Pre-Med Tutoring
About
With experience completing my pre-medical undergraduate degree during the last 3 years, I have experience both taking, and tutoring, various sciences, in addition to social sciences. I believe that the complete pre-medical student deserves to excel not only in the main science courses, but also in writing, public speaking, overall health and well-being. Having taken these courses, as well as the MCAT and earning a high score, I believe I now know what students need in order to excel and earn the grades necessary to enter medical school.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I ask students to send specific topics which need work, so I can spend personal time refreshing. I also ask students to make sheets, on which half says "I know...." and the other half says "I do not know...." to understand the level of the student's understanding. For english and public speaking, I ask students to describe what specifically they need to focus on, and if they are unsure, to send samples of writing, or giving a speech alone.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I earned 6 college credits in Peer Tutoring for General Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Biochemistry.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For the first lesson, I charge $15 per hour. If the customer is satisfied and wants to continue learning, lessons afterwards are $30 per hour. For me to be prepared best for the lesson, I highly recommend students giving detailed information prior to the lesson so that I may be fully prepared to teach.
How did you get started teaching?
Having been recently accepted into Medical School, I am looking to refresh my knowledge from the last 3 years of undergraduate studies.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with fellow students, almost always underclassmen, at the College of Health Sciences in Rancho Cordova.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently acquired a keyboard, and started learning lessons. Having no experience in music, I am starting with fundamental techinques, and planning on slowly moving on to more complex chords and progressions. I am enjoying the discomfort associated with learning, and the satisfaction with every little lesson learned.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure you clarify what you understand, and what you do not understand, in order to make the most out of your time with a tutor. Using half-sheet "I know/I don't know" has been crucial to me making time with my professors valuable before mid-terms and quizzes. Also, expect a tutor to be so well at tutoring, that you can explain anything in your own words! In whatever discipline you choose to pursue, the value of what you learn depends on what you can explain well to others.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
-What are some classes, or skills, I have been told, or know I need to work on?
-What do I want to get out of my time with a tutor?
-After a tutoring lesson, how can I remember what I learned today?