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Rachel
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Education & Certification
Undergraduate Degree: Yale College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Graduate Degree: Stanford University School of Medicine - Masters, Medicine, M.D.
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 800
MCAT: 40
Hobbies
In my free time, I enjoy running, take spinning and cardio kickboxing classes, listening to RadioLab and This American Life, and cooking.
Tutoring Subjects
Anatomy & Physiology
College Biology
College English
High School Biology
High School English
Life Sciences
MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
Other
Pharmacology
SAT Verbal
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization
Summer
What is your teaching philosophy?
Every student can learn! It's about finding the right way to connect and make information "sticky" for each student.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I would start with a preliminary test to see what areas the student is strong, and where they may be weak. That way, we can structure a study plan that makes sense and focuses on turning those weaknesses into strengths.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
The best way is to remind students about what their goals were to begin with, and reminding them how far they have come! Improvement always takes (some) time, but all of that effort really does count!