One-on-one science tutoring, online Science that finally makes sense.
General chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and MCAT prep — one-on-one sessions tailored to your course and your goals.
Free 15-minute intro call · No commitment
Students helped
200+
Tutoring since
2019
Average rating
5.0
Subjects
Help across the science core
General Chemistry
AP · IB · College
Stoichiometry, thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, and acids & bases — finally making sense.
Organic Chemistry
College
Mechanisms, synthesis, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy — drawn out until they click.
Biochemistry
College
Enzymes, metabolism, protein structure, signaling, and bioenergetics without the memorization grind.
Biology
AP · IB · College
Cell biology, genetics, physiology, and evolution — connected into one big picture.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Genetics
MCAT Prep
Test Prep
Chem/Phys, Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc, and CARS strategy backed by real content review.
What I cover
Topics, exams, and UCLA courses
Topics by subject
- Atomic structure,
- Periodic trends,
- Bonding,
- Lewis/VSEPR,
- Intermolecular forces,
- Stoichiometry,
- Gases,
- Thermochemistry,
- Solutions,
- Kinetics,
- Equilibrium,
- Acids/bases/buffers,
- Solubility,
- Thermodynamics (entropy, free energy),
- Electrochemistry,
- Nuclear chemistry
- Structure/resonance,
- Nomenclature,
- Stereochemistry,
- SN1/SN2/E1/E2,
- Alkenes/alkynes,
- Alcohols/ethers/epoxides,
- Aromatic chemistry (EAS),
- Carbonyl chemistry (aldehydes, ketones, acids and derivatives, enolates),
- IR/NMR/mass spec,
- Mechanisms and multistep synthesis
- Amino acids,
- Protein structure,
- Enzyme kinetics/inhibition,
- Carbohydrates,
- Lipids,
- Membranes,
- DNA replication,
- Transcription,
- Translation,
- Bioenergetics,
- Glycolysis,
- Gluconeogenesis,
- TCA cycle,
- Oxidative phosphorylation,
- Fatty acid and amino acid metabolism,
- Regulation/signaling
- Cell structure and function,
- Cellular respiration,
- Photosynthesis,
- Molecular biology,
- Genetics,
- Evolution,
- Physiology
- Chem/Phys,
- Bio/Biochem,
- Psych/Soc,
- CARS
Exams
- MCAT,
- AP Chemistry exam,
- AP Biology exam,
- ACS final exams
UCLA courses
25 courses, and I took every one of them myself.
Chem 14A, Chem 14B
General chemistry
Chem 20L
Chemistry lab
Chem 30A, Chem 30B, Chem 30C, plus labs Chem 30AL and Chem 30BL
Organic chemistry
Chem 153A, Chem 153B, Chem 153C, plus lab Chem 153L
Biochemistry
Life Sciences 7A, Life Sciences 7B, Life Sciences 7C
Life sciences core
Life Sciences 107
Life Sciences 23L
Lab
Physics 5A, Physics 5B, Physics 5C
Physics for life sciences
Chem 110A, Chem 154, Chem 156, Chem 171, Chem C180
Upper-division chemistry and biochemistry
Meet Bassel
Hi, I'm Bassel.
I’m an aspiring physician with a passion for teaching, and I worked as a medical assistant in 2025. I’ve always loved helping my students gain a real interest in the concepts we’re learning by applying them to the world around them. Watching confused looks turn into “That’s so obvious, I get it now!” makes me really happy.
Growing up bilingual taught me that there are multiple ways to explain the same idea. My goal is to find the explanation that clicks for you.
More about my work and research at bassellawand.com.
2021–2025
UCLA Biochemistry — B.S., Dean's List — departmental highest honors
Summer 2023
Tohoku University — International research fellowship, Sendai, Japan
2025
Medical Assistant — Endocrinology practice
2019–Present
Professional Tutor — 200+ students — 5.0 rating
How it works
Three steps, start to finish
Book a free consultation
Start with a free 15-minute chat. We talk through your course, your goals, and whether we're a good fit — no commitment.
Schedule lessons that fit
Pick times that work with your calendar and reschedule easily in the app when life happens.
Learn and track progress
Learn in focused one-on-one sessions and track your progress. Pay per lesson through the app — no subscriptions.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Ready when you are.
Book a free 15-minute consultation and see what one-on-one tutoring can do for your grades — no commitment.
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