way of taking complex concepts and making them simple and manageable. Do not hesitate to book Michelle if you need help with organic chemistry.
- Susan H. from West Chester, PA
Michelle is truly one of the best tutors I have ever had. She's patient, kind, encouraging and has the best Organic Chemistry tips that help you master the information you will need to know to excel in the course. Before seeing Michelle, I really struggled to understand certain concepts in Organic Chemistry and it felt extremely overwhelming because I did not have a good experience taking the course originally. I wanted to make sure I did well retaking the accelerated class which was squeezed into 4 summer weeks instead of an entire semester. The tutoring sessions with Michelle helped build my confidence with my Ochem abilities. After each lesson, I would leave smiling because her thorough explanation of each of the concepts finally made sense to me and Ochem seemed less intimidating. She would also provide great worksheets that I would use as practice at the end of each lesson that helped identify areas of improvement and confirm the skills I had already mastered. Her excellent tutoring helped me excel on problem solving and exams and earn an A- in the class. I would highly recommend her for Organic Chemistry tutoring and as I go into Organic Chemistry II, I plan on having Michelle as a tutoring resource.
- Patricia T. from Saint Paul, MN
Michelle is absolutely amazing! I had a D in Ochem 2 and had no idea where to start. She helped review everything to see what I needed help on and me know what I needed to work on. She is amazing. If you need help, please ask her!
- Emma B. from Tyler, TX
We couldn't be more satisfied with our experience with Michelle. She was very quick to respond to our rather urgent call for assistance with our daughter's Organic Chemistry final, and she was very accommodating with scheduling the various sessions we wanted to cram in. The quality of the tutoring was seen in the test results, which were exceptional. We highly recommend Michelle and will not hesitate to use her going forward.
- Michael H. from Naperville, IL
Michelle is a fantastic organic chemistry tutor and, even more importantly, a truly exceptional educator. I had a two-year gap between orgo I and orgo II, so I came to Wyzant looking for an orgo II tutor who was knowledgeable and attentive to the limitations in my background knowledge of organic chemistry. I found that and more in Michelle. Not only was she gracious, kind, and funny, but also proactive in helping me regain my confidence in the subject. She sent me curated worksheets and review materials which helped me immensely in finding my footing in orgo II at the start of the semester. We laughed in every session, and she always found a way to make me feel at ease even when I was struggling with the material. I think you will benefit most from Michelle if you have a passion for learning, enjoy using acronyms and other memorization tools, and are willing to come prepared for each session with some problems or core concepts that you would like to review. I could not be more satisfied with Michelle?s teaching style, and I credit her with helping me excel in my second semester of organic chemistry. Anyone who is fortunate enough to become her student will undoubtedly feel the same way.
- Cecily Z. from Rochester, NY
Michelle is the best tutor I have ever had! I struggled a lot in Organic chemistry 2 in the beginning. I got a 66% on my first exam, but after receiving tutoring from Michelle, I got a 94% on my second exam and was able to finish the class with an A. She breaks down the concepts into simple steps and won't stop until you understand everything. She also made efficient use of our time. A 1 hour session with her is like attending a 3 hour lecture because of the amount of material she is able to cover. She tailors her teaching to what you need and will give you all the tools you need to succeed. Without her help I would not have been able to get an A. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs help in chemistry.
- Sarah S. from Katy, TX
Michelle is an amazing tutor. I would highly recommend her. She and I worked together for two semesters of organic chemistry during the 2020/2021 school year. What was so helpful with Michelle?s tutoring style, was that she not only explained concepts well but she helped anticipate the types of questions that would be on my exams. She also had a lot of problem-solving ?tips? that were not provided as part of my standard school lectures. My grade went up significantly after working with Michelle!!
- Maddie M. from Chicago, IL
If you've been hunting for the perfect organic chemistry tutor, look no further! Michelle is incredible, and knows organic chemistry like the back of her hand. She always found the easiest ways to explain really complex concept topics, breaking them down into more palatable chunks. She takes the time to explain each step of each mechanism, and I found myself learning far more in my sessions with her than I ever did in the classroom. She always went above and beyond, sending me review sheets and practice problems by the dozen. She was an absolute pleasure to work with - always very patient and kind and always knew how to cheer me up when I felt bogged down by organic chemistry struggles. She was very flexible with scheduling and always found time for me. Michelle helped me get an A for my overall grade in the class, and I am so thankful. She is absolutely phenomenal, and I could not recommend her more highly.
- Shashi C. from Jacksonville, FL
Michelle is the reason why I love Organic Chemistry so much now! I used to be a student who despised this subject and dreaded taking ochem exams. But after working with Michelle, my outlook on organic chemistry has completely changed. Michelle is more than just an ochem tutor. She encourages me every step of the way, and I consider her a mentor now. I really look forward to our weekly sessions, because I know I will get to see her beaming face. She takes a really challenging course like organic chemistry and makes it very approachable and doable. In the beginning of my ochem journey, I used to memorize all the mechanisms, but Michelle helped me understand the content and come up with a system for each and every concept. After she teaches me a concept, she immediately quizzes me and has me do 5-6 problems to help me reinforce and apply the material. Michelle also helped me synthesize the material from ochem 1 into ochem 2. As she teaches you, she will help you understand the reasoning behind different concepts, and will help you draw connections between multiple reactions. This is super helpful because ochem builds on each topic, so when the final exam comes around, you won?t have to study that much because you will already learn how to synthesize all the material together. I saw an immediate change in my performance after working with Michelle, and I strongly recommend having her as your tutor! She is truly born to be a teacher, mentor, and an organic chemistry guru!
- Manisha S. from Eden Prairie, MN
This past semester I tried Wyzant for the first time. Michelle tutored me in Organic Chemistry and she was great. In the beginning, she taught me how to use the platform and was very patient with me adjusting to online tutoring. Michelle was extremely patient in general as I learned Organic Chemistry. She caught onto my learning style very quickly and was able to explain concepts that I had thought were so confusing when taught by my professor. Michelle never made me feel uncomfortable if I did not understand, and she was always ready to go back over a concept or explain it in a different way if it was not clicking. She had tons of her own materials and practice problems that she would send me before my quizzes and tests and she always checked in to see how I was doing! Michelle was really, really great and I certainly owe the grade I got in Organic Chemistry to her. Thanks so much Michelle!
- Brigid L. from Williamsburg, VA
Michelle was very helpful, and patient. She knows exactly how to tailor her instruction and explain the most difficult concepts. She is a true professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone trying to master organic chemistry concepts.
- Tiina B. from Las Vegas, NV
Michelle is undoubtedly the best tutor I have ever had. She is amazingly skilled at making the most difficult concepts in Organic Chemistry seem much simpler. She is very patient and will take as much time as necessary to make sure you understand. Throughout her sessions, she always has you do practice problems to further cement your understanding of concepts. She is also very good at helping to formulate effective studying strategies. I would definitely recommend Michelle to anyone who wants to do their best in Organic Chemistry!
- Miguel M. from Hollywood, FL
Michelle was able to flow with my ADD without a missing a beat. I could quickly understand her teaching and move onto next topic! Plus she was fun, a real person. Not what I expect a PhD chem professor to be like at all. ( =
- Jennifer S. from Agoura Hills, CA
She is super patient and always very informative! As Organic Chemistry is super difficult, She is able to give students specific tips on how to study the material. She is always on time and she is very accommodating! I could not recommend her more, because my grade has increased with the harder material with her help!
- Jake R. from Metairie, LA
Michelle taught me Organic Chemistry 1 during a six week summer course in which I went from a D the first time I took the class to a B the second time I took the class with her help. She's a flexible person that works with your schedule to make sure you get the most out of every lesson. Michelle is a very friendly and helpful tutor. I'm currently still having her as my tutor for Organic Chemistry 2. I highly recommend her if you want a good tutor for a decent price!
- Samantha C. from Jericho, NY
Michelle is by far the best tutor I have ever had. I had a total of 12 tutoring sessions with her, and it made an incredible difference. Chemistry as a whole has been a battle for me for the past 4 semesters, and Michelle has helped me succeed in Organic Chemistry after a rocky start. She is patient, easy to talk to, and extremely dedicated in making sure every tutoring session benefited me and my understanding of all information. Michelle always made sure that I was learning and that I was putting concepts together. She also took the time to find me practice problems and graphics to help me practice outside of our tutoring sessions. Michelle was able to give me a great foundation for chemistry and no other tutor has been able to explain things to me in a way that made sense and came together. Without her help I couldn't have made it through organic chemistry and done so well to finish off my semester. Without a doubt I recommend Michelle if your putting in the time and effort with organic chemistry but not seeing results. She is so great at giving you the tools you need to better understand the science even when it can be so tough at times!
- Lisa B. from Buffalo Grove, IL
Michelle is an amazing tutor! She?s always willing to help and truly cares about her students? understanding of the material. She?s very patient and explained any confusing concepts until I felt more comfortable with the ideas. She?s good at teaching material and very knowledgeable about organic chemistry.
- Nadia K. from Tucson, AZ
Michelle helped me so much through ochem. She was extremely patient and helped me work my way through concepts I had trouble grasping. She is very kind and willing to help with anything you need. If you're having trouble with ochem definitely message Michelle because I'm so glad I did!
- Lexi G. from Plano, TX
Michelle does an absolute outstanding job in tutoring Organic Chemistry. She really understands the subject and provides multiple ways to learn it. With all the examples and easy personality I am learning so much more than I do in class.
- Kimberly C. from Fort Myers, FL
Tutoring with Michelle has been going very well. We are grateful for Michelle, she is very helpful. She knows how to actually teach the material, which is a rarity, it seems.
- Lynn M. from Jacksonville, FL