Award-Winning MCAT Tutors in Burbank, CA

...lot of experience tutoring chemistry and physics at high school and college level and also in math from pre-algebra to calculus II. However, I believe learning is about far more than memorizing facts that are quickly discarded after the exam; rather, in my own studies as well as in teaching others I believe that is far more effective to truly comprehend the underlying principle and to always ask why, not just what. When I’m not...

...being especially encouraging, and I think this helps to build confidence in my students, which translates into long-lasting success. My favorite subjects to tutor are Chemistry, Biology, and Algebra, and while each hold a very special place in my heart, I most enjoy tutoring math because I love helping people understand that math is nothing to be afraid of! When presented in the correct way, anyone can be good at math! In my free time,...

...with me personally and present material in a way that relates to my interests and passions. So that's my number one goal as a tutor -- to create a unique and personal dialogue with students, and to empower them to achieve their goals. I'm also a firm believer in balancing education with extracurriculars, and I love being involved in theater, film, and live music. In my spare time, I enjoy playing pickup basketball and video...

...the GMAT--with a focus on the Writing, Reasoning, and Verbal sections. My favorite area of the exam is Sentence Correction, since grammar is one of my nerdy passions. I still love watching Schoolhouse Rock! and singing along with Conjunction Junction and A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing. Outside of the world of academia, my interests lean toward entertainment and fitness, often both at the same time. I like to listen to comedy podcasts...

...find the academic subject that sparks their passion for learning. Being a visual learner myself, I have always had to create tools, draw pictures, or make games for myself in order to learn, and I bring that to my tutoring style. I truly believe that any student has the capacity to learn and excel in academics--it's up to the tutor/teacher to find a creative way to teach! The sciences are my specialty, as evidenced by...

...Anthropology, with a focus on Paleopathology and Dietary Culture. I have worked as a tutor at many places around Los Angeles while doing research on the side. I tutor a broad range of subjects. I am most passionate about English, Mathematics, and Science. I have prepared students for a variety of standardized exams, from the SAT and ACT to the GRE and MCAT. I love learning, and try to inspire a genuine excitement about Science...

...Science in Biology. Currently, I am in the process of applying to medical school. My teaching philosophy is to provide the student with a comfortable learning atmosphere, where we can figure out how much the student knows and most importantly, where there are gaps in the student’s knowledge base. Once we accomplish this, it’s a simple matter of figuring out the best teaching method and angle to help the student fill in those gaps. Further,...

...abilities. I strive to put my students in situations where they can work through problems and feel proud when they succeed. I hope my patience and easy-going personality combined with a drive to see students achieve all they are capable of, allows me to do just that. For me, education is a key to a successful and fulfilling life. I want to use my experience and skills to help students feel great about school and...

...from English and essay editing to Algebra and middle school math. But I am most passionate (and get most geeked out about) teaching science, especially topics in Biology and Life Science, because I love learning about how our living world works! My teaching philosophy revolves around students harnessing their strengths to become independent learners, and my job is to facilitate making those connections. Outside of education, I love spending time outdoors and doing yoga (a...

...at the university level and placed in the 97th percentile on the MCAT. I am currently in the process of applying to medical school. I currently work part time for Covina High School and Mt. San Antonio College as an athletic trainer. Having a strong background in the basic sciences, especially in biological sciences and anatomy, I hope to help other students achieve their academic and professional goals. The one-on-one tutoring environment allows me to...