Subjects
Topics range from elementary school through adult learners. If you don't see exactly what you need, feel free to send me a message, as I most likely will be able to help.
SAT & ACT
SAT & ACT Prep
High schoolTaught by a tutor who scored 34 to 36 on the ACT and 1500+ on the SAT. Diagnostic testing, targeted practice by section, timing strategy and full-length practice tests.
College & Premed Advising
College (Undergraduate) Advising
High schoolBuilding a school list, planning timelines, and brainstorming, drafting and revising personal statements and supplements that sound like the student. Past students have applied to schools including Georgetown.
Premedical Application Advising (MD, DO and PA)
College and graduatesPlanning the path to MD, DO and PA programs. Personal statements for AMCAS (MD) and AACOMAS (DO), plus CASPA (PA). Activities descriptions, secondary essays, and interview prep.
Application Help
College (Undergraduate) Advising
Building a school list, planning timelines, and brainstorming, drafting and revising personal statements and supplements that sound like the student. Past students have applied to schools including Georgetown.
Premedical Application Advising (MD, DO and PA)
Planning the path to MD, DO and PA programs. Personal statements for AMCAS (MD) and AACOMAS (DO), plus CASPA (PA). Activities descriptions, secondary essays, and interview prep.
Graduate School Statements
Statements of purpose and personal statements for master's, PhD and professional programs.
Scholarship Essays and Applications
Finding scholarships that fit, and brainstorming, drafting and revising scholarship essays.
College Interview Prep
Mock interviews and feedback for college admissions and alumni interviews.
Math
Pre-Algebra
Integers, fractions, ratios and percents, expressions and one-step and two-step equations to prepare for Algebra 1.
Algebra 1
Linear equations and inequalities, functions, graphing, systems of equations, exponents and polynomials.
Algebra 2
Quadratics, polynomial and rational functions, exponentials and logarithms, and complex numbers.
Geometry
Proofs, congruence and similarity, triangles, circles, area and volume, and coordinate geometry.
Trigonometry
Right triangle trig, the unit circle, graphs of trig functions, identities and equations.
Precalculus
Functions, trigonometry, vectors, sequences and limits to prepare for calculus.
Calculus I
Limits, derivatives and their applications, and an introduction to integrals.
Calculus II
Integration techniques and applications, sequences and series, and parametric and polar equations.
Statistics
Descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, sampling, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.
Biostatistics
Statistics for biology and health sciences: study design, t-tests, ANOVA, regression and reading research results.
Business Math
Percentages, interest, loans and annuities, markups and discounts, and basic financial calculations.
Linear Algebra
Systems of equations, matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Sciences
Science
General science, biology, chemistry and physics, with a focus on understanding over memorizing.
General Chemistry
High school and AP Chemistry, and college Gen Chem I and II: stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases.
Organic Chemistry
Orgo I and II: structure, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, synthesis and spectroscopy, with a focus on visualizing molecules.
General Biology
High school and AP Biology, and college Bio I and II: cells, molecular biology, metabolism, genetics, evolution, ecology and organismal biology.
Genetics
Mendelian and molecular genetics, inheritance patterns, gene expression, pedigrees and genetics problem sets.
Evolution
Natural selection, population genetics, phylogenetics and speciation.
Microbiology
Bacteria, viruses and fungi, microbial metabolism and genetics, immunology basics and lab concepts.
Anatomy
Human anatomy and physiology by body system, with strategies for learning structures and terminology.
Biochemistry
Amino acids and proteins, enzymes and kinetics, metabolism, and the chemistry behind cell processes. Useful for the MCAT.
Cell Biology
Cell structure, membranes, signaling, the cell cycle and gene expression.
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth systems, geology, weather and climate, ecosystems and human impact on the environment.
Humanities & Social Sciences
English & Writing
Reading comprehension, grammar, essay structure, and writing clearly for school and work.
History & Social Studies
U.S. and world history, government and civics, plus how to read sources and write about them.
Economics
Micro and macroeconomics, including AP Economics and intro college courses: supply and demand, markets, graphs and problem sets.
Bioethics
Ethical questions in medicine and the life sciences, including consent, end of life care, genetics and research ethics, and how to argue a position in writing.
Religious Studies
World religions, sacred texts and traditions, and the methods used to study religion in history and society.
Comparative History
Comparing societies, empires and movements across regions and time periods, and building comparative arguments.
History of Medicine and Science
How medical and scientific ideas developed, from ancient medicine through modern science, and how to write about them.
Classics
Ancient Greek and Roman history, literature and philosophy, read closely and in context.
Environmental Ethics
Moral questions about nature, climate, animals and resource use, the main ethical frameworks, and how to write a clear argument.
Philosophy and Ethics
Major thinkers and ethical theories, logic and argument, and writing philosophy papers.
Medical Ethics
Ethical issues in clinical care such as consent, confidentiality, end of life decisions and access to care. Helpful for premed interviews.
Psychology
Intro psychology, research methods, development, cognition and behavior.
Sociology
Social structure, culture, inequality, institutions and sociological research methods.
AP Courses
AP English
AP English Language and Composition. AP English Literature and Composition.
AP History & Social Sciences
AP African American Studies, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern.
AP Sciences
AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 (Algebra-Based).
AP Math
AP Precalculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics.
AP Exam Review
Spring review for any AP course listed above: content review, free-response practice and timed practice exams.
Test Prep
SAT & ACT Prep
Taught by a tutor who scored 34 to 36 on the ACT and 1500+ on the SAT. Diagnostic testing, targeted practice by section, timing strategy and full-length practice tests.
PSAT/NMSQT Prep
Reading, writing and math practice for the PSAT, including preparation for National Merit qualification.
ISEE and SSAT Prep
Preparation for private school admissions tests: verbal, reading, quantitative and writing sections.
TACHS Prep
Preparation for the Catholic high school entrance exam: reading, language, math and ability sections, with timed practice.
GED Prep
Preparation for all four GED subject tests: Math, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science and Social Studies.
GRE Prep
Verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing, with a study plan built from a diagnostic test.
GMAT Prep
Quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning and data insights for business school admission, with timed practice.
CASPer and PREview Prep
Taught by a tutor who scored in the 4th quartile on both CASPer and PREview. Practice with situational judgment scenarios and structured responses for these medical and health professions admissions tests.
Research
Research Methods
Finding a question, reading and citing literature, designing a study, and working with data for science fairs, independent projects, theses and lab research.
Research Papers and Lab Reports
Planning, drafting and revising research papers and lab reports, with clear structure, data presentation and citations.
Manuscript and Publication Writing
Structuring and drafting abstracts, papers and posters, revising for clarity, and preparing a manuscript for journal submission.
Skills
Study Skills
Organization, note-taking, planning for tests and long assignments, and building habits that last.