Award-Winning MCAT Tutors in Folsom, CA

...the Navy, I was in charge of teaching and training personnel in scholastic topics in math and science. Since being in college, I have tutored for the last three years at San Diego State University and San Diego Mesa Community College in math and science. I enjoy teaching and tutoring in Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Organic Chemistry. My greatest strength in teaching and tutoring is in concept integration across the different fields of science...

...dedication, and enthusiasm for knowledge, I am ready to assist students with their study and test goals. Dedicated to quality preparation, my tutoring style not only includes subject mastery, but also focuses on study organization skills. I encourage every student to play an active role in creating study strategies in order to hone abilities in small scale and big picture planning, assessment and modification of plans, and dedication to complete goals. I will enjoy helping...

Dr. Anthony is a physician scientist. He received his B.S. in Biological Sciences and his M.D. and Ph.D. in Cell Biology. His postgraduate training was in neurological surgery. He has served on numerous boards and has received many honors and awards. He is a member of several organizations, and he is the author of a number of research article publications.

...plethora of subjects for the past 6 year. While I tutor a broad range of subjects including Psychology and History, I am most passionate about the sciences, especially Chemistry, Biology and Physics. I also love to teach students who are struggling on standardized tests such as the MCAT and SAT. It is a fulfilling experience to watch my students cross that hurdle and move on to the next academic stage of their lives. In a...

I am a future medical student and recent engineering graduate, and I look forward to working with students in math and science.... During a first session, I would talk with the student about their academic goals, and also discuss learning strategies that have worked well for them in the past.... I like to focus on big picture objectives. I believe it is more important to understand the foundations of a process and the overarching idea, rather than trying to memorize a list of equations or terms.

...comfortable with algebra and biology as well. I just graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, so ask away when it comes to those topics! I eventually want to go to graduate school studying immunology and possibly get an MD/PhD. I am also very down to earth and love music and life. Being outdoors or creating something new are always exciting to me, so if you want advice on keeping...

...of study and learning, and decipher which helped them understand and retain complex topics best. Seeing them become more confident and strategic in their approach to studying and applying knowledge is incredibly rewarding - beyond just strictly teaching them terms and pathways of biology. Changing their mindset and study habits has a much more potent, long-term influence. Additionally, I have an interest in teaching students how to become effective writers. Often, students interested in STEM...

...high and high school. However, when I was taught these concepts in a different perspective, I had a better grasp of the material. I focus on conceptual understanding rather than just rote memorization and teach students how to apply what they have learned (during high school, students may do well by just memorizing the facts, but then have trouble in their college courses because they have difficulty applying what they have learned). This is what...

...a one of eight university biology tutors through the Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) program. I taught biweekly sessions to individuals, and to classes of 25+ student groups, in addition to leading exam reviews to hundreds of students. I received evaluation comments from students including “the best tutor I’ve had so far”, “very clear and organized” and “makes us think in class”, suggesting the intellectually stimulating environment fostered in the sessions. My teaching method heavily...

...and math because these subjects came easier to me than most, while most people tend to struggle with it and I am more than happy to help. My tutoring philosophy is to never just give the answer to someone. You have to work for it, but I will lead you in the right direction and help you achieve it. I am there to help, not do your work, but I will never discourage my students....