Award-Winning MCAT Tutors in Hampton, VA

I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...

...for high school or college level chemistry or biology courses. Having self-taught for the MCAT, I learned many mnemonics that I believe will greatly help my students. I believe a strong foundation in STEM courses promotes one's ability to problem solve and think critically throughout life, and I am eager to share the tips/tricks I have learned along the way, with new people. In my spare time I love reading, hiking, surfing, playing guitar, and...

...wide range of teaching and tutoring abilities; I also have experience in administering and grading tests, holding study groups, grading assignments and assisting students with writing. I believe that supporting and guiding the learning process of others not only benefits the student, but benefits the teacher/tutor as well. It is vital to acknowledge all lessons we learn from one another in an effort to absorb as much knowledge as possible. Being a part of a...

...in school; in particular by my professors in Medical School. Above all they treated me as an individual, encouraged me to achieve my personal best and to think critically about many situations within the medical field. Although my coursework is tough, my professors enthusiasm and commitment motivated me to overcome many obstacles throughout my graduate career. These experiences have inspired me to give what I've learned back and demonstrate the same enthusiasm and commitment to...

...that with me, you're academic success is in safe hands. When I am not tutoring I am either playing video games, watching anime or going to the gym. I spend as much time as I can with my friends but it's nice to relax every once in a while. If you have any of the same interests as me feel free to strike up a conversation! I look forward to working with all of you!

...break concepts down to make things easier to understand. In other words, I don't want to make things harder than they need to be. I use technology as much as possible and like to find resources that I can provide to my students to make their academic careers more enjoyable and manageable. I retired from the US Navy in 2015 after serving for 22 years on active duty. I am enjoying my retirement and each...

...in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry. During my tenure at VCU, I held many leadership positions, including but not limited to, being Vice President of my fraternity and being lead teaching assistant for an Honors Rhetoric course. I was also heavily involved with Biomedical Engineering research, being a recipient of the Dean's Undergraduate Research Initiative Fellowship. I graduated from VCU in May 2015 with Magna Cum Laude and Honors distinction. In Fall of...

...Varsity Tutors. Please check out my profile and let me know if I can answer any questions for you. I have had over three decades of experience teaching various skills and subjects to students ages 6 to 76. My passion and expertise is in Psychology, but I also enjoy helping students organize their personal and professional essays and papers. I'm "fluent" in APA style, 6th edition writing. I've never met a student who is unteachable,...

...other hand-selected tutors to help prepare students who were at risk of low performance on STEP 1. During this time, I also continued to tutor individual students in weekly sessions on various topics including pre-clinical work, SHELF exams, STEP 1, STEP 2, Question Analysis Techniques and Anki Utilization. As an M4 pursuing a career in academic internal medicine, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of physicians on a broad range of...

You don't have to know all the answers, but just where to get them. I look forward to working with each student to reach their potential. My tutoring approach is very simple. Whether it's an acronym, a creative song/saying, a book, or a picture, I am looking to use all the tools that will help the student connect the dots in their lesson! :)