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Application Coach & Editor | Berkeley Bio 4.0, MCAT 526, NREMT
Katie F.

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Medical school admissions is beyond what you've done: it's about how you communicate it. As a 4.0 UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology graduate, a 526 MCAT scorer, and an incoming medical student at a T10 institution, I help applicants transform strong experiences into compelling applications through every stage of the medical school admissions process (i.e. Personal statements, Work and Activities entries, Secondary Essays, school list strategy, letters of intent and interest, waitlist...

Medical school admissions is beyond what you've done: it's about how you communicate it. As a 4.0 UC Berkeley Molecular and Cell Biology graduate, a 526 MCAT scorer, and an incoming medical student at a T10 institution, I help applicants transform strong experiences into compelling applications through every stage of the medical school admissions process (i.e. Personal statements, Work and Activities entries, Secondary Essays, school list strategy, letters of intent and interest, waitlist communication, and interview preparation).

My advising reflects current admissions trends and committee expectations, focusing not only on strong writing but also on strategic positioning. I have reviewed hundreds of medical school essays and application materials and have worked with students across a wide range of MCAT scores, GPAs, academic backgrounds, and life experiences, including reapplicants and nontraditional students. My approach is individualized, helping applicants identify the experiences, themes, and narratives that make their applications cohesive and compelling.

I also coach students in personal essays, literary analysis, and academic writing. My teaching emphasizes close reading, clear communication, and purposeful revision—skills that strengthen both academic writing and successful application essays.

In addition, I coach students preparing for EMT coursework and NREMT certification. As an EMT instructor with experience as both a field EMT and Emergency Department Technician, I teach from both the classroom and clinical perspectives. My NREMT preparation focuses on clinical reasoning and test-taking strategy rather than memorization alone, helping students succeed on both the cognitive exam and psychomotor skills assessments.

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Education

UC Berkeley
Molecular Biology

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  • Background check passed on 5/1/2026

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ACT English

ACT English

I completed my degree at UC Berkeley, where close writing and editing were central to my coursework and research work. I have tutored at the university level, and I edit essays and professional documents regularly. I tutor the full ACT English section, covering punctuation, subject verb agreement, verb tense, modifier placement, transitions, and the rhetorical skills questions on organization, style, and word choice. I teach students to identify what each question is testing before they look at the answer choices, which is what makes the section fast and accurate.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I completed a science degree at UC Berkeley and worked in research labs, where reading figures, tables, and experimental designs was daily work. My coursework in biology, chemistry, and physiology covers the outside content the harder ACT Science questions assume. I tutor all three passage types, including data representation, research summaries, and conflicting viewpoints, along with the pacing needed to finish the section on time. I teach students to read the axes, units, and variables before the question stem, since most answers are sitting in the figure already.
Biology

Biology

I completed my degree at UC Berkeley with a concentration in medical physiology, built on a full biology foundation in cell and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and organismal systems. I worked in a research lab, where I applied core biological principles to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation. I tutor introductory and upper-division biology, AP and honors high school biology, and exam preparation including the MCAT, NCLEX, and DAT, along with prerequisite coursework for medical, nursing, dental, and allied health programs. My approach connects each concept to the underlying mechanism, so students can reason accurately through unfamiliar questions rather than relying on recall alone.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I completed the full chemistry sequence at UC Berkeley, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry, and applied that coursework in laboratory research. I tutored chemistry at the Student Learning Center, working with students one on one and leading exam review sessions for groups of up to 200 using materials I wrote myself. I tutor general chemistry at the college and AP level, covering stoichiometry, thermodynamics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, kinetics, and electrochemistry, along with the chemistry sections of the MCAT and DAT. I ground each topic in the governing principle, so students can set up unfamiliar problems on their own.
College Counseling

College Counseling

I’m a UC Berkeley Molecular & Cell Biology graduate (4.0 GPA) with extensive experience mentoring pre-med and college students through academics and the application process. I’ve worked closely with students on personal statements, secondaries (200+ written), and interview preparation, helping them clearly communicate their experiences and stand out. I also have a strong background in teaching and tutoring, including experience as an Organic Chemistry tutor and EMT instructor, which allows me to guide students in both academic performance and long-term planning. My approach is highly individualized, focusing on building clear strategies, strong narratives, and confidence so students can succeed both in their coursework and applications.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Grounded in narrative medicine, my approach to writing emphasizes the intersection of storytelling, reflection, and precision. As a former medical journal editor, I have a strong foundation in clarity, structure, and thoughtful revision. I work with students to develop a distinct voice while deepening emotional and narrative impact. The result is writing that is both intellectually and emotionally compelling.
Drawing

Drawing

I have maintained a figurative studio practice for eleven years through Foulger Studios, where drawing is the foundation of my oil and acrylic work. I teach drawing fundamentals across graphite, charcoal, and ink, including line quality, value and shading, proportion, measurement, and one and two point perspective. I also teach figure drawing, portraiture, and gesture, supported by formal training in human anatomy and physiology at UC Berkeley. I work with students from beginner through intermediate, including those building a sketchbook habit or assembling work for a portfolio.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have experience teaching elementary students across all core subjects, including English, math, science, and social studies, through Teach For India. I adapt my teaching style to each student’s needs and focus on making concepts clear and engaging. My goal is to build strong foundations in reading, writing, and problem-solving while keeping students motivated and confident. I aim to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable learning and growing.
EMT/ NREMT

EMT/ NREMT

I am a certified Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), having passed both the cognitive and psychomotor exams on my first attempt. I have supported students through EMT coursework and NREMT exam preparation, covering patient assessment, airway management, trauma, medical emergencies, and pharmacology. My instruction is precise and exam-focused, built around the NREMT's clinical reasoning framework so students develop both the knowledge and the decision-making skills required to pass and practice confidently.
English

English

I completed my degree at UC Berkeley, where I wrote and edited extensively across humanities and science coursework, and I continue to edit essays and professional documents regularly. I tutor essay writing across analytical, argumentative, and personal forms, along with literary analysis, thesis construction, and evidence use. I also cover grammar, usage, punctuation, sentence mechanics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, including AP English Language and Literature and the English and Reading sections of the ACT and SAT. I have tutored at the university level, working with students one on one and leading exam review sessions for groups of up to 200, and I teach students from middle school through the graduate level.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

As an editor for a medical journal for four years, I have extensive experience refining academic and scientific writing for clarity, coherence, and precision. I work closely with students to strengthen argumentation, improve structure, and develop a confident, polished voice. My background in scientific studies and research allows me to guide both analytical and narrative writing effectively. I aim to help students produce essays that are both intellectually rigorous and engaging to read.
HESI (Nursing exam)

HESI (Nursing exam)

I completed a science degree at UC Berkeley concentrated in medical physiology, with coursework in anatomy and physiology, biology, and general chemistry, which covers the science content tested on the HESI A2. I am a certified EMT and have worked as an emergency department technician at a county Level 1 trauma center, so I teach this material in the clinical context nursing programs expect. I also tutor the reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and math sections, including conversions, ratios, and proportions. I have tutored at the university level, working with students one on one and leading exam review sessions for groups of up to 200.
IELTS

IELTS

I completed my degree at UC Berkeley, where I wrote and edited academic prose across both sciences and humanities, and I continue to edit essays and professional documents regularly. I work as a medical interpreter between Tamil and English, so I am familiar with the specific grammar, register, and pronunciation patterns that cost non-native speakers marks. I tutor all four modules, including Listening, Reading, Writing Task 1 and Task 2, and Speaking Parts 1 through 3, and I teach directly against the band descriptors for task response, coherence and cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range and accuracy. I was educated across international settings in India, Singapore, and the United States, and I have tutored at the university level with students from a range of language backgrounds.
Interview Prep

Interview Prep

I have firsthand experience with the medical school interview process, and I currently I help pre-med students prepare for both MMI and traditional panel formats. My main focus is helping you create a seamless narrative and confidence while covering common interview questions, ethics scenarios, and how to present research and clinical experience compellingly.
MCAT

MCAT

I scored a 526 (100th percentile) on the MCAT and hold a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley, where I graduated with a 4.0 GPA. I tutor all four sections of the MCAT with a focus on building genuine conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization, using all the tips and tricks I learn on my own journey.
Painting

Painting

I have painted in oil and acrylic for eleven years through my studio, Foulger Studios, working primarily in figurative impasto. I teach both media, covering ground and underpainting, color mixing, value structure, palette knife and impasto technique, brush handling, and layering wet into wet or in stages. I also teach composition, figure, and portrait work from life and from reference, for students at the beginner through intermediate level.
Personal Statements

Personal Statements

I specialize in personal statements for medical school, college admissions, and other competitive programs; identifying what makes each applicant truly distinctive and shaping it into a compelling, cohesive narrative. My approach is grounded in firsthand experience and editorial rigor. I've navigated both the college and medical school application processes myself, including admission to UC Berkeley, and spent four years as a medical journal editor with a focus on narrative medicine. That combination gives me both the strategic perspective of someone who has lived these processes and the precision of someone trained to make every sentence do real work. Having written over 200 secondary essays, I have a clear, calibrated sense of what separates strong applicants from memorable ones. I work closely with students to build writing that is confident, authentic, and built to last past the first read.
Physiology

Physiology

I majored in medical physiology at UC Berkeley, with coursework spanning cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and neurophysiology at both the systems and cellular level. I also conducted physiology research, which required me to apply those mechanisms rigorously outside of a classroom setting. I tutor undergraduate physiology courses, anatomy and physiology sequences, and exam preparation including the MCAT, NCLEX, and DAT, as well as prerequisite coursework for medical, nursing, dental, and allied health programs. My approach builds each topic from its underlying mechanism, so students can reason accurately through unfamiliar exam questions rather than relying on recall alone.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I completed my degree at UC Berkeley, where I wrote and edited extensively across both scientific and humanities coursework. I edit personal statements, application essays, research documents, professional correspondence, and the operating materials for a nonprofit I run. My proofreading covers grammar, punctuation, usage, verb tense and agreement, internal consistency, citation formatting, register, and cutting a draft down to a strict word or character limit without losing content. I work with students from high school through the graduate level, including non-native English speakers, which is informed by my work as a medical interpreter.
Psychology

Psychology

I completed psychology coursework at UC Berkeley, where my degree concentrated in medical physiology and covered the biological basis of behavior in depth. I have applied that material clinically as an emergency department technician at a county Level 1 trauma center, as a medical interpreter, and in building telehealth psychosocial support for burn survivors. I tutor introductory psychology, AP psychology, the psychological and social foundations section of the MCAT, and psychology prerequisites for nursing and allied health programs. I emphasize research methods and study design, which carry heavy weight on the MCAT psych and social section and are where most students lose points.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

I speak in front of groups regularly, as an EMT instructor teaching full classrooms, as a tutor leading exam review sessions for up to 200 students at UC Berkeley, and as a presenter to a regional nonprofit board. I also work as a medical interpreter, which means speaking clearly and steadily in rooms where the stakes are high and there is no script. I coach the full range of speaking work: opening lines, argument order, pacing, projection, filler words, eye contact, slide discipline, question and answer handling, and managing nerves before and during a talk!
Reading

Reading

I completed my degree at UC Berkeley, where I read closely across both scientific literature and humanities texts. I regularly work through primary research papers and dense argumentative writing, which requires tracking a claim across a long and technical passage. I tutor reading comprehension for students from middle school through the college level, including literary and nonfiction analysis, inference and main idea questions, vocabulary in context, and the reading sections of the ACT, SAT, and MCAT CARS. I teach students to map the structure of a passage first, since knowing where the argument turns answers most of the questions before they reach the choices.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I scored a perfect 800 on the math section of the SAT, and I completed a science degree at UC Berkeley that required calculus and statistics, which I applied directly in laboratory research. I tutor all four content domains on the digital SAT, including Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem-Solving and Data Analysis, and Geometry and Trigonometry, along with the pacing and question triage the adaptive two-module format demands. I have tutored at the university level, working with students one on one and leading exam review sessions for groups of up to 200 using materials I wrote myself. I am effective on this section because I diagnose where a student is actually losing points, separating careless setup errors from real concept gaps, and target the work accordingly.
Writing

Writing

I completed my degree at UC Berkeley, where I wrote across both scientific and humanities coursework. I write and edit personal statements, application essays, research documents, and professional correspondence on an ongoing basis, including the founding materials for a nonprofit I run. I tutor academic essays, college and graduate school application essays, research and lab writing, and general grammar, structure, and style for students from high school through graduate level. I work on structure before sentence polish, since most weak drafts have an argument problem underneath the prose problem.
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
Handwriting
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Definitely recommend!

I’m not your “typical” student. I had a session with Katie to go over a poem titled Beyond The Maps Edge by Justin Posey. The author hid $2 million worth of treasure in the American West, with his poem being to key to unlock his treasure location. We reviewed metered poetry, metaphors, allegories, and much much more! Katie was genuinely interested in the subject and helped with perspective of how the poem is set up. Our session gave me new insight into the poem (aka riddle) I’ve been working on for just over a year now!

Mike, 19 lessons with Katie

Amazing Tutor

Katie has been my tutor for the past month or so. She first tutored me on poetry- specifically a poem title Beyond The Maps Edge. I was so impressed, that I asked if she would tutor me on a book by the same name. Working on themes, layered text, character development, and more. Katie is always so prepared when our sessions begin, and thoroughly reviews every aspect of the poem/book. As I’ve said in a past review- she is genuinely enthusiastic about teaching, and is extremely kind. If you’re looking for an amazing tutor- look no farther!

Mike, 19 lessons with Katie
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