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Megana

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Megana

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Megana's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

I am a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), and I will be attending VCU School of Medicine. I am an aspiring pediatrician because I enjoy both working with children as well as medicine.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

John

Certified Tutor

10+ years

John

Current Grad Student, Medicine
John's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology

I'm NC native, transplanted to Richmond, VA for medical school. Currently a fourth year student Ill be starting a residency in Urology this coming fall. With college experience in Biology, Literature, Scientific Publishing Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry with graduate work in Medicine ...

Education

Appalachian State University

Bachelors, Pre-Professional Biology (Cell, Molecular)

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Current Grad Student, Medicine

Sierra

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Sierra

Bachelors, Biology & Chemistry
Sierra's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Middle School Math
Geometry

I am able to utilize the knowledge obtained during my undergraduate years. My goal is to help others succeed by providing students with the skills and knowledge that I used to get me where I am today. My tutoring methods have proven to be very successful with my students. I have multiple strategies ...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelors, Biology & Chemistry

Sanam

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Sanam

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Sanam's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently a first-year medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have a huge passion for science, and would love to help out whoever I can, especially those interested in entering the medical field!

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Test Scores
SAT
1380
Joel

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Joel

Current Grad Student, Pharmacy
Joel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am currently working on my Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where I attained my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. VCU is where I have held bioinorganic research positions as well as teaching positions. I acted as a teaching assistant in various chemistry and bio...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Virginia Commonwealth University

Current Grad Student, Pharmacy

Test Scores
SAT
1510
Nidhi

Certified Tutor

3+ years

Nidhi

Bachelor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Nidhi's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

I am a graduate of Rutgers University - Honors College with a BA in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. I am currently finishing up medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. I have an extensive background in tutoring and mentoring students in various subjects including h...

Education

Rutger's University

Bachelor, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Anurag

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Anurag

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Anurag's other Tutor Subjects
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra
Physics

I am a recent graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where I earned a Bachelors of Science in Biology. Throughout my three years of undergrad, I have been a preceptor for Cell Biology and Genetics. In addition, I was a supplemental instruction leader in CHEM 101 and CHEM 102. I am currently a...

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Test Scores
SAT
1480
Braveen

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Braveen

Masters, Public Health
Braveen's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
PSAT Writing Skills

I am fourth-year medical student seeking to use some flexible time before I graduate to work with students interested in learning and growing to new heights.

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Masters, Public Health

Duke University

Bachelors, Public Policy

Michael

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Michael

Current Grad Student, Medicine
Michael's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Microbiology
Biology

I am currently a medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University. This is my last year and I will be graduating in a couple of months. I have a lot of free time now, so I decided to start tutoring again. I feel comfortable teaching all ages, but I have the most experience with college level cour...

Education

Hofstra University

Bachelors, Biology, General

Virginia Commonwealth University

Current Grad Student, Medicine

Allison

Certified Tutor

Allison

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Allison's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Biology
High School Biology

I am currently applying to medical schools in hopes of attending in the Fall of 2015. Helping my younger brother manage his genetic disorder, in addition to years of teaching special needs students at summer camp, has inspired me to pursue a career as a Pediatrician with a focus in Medical Genetics.

Education

Washington and Lee University

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Test Scores
SAT
1510

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