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MCAT, SAT, Math, and Science Tutor with Rutgers teaching experience
Jake R.

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I am currently a first year student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with a BS in Biochemistry. I have been tutoring students from middle school age to college age for over 6 years and have experience in a myriad of different subjects. In addition to this, I have also completed a Rutgers Honors College Capstone Project and George H Cook Scholars Research Project in the field of biophysical chemistry. I am capable of teaching most science classes, such as biology, genetics, biochemistry,...

I am currently a first year student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School with a BS in Biochemistry. I have been tutoring students from middle school age to college age for over 6 years and have experience in a myriad of different subjects. In addition to this, I have also completed a Rutgers Honors College Capstone Project and George H Cook Scholars Research Project in the field of biophysical chemistry. I am capable of teaching most science classes, such as biology, genetics, biochemistry, chemistry, and physiology up to both college and MCAT standards. I am also able to teach to any high school level math class as a former math league captain who has placed as high as third in New Jersey in statewide competitions. I had a 3.8 GPA at Rutgers as well as a 519 on the MCAT and a 1570 on the SAT. Where I excel in teaching is test prep, whether it be MCAT, SAT, or ACT as I have routinely gotten my students to improve from below the 20th percentile to above the 80th. I teach them not only the content they need to know for the exam but also methods of critically analyzing the questions, identifying key information, and independently studying that lead to success.

I attribute my success with my students to my versatility. I have experience teaching in a number of different styles and can adapt my style accordingly. I have experience teaching both online and in person as well as in private one-on-one sessions and in a group classroom setting. In any setting, my ability to tailor my lessons to the specific person I am working with helps my students to better learn. Whether my students require more active engagement, more work with practice problems, or more time spent understanding how to interpret questions, I have found my adaptable style easy to accommodate them.

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Education

Rutgers University
Biochemistry
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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  • Background check passed on 3/2/2024

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ACT English

ACT English

I scored a 1560 on my SAT and have developed my own strategies for successful test-taking. I have tutored high-school students on both SAT and ACT prep for over 5 years and specialize in helping individual students find test-taking strategies that help them specifically.
ACT Math

ACT Math

I scored a perfect 800 on my SAT math section as well as the SAT Math subject test, I scored a perfect 5 on both my AP calculus AB and BC exams, and I was the captain of my high school's math league team where I placed 3rd in a statewide Catholic Schools mathematics contest.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I have found test taking strategies in the past that have helped me succeed in all of the standardized tests I've taken, scoring above the 96th percentile on my SAT, MCAT, and AP exams. I have a particular passion for science as I am completing my degree in Biochemistry this year as well as writing a thesis on physical chemistry. I specialize in helping individual students find strategies that can help them specifically improve their test taking skills.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I scored a perfect 800 on both the SAT math section and SAT math subject test in addition to a 1560 total. I have achieved As in all of my math classes from middle school through college. I was also the captain of my high school math league team where I placed third in a statewide Catholic schools' competition. I specialize in helping individual students find test-taking strategies that work for them specifically.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I scored a perfect 800 on both the SAT math section and SAT math subject test in addition to a 1560 total. I have achieved As in all of my math classes from middle school through college. I was also the captain of my high school math league team where I placed third in a statewide Catholic schools' competition. I specialize in helping individual students find test-taking strategies that work for them specifically.
Anatomy

Anatomy

I have a passion in anatomy and physiology, hence my desire to become a physician. I am currently attending medical school and as such have gotten top of the line education in anatomy. I have scored all A's on my anatomy exams and am extremely prepared to teach any student about it.
Biochemistry

Biochemistry

I am first year medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. While an undergraduate at Rutgers, I am majored in Biochemistry. I have received A's in all of my Biochemistry related classes and have been asked by teachers to be a TA in their class due to my 2+ years experience tutoring students in biochemistry. In addition to class work, I also have lab experience studying biophysical properties of cells as I wrote my Honors College Thesis on that topic.
Biology

Biology

My passion for biology and chemistry has led me to pursue a degree in Biochemistry where I have a 3.8 GPA. I scored a perfect 5 on my AP biology exam as well as a perfect 132 on the biology and biochemistry section of the MCAT, and I am currently completing a George H Cook Honors thesis based upon my biochemical research. I also have 5+ years of experience tutoring students in high school, college, and pharmacy school in biology.
Calculus

Calculus

I scored a perfect 5 on both my calculus AB and BC exams. I have achieved As in all of my math classes from middle school through college. I was also the captain of my high school math league team where I placed third in a statewide Catholic schools' competition. I specialize in helping individual students find test-taking strategies that help them specifically.
Chemistry

Chemistry

As someone with a lifelong passion for biology and chemistry, I decided to marry the two and devote my college years to biochemistry. I was the president of my high school’s chemistry national honors society, scored a perfect 132 on the chemistry and physics section of the MCAT, and have even been selected as a George H Cook scholar at Rutgers for my research into physical chemistry.
MCAT

MCAT

I taught myself all of the subject matter for the MCAT in the summer before my junior year of College. I have taught a college level MCAT preparation class at Rutgers to undergraduate students. I scored a perfect 132 on the Chemistry/Physics section, 131 on the Biology/Biochemistry section, 129 on the Psychology/Sociology section, and 128 on the CARS section and specialize in helping identify good test taking strategies for individual students.
Physiology

Physiology

I found my passion for physiology first in my undergraduate class where I achieved an A grade in both physiology and pathophysiology. I have since soaked up as much knowledge as possible in the area and begun incorporating it into my Honors College Thesis. I have over a year of experience teaching physiological concepts to both undergraduates and pharmacy students.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I am qualified to teach prealgebra due to my experience beyond in math. I have passed all of my math classes from middle school through college with A's, have scored the highest possible score on both tha Calculus AB and Calculus BC AP exams, and was the captain of the math league at my high school where I placed 3rd in a state wide Catholic Schools math competition.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I scored a perfect 5 on both my calculus AB and BC exams. I have achieved As in all of my math classes from middle school through college. I was also the captain of my high school math league team where I placed third in a statewide Catholic schools' competition. I specialize in helping individual students find test-taking strategies that help them specifically.
PSAT

PSAT

I have been tutoring students on the SAT, PSAT, and ACT for 5+ years. On my own SAT I scored a 1560 with an 800 in the Math section and 760 in the Reading section. I specialize in helping individual students find test-taking strategies that work for them specifically so that they can succeed on their test day.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I scored a perfect 800 on both the SAT math section and SAT math subject test in addition to a 1560 total. I have achieved As in all of my math classes from middle school through college. I was also the captain of my high school math league team where I placed third in a statewide Catholic schools' competition. I specialize in helping individual students find test-taking strategies that work for them specifically.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I scored a 1560 on my SAT, with an 800 in the Math Section and 760 in the Reading section. I specialize in helping individual students find techniques that work for them specifically so that they can succeed in improving their test-taking skills.
ACT Reading
English
Microbiology
Probability
Vocabulary
Writing

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INCREDIBLE!

I reached out to Jake about a month ago, genuinely concerned that I was not going to pass my anatomy class. After 3 weeks of working with Jake to prepare for my next anatomy exam, I ended up getting an A on the exam. Jake was patient, informative, and engaging. Highly recommend!

Jake, 9 lessons with Jake

Immediate results

Jake helped my daughter with college level chemistry and instantly helped her make sense of it. Her first session resulted in a 100% on her next quiz. Outstanding!

Rick for Kate, 6 lessons with Jake

Great MCAT physics tutor

Jake is very patient, knowledgeable about physics. He makes sure you understand the content you’re reviewing, comes prepared to sessions, and he speedily responds outside of sessions. Highly recommend

Keith, 9 lessons with Jake

I can’t recommend Jake highly enough!

I cannot recommend Jake highly enough, he really helped my son understand concepts about glycolysis and the citric acid cycle that he was struggling with beforehand. Not only does Jake really seem to know what he’s talking about, he also knows how to explain it to my son in a way where he understands it. I can’t recommend Jake highly enough if you want to understand a topic that hasn’t been clicking for you!

Sue, 1 lesson with Jake

Effective and patient Instructor!!!!

Jake is an effective and patient tutor. I was struggling with differential equations, linear equations, and some other Calc 2 topics, and Jake really helped me understand the concepts. What I found most helpful was his use of analogies and his ability to break down the concepts. Thank you Jake!!!

Andrew, 1 lesson with Jake

Knowledgeable and patient tutor.

Jake R. provided me with an exceptional tutoring experience. I cannot express how grateful I am for his help. He responded so quickly and was able to help me for my upcoming chemistry exam on Monday. Jake is extremely knowledgeable and explained to me the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation so well. Jake is keen on breaking down concepts into digestible chunks and patiently guided me through each step. He really made sure I understood the material myself and asked me to explain concepts in my own words which was helpful. I feel so much more prepared for my exam. I also gained more appreciation for chemistry. I can really tell Jake not only is knowledgeable, but also truly enjoys teaching. He encourages critical thinking and also sparks a love for learning. I cannot recommend Jake highly enough to anyone seeking an outstanding tutoring experience!

Anna, 1 lesson with Jake
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