Med Student ACT Tutor!

Alicia E.

I graduated from Bowdoin College, a top 5 liberal arts college, in 2021 with a degree in Biochemistry and a minor in Dance. During my sophomore year, I was nominated for the Rookie of the Year Award in recognition of my work as a tutor through America Reads and Counts, and I was later named to the Dean’s List my senior year. I am currently a medical student at Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 2028), where I have passed USMLE Step 1. I serve as Vice President of the Emory Medical Student Disability Alliance and sit on the executive board of the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society, reflecting my commitment to leadership, mentorship, and service. My academic journey has been supported by merit-based scholarships from both Bowdoin and Emory.
For two years, I worked as a paid math and reading tutor for elementary school students, including those with learning disabilities, in both classroom and one-on-one settings. That experience shaped my teaching philosophy: every student learns differently. I am highly adaptive and focus on building confidence by tracking progress over time and helping students recognize their own growth. As a kinesthetic learner, I guide students step-by-step through problems, encouraging active engagement and questions as they arise. For visual learners, I use diagrams and structured frameworks; for auditory learners, I incorporate discussion and verbal reasoning to strengthen understanding.
Above all, I believe mastery comes through practice. I integrate targeted practice problems with thoughtful strategy so students not only understand material, but develop the confidence and independence to tackle challenges on their own.