Hello my name is Viraj Shah and I'm a 2nd year medical student at the University of Miami. I have extensive experience tutoring in all science subjects (orgo, biology, genetics, physics), math and reading. I have been an SAT and ACT tutoring for over 6 years now at the local Boys and Girls Club. I also have extensive experience tutoring for the MCAT, from best practices to more technical skills as well. I enjoy tutoring and realize everyone learns in a unique way. I try to cater my style to my student and help them reach the full extent of their capabilities.I am an avid fan of basketball and tennis, and play whenever I find the time.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Culture and Linguistics and K-12 Teaching Certification in Spanish from the University of Pittsburgh. I received my Master in Education from St. Mary's University of Minnesota and then moved back to Pittsburgh to earn my Pre K-12 Principal Certification from the University of Pittsburgh as well as my Doctoral Degree this past summer. I have extensive knowledge of Hispanic culture - and a passion for the music of Latin America. I have utilized my Spanish-speaking skills not only to teach in a K-12 school setting, but also as an interpreter in the military. I took advantage of many opportunities while serving in the Navy and Army reserves to use my Spanish speaking skills in many medical clinics in Central America. With regard to tutoring, I enjoy working with all age groups. I have tutored students from the middle school level to the college level. I have tutored Spanish to NFL players as well as Italian to high school-aged students. I believe that learning another language is a very rewarding journey. As a native speaker of Italian, I can attest to the fact that learning about the culture is imperative to learning the language including history, food, music, customs, etc. Hence, as I tutor second languages, I am always sure to include information about these topics to maintain interest and increase knowledge.In my free time, I am an avid outdoorsman. I enjoy fishing, hunting, and boating. My favorite sport to watch on television is NHL hockey. I also play several instruments including the guitar and Venezuelan cuatro. I also have a supportive wife and five great children with different learning needs which helps me to relate to all types of learners.

I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. I have experience doing academic coaching with my peers in a wide variety of subjects and I have been helping friends and family prepare for college entry exams for a number of years. I am available to tutor a range of middle school and high school subjects, but I am most excited about tutoring test prep. I remember how stressful preparing for college can be and I am eager to do my part in helping students fulfill their college goals. I believe that learning is a collaborative process and I am committed to being as actively involved in the student's learning as I can. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to the movies (I try to see each Oscar nominee before the ceremony every year.), and am a huge Michigan sports fan.

Thinking about my own experience in education, I appreciate the incredible impact that teachers have on the lives of young people. I know that teachers provide skills and knowledge used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students belief in their own capacity to make positive contributions to society.

I have always had an affinity for the Language Arts. I learned to read at a young age, and frequently had a book in my hands. This led me to major in English in college and to obtain a teaching certificate for the purpose of working with young people. My desire was to help them obtain the same love and desire for literature that I have. Reading is one of my favorite things to do, and by extension, writing. I have been published several times during my lifetime, and I continue to pursue it.

I am an experienced and results-driven Special Education Teacher with proven teaching, instructional, and data-collection skills. My goal is to support all students through data driven instruction and support. I'm highly focused and passionate about delivering personalized, hands-on lessons that support students' academic and emotional needs and strengths. I have experience providing special education supports and services to elementary students.

Having been forever passionate about Science, I got my Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from a prestigious university in India after attending 5 years of Medical School. Since graduating from High School, I have been involved in mentoring and tutoring my peers and colleagues. During my education in medical school, I got the opportunity to tutor several juniors, which was a lot of fun for everyone. After medical school, I was in charge of teaching Medical and Nursing students in the various institutions that I worked at. I very strongly believe in the power of education for a good quality of life.While growing up, Science was always my favorite and, over the years, Biology and Life Sciences were my strongest suit. I like to approach a topic in a unique manner and try to make it as fun as possible, while staying on the subject at all times. I try to make education a simple and uncomplicated process in a world of distractions. Doing this has been very gratifying.In my spare time, I like to watch and play soccer, work out at the gym and watch movies. I am a huge superhero movie fan. I also love to visit museums and aquariums.I love the marine life and animals in general.

Providing students with comprehensive strategies that have been proven effective is the best way to increase student achievement. Struggling students need targeted interventions in an intensive format in order to make substantial growth in needed areas.I have a wealth of experience helping students overcome struggles in many areas, which was gained during my time as an educator and as a graduate student in Reading Education. I am leaving the classroom after 14 wonderful years as an elementary school teacher.While pursuing my PHD in Reading Education, I will be working in the Reading Department within the College of Education at the University of Central Florida. I am excited to begin this new chapter in my life, however I will always be passionate about working directly with students.Over the past 14 years, I have taught every grade ranging from first through fifth. I have enjoyed seeing students use critical thinking and problem solving to create unique perspectives to challenges that face our society. I know that one of the most common reasons students have difficultly excelling is lack of engagement. I firmly believe it is the teacher's job to motivate and engage students. This is a vital part of my instructional practice. I look forward to working together!

Having gone through the process of applying to (and getting into) some of the most elite schools in the world, I am devoted to helping others achieve the same and find the school that's the best fit for them given their interests and goals. It's a long process and the earlier you begin the better! I'm happy to be there every step of the way - whether it's some high school exam, the SAT or the application itself, I would love nothing more than to help you succeed. And I believe it all starts with good writing and analytical skills. This is what will distinguish you from the crowd - being able to clearly and easily communicate your ideas and to build strong arguments supported by solid evidence. In my experience as a tutor, I've worked with kids in middle school, where the goal was to motivate them to want to learn and present the material in an engaging manner. I believe that's true for any age, but it just takes a different approach. I am committed to adapting my process to the needs and goals of the student so that they can make the most of our time. At the end of the day, I hope students will come out of this experience understanding how to harness the knowledge they are given in achieving larger more complex task; that is, going beyond the solution to the problem, understanding the methodology and how to use the acquired skills in different situations.

There is brilliance in each of us. Sometimes we miss a concept or have developed learning styles that keep our brilliance hidden. Others of us just need a coach. For those, the "studying" of a thing is much less exciting than the "doing" of a thing. My job as your tutor is to help you discover your brilliance by packaging your study so you can "do".

Hello my name is Viraj Shah and I'm a 2nd year medical student at the University of Miami. I have extensive experience tutoring in all science subjects (orgo, biology, genetics, physics), math and reading. I have been an SAT and ACT tutoring for over 6 years now at the local Boys and Girls Club. I also have extensive experience tutoring for the MCAT, from best practices to more technical skills as well. I enjoy tutoring and realize everyone learns in a unique way. I try to cater my style to my student and help them reach the full extent of their capabilities.I am an avid fan of basketball and tennis, and play whenever I find the time.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Culture and Linguistics and K-12 Teaching Certification in Spanish from the University of Pittsburgh. I received my Master in Education from St. Mary's University of Minnesota and then moved back to Pittsburgh to earn my Pre K-12 Principal Certification from the University of Pittsburgh as well as my Doctoral Degree this past summer. I have extensive knowledge of Hispanic culture - and a passion for the music of Latin America. I have utilized my Spanish-speaking skills not only to teach in a K-12 school setting, but also as an interpreter in the military. I took advantage of many opportunities while serving in the Navy and Army reserves to use my Spanish speaking skills in many medical clinics in Central America. With regard to tutoring, I enjoy working with all age groups. I have tutored students from the middle school level to the college level. I have tutored Spanish to NFL players as well as Italian to high school-aged students. I believe that learning another language is a very rewarding journey. As a native speaker of Italian, I can attest to the fact that learning about the culture is imperative to learning the language including history, food, music, customs, etc. Hence, as I tutor second languages, I am always sure to include information about these topics to maintain interest and increase knowledge.In my free time, I am an avid outdoorsman. I enjoy fishing, hunting, and boating. My favorite sport to watch on television is NHL hockey. I also play several instruments including the guitar and Venezuelan cuatro. I also have a supportive wife and five great children with different learning needs which helps me to relate to all types of learners.

I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. I have experience doing academic coaching with my peers in a wide variety of subjects and I have been helping friends and family prepare for college entry exams for a number of years. I am available to tutor a range of middle school and high school subjects, but I am most excited about tutoring test prep. I remember how stressful preparing for college can be and I am eager to do my part in helping students fulfill their college goals. I believe that learning is a collaborative process and I am committed to being as actively involved in the student's learning as I can. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to the movies (I try to see each Oscar nominee before the ceremony every year.), and am a huge Michigan sports fan.

Thinking about my own experience in education, I appreciate the incredible impact that teachers have on the lives of young people. I know that teachers provide skills and knowledge used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher, my greatest aim is to be a role model. I want to cultivate open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and students belief in their own capacity to make positive contributions to society.

I have always had an affinity for the Language Arts. I learned to read at a young age, and frequently had a book in my hands. This led me to major in English in college and to obtain a teaching certificate for the purpose of working with young people. My desire was to help them obtain the same love and desire for literature that I have. Reading is one of my favorite things to do, and by extension, writing. I have been published several times during my lifetime, and I continue to pursue it.

I am an experienced and results-driven Special Education Teacher with proven teaching, instructional, and data-collection skills. My goal is to support all students through data driven instruction and support. I'm highly focused and passionate about delivering personalized, hands-on lessons that support students' academic and emotional needs and strengths. I have experience providing special education supports and services to elementary students.

Having been forever passionate about Science, I got my Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery from a prestigious university in India after attending 5 years of Medical School. Since graduating from High School, I have been involved in mentoring and tutoring my peers and colleagues. During my education in medical school, I got the opportunity to tutor several juniors, which was a lot of fun for everyone. After medical school, I was in charge of teaching Medical and Nursing students in the various institutions that I worked at. I very strongly believe in the power of education for a good quality of life.While growing up, Science was always my favorite and, over the years, Biology and Life Sciences were my strongest suit. I like to approach a topic in a unique manner and try to make it as fun as possible, while staying on the subject at all times. I try to make education a simple and uncomplicated process in a world of distractions. Doing this has been very gratifying.In my spare time, I like to watch and play soccer, work out at the gym and watch movies. I am a huge superhero movie fan. I also love to visit museums and aquariums.I love the marine life and animals in general.

Providing students with comprehensive strategies that have been proven effective is the best way to increase student achievement. Struggling students need targeted interventions in an intensive format in order to make substantial growth in needed areas.I have a wealth of experience helping students overcome struggles in many areas, which was gained during my time as an educator and as a graduate student in Reading Education. I am leaving the classroom after 14 wonderful years as an elementary school teacher.While pursuing my PHD in Reading Education, I will be working in the Reading Department within the College of Education at the University of Central Florida. I am excited to begin this new chapter in my life, however I will always be passionate about working directly with students.Over the past 14 years, I have taught every grade ranging from first through fifth. I have enjoyed seeing students use critical thinking and problem solving to create unique perspectives to challenges that face our society. I know that one of the most common reasons students have difficultly excelling is lack of engagement. I firmly believe it is the teacher's job to motivate and engage students. This is a vital part of my instructional practice. I look forward to working together!

Having gone through the process of applying to (and getting into) some of the most elite schools in the world, I am devoted to helping others achieve the same and find the school that's the best fit for them given their interests and goals. It's a long process and the earlier you begin the better! I'm happy to be there every step of the way - whether it's some high school exam, the SAT or the application itself, I would love nothing more than to help you succeed. And I believe it all starts with good writing and analytical skills. This is what will distinguish you from the crowd - being able to clearly and easily communicate your ideas and to build strong arguments supported by solid evidence. In my experience as a tutor, I've worked with kids in middle school, where the goal was to motivate them to want to learn and present the material in an engaging manner. I believe that's true for any age, but it just takes a different approach. I am committed to adapting my process to the needs and goals of the student so that they can make the most of our time. At the end of the day, I hope students will come out of this experience understanding how to harness the knowledge they are given in achieving larger more complex task; that is, going beyond the solution to the problem, understanding the methodology and how to use the acquired skills in different situations.

There is brilliance in each of us. Sometimes we miss a concept or have developed learning styles that keep our brilliance hidden. Others of us just need a coach. For those, the "studying" of a thing is much less exciting than the "doing" of a thing. My job as your tutor is to help you discover your brilliance by packaging your study so you can "do".