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I recently graduated from Seattle University with a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology, Magna Cum Laude. I am currently taking a break from school in order to prep for med school applications--hopefully within in the next couple years!:)

In contrary to popular beliefs about bio majors, my most effective study technique is to avoid memorization whenever I can. I always aim for long retention of information--yes, I am against cramming! Of course, there are numerous occasions where memorization is unavoidable. In those cases, we will work together as a team to find a way that suits YOU best to make it as easy (and fun) as possible.

I always try to gain a deep understanding of the concepts that I learn. It may seem like a lot of work--which sometimes it is; but trust me, it is always worth it in the long run. With this technique, at times when I don't remember a particular information, I will still remember how to obtain it.

After all, not all of us are blessed with the gift of photographic memory! And even if you are, I'm sure you wouldn't want to downgrade your learning experience by turning yourself into a flashdrive:)

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Undergraduate Degree: Seattle University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Hobbies

Reading, writing, hiking

Tutoring Subjects
ACT Prep
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra
Algebra 2
Bioinformatics
Biology
Biotechnology
Cell Biology
College Application Essays
College Biology
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Science
English
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
High School Biology
Life Sciences
Math
Microbiology
Middle School Math
Middle School Science
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Neurobiology
Neuroscience
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Other
Pre-Algebra
PSAT Prep
PSAT Critical Reading
PSAT Mathematics
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Prep
SAT Math
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Science
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