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John: Mount Vernon tutor
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...the medical sciences. I have been both the student and the professor for several years. Through these experiences I learned how to be a better student through teaching and a better teacher through listening to teachers. I hope to take the experiences, lessons, knowledge and passion I have gained over the years and pass it...
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Bachelors, Middle Eastern Studies
Masters, Anatomy
Jamal: Mount Vernon tutor
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My name is Jamal Alafifi. I graduated from the University of Arizona in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and I hold a Master of Science from SUNY-Upstate Medical University. In my spare time I like to work out, go hiking, and play golf.... My teaching philosophy is to allow the student to figure out as much as they can on their own rather than telling them what the answers are, and then from...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Microbiology
Masters, Research
Tonia: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor
...students during residency. My teaching philosophy is really to identify each individual student's learning style and try to tailor my approach to that. Everyone learns differently, so I think it's best to avoid a one size fits all approach. I have been a student for most of my life! So I have had a lot...
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Bachelors, Psychology
PHD, Medicine (MD)
Ashraf: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor
...and I am a recent graduate of Emory University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I will be pursing my medical degree (M.D.) later this year at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends, playing polo, visiting museums, and staying active.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
PHD, Medical Doctor (M.D.)
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 32
Fairooz: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor
...remained in my mind as the kind of person Id want to be, and I try to apply many of these qualities to all my interactions, whether with patients or with students that I tutor. It is part of my personal philosophy that we should take the knowledge that we acquire over time and spread...
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Bachelors, Neuroscience & Psychology
Current Grad Student, Medicine
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Humayra: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a medical student trying (and failing) to balance both school and my social life while retain a (semi) normal sleep schedule.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Doctor of Medicine, Molecular Medicine
Michael: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor
...I am currently a graduate student, at SUNY Upstate Medical University, studying to get my MPH. I received my bachelors degree from SUNY Oswego in NY with a major in Wellness Management and a minor in Nutrition. My best subjects are math and science. I strive for excellence and hope to help you excel too.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Health and Wellness, General
Master in Public Health, Public Health
Bailey: Mount Vernon tutor
Certified Tutor
...learning experience. I then graduated, took my boards and went to Upstate Medical University where I received my Bachelors of Professional Studies. I was additionally in a clinical program doing Cat Scan at various facilities. I took my Computed Tomography boards right after, and I now work as a CT technologist and I am so...
Education & Certification
Associate in Science, Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Science, Radiologic Technology
Brandon: Mount Vernon tutor
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...earn my PhD, which I did. I have taught several different biology courses and general chemistry at the college level for the past six years. Because of the type of science I do, I am also able to tutor in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. These skills also allow me to help students prepare for entrance...
Education & Certification
Doctor of Philosophy, Cellular and Molecular Biology
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The student said he got a 14 out of 16 on his social studies test, which is fantastic. I requested he get a copy of the exam; he said he has trouble deciphering the questions and I'd like to see how his exams are worded. It may be something we can work on. He's doing VERY well with the math review. I give him a set of five or six problems each week to test his recall, and he's doing great. The only thing he still mixes up are negatives/positives, but I think this is more a lack of concentration than understanding.
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Most of our time was spent covering vector addition, specifically in relation to cumulative force upon a set point (I.e., free body diagrams) and the meaning and means for achievement of mechanical equilibrium. It was a quite productive session, bringing The student from a state of uncertainty in the basic concepts to the ability to complete complex analysis on his own.
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The student and I worked on the Writing section of the SAT. I covered the essay structure that she should use when writing her essay, and she wrote a practice essay. I think she can improve her essay writing considerably with practice. We then worked on practice multiple choice questions in Identifying Sentence Errors and Improving Sentences. I gave her an essay topic for homework. She will write the essay before the next session.
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Reviewed topics in preparation for exam tomorrow. Topics included quadratic equations, equations in standard and vertex form, graphing equations, and simplifying expressions with root numbers. Student did very well with all of these topics and only had a few conceptual questions.
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Today we went over the practice exam that she had taken. She has improved about 20 points since she took her exam the first time. If she scored just one or two more questions correctly, that would have pushed her into the 215-217 range. Writing is still her weakest area so we have covered that more extensively. She has a few more practice exams to take and we will go over those to see how she is doing.
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We worked on a lot of new vocabulary words to help study for a test in reading. We made note cards that contained both the definition for each word and an example sentence to help the student remember the use for each of the words. Then, we read from a novel to practice fluency.
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