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UCSF MD-PhD Student, Ivy League Grad, 7 Years Teaching Experience
Ella A.

31 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $200
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About Ella


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I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) with a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering and minor in Chemistry. I won multiple awards, including highest achieving bioengineering lab group and best senior design project. After college, I was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research in Switzerland.

I have 7 years of experience teaching students, ranging from elementary school to college age, in math, science, reading, and writing. As a...

I graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) with a bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering and minor in Chemistry. I won multiple awards, including highest achieving bioengineering lab group and best senior design project. After college, I was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research in Switzerland.

I have 7 years of experience teaching students, ranging from elementary school to college age, in math, science, reading, and writing. As a teaching assistant for college courses at UPenn, I gained invaluable experience helping students understand challenging topics, complete assignments, and prepare for assessments. I also specialize in helping students apply for selective college and graduate programs, with firsthand experience working with the UPenn Office of Admissions as a Student Ambassador.

My teaching approach focuses on building a strong foundation of core concepts while developing critical thinking skills and test-taking strategies to maximize your study time. I tailor each session to meet the individual needs and learning styles of my students. By breaking down complex problems into manageable steps, I help students not only understand the subject matter but also develop the skills to approach new challenges with confidence.

Having successfully navigated rigorous engineering coursework, standardized tests, and the daunting college and graduate application process, I am well-equipped to provide personalized support to help you reach your goals. I scored 5/5 on the AP Chemistry, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, and AP Comparative Government and Politics exams, 35/36 on the ACT (99th percentile), and 519/528 on the MCAT (96th percentile).

Please contact me to schedule a free consultation so we can discuss your academic needs and determine whether I would be a good fit for you. From there, we will develop an individualized teaching plan to help you reach your highest potential.


Education

University of Pennsylvania
Bioengineering
University of California, San Francisco
MD
University of California, San Francisco
PhD

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College Counseling

College Counseling

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and am an MD-PhD student at UCSF. Through my own experiences successfully completing college and graduate school applications, I understand what it takes to craft a compelling application to receive acceptances from Ivy League institutions and other top schools. I will guide students through every aspect of the process—from selecting the right schools to writing strong personal statements. I have helped others achieve their academic goals by providing tailored advice, insight into admissions strategies, and support throughout the process.
MCAT

MCAT

I scored 519/528 on the MCAT (96th percentile) with a breakdown of 131/132 Chemical and Physical Foundations, 127/132 Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, 130/132 Biological and Biochemical Foundations, 131/132 Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations. As someone who has recently taken the MCAT, I am equipped to provide targeted strategies to help students improve their scores and build the confidence needed for test day success. I will help you develop a study plan that fits your schedule and needs, master high-yield topics that will appear on nearly every test, and develop test-taking strategies to help you succeed on this exam.
ACT English
ACT Math
Chemistry
Statistics
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Awesome, amazing, fantastic!! A few descriptive words that encapsulate Ella as a tutor

Testing anxiety and the MCAT don't go well together but with Ella's help, I've been able to feel more confident in my study habits and content accumulation. With a personalized structured schedule, her experience and knowledge with the MCAT, and intentional tutoring sessions filled with practice questions and full length reviews, I feel like I have a better grasp on the exam (content-wise and technique). With my last two practice full lengths, I've already gone up a few points. I highly recommend Ella as a tutor for the MCAT. Excited to attend more tutoring sessions with Ella and be backed by a future physician-PhD!

Cat, 2 lessons with Ella

Very knowledgable!

Ella has been very helpful, teaching me ways to approach a question that I had not thought of before. She has been very patient with me and teaches me content beyond a given question we review together to make sure I have all the grounds covered! Thank you, Ella :)

Tavleen, 2 lessons with Ella

great MCAT tutor!

Ella is an incredible MCAT tutor! She is calm, patient, and explains concepts in a way that truly makes sense. She never makes me feel stupid for not understanding something and always takes the time to break down difficult topics. She also created a customized study plan tailored to my needs, which has been so helpful. Her knowledge and teaching style have made a huge difference in my studying, and I highly recommend her to anyone preparing for the MCAT!

Jenna, 2 lessons with Ella

Recommend!

Ella is very patient and approachable; I feel like I can ask her anything without judgement. She’s helpful when it comes to brainstorming essays and builds off your ideas as well as offering her own. She’s very thorough during each session and plans ahead for the next.

Hoa, 7 lessons with Ella

Patient and Kind

I enjoyed working with Tutor Ella for my MCAT prep, and I can't recommend her enough! From our very first session, her patience and kindness made me feel at ease. She truly has a wealth of knowledge about various study platforms, which was incredibly helpful in tailoring my study plan. Ella helped me create a clear and organized approach to tackling the MCAT. By the end of our first meeting, we had already established a solid plan, set specific goals, and crafted a manageable schedule. Her guidance left me feeling focused and motivated. I’m excited to continue working with Ella, as I know she’ll provide valuable skills and insights along the way. Ella is definitely the one to choose!

Sharliz, 3 lessons with Ella
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