Michael J.
Private tutor in San Francisco, CA
Education
Undergraduate at Northwestern University, Economics and Biology majors, 3.9/4.0, Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa. Medical school at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Business school at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
Experience
"Mike is very exact, thorough, good in explaining, and knowledgeable in his subjects. Above all, the thing I like the most is that he is very honest and straightforward. He doesn't waste your time or money. He is the best and the most qualified tutor anyone can find." -Patrick (Mathematics and Social Sciences, Northeastern University student) Hello, I'm Mike and I would love the chance to help you master your math, statistics, and science courses and tests. I have over 10 years of experience tutoring motivated students in math and science. I am patient, enthusiastic, and have excellent communication skills to simplify even the most difficult concepts. My qualifications: --MD and MBA graduate from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the Kellogg School of Management -Honors, magna cum laude graduate from Northwestern University, majors in Biology and Economics, 3.9/4.0 GPA -Former course instructor for professional tutoring company -Trained to teach math and science at Northwestern's Searle Center for Teaching Excellence -Experience privately tutoring over 300 students -Scored perfect 800 on SAT math, and perfect 800 on SAT II math -Scored perfect 36 on the math, 35 on the science, and 35 overall on the ACT -Scored perfect 5s on the AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics exams -Scored 37 on the MCAT (top 1%) -Scored 750 on the GMAT (top 1%) I enjoy teaching very much and am highly experienced in a variety of subjects. My specialties are: -College, graduate, and medical school admissions consulting -Statistics (all levels, including SPSS) Math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus) -Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences) -Writing (Essays, college applications, scholarship applications) -Standardized tests (ACT, SAT, SAT II, AP, GED, GRE, GMAT) I work in Chicago by Navy Pier. My rate is the LOWEST in the area for my level of experience and credentials. Current success stories include increasing a student's ACT by 6 points, improving another student's SAT Subject Tests by 200 points, helping a nursing student go from failing to an A in Statistics, and helping yet another student gain admission into Harvard University. While each of these students worked very hard to achieve their goal, they benefited greatly from working with a qualified tutor. Email or call if you are interested.
Availability
Weekdays in the afternoon, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
I love the outdoors: hiking, camping, fishing, sailing, and the occasional picnic. I am a certified sailing instructor and competed for the Northwestern University Sailing Team.
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