Tutors in Chemistry

Teaching Assistant Tim Shelton, a graduate student in chemistry, goes over students' questions outside the Chemistry Annex on Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

The tutors listed below, in no particular order, are graduate students or postdocs in the Department of Chemistry. All tutoring arrangements are strictly between you and your tutor. The Department takes no responsibility for the quality of the tutoring experience.

 

NOTE: A graduate student may not tutor any student in a course which they are also a TA for in the immediate quarter. Should this occur, both individuals will be promptly referred to Student Judicial Affairs. For example, if you need tutoring for CHE 2A, you may not be tutored by any graduate student who is currently a TA for any instructor of CHE 2A.

 

Graduate Student Tutors

Sarah Mateer

[email protected]

$35/hr

  • CHE2 B and C, CHE 118A,B,C, CHE1, CHE128
  • Hello, my name is Sarah Mateer (she/her). I am a second year Chemistry Ph.D. student studying protein chemistry and cancer biology. I have been tutoring for general chemistry and organic chemistry for 4 years, and I have been a TA here at UC Davis for 2 years. I love working 1 on 1 with students and helping explain the materials in a way that makes it click!

Xong Vue

[email protected] 

$25 (group)/$30 (individual)

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 118 A/B
  • I am a third-year PhD candidate in Chemistry with over five years of tutoring and teaching experience in both biology and chemistry, spanning middle school through college levels. I understand that the transition from high school to college can be daunting, and I approach teaching not only as an opportunity to explain concepts, but also to inspire, support, and mentor students as they grow academically and personally. I am deeply passionate about teaching chemistry and helping students build confidence in their understanding.
    I am currently accepting students enrolled in CHE 2A and CHE 118 series for Winter 2026. At this time, I am unable to take students in CHE 2B.

Olivia Jacobs
[email protected] 
$45 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 118, 108, 128 series
  • I am a second year PhD student in chemistry in the organic track. I have five quarters of teaching experience and seven years of tutoring experience in both general chemistry, organic chemistry and math. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

 

Catrin Law
[email protected] 
$35 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C
  • I'm a fourth year PhD student in Chemical Biology. I've taught lab and discussions for CHE 2 ABC and have been tutoring for about three years now! [Not available for CHE2A tutoring for Fall 2025] I believe it's important to make the material understandable by coming up with different ways of explaining concepts and relating them to non-chemistry things. My Teaching Assistant evaluations show this to be true and that my students genuinely enjoyed learning from my classes and one-on-ones. Continual communication between the tutor and student is key. I have a strong background in general and analytical chemistry and can help with some biochemistry. Teaching for several instructors has left me with a plethora of material to tutor with including discussion assignments, previous exams, and real extra exam questions. Please reach out as soon as possible to determine a time for us to meet. Inquiries for non-college level chemistry classes will not be answered. 

 

Samantha Ono
[email protected]
$40 / hr

  • CHE 2A, CHE 8A/B, CHE 118A

  • I am a fourth year Chemistry PhD candidate with extensive STEM tutoring and Teaching Assistant experience. I have a strong background in general chemistry and organic chemistry, and their application to human health and disease.  Please note I do NOT tutor during fall quarter, and I do NOT tutor high school or middle school chemistry.  Inquiries for non-college level chemistry classes will not be answered. 

     

Kevin Blanco-Herrero
[email protected]
$25 / hr

  • CHE 8A/C, CHE 118A/B/C, CHE 128A/B/C
  • Hello! My name is Kevin Blanco-Herrero and I'm a third year graduate student in an organic synthesis lab. I've been teaching and tutoring students for about four years now and love seeing students understand and appreciate organic chemistry.

 

Christopher Suarez
[email protected]
$40 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 8A/B, CHE 118A/B/C
  • Aspiring educator who is highly passionate about making science accessible and interesting to students. I have experience as a Teaching Assistant for the Chemistry 2 series and tutored very often as an undergrad at Boston University. My background is in organic chemistry and analytical chemistry. I'm very excited about working with you!!

 

Yasmine Bouchibti
[email protected]
$45 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 118A/B/C
  • I am a fourth year PhD student in Chemistry with eight years of tutoring and teaching experience in both chemistry and math at the college level. I am available to tutor both in person and over zoom. I prefer doing one on one sessions as each student has a different learning style and would benefit more from a more direct approach.

 

Leah Thompson
[email protected]
$40 / hr

  • CHE 8A/B/C, CHE 118A/B/C
  • I am a third year PhD student in organic/medicinal chemistry with six years of tutoring and teaching experience in chemistry (general and organic chemistry) at the college level. I have a passion for teaching and mentoring, and am excited to meet and work with you! I like students to send me topics/problems that they want to work on ahead of time so that I can prepare and review before we meet each week. This way, we make the most use of your time and money with me during our session. If you are interested in working with me, please let me know!

 

Aleena Siritanapivat
[email protected]

$25 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C, 8A
  • I'm a third year PhD student in a computational lab with much experience teaching general chemistry and some experience teaching organic chemistry at the university level. I prefer to teach one-on-one so that I can better understand a student's strengths and struggles. I am best available through Zoom, but can also arrange for in-person tutoring. I want to make sure that you are able to grasp the concepts and learn better studying and test-taking strategies for chemistry courses. Feel free to email me if you're interested!

 

Satyam Saurabh 
[email protected] 
$30-40 (group rates available)

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 8A/B/C, CHE 118A/B/C, 128 A/B/C
  • I’m a second-year Ph.D. student in the Chemistry department with over four years of combined experience in tutoring and teaching undergraduate chemistry, including extensive work with General Chemistry (2A/2B/2C) and Organic Chemistry. My B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry have provided me with a solid foundation and broad exposure to various facets of the subject. My teaching approach focuses on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their needs. I aim to explain complex concepts in a clear, approachable way and reinforce understanding through guided practice and exam-style problems. I’m genuinely passionate about helping each student discover the learning strategies that work best for them. If you’re looking for support in chemistry, feel free to reach out!

 

Noah Haughn
[email protected] 
$40 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 8A/B, CHE 105, CHE 115, CHE 118A
  • I am a sixth year PhD candidate in Chemistry. I have been teaching and tutoring since being an undergraduate and have thirteen quarters and four summers of experience as a Teaching Assistant (TA), including Head TA, at UC Davis. I have a flexible schedule, can meet in-person or via Zoom, and can adapt teaching style to help you learn best.

 

Erick Munoz
[email protected] 
$30-40 / hr

  • CHE 8/118/128
  • I am a fourth year PhD student in organic chemistry with a Masters in Organic Chemistry. I have tutored organic chemistry for three years at Fresno State (supplemental instruction) and been the Teaching Assistant for plenty of organic chemistry labs here at UC Davis.

 

Tonybill Chan
[email protected]
$30 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 4A/B/C
  • I am a third year PhD student in physical chemistry with five quarters of teaching experience in general chemistry for students from different backgrounds. I am flexible with any format of tutoring based on a student's academic and educational needs. Feel free to contact me if you are interested!

 

Connie Chen
[email protected]
$30 / hr

  • CHE 118A, CHE 8A/B
  • I am a second year PhD student in Chemistry, organic track with one quarter of TA experience in CHE 118A and two years of tutoring experience in organic chemistry at the college level. 

 

Alexis Davis
[email protected]
$40 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B, CHE 8A/B, CHE 118A/B
  • I am a second year PhD student in the chemistry program and have my B.S. in chemistry/pre-med. I have tutored chemistry for over four years and enjoy the challenge of switching my teaching style to what fits your needs the most. My rate includes prep time as well as the tutoring session. I try to make chemistry as fun and interesting as possible while making sure you're able to grasp the key concepts. I look forward to hearing from you!

 

Michael Russelle Alvarez
[email protected]
$20 / hr (group rates available)

  • CHE 2A/B
  • I am a 3rd year PhD student in Chemistry with six years combined tutoring and teaching experience in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry at the college level. 

 

Matt Dyer
[email protected]
$30-40 / hr (contact for group rates)

  • CHE 8A/B, CHE 118A/B/C, CHE 128A/B/C, CHE 129A/B/C
  • I am a second year PhD student in organic synthesis. I'm dedicating my time to tutoring because I genuinely enjoy the process of finding the best way for each of my students to learn and understand organic chemistry. During my undergrad at Boston University, many things strengthened my desire to make organic chemistry interesting for people, but those which contributed the most were: taking and tutoring for upper and lower level classes in organic chemistry, three years of research experience in an organic synthesis lab, and hosting general organic study sessions for members of BU's chemistry association.  

 

Eric Allen
[email protected] 
$30/ hr

  • CHE 2 A/B/C
  • I am a second year graduate student in the chemistry department and hold a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and an M.S. in Organic Chemistry from Marquette University. Over the past several years, I’ve taught both general and organic chemistry sections and have extensive experience tutoring students one-on-one, both in person and online. I love finding ways of making chemistry feel more manageable, no matter your starting point.

 

Luis Garay
[email protected]
$30 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 124A
  • I am a 3rd-year graduate student. I have tutored and been a TA for more than eight quarters. Feel free to reach out for help.

 

Natalie Dugan
[email protected]
$45 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 8A/B/C, CHE 118A/B/C
  • I am a third year PhD student doing research in Bioorganic Chemistry. I have tutored chemistry for over five years, and I enjoy talking about chemistry with students. My tutoring rate covers prep time in addition to the session. I will be considerate of your needs and interests as a student to help you achieve your goals with your Chemistry journey. I look forward to hearing from you!

 

David Morales
[email protected]
$40 / hr (group rates available upon request)

  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 8A/B/C, CHE 115, CHE 118A/B/C
  • I am a chemistry PhD student with 12+ years of experience in chemistry teaching and research. While in Davis, I have served as a teaching assistant and private tutor for organic, general, and analytical chemistry. I am here to support you through every step of your chemistry journey. With flexible in-person and Zoom sessions, I am dedicated to helping you understand complex concepts, improve your grades, and build confidence. 

 

Paul Rosa
[email protected] 
$35 / hr

  • CHE 2A/B/C
  • I am a second year Ph.D. Student with 4 years of tutoring experience and 1 year of teaching experience for the general chemistry series. I am adaptable to many different learning styles and I have a strong background in organic and biological chemistry. 

 

Xong Vue
$25.00 (group) / $30.00 (solo)
  • CHE 2A/B/C, CHE 118
  • I am a third-year PhD candidate in Chemistry with over five years of tutoring and teaching experience in both biology and chemistry, spanning middle school through college levels. I understand that the transition from high school to college can be daunting, and I approach teaching not only as an opportunity to explain concepts, but also to inspire, support, and mentor students as they grow academically and personally. I am deeply passionate about teaching chemistry and helping students build confidence in their understanding.
    I am currently accepting students enrolled in CHE 2A and CHE 118 series for Winter 2026. At this time, I am unable to take students in CHE 2B.
 

Linnea Dolph
[email protected]
$35 / hr

  • CHE 8A/B, CHE 118A/B/C, CHE 128A/B/C, CHE 129A/B/C
  • 5th year PhD candidate in organic chemistry who has been tutoring for 5 + years