
Katherine: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to make sure that you can not only solve sample problems, but actually understand your coursework on a...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling

David: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Gwen: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015! Through this company, I've worked with clients of all ages and I have enjoyed bringing an upbeat and positive attitude to help them...
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Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine

Charles: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
Hello everyone! I love to learn and I love to help others learn. I'm a BS in Physics and I'm confident I can help with any math or physics.... When solving math and physics problems the best place to start is with the fundamentals. Sometimes I have to start with, "So what happens when you let go of your pencil?" Or, "When I divide by ten on this side what do I have to do to...
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University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelors, Physics

Kelsey: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
Hi my name is Kelsey and I'm excited to work with you! I'm a college student at Stony Brook University pursing a degree in Psychology and Public Health, I'm also working on my associates degree in Biology. I graduated high school in 2017 and was a member of the National Honors Society and the World Language Honors Society. I look forward to working with you.
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Riya: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...in Connecticut for a year now; so far I love it here! I enjoy working with student's from all backgrounds and all ages. My favorite age group(s) to work with are grades seven through twelve. I am going to be a high school English teacher, so that is my passion. I can help with Social Studies, Global Studies, and Spanish, as well as ELA of course. I can't wait to meet and work with you!...
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Montclair State University - Bachelor of Education, English
Relay Graduate School of Education - Masters in Education, Education

Pearl: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...and 2nd grade. I quickly understood that each student learns differently, and began to incorporate different learning approaches into my teaching style. I enjoyed this challenge and continue to utilize this approach with all future tutoring. During undergrad I earned by CRLA tutoring certification and tutored in many subjects including neuroscience, biology, scientific writing, essay writing. I also tutored foreign students in English, and lead clinics where I taught fencing to middle and high school...
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Drew University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Medicine, Neuroscience

Kelly: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...science requirements, and I took the MCAT this past summer. Throughout my undergraduate years, I have tutored elementary school students in South Bend, IN and in Dublin, Ireland. I believe that every person has the ability to succeed in any course, and I think the key to success is understanding how you best learn as an individual. I am excited to help more students find success in subjects they are struggling with.
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University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Alexandru: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...am a former student/athlete of a top academic university in New York and have been accepted to medical school for the class of 2025. I have worked with Kumon and Mathnasium in the past which has given me plenty of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences to elementary through college students. I believe in understanding fundamental concepts the most and can vary my teaching style tremendously to fit a variety of student needs...
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Puja: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...unique learning style and speed. In order for them to focus beyond rote memorization, I encouraged students to ask each other questions and apply the concepts to real-word scenarios. In addition, working as an advisor at my university's Career Center during my final semester exposed me to a variety of students with diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. I was enthusiastic to not only discuss their academic goals, but also get to know the students...
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University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Fiona: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...didactic methods in science teaching in BU School of Education. Challenge me to explain anything you've seen so far in med school! In 2022 the USMLE Step 1 became pass/fail.... SO, aim HIGH on Step 2 CK! Get in touch if you're looking for a motivated, energetic tutor who will ask you the difficult questions. I'm your go-to for NBME help, shelf exams and Step 2. We'll go over your plan for your M3 year and...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Physiology

Marty: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...local Lutheran church and served as its financial secretary. I'm currently an elder in my church. I've taught in summer school and in after school programs too. I do love teaching... that's why I can't seem to leave it. These days I'm employed as a paraprofessional at Middletown High School. I spend a lot of my spare time with my grandson, Joshua, who is 13 years old and a total delight. He never fails to...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Wesleyan University - Masters, Mathematics
State of Connecticut - Certificate, Mathematics Teacher Education

Joshua: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...led my own courses at Stanford University, Wesleyan University, and more. I work best with students grades 6 and onward in subject areas and on standardized tests. I also enjoy working with college students and students preparing for graduate applications. I believe that the development of critical analysis skills is the most important thing I can teach, and I'm excited to tailor my approach to each student. In my free time, I hike, do theatre,...
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Stanford - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Jon: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...been a mortgage loan officer for 26 years including hiring and training MLO's. I teach the NMLS 20 required course for Licensing and the 8 hour CE class for other organizations. My PhD is in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Northcentral University, San Diego. My Masters is in Organizational Leadership from Sienna Heights in Adrian, Michigan. My BA is also Sienna Heights in Business. I also have more than 30 years of professional and nonprofit board experience.
Education & Certification
Siena Heights University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Northcentral University - Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Yasheen: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a graduate of Yale University with a degree in biology and am currently working as a research associate at a cancer biology lab. I am an experienced STEM tutor for college and high school students and also tutor for standardized tests such as the MCAT and the SAT.
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Yale University - Current Undergrad Student, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Muhammad: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...to teach. In doing so, as tutors , we are constantly reminded on the need to stay current, to continuously strive to add more to our arsenal of information and to simultaneously be prepared to reinvent oneself in a very short period of time. It is my belief that that is what it takes to be a competent tutor. It is also my belief that I come through on the very same standards I set...
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Ziauddin University - Bachelors, Bachelors in Surgery/Medicine (MBBS)
Yale University - Current Grad Student, Physiology

Brian: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...provide both structured tutoring, where I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an easy resource to access when they are struggling. I also can help students with writing assignments for ANY class as well...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Sociology
University of Connecticut - Master of Science, Public Health

Martine: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...with content-specific strategies, tools and tips that helped me and many others pass this exam. My career opportunities expanded once I became a licensed social worker, and I believe those same opportunities await you. It has been a fulfilling and rewarding experience for me to help my clients study for their exam, and I am excited to do the same with you. Join my team and partner with me, and you will feel confident that...
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CUNY New York City College of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Human Services
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Social Work, Social Work

Stacy: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...capacity to master a topic. Sometimes it might take someone more time and effort than someone else but with the right tools, practice, and patience everyone has the ability to succeed. I have tutored elementary, middle, and high school students. I like to tutor in Science and Math but I have experience in tutoring in English to students who do not speak English fluently. I was an Adjunct Faculty at a college and taught a...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
College of Our Lady of the Elms - Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences

Edward: Portland MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...made me understand what teaching and tutoring really means. Having the support from someone older who can also assist in academics builds confidence that students will carry throughout their academic careers. This is especially important at a young age. Even when I was at college my cousins would call from time to time about a problem they were having, school related or not. This is why my preference for being a tutor at Varsity Tutors...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Business Management & Information Systems
Boston University - Masters, Computer Information Systems
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A classroom environment can also come with its own fair share of distractions, and you might be trying to focus in an environment filled with various distractions that can be roadblocks to learning. When you learn with a personal instructor, you can eliminate these distractions and focus entirely on the concepts being discussed by your instructor.
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A personal instructor can get to know how you operate as a student, and you can build a rapport with your instructor as they adjust to your unique approach to learning. With this approach, your instructor can choose teaching methods that reflect your learning style. After your personal instructor has determined whether you're a visual, auditory, social, or solitary learner, they can choose between various teaching methods to find the most productive approach for you. These techniques can include flashcards, discussions, or reading aloud. Not all students learn in the same ways, and personal instructors can understand that they need to adapt to each of their students to help them absorb and retain information.
What are the benefits of studying with Portland MCAT tutors near me?
Portland MCAT tutoring sessions are also adaptable based on your existing ability levels. You can build on your existing knowledge and work with your personal instructor to create a lesson plan that fits. Whether you only need to review key concepts or gain a deep level of understanding for each MCAT-related concept, a personal instructor can help you achieve your study goals. You may find that you're progressing faster than expected over the course of a single study session. For example, you could be quickly getting the hang of general chemistry skills. If this is the case, your instructor can quickly step up the difficulty and challenge you with biochemistry skills within that same session. This can ensure that each session is as productive as possible.
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The MCAT consists of four main sections: Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Critical Analysis and Reasoning; Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior. If you want to reach for your full potential in each section, you'll need to spend adequate time covering skills that pertain to each. Portland MCAT tutors can provide you with plenty of time to hone these skills, and they can also offer you instant feedback as you do so. Instant feedback allows you to address your errors as soon as you make them, and this can reduce the chance of bad habits forming over time. In contrast, a classroom instructor might have trouble providing this same level of attention to your progress.
How can I fit Portland MCAT tutoring into my busy schedule?
Finding the time to study effectively can be quite an endeavor in and of itself, and Varsity Tutors understands this. That's why we strive to connect you with a tutor that can work around your busy schedule. Whether you're dealing with a demanding university schedule, a busy professional life, or family commitments, it should be easy to schedule either online or in-person sessions that fit with your lifestyle. Online sessions can be especially convenient and flexible because they provide you with the opportunity to study from any location with an internet connection. This, of course, includes the option to study from your own home. Studying from home can save you many hours of travel time each week since you won't have to travel to a specific location in order to meet with Portland MCAT tutors. Our Live Learning Platform offers features that help you study effectively, even if you're not in the same room as your instructor. With video chat, your instructor can use a wide range of possible teaching techniques. With a shared document editor, Portland MCAT tutors can offer you instant feedback as you hone your skills. With features like these, accessing your Portland MCAT tutoring sessions online can be just as effective as learning in person.
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