Tutoring
Starting in September 2025, ACS@UCF is now offering tutoring services for all UCF students who need help in chemistry at a discounted price for current ACS members! Free general/group tutoring will be offered a couple times every month for classes including introductory chemistry courses all the way through Organic Chemistry II. To book a private session, scroll to the bottom of the page and select the tutor you want to book with. Select from that tutor’s available times located on their unique booking page. Before your session, don’t forget to pay on the ACS Member Store! The button below will take you to the ACS Member Store where you can pay for your tutoring.
Available Subjects:
Chemistry (L for Lower, U for Upper):
(L) Concepts in Chemistry
(L) Introduction to Chemistry
(L) General Chemistry
(L) Chemistry Fundamentals I
(L) Chemistry Fundamentals II
(U) Organic Chemistry I
(U) Organic Chemistry II
Private Tutoring Rates
$40/hr per lower level course ($25 for members), $45/hr per upper level course ($30 for members)
Concepts in Chemistry Tutors:
Introduction to Chemistry Tutors:
General Chemistry Tutors:
Chemistry Fundamentals I Tutors:
Chemistry Fundamentals II Tutors:
Organic Chemistry I Tutors:
Organic Chemistry II Tutors:
Meet Our Tutors:
Ashley Flanagan
3rd year Chemistry (BS) - Biochemistry track student. Ashley is currently doing research with Dr. Kean on Click Chemistry.
Chloe Watson
A third year Molecular Cell Biology major at UCF minoring in Chemistry. Chloe volunteers in a biomedical research lab at the College of Medicine and as such, uses a lot of chemistry in her day-to-day life. She’s excited to help you navigate the exciting world of Chemistry Fundamentals II, she’d love to help you see how much fun chemistry can be!
Clara Fortes
Third year majoring in Chemistry (B.S.). Clara is passionate about chemistry and helping others. Clara is involved as an undergraduate research assistant in a Computational Chemistry Lab here at UCF.
Eden Sammis
Third-year Chemistry (B.S.) student with a minor in Materials Science & Engineering. She is personable, patient, & enjoys helping students understand chemistry topics by making them more approachable. Has informally tutored friends & peers in general chemistry topics for ~two years.
Emilina Schmidt
Biomedical Sciences (B.S.) major with minors in Music and Chemistry; Emilina has been tutoring chemistry for a year now and currently works as a University Learning Assistant for Physics.
Emily Brown
Junior Psychology Major on a Clinical Track with the intention of going to medical school. Emily has been a TA for multiple psychology classes, and loves helping others master arduous concepts. Chemistry plays a big part in her medical school career so her goal is to positively impact the world with chemistry in medicine.
Fahd Shahid
A Sophomore at UCF majoring in Biomedical Sciences. Fahd used to run a tutoring business with friends in high school related to STEM subjects and is ready to offer help with Intro to Chem and Chem 2.
See above for the link to Fahd’s Booking Page
Jake Stewart
Chemistry (B.S.) - Biochemistry major with a Political Science (Pre-Law) minor. Jake is very interested in chemistry and plans to continue his interest in pharmaceuticals or biomedical law. Jake has plenty of tutoring experience: working with a local firm for just under a year, tutoring science and math in high school, and the occasional help to friends!
Kira Garvey
Kira is a Chemistry major and Digital Media minor. She is patient and enjoys helping students understand their work. Kira has been an Undergraduate Learning Assistant in Chemistry classes for four semesters.
Luis Silva
Molecular and Cellular Biology major (B.S.); Luis is in his third year of college and has had experience tutoring since high school. Luis joined ACS while taking organic chemistry.
Maria Bonilla Alvarez
Chemistry (B.S.) - Biochemistry major; Maria is a third year chemistry student with a strong passion for helping others truly understand and visualize course content - not just memorize it. She has spent the last few years unofficially tutoring friends and classmates.
Max Ramos
Biology (B.S.) major with a Minor in Chemistry; Max is a patient and charismatic tutor who loves teaching challenging science topics, especially organic chemistry. He plans to become a biochemist and brings enthusiasm to every lesson, inspiring confidence while making complex concepts approachable.
Qui-Loi Mai
Biomedical Sciences major with a minor in Biomechanics; has a strong foundation in chemistry from her classes. Q has often helped classmates and friends understand challenging topics, and really enjoys breaking concepts down in an approachable way. She is passionate about helping others learn.
Shaurice Kildare
Sophomore majoring in Chemistry (B.S.) with a minor in Materials Science and Engineering. Shaurice has been tutoring since high school and is currently a P.R.E.M. Undergraduate scholar here at UCF.
Sobirjon Sharipov
Biomedical Science (B.S.) major with minors in Chemistry and Psychology; Sobirjon has a background of tutoring biology and is currently working as an Organic Chemistry Learning Assistant.
Tristen Gerren
Tristen Gerren is a senior Biotechnology major with a strong interest in industry-focused research. She has been an active member of ACS for the past year and currently conducts research as a PREM fellow in the Kang Lab. Tristen is passionate about making science approachable and collaborative, and she looks forward to supporting students while exploring the exciting world of chemistry together.