Award-Winning Physiology Tutors in Oakland, CA

...Northwestern University School of Medicine, I completed part of my General Surgery Residency Training at the State University of New York. I participate in medical missions to third world countries each summer to provide healthcare for the people in rural villages. I continue practicing medicine as a part time physician at a free clinic in San Francisco. As a current research scientist in association with the Batey Relief Alliance, a nonprofit organization, I work closely...

...students have always loved me because I will take 5-10 minutes to get to know them, their likes and dislikes, and their strengths and weaknesses. I help them out not only with their school work but other social issues they have questions with. I tell them about college and future pathways. A tutor grows a much more special bond with the children than their teachers in school. As a current Master's student in the Biological...

...University - California. Simultaneously, I am applying for medical school right now, and hopefully, I will be enrolled in a medical school by August of 2016. I started tutoring in high school. Math always came natural to me, but I also understood the struggles of understanding math. Along with math, Physics and Biology have always been my forte. I think physics helps us understand how the universe functions in our day to day lives. Something...

...participated in the California Childhood Leukemia Study at Berkeley's School of Public Health. Currently, I am taking a few years off before applying to medical school. In my free time, I like to read, run, do yoga, and cook. I have experience teaching both Verbal Reasoning and Math portions of the SAT, and I also have tutored Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, and Writing. When teaching, I like to give relatable examples and prefer to get to...

...and inspire others to get excited about learning. In high school I tutored classmates in Algebra and AP Spanish. At Stanford, I participated in a variety of community enrichment programs, including a mentoring and tutoring program for middle school students in East Palo Alto, and serving as an interpreter and health educator in a local free clinic. While at Stanford, I also had the opportunity to work abroad in Ecuador, where I planned educational activities...

...applying to medical school with the hopes of becoming a Physician. I am also currently working toward becoming a certified EMT for the city of Boston. Surprisingly, I was not always as passionate about Science, learning and medicine as I am today. It wasn't until college when I was enrolled in Anatomy and Physiology that I began to discover my true passions with the encouragement, inspiration and support of enthusiastic professors and fellow students. I...

...Bangalore, India where I worked as a research assistant for a biotechnology company. I am currently doing cancer research at the University of California, San Francisco in a melanoma lab while I apply to medical schools. In high school and college I tutored students in English and Math, two of my favorite subjects to teach. As the daughter of a third grade teacher, I place great importance on education. I have witnessed the positive impact...

...in a developmental neurobiology lab, and was active in the biology department’s mentorship program. I worked as a TA for introductory genetics classes and tutored students individually in genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry. I also competed on my college’s varsity swim team. Since graduating, I have worked as a full-time research specialist in a cancer biology lab at the University of Pennsylvania and part-time as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the UPenn pool. I...

...a person while supporting them with their academic needs. I worked as an elementary school teacher for nearly 10 years in various capacities: as a Spanish dual immersion teacher, K-5 science lead teacher, and structured English immersion teacher for English language learners. Recently I completed an A.S in Health Sciences with Highest Honors and led study groups to review for anatomy, physiology, microbiology, nutrition and general chemistry. While pursuing admission to a physician assistant graduate...

As a UC Berkeley graduate with medical school aspirations, tutoring and teaching is a natural transition. I have experience with all age groups (elementary to post-college) and enjoy the process of creating true understanding along with building strong relationships with my students. If I can share even a fraction of my love of science, math and other subjects with students I know progress will be made!... Using guided questions and creating a strong knowledge foundation to help every individual learn the best way possible for them!