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Effective and Patient Tutor for College/Prep and Biology, Math, French
Stephanie B.

5.0 (203 ratings)

417 hours tutoring

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I am a college graduate with eight years of professional tutoring experience. In 2011, I was valedictorian (had a 4.0 GPA) of a high school class of 450 students, and I received a 2300 on my SAT. I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and double minors in French and Poverty Studies at Washington and Lee University in Virginia in May 2015.

Currently, I'm a fourth year medical student at the University of Washington in Seattle. In June, I will graduate and then start my...

I am a college graduate with eight years of professional tutoring experience. In 2011, I was valedictorian (had a 4.0 GPA) of a high school class of 450 students, and I received a 2300 on my SAT. I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and double minors in French and Poverty Studies at Washington and Lee University in Virginia in May 2015.

Currently, I'm a fourth year medical student at the University of Washington in Seattle. In June, I will graduate and then start my Internal Medicine residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Harvard program.

I have helped over 50 students raise their SAT scores an average of 200-400 points by reviewing test content, teaching test-taking strategies, and identifying strengths and weaknesses to create unique study plans for each student. While I tutor in multiple areas, I find SAT tutoring particularly rewarding because it is such an important part of the high school to college transition, as is the college application.

SAT Student Score Improvements (this are just my four most recent students!):
Student 1: Improved her score from 1450 to 1550
Student 2: Increased her score from 1150 to 1450
Student 3: Improved his score from 1250 to 1470
Student 4: Improved her score from 1390 to 1570

I believe in working in close conjunction with parents to identify, evaluate, and monitor skills needing improvement, and I develop custom lessons and practice tests to target these weaknesses. I have helped with both specific homework assignments as well as long-term learning goals; I love helping students not only catch up to their peers, but also acquire a passion for learning!

I would love to help your student apply to medical school, succeed on the SAT, or learn and improve grades in French, math, or the sciences!

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Education

Washington and Lee University
Biology
University of Washington School of Medicine
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $80
  • Rate details: $80/hour SUMMER SPECIAL: $56 for two 15 minute Skype/FaceTime consultations (for brainstorming, reviewing essays, etc.) and two edits on your personal statement!
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Biology

Biology

I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University in May 2015. I both completed coursework in various biology topics, as well as peer tutored throughout my four years as a Biology major. During college, I was the Biology Chair of Women in Technology and Science. I designed and led fun and informational experiments for local middle school girls. For my senior project in high school, I taught Biology to elementary school students, and wrote a teaching guide for elementary-middle school aged students focusing on hands-on experiments and games to make science fun.
College Counseling

College Counseling

When I first started tutoring for the SAT, I realized that students were worried about the entire college application process, and not just the SAT, so I now offer college counseling as well. I have helped numerous students successfully navigate the college application process by helping them find schools that are a good fit, brainstorming strong essay ideas, and editing essays together so their personal statements are clear, effective, and show their true voice. I love helping students reach their dream schools!
French

French

I grew up taking ballet, and I fell in love with French language and culture from a young age. I have taken French classes for eight years (throughout high school and advanced college classes), and I graduated with a minor in French. I studied French literature and art history abroad in Paris at the Sorbonne for six months as well. If you are looking to learn basic French for traveling, are struggling in a current elementary to intermediate French class, or just want to learn a new language, I would love to help you learn this beautiful language.
Genetics

Genetics

I graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University in May 2015. My coursework for this degree included Genetics and an accompanying lab course, in both of which I received an A. I also researched in my Genetics professor's lab for a year and a half, completing my own project finding the gene structure of a spider glue protein. My time researching allowed me to learn modern genetics lab techniques, apply my genetics knowledge, and present my findings in poster symposiums.
PSAT

PSAT

I have tutored several students for the SAT and other standardized tests, including the PSAT, for 6 years. I graduated Cum Laude in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University; having attended a liberal arts school, I also excelled in many humanities classes. Personally, I received a 2300 on my SAT in 2011. When tutoring for the PSAT, I focus on building test familiarity and confidence by teaching test taking strategies that will help your student improve his or her scores both on the PSAT and on the actual SAT.
Reading

Reading

I have tutored several students in various humanities courses from the middle school to college level for over 6 years. I graduated Cum Laude in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University; having attended a liberal arts school, I also excelled in many humanities classes and completed minors in French and Poverty Studies.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have tutored for seven years to prepare students for the SAT and in various levels and subjects of math. I graduated Cum Laude in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University. Personally, I received a 2300 on my SAT in 2011. When tutoring for SAT Math, I have students work through actual test questions from past SATs. When students struggle with a particular question, we solve the problem together and then complete similar practice problems to ensure that they understand the underlying concepts of each problem type. Many students just complete blindly practice tests without going back to analyze WHY they keep getting geometry or algebra questions wrong; my methods focus on identifying students' strengths and weaknesses to effectively improve scores, as well as teaching test-taking strategies to use when they're stuck. SAT Student Score Improvements (this are just my three most recent students!): Student 1: Improved his math score from 480 to 630 Student 2: Increased his math score from 380 to 560 in just one month Student 3: Improved his score from 580 to 700
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have tutored several students for the SAT and in various humanities courses over 6 years. I graduated Cum Laude in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University; having attended a liberal arts school, I also excelled in many humanities classes. Personally, I received a 2300 on my SAT in 2011. When tutoring specifically SAT Reading, I focus on teaching students strategies to increase test-taking confidence, improve their critical reading skills, and expand their vocabulary without becoming intimidated by the time limit or the hardest questions of the test.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have tutored several students for the SAT and in various humanities courses over 6 years. I graduated Cum Laude in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University; having attended a liberal arts school, I also excelled in many humanities classes. Personally, I received a 2300 on my SAT in 2011. When tutoring students for the SAT Writing Section, I work with them to improve their essay score by practicing writing effective, well-organized essays under stress. I also teach them strategies to quickly recognize and fix errors in the multiple choice section, a task that many students feel intimidated by due to the lack of extensive grammar instruction in schools. While SAT writing is often the section that students are most worried about, my tutoring methods and exercises make learning grammar less daunting and more useful for improving SAT scores.
USMLE

USMLE

I have extensive experience as a tutor for standardized tests including SAT/ACT and for medical school topics, including USMLE Step 2 CK, clinical shelf exams, infectious diseases, and reproductive systems. I am a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and scored >260 on Step 2 CK. I am currently applying into Internal Medicine.
Writing

Writing

I have tutored several students in various humanities courses from the middle school to college level over 6 years. I graduated Cum Laude in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington and Lee University; having attended a liberal arts school, I also excelled in many humanities classes and completed minors in French and Poverty Studies. My tutoring lessons in writing have ranged from providing exercises to improve specific issues a student may have, to helping a student plan, revise, and edit a term paper.
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Good at building Rapport and Figuring out Key Areas to Work on

Stephanie asked lots of questions to get to know my son's strengths and problem areas. She asked about his strategies and comfort level with different sections so she could focus in on what he needs most. She had a clear style that put him at ease. I was very happy with this first session and thrilled we tried the online format.

Stella, 6 lessons with Stephanie

Super Helpful

Stephanie was just GREAT, we were looking for some SAT test taking skills and she was super helpful. Highly recommend. She was great with her communication and follow up.

Allison , 2 lessons with Stephanie

She was AWESOME!

Stephanie was able to work with my daughter and help her with the issues she was having with math. She was very understanding, patient and understanding! Highly recommend!!

Kathleen, 1 lesson with Stephanie

We're lucky to have found her

We just met and had our first lesson with Stephanie and right away we could tell she was the right fit for us. She's kind and personable as well as intelligent. We're so pleased to have found her.

Nisa, 2 lessons with Stephanie

Excellent Tutor

Both my son and I think Stephanie is an excellent tutor who knows her stuff and has a very nice personality to match. He looks forward to continuing with her. They worked efficiently and Stephanie is helping him structure his test prep experience - exactly what we were looking for!

David , 1 lesson with Stephanie

Wonderful tutor, accomidating and patient.

Stephanie , has helped my daughter immensely. From helping her prepare for her SAT or editing her college essay,Stephanie has been knowledgeable and truly insightful!

Regina , 12 lessons with Stephanie

Awesome Tutor!!

I can't say enough about Stephanie. She has helped my daughter tremendously!! My daughter has struggled in school forever. Stephanie has changed the way she approaches problems, puts it into a simplistic form where she learned to break down problems in many subjects, and it took the anxiety completely away. Success!!! Stephanis is very kind and understanding and brilliant. I would recommend her 10000 percent!!!

Clara, 8 lessons with Stephanie

Excellent tutor!

My daughter was hesitant to try an online tutor initially, but once she had her first SAT lesson with Stephanie, she was willing to continue for more sessions. I am not always available to listen in on these lessons due to work but Stephanie provides me a thorough recap after each lesson which enables me to follow my daughter's progress. Stephanie is very thorough, patient, energetic and well prepared. She provides a lesson plan before every session which helps set the expectations on what will be covered. I highly recommend her as a tutor. In fact, I have already referred her to two other students who are currently using her for SAT prep.

Kim, 10 lessons with Stephanie

great teacher

Stephanie really helped me get to the root of my problems when it comes to preparing for the SAT. With only a couple lessons I already see myself improving

Danielle, 2 lessons with Stephanie

Patient, Prepared, and Perky!

I had the amazing opportunity to have Stephanie as a tutor, and I am so glad that I was able to have her prepare me for the SATs. Since it was the last SAT I could take before college admissions, I was definitely stressing a lot. Stephanie was able to keep me calm, cool, and collected with her excellent preparation skills. She truly goes above and beyond in her test preparation services as she creates a personalized study plan for each of her students. She ensures that one focuses on his or her weaknesses, and I could not be anymore pleased. I was able to increase my score in my most troubled areas (Critical Reading & Writing), and she even helped me perfect some math skills that I did not know I had difficulties with. She definitely prepares you very well for the exam, and she does so with a smile on her face! She was always understanding of my scheduling conflicts, and she can and will work around your schedule to make sure that you are comfortable with balancing school and test prep. Stephanie encouraged me throughout every lesson that we had, and I felt more and more prepared every day. With frequent check-ups on my progress in between lessons, she portrays the qualities of a true servant leader and genuinely wanted me to succeed. She has a positive attitude and friendly aura that makes her stand apart from the other tutors here on WyzAnt. I cannot thank Stephanie enough for everything that she done for me because she has changed my future through her tutoring services, and I would recommend her for all of her services! She treats everyone with respect, and she is a genuine, down-to-earth individual that will cater to each of her student's needs.

Ken, 6 lessons with Stephanie
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much for your kind words Ken! It was a pleasure to tutor such a hardworking student. Best of luck in college, and remember to contact me if you ever have trouble in your classes!

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