Award-Winning MCAT Tutors in Portsmouth, 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...

...lot of experience instructing at various levels of education. I have tutored middle school reading and math. I served as a high school biology teacher (I hold teaching license for biology grades 6-12), and am currently a professor at Tidewater Community college in the biology department. I love science and have a passion for my subject matter. I have a B.S. and an M.S. in biology and have worked in research and laboratory settings.

...to 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...

...figure out strategies that work for them, and want others to love learning as much as I do. I scored in the 85th percentile on the MCAT, and my strong suits are Biology and Psychology/Sociology. I have written for The Spectrum (the student newspaper at UB) and took English literature courses there; I enjoy writing and can help with English or writing subjects as well. I earned my degrees in Neurobiology and Psychology and would...

...they have enjoyed resounding success and continue to reach out for my assistance. I look forward to working with and meeting many students and parents while helping them succeed in any way I can. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy playing sports (golf, basketball, softball, volleyball), playing with my dog, and hanging out with my wife. In addition, I serve in the U.S. Navy as a meteorologist and oceanographer following my graduation at Penn...

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! :)

...general chemistry, and organic chemistry. Through these experiences, I have taught, assessed, and tutored students of all levels and am very familiar with the common and not-so-common challenges they face. More importantly, I have strategies for helping students past their obstacles. There are often useful tips and tricks to help students manage difficult material with greater ease. Above all, I value creating a comfortable environment where even a timid student can feel comfortable taking chances...

...am currently a Psychology major at Old Dominion University and am studying to attend medical school in the hopefully near future. When I first attended college at UNCW, I would tutor middle school aged kids in a variety of subjects. I really enjoyed teaching and helping others with their education and really looking forward to tutoring again. I will be tutoring all elementary & middle school subjects, Algebra 1&2, MCAT verbal reasoning and after refreshing...

...help students succeed in historically difficult courses. I would meet with the students of each of these courses to review lecture materials, supplemental materials that I could provide, and review for tests. In my time as an SI leader, I learned I have a talent for presenting difficult information in an easy to understand fashion. I have a passion for helping students that are struggling in these courses, and try to present the topics they...

Fourth year medical student. I majored in biochemistry and economics at the University of Virginia. I enjoy running, reading, and watching movies. I listen to a few podcasts and like to learn about new things. I enjoy teaching and have taught for many years.