Danielle C. Nerko, Ph.D.

Dr. Danielle C. Nerko is a tenured chemistry professor at SUNY Westchester who empowers others to thrive by harnessing the transformative power of chemistry at the workplace and in everyday life.

Instructional Innovation

Using high-impact instruction and non-traditional teaching methods, Dr. Nerko equips learners to think like chemists. Her philosophy is to take a flexible, student-centered approach to foster superior performance, enhance confidence, and develop problem-solving abilities. Student evaluations commend her approachability and ability to convey complex concepts in a cogent, relatable, and easy-to-digest manner.

As a woman in the sciences, Dr. Nerko works enthusiastically with all learners and is committed to inspiring diverse talent to pursue STEM careers. The students she has helped succeed run the gamut and include first-generation college students, English language learners, adults returning to school, non-traditional students, students with specialized learning needs, and other students historically underrepresented in the sciences.

Private Tutoring & Coaching

Dr. Nerko provides a distinctive service, equipping her private clients to thrive by combining the personalized attention of a private tutor with the teaching mastery of a college professor. She specializes in helping clients push through obstacles that require careful attention and a high degree of expertise. For more than a decade, she has been beside students to help them achieve their most important goals.

Dr. Nerko supports every private client relationship with intellectual acumen, instructional mastery, and a human touch. Her private clients receive a college professor’s direct personal attention and the highest quality private tutoring.

Outside the Classroom & Lab

Outside the classroom and lab, Dr. Nerko enjoys rooting for the Yankees, managing her fantasy football team, cooking (with the help of scientific principles—of course), and traveling. She has been to over thirty countries and appeared on the Food Network as a guest judge.

Dr. Nerko lives in New York City with her family.

Contact Dr. Nerko

To discuss private tutoring, speaking engagements, or media interview opportunities, please contact Dr. Nerko at or connect with her on LinkedIn.