My AP Chemistry course is fully asynchronous, giving students flexibility with clear structure and guidance. Each topic includes short, focused videos with timelines so students can rewatch tricky parts or skip what they already know. Some videos teach key concepts, while others walk through challenging exam questions step by step. Families describe the course as well‑organized, manageable, and confidence‑building. Year after year, students tell me that during the exam they had already seen many of the questions before, and their AP® scores consistently reflect that level of preparation. You can read their full comments under the Student Reviews tab on the bottom navigation bar.
Each week, I offer an optional live session for students who want to talk through the current chemistry topics, ask questions, or get clarification on ideas from the week’s assignments. These sessions rotate between Monday and Tuesday and cycle through four start times — 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 PM (ET) — so everyone has a chance to attend when it fits their schedule. Each session is saved so students who couldn’t attend live can see what was covered. Nothing discussed in a live session is ever assessed on an assignment or test. These meetings offer an interactive setting for students who enjoy connecting with the teacher in addition to the discussion board.
All assignments are posted on day one and available 24/7, with a weekly schedule to provide structure, but students can always work ahead and choose the pace that works best for them. My 2026–2027 school calendar shows the school days and scheduled breaks, but you’re welcome to adjust the dates to match your own vacations, celebrations, and observances. You can download a full size copy (PDF) of the school calendar under "Course Documents" in the bottom navigation bar.
I deliver my AP Chemistry course using Cengage’s WebAssign, the same platform used by more than 3,000 colleges and universities. I’ve customized every assignment, so students receive multiple submissions, helpful hints, clear explanations, and full solutions after they’ve worked through a problem. WebAssign automatically grades the problem sets and lab follow‑ups, giving students instant feedback on every assignment. Over the year, I get to know students through the work they do and the questions they ask, which allows me to write strong, specific recommendations when needed.
The grade for each semester’s work is based on the assignments in WebAssign. The assignments are designed to be formative so that students can learn chemistry without the stress associated with summative assessments. The assignment questions are instantly checked on submission and have multiple tries giving students several attempts to find the solution and understand the reason behind the question before submitting their final answer for grading. This approach allows students to learn by doing. There is no busy work
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The College Board’s AP® Chemistry exam follows a digital-hybrid format, so learning how to take a digital-hybrid exam is important. My WebAssign platform mirrors the College Board's Bluebook’s question format, thus giving you lots of practice with this style of testing. After each test, a follow-up assignment helps reinforce concepts and improve your test-taking skills. Plus, in addition to my practice exams, you’ll have the opportunity to take every AP® Chemistry exam ever released by the College Board.
For each chapter in the textbook, I write a detailed summary with explanations and sample problems. My chapter summaries will guide your reading of the text by focusing on the important topics while skipping sections that are not part of the AP® curriculum. By the end of the year, you will have a binder that is a complete and perfect guide for your AP® Chemistry Exam review. Former students have used my chapter summaries to study for their MCATs!
Students receive personalized help through my Discussion Board. I monitor it throughout the day, five days a week, and I check in on weekends so students always have timely help when they need it. I use diagrams, annotations, images, videos, and links to give clear, thorough explanations for chemistry questions. I also have several TAs, each of whom achieved an A+ in the class and a 5 on the AP exam, who enthusiastically help answer questions and offer the kind of AP exam insight that only a recent exam taker can provide.
Each student has a secure online grade book in WebAssign that is updated daily. Both students and parents can access it anytime to review progress. I’ll provide a comprehensive mid-term grade report and a final end-of-year report, detailing performance across Semester 1, Semester 2, the Final Exam, and the overall course grade.