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Parisa: Medford tutor

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I'm a graduate of Emory University, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Biology. I was on the pre-med track during my college years and studied for the MCAT while volunteering at a free clinic in Atlanta on weekends (phew). My background in tutoring began all the way in high school, where I was a peer tutor for math. I loved working with my friends and helping them feel confident about their own skills and bright futures. After high school, I began tutoring privately and continued to do so throughout my college days. Alongside my own studies, I enjoyed helping the underclassmen with their academics as a Teaching Assistant for Human Physiology during my junior year. After graduation, I tutored students at an intensive test prep center called C2 Education, and bid my time biting my nails while waiting to hear back from medical schools! In December 2016, I finally got that call (yay!) and now I spend most of my time helping kids achieve their own dreams, while catching up on all those books and TV shows I'd been putting off for years!

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Parisa’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Emory University - Bachelors, Biology, General

Hobbies

Painting, Reading, Hiking, Scuba Diving, Fishing

Tutoring Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT Writing
Algebra
Biology
Cell Biology
College Biology
Developmental Biology
Evolutionary Biology
High School Biology
Life Sciences
Math
MCAT
Microbiology
Middle School Math
Middle School Science
Molecular Biology
Nutrition
Plant Biology
Pre-Algebra
SAT Prep
SAT Math
Science
Test Prep
What is your teaching philosophy?

I've noticed that it is much easier for students to remember material when they can visualize what they are learning. This can be in the way of a picture, a scenario that they would be familiar with, or anything that could remove the "school-worky" vibe and make it seem more "real-life."

What might you do in a typical first session with a student?

Get to know the student outside of academics, and have some fun!

How can you help a student become an independent learner?

By helping them understand the basic concepts, instead of just memorizing things.

How would you help a student stay motivated?

Keeping things fun and engaging. Using more real-life examples and incorporating materials into their own lives.

If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?

I would try to identify where the difficulty is, and then approach it from a different angle to see if the new way makes more sense.

What techniques would you use to be sure that a student understands the material?

Playing quiz games, and seeing if they can "teach" me the material!

How do you build a student's confidence in a subject?

Practice, practice, and practice!

How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?

I tell students to imagine that they are reading for fun and are very interested in the subject.