About Conner
Experience Matters
Conner has 10 years of experience in teaching general and organic chemistry. In that time, he has developed a passion for working with students to reach their educational goals. Conner believes in enthusiasm, patience, and preparedness as a teacher. Every student can excel in chemistry!
Conner has received training specifically in the pedagogy of chemistry from Purdue University’s Department of Education. His independently-designed exam review sessions have been attended by as many as 200 students at a time. As a teaching assistant, Conner was the recipient of the Arthur Kelly Teaching award after being nominated by students.
Overall Teaching Assistant rating of 4.9/5.0
B.S. Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Idaho, 2015
Ph.D. Chemistry, Purdue University, 2020
You Can Do This!
Chemistry is hard. Looking at the textbook or lecture notes and seeing arrows, structures, and reaction names can leave a daunting feeling of uncertainty in how to start problems.
Conner believes in tailoring examples and explanations specifically to your learning style. The goal is to build strong confidence in your understanding of the material. It’s not about memorization. Conner has prepared over 2,000 students for challenging chemistry exams and knows all of the tricky things that appear on them. Conner works with you until you are ready and confident!
Mastery over Memorization