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Charles M.
Algebra, Calculus, Chemistry, Essay Editing more...
Originally from southern California, Charles went to MIT at age 16, majored in chemical engineering and was one of the first students ever to complete the biomedical engineering minor--all while playing varsity volleyball and contributing to various research projects, including a stint at Suntory in Osaka, Japan. After undergrad, he worked in engineering consulting for a few years before returning to MIT for a PhD (2009) in molecular pharmacology, where he characterized the metabolic and pharmacokinetic profiles of an experimental prostate cancer drug candidate. Since then, Charles has been doing postdoctoral research studying carcinogenesis and tumor growth kinetics at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton.
- Just published a research paper in Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling describing the ramifications of cell type heterogeneity in a mathematical model of solid tumor growth.
Elisabeth B.
Algebra, Business, Geometry, Interview Coaching more...
Elisabeth graduated magna cum laude from Bentley University in 2008 with her Bachelors in Marketing. She heightened her educational background in graduating magna cum laude with a MBA, with a concentration in Marketing. Her strong educational background has enabled her to become a strong analytical and strategic thinker with exceptional work ethic, creativity, and interpersonal skills. She has experience working for a number of marketing organizations in the Boston area and is currently working at Epsilon as a Marketing Analyst. Working at Epsilon is a great opportunity for her since it is ranked the #1 U.S. Marketing Services Firm and the #1 Direct Marketing Agency. She has experience tutoring in a variety of subjects but particularly has a passion for math, statistics, and business. She always has had a love for children and a commitment to help students achieve their academic goals.
- Graduated magna cum laude from Bentley University with her Bachelors in Marketing and MBA, with a concentration in Marketing
- Experienced tutor for various subjects such as math, statistics, business, and writing.
- Active mentor for the Mentor Connection at Newton Community Service Center for over two years
- Excellent listener, communicator, and tutor – highly recommended.
Matthew L.
Algebra, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP French more...
Matt is a researcher in a cancer nanomedicine lab at Harvard Medical School. He graduated Tau Beta Pi from MIT in 2011 with a BS in Biological Engineering and is currently applying to medical school. During his time at MIT, Matt worked on many different research projects, including two summer internships in Paris. He was also the Editor-in-Chief of MIT's biotechnology newspaper, a crew chief on his campus's ambulance service, and an American Heart Association CPR instructor.
- Seven years of tutoring experience
- Taught for three different courses at MIT
- Cancer researcher at Harvard Medical School
Vanessa M.
Algebra, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry more...
Vanessa graduated in 2011 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S.P.H. in Environmental Health Science. Her major required multiple semesters of Biology, Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, Biostatistics, and Environmental Science. While Vanessa's favorite subject has always been Calculus, she gets inordinate amounts of enjoyment from preparing for and taking standardized tests. Vanessa has always had a love for teaching and has sought out opportunities for peer tutoring since she was in high school. She has extensive experience communicating with and teaching youth after her four years working at Farm and Wilderness summer camps, most recently as the Assistant Director.
- Excellent record of standardized test scores, both in math and verbal areas.
- Strong academic background in science and mathematics.
- Keen interest in helping young people enjoy and excel at standardized test-taking.
- Plays the fiddle, mandolin, and ukulele.
Jessica W.
Algebra, Chemistry, Chinese (Mandarin), Essay Editing more...
Jessica recently defended her PhD in Organic Chemistry from Harvard University in the department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology (November 2011). Her dissertation research focused on developing iron-based transition metal catalysts for the discovery of new organic reactions. Jessica graduated with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006 (BS in Chemistry).
Austin W.
Admissions - Business School, Business, History (American), History (European) more...
Austin graduated from Brigham Young University where he was the Great Works Director, and was awarded an ORCA Grant for his thesis on modern Russian political media. He wrote his thesis while living in Moscow during Russia's 2008 invasion of Georgia. Austin had the honor of deferred admission to Harvard Business School as a college senior, and has enjoyed the interim as an SEO consultant for an online tutoring startup, as a researcher at Harvard Law School, as a management consulting analyst at Innosight, and as founder of his own tech startup, Whim. Austin is a member of the HBS Class of 2014.
- Specializes in business school admissions consulting, and the subjects of history and literature.
- Self-identifies as a bridge between business, and the humanities and sciences.
- Engaging, clear, and efficient tutoring style.
Rachel T.
Art History, English, Undergraduate Admissions Package (15 hours), Writing
Rachel is currently a PhD candidate in the Department of History of Art & Architecture at Boston University. She is a Jan and Warren Adelson Fellow of American Art. Rachel also holds an MA from BU in the History of Art & Architecture, as well as a BA in English from Stanford University. Rachel’s doctoral research focuses on race and 19th-century American visual culture. Other areas of interest include 20th-century American art and art of the African diaspora. In addition to finishing up her coursework, this Fall 2012, Rachel will begin her duties as a Teaching Fellow with the Department of History of Art & Architecture at BU. She will be teaching undergraduates for the department’s survey course. Outside of BU, Rachel is a professional lecturer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In addition to giving public talks on the MFA's American paintings, Rachel has written several catalogue essays published on the museum's website. Finally, Rachel is currently working on an exhibition that she is curating for the BU Art Gallery, scheduled to open Spring 2014. Before embarking on her career as an art historian, Rachel spent two years working for a national non-profit in major gifts fundraising as one of three individuals responsible for successfully raising over $3 million. She has consultative selling training which she likes to think comes in handy for convincing young, energetic, and distracted minds to focus!
- Admitted to all five universities to which she applied as a high school student
- Admitted to graduate programs at large research institutions
- Open-minded with a strong sense of humor
- Considerable public speaking training and communication skills
Scott J.
SAT (all areas)
Scott is an enthusiastic tutor who enjoys working with students to improve their SAT scores. He is experienced at mentoring and teaching both the most confident and the most reluctant of test-takers. His understanding of SAT logic is easy to follow and his obvious love for people and eagerness to cater to their unique learning strategies empowers students to gain confidence and success. Scott is currently studying Sociology and Government as an undergraduate at Harvard with a language citation in Portuguese. He plans to pursue a JD in law after graduation.
- Earned a perfect score on the SAT
- Spent two years on a church service mission in Brazil
- Inspired by the Beatles to be a self-taught drummer, guitarist, and composer
- Ran the Boston Marathon and is currently preparing for marathon number two
Yuen-Joyce L.
Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics
Joyce hails from Lexington, MA, and received her B.A. degree in the field of biochemical sciences and a language citation granted in Chinese from Harvard University, Class of 2008. She has a strong interest and background in immunology research. Her work at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute culminated in her undergraduate thesis, which received highest honors, as well as many peer reviewed publications. Having had so many years of training in the sciences, Joyce is eager to share her knowledge and experience with the next generation of brilliant minds. She loves to teach and has experience leading discussion and lab sections as well as holding one-on-one tutoring sessions while working as a Teaching Assistant for the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University.
- Exceptionally well-organized
- Serious yet approachable
- No-nonsense personality
- Witty sense of humor
Sarah S.
ACT Prep, Algebra, AP Psychology, AP Statistics more...
Sarah is a current Junior at Tufts University. She is a Psychology major and is Pre-Dental, graduating May 2013. She has been accepted into the Eight Year Early Assurance Program with Tufts University School of Dental Medicine as a Sophomore and will begin Dental School in the Fall of 2013. In addition to her focus on psychology and dental school, Sarah has taken substantial coursework in Spanish as an undergraduate. Sarah has tutored in areas of math, science, and spanish. In addition, this past semester Sarah taught an English conversation class to a group of Spanish University students in Madrid, Spain, where she studied abroad. This is one of many experience that contributes to Sarah's wide range of experience and subject areas.
- Strong standardized test scores at the high school level
- Accepted to the 8 Year Early Assurance Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine as an undergraduate student at Tufts University
- Studied abroad in Madrid, Spain and cultivated skill in the Spanish language