Award-Winning MCAT Tutors in Santa Barbara, CA

...my two-year-old Cavachon (a mix of a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel and a Bichon Frise); play competitive Scrabble; and spend time with family and friends, preferably at a high-end or ethnic restaurant. As an adult, I have moved to every region of the country, which is not uncommon among people who work in higher education, and have found things to love about all of them. That said, the beauty--natural and man-made--of my adopted hometown of...

...Biologists for two years, and participated in biomedical research for three years. Please view my résumé. I am very passionate about tutoring in the sciences, especially biology. As a pre-medical student who survived the increasingly competitive rigors at a top research university, I am qualified to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math, SAT, and MCAT. I scored 99th percentile in MCAT Biology and 94th percentile overall. I know the stress and I know what it takes...

...and career advice to incoming freshmen. I have taken both SAT and MCAT test prep classes and am familiar with both tests as well as the preparation necessary to score well. My personal career goals include attending medical school to pursue either immunology/infectious diseases or psych/neurology, teaching biology at the university level, and working in public/global health with either the CDC or the WHO. In terms of tutoring style, I like use examples and explanations,...

...Biology. I enjoy these subjects because I believe that all biological processes and physiology can be essentially explained through the principles of chemistry. Nothing excites me more than helping students grasp complex concepts and improve their grades. I tutor AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, various levels of Spanish, including AP Spanish Language, and AP Spanish Literature and Culture. I am a qualified Spanish tutor, not only because I am a native Peruvian...

...teacher - in my opinion - is one that develops a sensitivity to the joy that comes with learning. That joy - much the same in the processes that bring joy of games - is to be found everywhere in the nature of the human brain; a living computer; a vast of potential of weighted logic gates which give rise to the substance of what we call learning when we - by our activities -...

...to regroup and attack a problem from a different angle. Having written a lot of essays and given talks in both science and social science classes/conferences, I realize the importance of conveying information in an understandable and accessible manner. I make this goal a priority when I am working with students. I am a lifelong student and am inspired to instill a love of learning in my students. Certain subjects, especially science, may not ‘be...

...the beginning of an intergalactic sci-fi trilogy. I tutor students on the GMAT--with a focus on the Writing, Reasoning, and Verbal sections. My favorite area of the exam is Sentence Correction, since grammar is one of my nerdy passions. I still love watching Schoolhouse Rock! and singing along with Conjunction Junction and A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing. Outside of the world of academia, my interests lean toward entertainment and fitness, often both...

...for me is a hobby, is something I enjoy doing. I love giving back the information and the experience that I developed studying for all these years. One of the feedback comments that I received from one of my students was how I was able to adjust my teaching style to their different learning styles. I believe that this is an essential characteristic in a tutor-flexibility. My strategy in teaching is to simplify the complex...

...had a passion for teaching and genuinely enjoyed what I did. Aside from academics, I also enjoy teaching violin. Music has been a lifelong passion of my starting at the age of 5. In high school, I selected for the All-state orchestra 3 years and Regional orchestra all 4 years including concertmaster my senior year. I have earned several accolades including highest rating at the Arizona State Solo Competition and continued playing throughout college as...

...chemistry). I've also spent a great deal of time working with children of all ages. From my time spent as a canoeing instructor for 9-14 year old boys in Belgrade Lakes, ME to my medical school pediatrics rotations, I'm very comfortable working with people of any age (newborn through adulthood). I'm a big baseball fan, and also love being outdoors, (whether its going on a backpacking trip for a week or just a short run)....