Award-Winning MCAT Tutors in Alexandria, VA

...taught everything from intro biology courses to physical chemistry while in college and continued tutoring well into medical school during the first two pre-clinical years. My approach varies on what the student requires. Some students want to make major changes in short periods of time which require a more focused approach and a more hands on methodology for quick significant gains. For students with more time on their hands and a more difficult time grasping...

...a member of both fellow councils, and held the positions of social chair for both the post-bac, and graduate councils. As well, I was the social chair for the NIH Science Policy Discussion Group, and the NCIs Fellows and Young Investigators Steering Committee. I also co-chaired the NIH fellows Book/Art extracurricular club, and was director of the NIH acapella group for one year, the Nerds In Harmony. I have varied experiences in leadership roles, such...

...However, I find that I can relate to and communicate with students of all ages, and am capable of teaching more than just the sciences. In the past, I have taught students effective homework and test-taking skills. I also understand how to simplify complex ideas that might be difficult to grasp at first. Finally, I know how important it is for a student to remain motivated throughout this process, so I make sure to encourage...

...degrees in Physics (B.A.), French (B.A.), and Biomedical Engineering (B.S.). I recently took the Medical College Admissions Test, and will be applying to M.D. programs throughout the next year. My goal is to become a pediatrician and work with children with disabilities. I have tutored students of all age groups in science, mathematics, engineering, and French. These are difficult subjects, and it is my goal to make them as easy to understand as I possibly...

...clinical psychology and completed several years of doctoral work. I completed advanced courses in statistics and data analysis, as well as neuropsychology. I have published several articles in the areas of multicultural psychology and neuroimaging meta-analysis. My philosophy in tutoring is to take complex concepts and make them simple and easy to understand for my students. For every student, my goal is to increase their confidence in class, their grasp of the material, and to...

If I did it, you could certainly do it

...a student to have a kind, patient and responsible person guiding them to gain more knowledge. One of my best qualities as a teacher is discerning a student's strengths and helping them harness those qualities to learn. I can only hope to provide that and more to my students! Full time, I work in public policy helping to end homelessness. I attended Johns Hopkins University for undergrad where I obtained my degree in Political Science...

Every student has the capability to learn and love to learn if they are provided with the appropriate tools

...founded with my brother, while taking the MCAT and applying to medical school. At Dartmouth I was captain of the boxing club team, and I have been a registered EMT for 5 years now. I love traveling, playing soccer, playing guitar, and doing fun things outdoors. I can tutor many things, but right now I am focusing on the MCAT since I scored in the 100th percentile for that and am applying to medical school....

My background includes clinical research and lab coordination. I enjoy tutoring math, science, and test prep. I have also taught biochemistry review classes, including preparation of study plans and materials, assessment tests, tools for my students, and instructional hours.