Robert Motter
Engage with a Chemistry Expert from West Chester University for Interactive Learning Journeys.
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Chemistry tutor - Robert Motter
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Robert Your chemistry tutor
I'm Robert Motter, a Bachelors-educated tutor with over a year of experience specializing in Chemistry for college students. My passion lies in guiding students through complex topics like Inorganic Chemistry, Atomic Structure, and more. I excel in creating personalized learning plans, conducting engaging Chemistry experiments, and honing essential lab skills. With me, you'll dive deep into Chemical Bonding, explore Acids, Bases & pH intricacies, and grasp the finer points of Organic Chemistry. From real-world applications to effective test prep strategies, my review sessions are tailored to boost your understanding. Let's embark on this Chemistry journey together for a brighter academic future!
Robert graduated from West Chester University


Chemistry class overview
My personalized tutoring approach blends structured, visual learning with patience and interactive techniques to engage college-level students in subjects like Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, and more. By leveraging tech tools such as digital whiteboards, interactive 3D models, and video conferencing, I create interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles. I follow renowned curricula like A-Levels (UK) and AP Program (USA), ensuring a comprehensive educational experience. With a focus on concept clarity and tailored guidance, I empower students to excel in challenging topics through practice worksheets, quizzes, and digital note-taking, fostering a deep understanding for academic success.
Specialities of your chemistry tutor
Chemistry experiments
Test prep strategies
Review sessions
Career guidance
Personalized learning plans

Chemistry concept taught by Robert
Robert assisted Shae with understanding aromatic chemistry, focusing on activators, deactivators, and directing effects in electrophilic aromatic substitution. They worked through practice problems, identifying reaction mechanisms and predicting products. Shae will practice additional problems and ask her professor about a discrepancy in the textbook regarding acylation versus alkylation reactions.
Nitro Group Reduction (NO2 to NH2)
Elimination-Addition Reaction (Benzyne Mechanism)
KMnO4 Oxidation of Alkylbenzenes
Electrophilic vs. Nucleophilic Substitution Rates
Friedel-Crafts Acylation
Ortho/Para/Meta Directing
Aromatic Activators & Deactivators
During a recent chemistry lesson, Robert assisted Katie with her lab assignment, specifically addressing the critical concepts of accuracy, precision, and significant figures in experimental data. They meticulously reviewed calculations, pinpointing errors in Katie's approach, particularly concerning the determination of water's density. Katie plans to refine her measurements for the lab and has arranged for a follow-up lesson next week.
Accuracy
Precision
Significant Figures (Addition/Subtraction)
Significant Figures (Multiplication/Division)
Density of Water
Robert and Cassy dedicated their recent organic chemistry lesson to tackling a variety of complex problems. Their work encompassed drawing stereoisomers, calculating enantiomeric excess, determining optical activity, and converting bond-line structures into Fisher projections. They also thoroughly reviewed R/S configurations, the concept of chirality, and the properties of meso compounds. Cassy plans to submit her homework, and they've arranged to meet again next week to continue their studies in organic chemistry.
Fisher Projections (R/S)
Meso Compounds
Optical Activity
R/S Configuration (Cyclic)
Enantiomeric Excess (EE)
Robert provided support to Katie for her biology coursework, delving into topics such as cell theory, the domains of life (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya), and the concept of LUCA. Their discussion also touched upon surface tension, the pepper and soap experiment, and the electrical conductivity of the human body. Katie plans to reattempt her quiz questions, and they have arranged a subsequent lesson to tackle scientific notation and unit conversions in preparation for an upcoming lab quiz.
Properties of Life
Cell Membranes
Domains of Life
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA)
Surface Tension
Electrical Circuits in Biology
During a recent lesson, Robert helped an individual from Cape Coral review electron configurations, isotopes, and ions in preparation for a chemistry exam. The learner practiced problems related to electron configurations, determining the number of subatomic particles in isotopes and ions, and using the equations E=hv and c=λv to solve for energy, frequency, and wavelength. They also discussed strategies for memorizing formulas and managing test anxiety.
Ion Charges
Average Atomic Mass
Isotopes
Orbital Filling Diagrams
Electron Configuration
Wave-Particle Duality
Robert assisted Isha with a comprehensive chemistry lesson, focusing on practice questions related to mass spectrometry, molecular formula determination, and stoichiometry. Isha actively worked through problems from practice tests, specifically addressing calculations for average atomic mass, determining molecular formulas, and converting between grams, moles, and atoms. Together, they reviewed the correct problem-solving approaches and underscored the importance of using Avogadro's number when dealing with molecules.
Isotope Abundance
Molecular Formula & Weight
Mole Ratios in Compounds
Radial vs. Planar Nodes
Avogadro's Number for Particles
AMU vs. Grams per Mole
Types of learners for chemistry class
Learning Disabilities
Home schooled
ADHD
College students
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ASD
Interactive chemistry lessons
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Tools & techniques used by chemistry tutor
Presentations
Digital Note taking
Video conferencing
Flashcards
Digital whiteboard
Your chemistry tutor also teaches
Acids, Bases & pH
States of Matter
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Reactions
Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonding

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