This man got my daughter through college chemistry. Yes she studied harder than she's ever studied but he's the one that held her zoom hand and got her to understand the materials (veritable foreign language) but also put her on a study plan and got her from not passing spring semester to a decent B- in summer school. He's communicative with the parent and student. He's responsive and amazing. He will get your student through it! I'm so pleased because we were very worried about college level chemistry. She cried after her first summer school midterm. By the final exam, her attitude was- I got this! Understanding the material, check. Good study habits, check. Confidence- priceless. Thank you Michael. Glad and so grateful we found you! read more

My daughter was struggling with HS chemistry class, reached out to Michael. Scheduling was easy and painless, Julian is a wonderful teacher, patient, able to explain concepts clearly, and did the best to prepare her for the unpredictable tests. Julian made a huge difference because she was able to build confidence with chemistry and gained through comprehension, and still has interest in the subject. I highly recommend working with Julian! Thank you. read more

My son was struggling to understand chemistry towards the end of the school year (High school sophomore). He had a few final assignments that he could leverage to get his grade up. I contacted Michael to see if he could help guide my son through these assignments. Even though I contacted Michael later in the evening, he responded right away and agreed to meet my son the next day to do an initial session to determine if he could help. My son had an extremely positive experience with Michael from that very first meeting. Michael took the time after the sessions to update me and let me know how how much time they needed to invest to ensure that my son understood the assignments. My son was very engaged and looked forward to each meeting with Michael. At the end of the school year, he saw a positive improvement in his grade and this would not have been possible without Michael's coaching and patience. Michael is an excellent chemistry tutor, and I highly recommend him. (I wish I found Michael sooner in the school year. :-) Thank you, Michael! My son & I really appreciate your help, chemistry knowledge, and excellent communication. read more

I highly recommend Michael! My son was struggling in AP Chem and was falling behind. Michael was personable, patient and listened to what my son needed. He was able to breakdown the subject and make it easier to understand. He also builds confidence in his students. Michael tutors in-person or on-line. Because of our schedule and distance, we did it on-line. It worked out well! My son finished with a high B and did well in his AP exam. Michael is a great Chemistry tutor and worth the investment!! read more

We were so grateful to have Michael tutor and help our kid with AP Chem during his senior year. Michael is very patient, knowledgeable, makes the hard concepts easy to understand. Our kid was able to improve his grade, and also get a good score at his AP exam earning 8 college credits. Michael put our mind at ease by communicating and updating us every week. Thank you Michael! read more

We called Michael when my daughter was in a panic and had just failed a chemistry test. She had about a month left to raise her grade before the end of the semester. After her first meeting with Michael, she was so relieved. She understood the material and aced her re-take. She ended up raising her grade by a lot after meeting with Michael just three times. I would highly recommend him to anyone. All tutors are not the same. (this was not our first chemistry tutor) I am not a big fan of tutoring over Zoom generally, but Michael uses tools that make the process interactive and it works. Thank you, Michael! read more

Michael is a delight! He is always very prepared for our sessions, and helped me achieve an A in chem I. I started the semester completely out of sorts and out of my depth having never taken a chemistry class. In fact, I hadn't taken a hard science course in over 15 years. Michael helped me understand unfamiliar concepts and pushed me to apply those concepts. I'll be continuing my learning with Michael next semester as well! read more

My daughter was struggling with chemistry and was need of some extra help. We came across Michaels ad and we called and set up a session with him and it was the best thing we ever did. She was so excited after the session because she was able to understand. Micheal took the time to break it down to where she was able to follow and understand the formulas and process. If you are in need of a great tutor Michael is your guy read more

Michael tutored my son in AP chemistry - he is a really thorough, clear, friendly, and reliable tutor. He is also really flexible and will work with your schedule and any issues along the way. We always got a summary of progress, and he could explain really complex matters in an accessible way. Having Michael really made a difference. We recommend him 100% without hesitation!!! read more

Michael is fantastic! I was in a hurry to find someone to help my daughter and found him on a Google search, emailed him and he called me right away. From a parent's point of view, he is wonderful to work with. Scheduling is flexible and communication is easy via email, text or phone. Michael sends email updates after every session explaining what was accomplished and what your student should do to be prepared for what comes next. My daughter was having issues with her chemistry teacher at school and not understanding the material and concepts. She was not doing well in the class, but after several tutoring sessions with Michael, she took her midterm exam and aced it with a 49 out of 50! Michael is invested in the success of the student and genuinely cares about them, how they learn and what will help them move forward confidently and successfully. You will not regret hiring Michael. I recommend him wholeheartedly! From my daughter's point of view: "Michael does a great job at explaining confusing concepts in a simple and clear way. He's great at keeping you focused on the material. I am able to move at my own pace while he makes sure I am staying on schedule. He helped me sophomore year with chemistry; I wouldn't have passed that class if Michael wasn't my tutor. I also know he gives my mom the peace of mind that I am doing my homework and I am well prepared for tests. He is a very good tutor!" read more

Our son was just getting by in Chemistry. Michael brought our child to the next level with a solid foundation, confidence, and a "B+/A-" average throughout the school year. Michael is accommodating, efficient, and it's evident he wants his student to succeed. His fee reflects his mastery as a Chemistry tutor. As our son describes him, "Michael is a "GOAT!" read more

I highly, highly, highly recommend Micheal as an organic chemistry tutor, he really is the master of this subject. Michael is simply the best! Before he tutored me in organic chemistry I didn't think it would be possible for me to make an 'A' in the class. Michael's greatest strengths as a tutor lie in his natural ability to make you feel at ease and put you on the road to success with a difficult subject matter. He has an amazing ability to simplify, breakdown, and teach all the concepts in a way for anyone to understand. He has instilled in me life-long test-taking skills and a great comprehension of organic chemistry. If you are struggling in organic chemistry like I was Micheal is the tutor for you. I highly recommend Micheal for any student studying general chemistry or organic chemistry, especially at the high school or college level. read more

Michael was a great chemistry tutor that helped me last semester with my gen chem class last semester. He was really flexible with scheduling and great with communication. I was struggling with grasping concepts and he was able to break it down in terms that I was able to understand. He was able to adapt his tutoring style to the way I learn. I like how we were able to have our tutoring sessions online. Helped a lot with my busy school and work schedule. I will be using his help with the second semester of gen chem. read more

Michael is a fantastic tutor. He helped me do very well in an Environmental Chemistry class for my USF master's program. I had several friends whose tutors did not understand the material- and they gave up on trying to work with a tutor. But I feel so lucky to have found Michael because he helped me get through all the material slowly and carefully. He was also very available if I ran into a random question and he made scheduling follow-up appointments very easy. If you are a student who is willing to put in the hard work, Michael is an excellent resource. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone who needs tutoring help in Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry. He is very patient and honestly, should just go into teaching chemistry full-time. If my teachers had been as on-point as Michael, I would have had a much easier time. Thanks Michael!! read more

Michael is a great tutor. He makes sure that I understand what he's teaching me before moving onto the next topic. He's very knowledgeable in chemistry and is able to cover everything I need to know for that specific section or chapter in each tutor session. Michael is very professional and friendly. I felt comfortable asking questions when I didn't understand certain information, and he'd kindly repeat it for me. These sessions were great and in fact, my little brother will be doing these sessions with Michael in the near future. read more

This review is long overdue.... Michael is a fantastic tutor and worth every penny ! Michael help my daughter who was a junior last school year. She wasn't doing good with chemistry school work, Michael was able to help her improve and she finished the year on a very good note. He is very knowledgeable, organized and very good at explaining. I reached out to him again for my younger daughter and are starting this week ! read more

Michael was very helpful in my journey through organic chemistry 1 and I will definitely be using his services for organic chemistry 2. I highly recommend Michael to anyone in need of organic chemistry tutoring. He was very understanding and adapted his teaching style to better prepare me for exams. I can't thank Michael enough for his help! Thank you! read more

I reached out to Michael after coming across his tutoring website conquerchemistry.com while looking for a chemistry tutor as a freshman at UC Berkeley seeking to prepare for gen chem. I reached out to Michael early in the semester and got things rolling. Michael was an amazing tutor! He uses your time together as efficiently as possible, helping with problems and reinforcing important concepts. Michael helped me feel confident enough about my understanding of chemistry that it also helped reduce the stress I felt as a freshman hoping to start strong on the pre-med track. With Michael's help, I went from a student who struggled with honors chemistry in high school and never took AP Chem to a student who was able to get an A in gen chem, a class with a B- average. This should be taken as a testament to Michael's effectiveness as a tutor if you put in the necessary work under his guidance. I will absolutely be coming back to Michael for my upcoming semester of organic chemistry! read more

Thanks to Michael I did not rip my hair out studying Chemistry. I was taking the second semester of general college chemistry. He explains everything in great detail when you need but short and to the point if you only have a simple question about the problem. Thank you! I will be returning to him if I need help with Organic Chem. read more

Michael is a great chemistry tutor and I highly recommend him!!! My daughter got an "A" in Chemistry both semesters. I want to thank him for creating a solid understanding for her from the beginning of the course and throughout to the final exam. He is super flexible with scheduling and offers on-line lessons for those with extracurriculars or limited time. I think his best asset is being able to breakdown and explain concepts clearly and to the point while making it easier to understand. Thank you Michael for adapting your tutoring style and inspiring confidence in my daughter! read more

Need help with high school or college chemistry ? Hoping for a 5 on the AP chem test or an 800 on the SAT chemistry subject test ? If so, you absolutely must, must, must connect with Michael Li. In my more than 20 years as a test prep provider, I have yet to meet an educator more in command of his subject and more gifted as an instructor. Michael's engaging and winning personality make for a first rate learning experience. Like any outstanding teacher, he recognizes the importance of confidence and firmly installs it in all of his students. This guy is an absolute gem ! Chemistry tutoring doesn't get any better. read more

Michael is YOUR TUTOR! Like all students I was nervous after reading all the horror stories about Organic Chemistry, but I thought I could handle it. Besides, if I do the homework and read the book things will be okay? Right? ....... ah NOOOO!! The first day of school Ochem moved like a freight train, I panicked and thought, I am going to FAIL FOR SURE! I had complete anxiety, did not sleep I was terribly scared, sad and really saw NO HOPE! My partner right away found the tutor of my dreams, Michael Li. Wow, the first day I met Michael I expressed ALL of my concerns and I also mentioned to him I took General Chemistry about 4 years ago and do not even remember what an electron was ;) so he would know what type of student he will be working with. I also told him I had a quiz in 4 days; WHAT!!! Michael took the challenge by the horns. At first he tutored me everyday up until the quiz. We reviewed General Chemistry in 4 days that was taught in a semester. I earned an " B" on my quiz and " A " on first exam! Michael was ALWAYS there for me. He motivates, keeps a positive attitude and repeats things until he is blue in the face. HE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY!! He is very flexible with the students schedule because he teaches you right from home! Michael breaks down confusing concepts in a way you will understand. He has the ability to observe the student and finds what learning style would be best( he doesn't tell you, he just does it). During our tutoring session there were times I could not convey what I was confused about. Not to fret! I tried to explain what parts I did not understand, but science can be challenging to put into words. No problem!! He knew exactly what I was trying to ask. Most chapters in the book are 30-50 pages long with problems to challenge you throughout the chapter. Michael WILL get through a 30 page chapter in about an hour if you show him your objective for the class provided from you professor. I can not express enough how lucky I was to meet Michael. If you think you can learn solely from the videos on YouTube, think again... CALL MICHAEL. Thank you Michael, you are truly heaven sent. Those of you wondering what I earned... a " B" :)))) read more

Michael is an accomodating and flexible tutor whose ability to jump straight into the learning process reflects his expertise in the area! His questions and guiding points were very helpful in learning how to effectively study for an 8-week course while working full time. He helped me identify learning points that were difficult for me, and gave personalized advice on how to succeed moving forward. Thanks Michael! read more

Michael was a great tutor for my daughter with HS Chemistry class. He was able to explain concepts clearly and add details that help to booster her confidence in the subject. He taught online (pre-pandemic) and was efficient with his use of the technology. Michael was an effective teacher and was flexible with the pace of learning. I'd highly recommend him for anyone looking for a tutor in Chemistry. read more

Mike is really the best! He explained things so well, and was a huge support. I don't know what I would have done without him, I was super struggling. He's super bright and really knows his stuff. Got me through General Chem and first semester of Ochem, and he actually helped me enjoy it. When you have someone to talk it through with and who challenges you, your game can really improve! I'm so thankful for his help. He is such an asset to have in your corner. read more

I was very nervous to take Chem 1A at Berkeley because I had heard it was a weeder class. Chemistry had never been my strong suit in high school and so I sought out a tutor. I came across Michael's website and the positive reviews sold me! Let me just say those positive reviews were very accurate! Michael was always very flexible and accommodating when arranging meeting times. He also broke down the material in ways that were wayyy easier to understand. I would rewatch my professor's course captures and attend office hours but some concepts just did not click until Michael explained them. Michael is an expert at Chem 1A at Berkeley and I am so glad I worked with him because I got the grade I was aiming for! read more

Michael was a great Chemistry tutor. He really made my daughter feel very comfortable and we saw improvement in her class. He is flexible with scheduling and very responsive. We were concerned for the online tutoring session, but once my daughter tried it, she loved the way Michael and she could work together online. We were all surprised and very pleased. I highly recommend him for any chemistry tutoring read more

Michael is really flexible with scheduling so he was able to accommodate me. He managed to teach me what I was struggling with for a week in 1 hour! He'll teach you the long way, and then his short cuts. I'll definitely be back when I continue my chem study! read more

I'm not sure how I found Michael, but we're so glad to have found this excellent chemistry tutor! Michael not only knows his stuff like a sheer genius--but according to my son--he is also extremely patient and truly phenomenal in explaining complicated things and making sure my son understands everything. Due to his higher fee, we did have some reservations at the beginning. But Michael has proven himself over time and seems genuinely invested in our son's success. He's a gem and definitely the right choice for us. read more

Michael was a great tutor for my son. Michael helped him overcome the challenges of Honors Chem by ensuring he had a strong understanding of fundamental chemistry concepts. I think the experience with Michael's study approach has given my son study skills that will help him through future AP and college classes, as well. Michael was also very dependable, personable, flexible and dedicated to ensuring my son did well. Just wish he tutored non-chem subjects, too! read more

I highly recommend Michael! My daughter was struggling in Chemistry in high school. It wasn't just that she had a low grade, she really didn't "get" it and this was causing a lot of anxiety. After their first session, I could tell that her mindset had changed. Michael was patient and very good at explaining the concepts that she was struggling with. Her grade has gone way up, beyond what we were hoping for, and she is no longer in tears when doing her Chemistry homework. I also really appreciate his flexibility in commitment. My daughter meets with him when she needs to, and we are not locked into a long-term​ contract. I have a much happier daughter now! read more

I usually don't write reviews but Michael is worth it! Michael is very organized and clear. He make sure that his students will send him questions or the material they want to talk about, before the session starts. I don't thinks that there is a question where he didn't have the answer. Also , he made the sure to ask the right questions to see if I understood the material. I took him for 2 of my chem classed and I got an A. He made me love and understand chemistry and he cared about my success in the class. I really recommend to take Michael as your tutor. read more

Coming into Chem 1A at Berkeley, I was pretty nervous because I didn't have a strong chem foundation, but Michael helped me immensely. He really simplifies even the most complex concepts and his familiarity with Berkeley's chem department made him a great asset to me. With his help, I was able to get an A in the class and absolutely could not have done that without him. I highly recommend him especially if you need help with a fast-paced college chemistry class because he is also very efficient in his teaching. Thanks Michael! read more