
Jake
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: University of Rochester - Bachelors, Biochemistry
Graduate Degree: University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Pharmacology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Quantitative: 164
GRE Verbal: 164
Backpacking, Rock Climbing, SciFi and Fantasy Novels, Philosophy of Mind, Journalism, Live Music
Algebra 3/4
College Chemistry
High School Chemistry
MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Molecular Genetics
Pharmacology
Quantitative Reasoning
What is your teaching philosophy?
My teaching philosophy is that students learn way more when they are explaining than when they are listening.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
First sessions generally involve taking stock of their current study habits and grades and determining a course of action for achieving their goals.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
Assigning homework is a good way to get students to work independently. Other options include teaching them research skills or study strategies.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
People can be motivated extrinsically or intrinsically, but I think that for a student to have success, they need to find an intrinsic motivation.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
Often, it's helpful to give a real-world example or try to make an analogy. Examining the unpinning concepts can also lead to a breakthrough.