Award-Winning MCAT Tutors in Rockville, MD

...I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught students of almost every age in various fields such as elementary science, Hebrew, chemistry, MCAT prep, and many more.. My ultimate plan is to go to medical school, but...

...methods for students to be able to make progress both in and out of tutoring sessions. My favorite part of tutoring is seeing students improve and build confidence in areas they used to be nervous about or dislike. One of the reasons I enjoy tutoring French is that I myself was initially very afraid to learn a foreign language. I had a speech impediment as a child and had to attend speech therapy, so I...

...parts of my application. It was great to see how my students could eventually come around to seeing standardized tests as a puzzle, rather than a chore. I've since spent several semesters as an Introductory Chemistry TA during my undergrad at Amherst College, where I majored in Biochemistry and Biophysics, magna cum laude. I'm also pre-med; I'm applying to medical schools now, for matriculation in the fall of 2014. I'm very passionate about science, particularly...

...2014 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and Theology. I've always had a desire to help others learn--in high school I would often help my peers with material when the teachers weren't able to fully explain the material. I tutored high school students for several semesters in college and loved the chance to make learning enjoyable. I've been tutoring for the past few months. I am currently interviewing at medical schools for matriculation in Fall...

...that often times the best way to learn a particular subject is to know how to approach the material properly to make the most of the time you have. This is reflective of my teaching philosophy which relies not only on strong understanding of course material, but also implementing a pragmatic approach in learning as well. Currently I tutor students in science courses as well as standardized test preparation. Outside of working I am a...

...methods. I believe that every single student has a different way of learning and processing information, so it is important for them to develop their own studying habits and learning methods. That is why I want to be a tutorso that I can help students discover their ideal way of learning. I am a determined and dedicated student that wants to help others. I have experience tutoring and working with students that are struggling to...

...a PhD program in my home state of Oklahoma, I decided to move to my favorite place--Washington DC! In addition to my years in school, I also taught Composition I and II my last year of my MA program , and tutored both in my MA program and for the Athletic Enhancement Center for my BA program! I've dealt with students across ages and levels of intellect, and I CANNOT WAIT to meet with you...

...and as an educational volunteer at St. Elizabeths Hospital. I can work with and relate to a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Whenever possible, I am either playing the piano, bicycling across the city, volunteering at a couple different hospitals, shadowing physicians, or chilling out with good friends. I feel that having a balanced lifestyle allows me to be easy-going, and as a result, I have the patience and solicitude to be an effective tutor.

...and being available to my students in general. I believe in a student goal-centered, individualized approach to tutoring, and in making sessions as relaxed and stress-free as possible. I believe in celebrating victories, no matter how small, and in learning from mistakes and weaknesses with an optimistic eye. I enjoy tutoring math the most, not only because I find the subject matter itself fun and exciting, but also because I love seeing that moment on...

...pharmacy school. I specialize in providing content that is oriented towards students who are interested in careers in medicine, biomedical research, and biotechnology. The subjects I cover are chemistry, biology, and biochemistry. I am particularly fond of biochemistry, and I enjoy teaching organic chemistry reactions that are related to processes of medical importance. The foundational principle of my teaching philosophy is customization, and I work hard to tailor my sessions to the specific needs of...