Bassel Lawand

Bring me your toughest class.

I teach general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, biology and the MCAT.

Every one of my 200+ students has improved their grades.

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Why I tutor

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My goal is to find the explanation that clicks for you.

Growing up bilingual taught me that there are multiple ways to explain the same idea.

Watching confused looks turn into “That’s so obvious, I get it now!” makes me really happy.

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Every lesson is just you and me.

We work it out together on a shared whiteboard, from AP Chemistry to the MCAT. Everything else happens on basseltutor.com.

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Patients deserve clear explanations too.

I’m working toward becoming a physician. Tutoring taught me to explain complex ideas simply, and I want to do the same for my patients.

I’ve seen students go from F to A.

Others have gone from struggling to the top of their class, scored 5s on AP Biology and AP Chemistry, and done well in college chemistry and biochemistry.

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Read my reviews on Preply

  • “Bassel is such a great tutor. Excellent individualized help on everything from general concepts to specific example problems… Can’t recommend him enough to anyone struggling in chem.”

    Grade went from C to A. Hayden, AP Chemistry, December 2024

  • “Amazing guy. Helped me understand nearly all the subjects I’ve struggled with. He goes into detail and thoroughly explains each concept.”

    Grade went from D to A. Brent, Organic Chemistry, October 2024

  • “He is easily one of the most interactive tutors I’ve ever had… My understanding of organic chemistry has skyrocketed since working with him!”

    Rated five stars. Emily, Organic Chemistry, December 2025

What I teach

  • General Chemistry

    AP, IB, College

    Stoichiometry, thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, acids and bases

  • Organic Chemistry

    College

    Mechanisms, synthesis, stereochemistry, spectroscopy

  • Biochemistry

    College

    Enzymes, metabolism, protein structure, signaling, bioenergetics

  • Biology

    AP, IB, College

    Cell biology, genetics, physiology, evolution

  • MCAT

    Pre-med

    Chem/Phys, Bio/Biochem, Psych/Soc, CARS

How lessons work

  • We start with a free 15-minute consultation.

  • I use the material you send me and write practice problems around it.

  • You rate each problem’s difficulty before and after. It often drops from 9/10 to 2/10.

  • You get notes after every session.

  • On an accelerated schedule, I can teach a full general or organic chemistry course in a week.

  • You pay by Zelle, Venmo or PayPal, with no subscriptions.

  • Parents can manage their kids’ sessions too.

I built basseltutor.com for my students.

It’s where students and parents book lessons, message me and pay per lesson.

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Pages on basseltutor.com
The basseltutor.com home page: “Science that finally makes sense.”, a button to book a free consultation, and Bassel’s graduation portrait.
Creating an account on basseltutor.com, as a student or as a parent.
A sample conversation on basseltutor.com: a student asks about an equilibrium problem the night before a lesson, and Bassel explains it.
Booking the free 15-minute consultation on basseltutor.com: a calendar for October 2026 with afternoon and evening times.
A finished consultation on basseltutor.com, with sample session notes and homework from Bassel.
The basseltutor.com home page on a phone: “Science that finally makes sense.” and a button to book a free consultation. Creating an account on basseltutor.com on a phone, as a student or as a parent. A sample conversation on basseltutor.com on a phone: Bassel explains an equilibrium problem to a student. Booking the free 15-minute consultation on basseltutor.com on a phone: a calendar with open times. A finished consultation on basseltutor.com on a phone, with sample session notes and homework from Bassel.