Award-Winning COMLEX Tutors serving Oak Park, IL

Hi my name is Keegan Fernandes and Im a third year medical student. I love teaching a variety of subjects but my favorite subject is Biology. Hopefully we can learn a few things and make it an interactive process.

...training my father received in medical school come to life in our own family in the care of my sister was a pivotal experience for me. I saw a purpose to life that I hadn't seen before - serving others in moments that matter, in ways they cannot help themselves. From this day forward, I have thirsted to fulfill this purpose in my own life. My compassion for those in need, coupled with my desire...

...considerable time studying in group settings and I believe that those experiences have made me a better tutor over the years by engaging with different personality types and learning styles in these group settings. Based on my academic history, I am most passionate about Math and Science, however, I also have an interest in English and Literature. Also, I was an intern at a Neuroscience lab as well as worked as a medical scribe. I...

...curriculum is often compared to "sipping out of a fire hose", I have learned, painstakingly, the most efficient ways to learn difficult topics. I simply would like to pass on the knowledge, and more importantly, the process to obtain difficult material. As a physician, my understanding of these materials and my real life applications allow me to teach these materials to learners while giving real life examples to help solidify these difficult topics. Please feel...

...with challenging subjects. These experiences have reinforced my belief that the best way to learn is by teaching others, and I have found immense satisfaction in seeing my peers succeed through our collaborative efforts. One of the key strengths I bring to a tutoring position is my ability to personalize my teaching approach to meet the unique needs of each student. I understand that everyone has a different learning style, and I am adept at...

...medical school, I have always looked to people who have accomplished my goals for help. I feel as though I have accomplished what some younger medical students would like to, and I want to help those like myself. I am an extremely hands on tutor who will work with the student to create a personalized study plan and create a learning system that will work for them. I also have strong foundations in both basic...

...one of the founders of the Marquette Brain Brigade, where a group of undergraduate students came up with demos/lessons in neuroscience to teach middle school students. Moreover, I sought out private tutoring opportunities at a company called Huntington Learning Center both during undergrad and during medical school where I tutored a wide variety of subjects, including ACT/SAT, for virtually all age groups. I am very comfortable teaching various subjects and ages, and I am a...

...I am passionate about STEM and education in general. Furthermore, I have experience with admission writing and interviewing. It is always gratifying to work with my students to fine tune their applications and personal statements, and see them grow confident in their interview skills. I have helped 5 people get admitted to medical schools and PA schools. I am confident in my content knowledge will help you learn and understand these topics. I am also...

...understand that it is a difficult time for us all. This test tests our strength, mental stability and our endurance for lengthy hours. My philosophy is and always will be do to do your best and strive for excellence. That is what I teach my students and with my help, they are able to obtain this. Outside of academics, I enjoy cooking, traveling, and reading while outside. I also have a puppy named Sketchy who...

...has exposed me to teach a group rather than individuals at once. It lead me to implement methods of active learning to ensure that the content presented was understood by everyone. While also working as a tutor in the athletic department, I would be assigned to student athletes who were performing poorly in their courses due to the lack of interest in studying and education, while allocating most of their time to training for their...