
Raza
Certified Tutor
Raza’s Qualifications
Education & Certification
Undergraduate Degree: University of Denver - Bachelors, Psychology
Graduate Degree: Not sure which Medical School yet - Current Grad Student, MD
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
ACT Science: 31
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 790
MCAT: 34
SAT Mathematics Level 2: 740
SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M: 780
Hobbies
Bodybuilding, Basketball, Football, Netflix, Meeting new people
Tutoring Subjects
10th Grade Math
11th Grade Math
12th Grade Math
2nd Grade Math
3rd Grade Math
3rd Grade Science
4th Grade Math
4th Grade Science
5th Grade Math
5th Grade Science
6th Grade Math
6th Grade Science
7th Grade Math
7th Grade Science
8th Grade Math
8th Grade Science
9th Grade Math
ACCUPLACER College-Level Math Prep
ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra Prep
AP
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
Cell Biology
MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
CLEP Prep
CLEP Biology
CLEP College Algebra
CLEP College Mathematics
CLEP Introductory Psychology
CLEP Natural Sciences
CLEP Precalculus
College Biology
College English
MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
Developmental Biology
Elementary Algebra
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Science
General Biology
High School Biology
High School Chemistry
High School English
Human Development
Intermediate Algebra
College Math
MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
Middle School Science
Molecular Biology
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
SAT Subject Tests Prep
Social Sciences
Q & A
What is your teaching philosophy?
As a tutor, I strive to pinpoint my student's weak points. I do this by asking my student to come up with specific questions to ask me. Besides teaching the material, I also like helping my students learn how to study. As silly as it sounds, studying is an art form that takes years to perfect. I have learned a number of tricks that have helped me ace the SAT, ACT, and MCAT.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
First, I would block off a little time so that my student and I could get to know each other. Being comfortable with a tutor is crucial to creating a strong tutor-student relationship. I would then look at the student's syllabus to get a better understanding of what is being taught in class. With the remainder of the time, I would delve into any questions the student has!
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I believe that the biggest motivation for a student is success. Whether that comes from a test or a homework assignment, simply seeing hard work pay off is enough to keep most students motivated to study.
If a student has difficulty learning a skill or concept, what would you do?
I have learned that if something is not working, it is time to start thinking outside of the box. This includes using the same YouTube videos I watched while learning the subject. There are some amazing resources online that can come in handy while tutoring.
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
Practice, practice, practice! I too struggled with reading comprehension after I gave up books for sports. It took a lot of dedication, but I improved my reading comprehension so much that it ended up being my highest score on the MCAT (this is the section that is notoriously hard for pre-med students).