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Mira M.

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I have been tutoring for five years, and my work began shortly after I completed my own standardized testing journey. Earning a 1590 on the SAT, a 35 on the ACT, and a 518 on the MCAT gave me a strong foundation in test strategy and content mastery, but it was my certification and training with The Princeton Review that shaped me into an effective instructor. Through that program, I learned how to translate complex material into clear, structured explanations and how to guide students through...

I have been tutoring for five years, and my work began shortly after I completed my own standardized testing journey. Earning a 1590 on the SAT, a 35 on the ACT, and a 518 on the MCAT gave me a strong foundation in test strategy and content mastery, but it was my certification and training with The Princeton Review that shaped me into an effective instructor. Through that program, I learned how to translate complex material into clear, structured explanations and how to guide students through proven strategies that improve both accuracy and confidence.

Over the years, I have taught students across a wide range of ages and academic goals, from middle schoolers preparing early to high school students aiming for competitive college admissions. I have worked in both one on one and small group settings, helping students strengthen core math and reading skills, build test taking endurance, and approach difficult questions with a calm and methodical mindset. My approach prioritizes understanding the student’s individual learning style, identifying where they feel unsure, and creating a personalized plan that supports steady, realistic progress.

What has kept me committed to tutoring is the relationships I form with students and the growth I witness over time. I aim to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, and developing study habits that extend beyond a single test. Whether I am teaching a foundational concept or refining advanced strategies, my goal is always to help students feel capable, confident, and prepared to reach their potential.


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UCLA
undergrad
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AFOQT

AFOQT

I help students prepare for the AFOQT by strengthening quantitative reasoning, verbal skills, and time management strategies. My tutoring focuses on breaking down question types, improving accuracy under time pressure, and developing efficient test-taking approaches. I work with students to target weak areas while reinforcing strengths through structured practice. Sessions are tailored to each student’s goals and current performance level to support steady score improvement.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have extensive experience tutoring Algebra 2 students in polynomial functions, radicals, rational expressions, logarithms, exponentials, and quadratic equations. I teach students how to break down complex problems, recognize patterns, and apply concepts confidently on homework and exams. My approach focuses on clarity, step by step reasoning, and building strong foundational skills that carry into Precalculus and standardized tests. I’ve helped many students raise their grades quickly through targeted practice and customized lesson plans.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I have extensive experience guiding high school students through the full college admissions process, including building balanced school lists, crafting standout personal statements, and organizing competitive activity profiles. I specialize in helping students develop compelling narratives for UC, Common App, and supplemental essays, drawing on proven strategies that have helped students gain admission to top universities. I also advise on course selection, extracurricular planning, interview preparation, and scholarship applications. My method focuses on developing each student’s unique voice while strengthening clarity, structure, and authenticity in their application materials.
Debate

Debate

I tutor debate with a focus on building clear, persuasive arguments, strong evidence comparison, and confident delivery. I help students develop case strategy, refutation skills, and effective cross-examination while learning how to think quickly and respond under pressure. My instruction emphasizes logical structure, rhetorical clarity, and adapting arguments to different audiences and formats. Students I work with improve both their competitive debate performance and their academic writing and speaking skills.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have worked with elementary students for several years, supporting them in reading comprehension, sentence and paragraph writing, grammar, vocabulary building, and foundational math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, and word problems. I create structured, step by step lesson plans that match each child’s learning style and help them stay motivated and engaged. My experience includes helping students strengthen homework routines, prepare for classroom quizzes, and improve overall confidence in school. I focus on building long term academic habits, not just completing assignments, so students can become independent and successful learners.
EMT/ NREMT

EMT/ NREMT

I am a nationally registered EMT (NREMT-certified) with hands-on experience in emergency medical response, patient assessment, and prehospital care. I am trained in airway management, bleeding control, shock recognition, medical and trauma emergencies, and proper use of EMT equipment following national protocols. I regularly apply NREMT standards to real-world scenarios, including patient communication, scene safety, and rapid clinical decision-making. I help students master both exam-based concepts and practical skills needed to pass the NREMT and perform confidently in the field.
Environmental Science

Environmental Science

I am a UCLA student with extensive coursework and applied experience in environmental science, environmental policy, and public health. I have studied topics including climate change, environmental toxicology, air and water quality, environmental justice, and risk assessment, and I regularly help students connect scientific concepts to real-world policy and health outcomes. I have experience tutoring high school and college students in exam preparation, lab reports, data interpretation, and writing clear, evidence-based responses. My teaching style is structured, patient, and focused on helping students truly understand concepts rather than memorize facts.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have several years of experience helping middle school, high school, and college students strengthen their academic writing across subjects. I specialize in teaching clear essay structure, strong thesis development, effective paragraph organization, and precise analytical writing. My background at UCLA has prepared me to guide students through complex assignments by breaking ideas into manageable steps and improving clarity, coherence, and confidence. I tailor each session to the student’s needs, whether they are working on literary analysis, research papers, or general writing skills.
HESI (Nursing exam)

HESI (Nursing exam)

I help nursing students prepare for the HESI by focusing on core content areas, question strategies, and time management. My tutoring emphasizes breaking down complex nursing concepts, interpreting exam-style questions, and improving accuracy under pressure. I work with students to identify weak areas and build targeted study plans using structured practice. Sessions are tailored to each student’s program requirements and testing goals to support consistent score improvement.
IELTS

IELTS

I tutor students preparing for the IELTS with a focus on all four sections: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. My approach emphasizes understanding band descriptors, improving clarity and coherence in writing, and developing confident, natural responses for the speaking exam. I help students build test-specific strategies, expand academic vocabulary, and manage timing effectively. Sessions are tailored to each student’s target score and individual strengths and weaknesses.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I have several years of experience coaching students for competitive academic and program interviews, including UC admissions, scholarship panels, and structured behavioral interviews. As a UCLA graduate with leadership experience in multiple student organizations, I have conducted and evaluated dozens of peer and organizational interviews, giving me insight into what strong candidates sound like. I also design interview practice frameworks that help students build confidence, refine their speaking structure, and present clear, compelling answers. My coaching emphasizes authentic communication, polished delivery, and strategic preparation tailored to each student's goals.
MCAT

MCAT

I scored a 518 on the MCAT, including a 132 in CARS, and I have several years of experience helping students strengthen both their content mastery and testing strategy. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology from UCLA, and my background in neuroscience allows me to break down complex concepts in biology, biochemistry, psychology, and sociology with clarity and intuition. I specialize in teaching students how to approach passages, analyze data, and apply high-yield strategies that improve accuracy and endurance across full-length exams. My tutoring style is structured, individualized, and focused on building confidence and consistency leading into test day.
Nutrition

Nutrition

I am a certified nutritionist and UCLA senior with strong coursework in nutrition, human biology, and health sciences, with an emphasis on evidence-based understanding of diet and metabolism. I help students learn core topics such as macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion, energy balance, and nutrition across the lifespan. My tutoring focuses on concept clarity, applying nutrition science to real examples, and preparing for exams or assignments. I emphasize scientific accuracy and critical thinking rather than fad diets or unsupported claims.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I have extensive experience helping students craft powerful, polished personal statements for college and graduate school admissions. My background in Human Biology at UCLA and years of tutoring have taught me how to guide students in developing clear narratives, strong structure, and authentic voices in their writing. I specialize in transforming complex experiences into compelling stories that highlight each student’s strengths and individuality. My approach focuses on clarity, emotional resonance, and purposeful editing to create essays that stand out to admissions committees.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I help students develop clear, confident, and engaging public speaking skills for presentations, interviews, and formal speeches. My coaching focuses on speech organization, pacing, vocal control, and body language, while also addressing nervousness and stage presence. I work with students to tailor their message to different audiences and purposes, from academic presentations to persuasive talks. Students leave sessions with practical strategies they can immediately apply to speak with clarity and confidence.
Religion

Religion

I am a UCLA senior with formal coursework in religious studies, ethics, and the historical study of world religions. I help students understand major religious traditions including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism through historical context, key texts, and core beliefs. My tutoring focuses on comparative analysis, clear note taking, and strong written responses for exams and essays. I support students with readings, discussions, and assignments while maintaining a respectful, academic approach to all belief systems.
STAAR

STAAR

I have extensive experience tutoring elementary and middle school students for the STAAR exam in math, reading, and test taking strategies. I help students understand question patterns, eliminate answer choices efficiently, and manage time under testing conditions. My sessions focus on building foundational skills while also practicing real STAAR style questions so students feel confident on test day. I work closely with families to target weak areas and track progress over time.
TEAS

TEAS

I tutor students preparing for the ATI TEAS exam with focused instruction in math, science, reading comprehension, and English language usage. I help students master high-yield topics such as fractions and ratios, anatomy and physiology basics, scientific reasoning, grammar rules, and test-taking strategies. My approach emphasizes breaking down questions, eliminating distractors, and managing timing under exam conditions. I tailor lessons to each student’s baseline and target score to help them improve efficiently and confidently.
Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics

I am a UCLA senior with strong training in thermodynamics through college level chemistry, physics, and life science coursework. I help students master core concepts such as the laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, and equilibrium by breaking abstract ideas into clear, intuitive steps. My tutoring emphasizes problem solving strategies, unit analysis, and connecting equations to physical meaning so students can confidently handle exams and homework. I tailor sessions to each student’s course pace and provide structured practice to reinforce understanding.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I am a UCLA senior with extensive experience writing and revising undergraduate theses, research papers, and long form academic projects across the humanities, social sciences, and health sciences. I help students develop clear, arguable thesis statements, strengthen structure and flow, and refine academic tone while preserving the student’s own voice. My approach focuses on argument clarity, evidence integration, and meeting rubric expectations, not just grammar edits. I have successfully supported students through proposal development, full draft revisions, and final submission under tight deadlines.
United States History

United States History

I tutor United States History with a strong focus on helping students understand historical cause and effect, key themes, and how to write clear, evidence-based responses. I have extensive experience supporting middle school, high school, and introductory college students with coursework, DBQs, LEQs, and exam preparation. My approach emphasizes breaking down complex events into understandable narratives and teaching students how to analyze primary sources and historical arguments with confidence.
Writing

Writing

I have extensive experience helping students improve their writing skills across academic, creative, and professional contexts. I specialize in teaching essay structure, clarity, grammar, organization, and argument development at the middle school, high school, and college levels. My tutoring style focuses on breaking down complex ideas, strengthening a student's unique voice, and building confidence through clear, structured guidance. I tailor each session to the student's needs, whether they are working on class assignments, research papers, or personal statements.
Yoga

Yoga

I teach yoga with a focus on building strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness through safe, intentional movement. My instruction emphasizes proper alignment, breath control, and modifying poses to match individual ability levels. I work with students to develop consistent practice habits that support physical confidence and stress management. Sessions are tailored to each student’s goals, whether they are beginners or looking to refine their practice.
Algebra 1
American History
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
English
GED
Geometry
GRE
Law
LSAT
Macroeconomics
NCLEX
Nursing
Physical Science
Physics
Political Science
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Proofreading
PSAT
Psychology
SAT Math
SAT Reading
Social Studies
Spelling
SSAT
Statistics
Study Skills
TOEFL
Trigonometry
Vocabulary
World History
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Wonderful and Knowledgebale Tutor

Mira knows her things really well. She tutored my brother for the SAT, and my brother liked her a lot. We will definitely consider going back to her again should we need her assistance. We would definitely recommend her for your SAT prep needs. Great explanations as well.

Sourav, 1 lesson with Mira

Outstanding! Clear, Efficient, and Results- Oriented

Mira is an excellent chemistry tutor who breaks down difficult concepts into clear, logical steps. She is highly organized, explains both the “why” and the “how,” and adjusts her teaching style to make challenging material manageable. Each session is focused and productive, and I consistently leave with a stronger understanding and greater confidence in chemistry.

Trinabh, 1 lesson with Mira
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