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Experienced Medical Sciences & Arabic Tutor, Spanish & French-speaking
Ava A.

5.0 (35 ratings)

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Hello,

I'm a medical student in the clinical years and am passionate about teaching complex topics. I'm excited to get to know you and help on your journey of learning!

I don't believe in lecturing, but rather foster an active learning environment. I incorporate various methods and resources into the lesson, such as visuals and mnemonics (medical students), music, TV learning tools (Arabic students). Rather than memorizing, you will remember through better understanding.

Medical...

Hello,

I'm a medical student in the clinical years and am passionate about teaching complex topics. I'm excited to get to know you and help on your journey of learning!

I don't believe in lecturing, but rather foster an active learning environment. I incorporate various methods and resources into the lesson, such as visuals and mnemonics (medical students), music, TV learning tools (Arabic students). Rather than memorizing, you will remember through better understanding.

Medical Sciences Students: I was a teaching assistant for anatomy, where I held reviews for large classes as well as teaching small groups in the anatomy (cadaver) lab. I also tutored various subjects: anatomy, physiology, neuroanatomy, pathology, biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology. I focus on making sure my students understand so that there is very little need to memorize at all. Most of all, I enjoy being able to see the progress that my students make and the confidence they gain!

I have a high success rate: Recently I had a student who went from 35% on an anatomy exam to 89% in one session! Another student went from a C in medical physiology to an A. Students whom I tutored for their entire first year of medical school had a strong basis for the second year.

Arabic Students: I'm a native speaker of Arabic, educated in Yemen for nine years, where I learned Modern Standard Arabic with grammar as well as Classical. I have 16 years experience tutoring Arabic on this website and independently. I have taught all levels of Arabic from beginner to advanced and all major dialects with the exception of Algerian/Tunesian/Morrocan dialects.

Spanish-speaking students: Si hablas espanol, puedo hablar en espanol tambien aunque no sea perfectamente. Hay similitudes entre el arabe y el espanol que me encantaria compartir contigo.

French-speaking students: Je parle un peu français. Ce n'est pas parfait, mais je peux comprendre une conversation simple et vous montrer les similitudes entre l'arabe et le français.

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Education

Hunter College; City University of New York
Honors, Engl, Pysch
John's Hopkins University
Masters
Sonoran Univ. of Health Sciences
Other

Additional Languages

Egyptian Arabic
Spanish

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ADHD

ADHD

I received my B.A. with a double major bachelor’s in psychology and an interdisciplinary honors curriculum. I also have extensive experience working with adults and children of various neurodivergent backgrounds, including Autism, ADHD, dyslexia. I enjoy working with students of various abilities and unique talents! Currently, I am in medical school and interested in mind-body medicine and building an inclusive medical practice.
Anatomy

Anatomy

I am a medical student who completed a full year of medical-school level anatomy and physiology. Currently, I am a Teaching Assistant for anatomy at my medical college as well as tutor. I also tutor medical physiology, medical biochemistry, and neuroanatomy.
Arabic

Arabic

I'm a native Arabic speaker with professional tutoring experience. I also speak Spanish and can help you see similarities between Arabic and Spanish. I completed middle school and some high school in the Middle East in Arabic language, where I learned Modern Standard Arabic with grammar as well as Classical. I have substituted for an Arabic language teacher and taught his class in his absence. I also tutored at the Arabic language department at Hunter College in NYC.
English

English

I earned my M.A. degree in science-medical writing (journalism) from Johns Hopkins University. I also majored in an interdisciplinary honors curriculum with a concentration in English as part of my undergraduate degree at Hunter College.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I earned my M.A. degree in science-medical writing (journalism) from Johns Hopkins University. I also majored in an interdisciplinary honors curriculum with a concentration in English as part of my undergraduate degree at Hunter College.
Physiology

Physiology

I am a medical student who completed a full year of medical-school level anatomy and physiology. Currently, I am a Teaching Assistant for anatomy at my medical college as well as tutor. I also tutor medical physiology, medical biochemistry, and neuroanatomy.

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Another great lesson from a great teacher!

Ava really makes learning a pleasure. The progress I see after each lesson is rewarding and motivating. Ava is great about pushing you just enough without overwhelming you, and she keeps the content relevant and useful so you can be excited about what you're learning.

Tybie, 11 lessons with Ava

Amazing Tutor

Ava is really great at tutoring topics that are hard to grasp and very knowledgable! I was struggling in my undergrad Medical Biochemistry course and after getting help from Ava, I was able to score an A on my exam! She is very patient and prepares our lessons beforehand to ensure the material is well understood. The lessons were very engaging and she is very encouraging when teaching. I would highly recommend!

Jada, 1 lesson with Ava

Great approaches

She is patient and the approaches to studying my A & P class I believe will help. I have a quiz next week. just wish she had more availability- she was willing to travel and meet me at my university.

Jennifer, 1 lesson with Ava

great teacher

Ava did an amazing job of going through everything that i had ask to cover. she also did great at explaining topics to me that i didn’t understand!

Madison, 2 lessons with Ava

Great Teacher!

Ava is a great teacher! She has a natural disposition for teaching which makes it fun and easy to learn. I'm looking forward to taking more Arabic lessons with her in the future!

Alec, 1 lesson with Ava

Patient, charismatic, and articulate tutor!

Ava is a great tutor! She lays out lesson plans in a very comprehensible manner, is very flexible, and answers questions thoroughly. You can tell she is a very dedicated tutor and creates a fun and welcoming atmosphere for learning Arabic.

Jazmin, 11 lessons with Ava

Amazing tutor

Ava is extremely patient and clear with me. I had a hard time at first with reading and writing and she found various ways to help me understand including graphics. Her skills are superb and she inspires me to practice and be better with each lesson. I look forward to continue working with her.

Christina, 3 lessons with Ava

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

I enjoyed my first lesson with Ava. We worked on the alphabet for the first lesson. She is very patient and took the time to discuss my goals and expectations to ensure whether or not she would be a good fit.

Kitambra, 1 lesson with Ava

Helpful & knowledgeable

Very kind and greeted with a warm welcoming. Knowledgeable & helpful to your needs to better accommodate your lesson. Would recommend to others interested or seeking to learn Arabic like myself.

Carmelo, 1 lesson with Ava
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