Award-Winning MCAT Tutors in Allentown, PA

...vivo model of tau pathology. In a previous life (during graduate school) I was a researcher at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, where I used histochemistry, in vivo electrophysiology, and behavioral assays to test efficacy of potential treatments for some of the most toxic chemical weapons on Earth. My academic background...

...in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured opportunities included collaborating with a mystery novelist to promote...

...to know my students on a personal level to find out how best they learn. I have experience teaching both in the U.S. and in Spain and Mexico where I studied Spanish simultaneously while I was teaching. My graduate work is from the Universidad de las Americas in Cholula, Mexico as well as from the...

...my doctorate in Medical School, I employed myself as an MCAT tutor, providing educational tutoring as well as test-taking and time-management skills coaching. As a medical intern, one responsibility consisted of simultaneously directing the teaching of medical school students and outpatients coming to the various subspecialty clinics for educational workshops. During my post-graduate residency training,...

...I am currently an associate dean of nursing and health sciences but have served as a department chair of psychology and have served on over 40 dissertations as chair or reader. I am a published scientist who can guide you through the statistical and research methods process. My publications are in teaching of statistics, concussion...

Working in the medical field for over 20+ years I have a desire to help. Quite a few people helped me along the way. This I believe is my purpose.

...passionate about teaching and have tutored a lot over the years. I believe that practice problems are a huge part of learning that isn't taught well in high school/college level. I've worked with students with several different learning styles and who have reported learning difficulties. The thing I struggled with the most throughout school was...

...and conflict resolution Skilled clinician with a background in therapeutic intervention and crisis support for at-risk populations, including but not limited to: abused and neglected children; homeless individuals; gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons; and individuals with co-occurring psychiatric/substance disorders Accomplished professional with an eclectic array of highly transferable skills and abilities relevant to public...

...same! I'm excited to be a part of Varsity tutors and hope to be a great listener and resource for you as you grow throughout your own educational journey. I am originally from Salt Lake City, Utah but have spent about 6 years out East. My time away from my medical training is spent mostly...

...college students in general chemistry, and have helped multiple students improve their college application essays. I scored in the top 3% for the SAT, ACT, and MCAT, and have mastered test-taking strategies. I am most interested in helping students with college applications and standardized testing prep, because I understand how important these benchmarks are for...

...a college student organization, I later tutored refugee and immigrant adults and children in topics including ESL, reading comprehension, and math. I was also a teaching assistant for an intermediate-level Arabic course. While I can tutor for a variety of subjects due to my academic background, my specialties are math, biology, chemistry, and ESL. Each...

...and because of that I have learned how to write and read academic German. Because I have taken German classes with both non-native and heritage speakers, I have an understanding of the different ways that Germans and non-Germans learn and think about the language. I also have experience observing various tutoring styles. As a result,...

...the material, I give these students more exposure and help prepare them for the real exam. I've always found this exposure to be very important - so many brilliant students underperform due to test anxiety. This easiest way to beat anxiety? Exposure therapy. We'll go through these exams together until you're calm, cool, and collected...

...for being teacher assistants, proctoring exams, and holding review sessions. After I obtained my Masters, I became an SAT/ACT math tutor. I have tutored many students and have helped them grasp difficult math concepts and help them tackle the SAT/ACT. My love for math began at an early age. It was always a subject I...

...research in herbaria and molecular biology research labs. I also completed my teaching licensure requirements and student taught with Bradford High School in Starke, Florida. I began my migration north again and relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina area in 2015 and obtained my NC Teaching License in Biology (Grades 9-12) and Comprehensive Science (Grades 9-12)....

I am a dedicated college student passionate about learning and teaching. I have years of experience in tutoring and am able to offer valuable study methods, tips, tricks. I look forward to making a difference and gaining valuable experiences learning from others.

...most rewarding aspect of tutoring. Their enjoyment led to success and further study of the material, and I was very happy to have contributed to that. From my experiences, I observed that a teaching philosophy based on constant questioning, student participation, and interdisciplinary learning provided the greatest enjoyment and success for students. Relating the material...

...human development. Much of my OT career has been working in pediatrics in a variety of settings; however, I have always had school-based students on my caseload. I have had extensive experience working with and supporting students in a brick-and-mortar classroom environment, as well as cyber/virtual environments. I have worked with many students diagnosed with...

...served as a tutor for my medical school for the last 4 years as well focusing on Step 1 and Step 2 CK tutoring. This has meant I have tutored in subjects ranging from: physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and far more! I love mentoring and teaching and am excited to find out how I can help...

...My combination of education and experience in various analytic roles over the past decade in non-profit and commercial industry give me a unique perspective in applying the principles of public health, epidemiology, and biostatistics in the real world. I enjoy helping others understand the foundations of these and related scientific concepts. In my free time,...