Neel
Certified Tutor
My name is Neel Rana. I studied philosophy and film in college and received a B.A. in Humanities with Honors. I also attended a Post-Bacc Pre-Medical program for two years and am in the process of applying to medical school. I have worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA, a private tutor, and in Harm Reduction.
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Undergraduate Degree:Shimer College单身汉,Humanities
Graduate Degree:Mills College- Current Grad Student, Post-Bacc Pre-Med
- MCAT: 522
- Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems: 130
- Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills: 131
- Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems: 131
- Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior: 131
Reading fiction, technology, writing, harm reduction, and the San Francisco 49ers
- MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills
- Graduate Test Prep
- MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- MCAT Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe it is crucial to teach to the style and needs of your students. Good teachers and tutors are chameleons.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
My first session, particularly for standardized test prep, involves getting to know the student and letting the student get to know the test.
How can you help a student become an independent learner?
It is important to allow students to work through problems after you have taught them concepts on their own. By showing them their own abilities, their confidence as a student will grow.
How would you help a student stay motivated?
I tell them to focus on the big picture. It can be difficult to get excited or motivated to study for the SAT, but it's much easier if you contextualize it as working towards a future at your dream college.