Sofia H.

• Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 ( 29.3 mi )
• Experienced MCAT Tutor

• Female Age 47
• Member since: 08/2013
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $40 to $45 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• On-line In-Home In-Group
• Also Tutors: Physiology, Bio Chemistry, MCAT, Marine Biology, Life Science, Genetics, Biology, Anatomy

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My comments on tutoring MCAT : Taking a standardized test requires a special set of skills in itself, so it is no surprise that many individuals (myself included) have spend countless hours dissecting and conquering them. Allow me to share with you some of the tips and tricks I learned as an MCAT tutor.

I have been teaching/tutoring students in life science for over 20 years, but it all started with my BA from UC Berkeley in Integrative Biology. At Berkeley I tutored/taught part-time as a Lab Teacher at Berkeley Community College, a study group leader at UC Berkeley student learning center, and a Kaplan MCAT tutor. I then earned my MA in Zoology (with a thesis in molecular evolution from University of South Florida) and mentored/taught College Freshmen Biology and worked in immunology at the Cancer Research Center. I moved back to the Bay Area and worked at Biotech companies including Genentech, and Amgen. In 2013 I earned my Biology and Chemistry California Teacher Credential from CSUEB, and now have been a full-time life-science teacher for 5 years for grades 7-12 in public, private, and specialized education schools. I have taught middle-school life-science, Biology, Marine Biol ... read more

David B.

• Wooldand, CA 95695 ( 16.3 mi )
• MCAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 06/2009
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $52.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: GED, ACT

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I am a graduate student transitioning from physics to astrophysics, my goal being a PhD in Astrophysics. My undergraduate degree is a BS in Physics with a minor in astronomy. Because of the nature of physics, I have been exposed to many types of science and mathematics. I am also experienced with professional writing as required for producing lab reports and research papers, some of which were followed by presentation talks. Most recently I have been working as a physics instructor for The Princeton Review.
My philosophy of teaching is to train the student to think like a scientist and/or mathematician. It is not just about getting the right answer but rather understanding the fundamental principals of a subject. This enables the student to try previously unseen problems and succeed. I also believe in varying the techniques used. If a student has trouble with their teacher or text ... read more

P T.

• carmichael, CA 95608 ( 26.1 mi )
• MCAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 5 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $55.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GMAT, GED, Florida Writes, FCAT, Entrance Exams, CLAST, ASVAB, ACT

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I taught as a substitute teacher in New Jersey for 3 years before moving to California. I have a multiple subjects credential from New Jersey. I taught at all grade levels and all subjects including high school students. I have been a substitute teacher in California for the past 8 years. I have multiple subjects credential in California. I taught all grade levels and all subjects.
I am patient with students and encourage them to learn at their own pace. Students learn at a different rates and have different comprehension abilities. Some are able to absorb a material faster than others. But they will all learn the subject matter if given the chance and encouragement and by introducing the subject/explaining it in different ways with patience and concern.

Robert K.

• North Highlands, CA 95660 ( 26.8 mi )
• MCAT Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 01/2010
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $45.00 to $61.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: GED, Entrance Exams, ASVAB, ACT

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A Little Bit About Me...

I have taught in the private sector for 5 years. I have taught all academic subjects. I can am proficient in Math through Calculus, and have taken college level Chemistry Biology, and Physics. I am credentialed as an English teacher in California.
I prefer teaching utilizing the Socratic method, but have experience ranging from running labs to delivering instruction directly from curriculum. I try to engage each student with the material in a way that is relevant to that student.