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Sajal A.

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1st year Neurosurgery resident physician at University of Rochester Medical Center
Medical School (University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry): STEP1 - PASS; STEP2 - 261; Honors on all clinical rotations
Undergraduate (Swarthmore College): 3.93 GPA

My name is Sajal, and I'm currently a first year Neurosurgery resident in Rochester, NY.
Teaching has always been a passion of mine, having been a martial arts instructor, a college fencing coach, and a tutor for high school,...

1st year Neurosurgery resident physician at University of Rochester Medical Center
Medical School (University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry): STEP1 - PASS; STEP2 - 261; Honors on all clinical rotations
Undergraduate (Swarthmore College): 3.93 GPA

My name is Sajal, and I'm currently a first year Neurosurgery resident in Rochester, NY.
Teaching has always been a passion of mine, having been a martial arts instructor, a college fencing coach, and a tutor for high school, undergraduate, and graduate-level courses. I believe that everything can be taught to be interesting and fun, and anything difficult can be made easy to learn.

My major was in biology but I have a broad background in the natural sciences, having excelled in a number of upper level courses in biology, chemistry, and physics, and having tutored other students for many of them. I also have an extensive research background through my published work on cancer genetics in college, and translational research in medical school on stroke and cerebrovascular neurosurgery.
I have a special passion for writing education, having been formally trained as a writing tutor at an undergraduate writing center. Since then, I've worked with hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students on papers of all sorts. I have experience in helping students at all levels of the writing process, from the overall structure and flow of the paper to the nitty-gritty vocabulary and grammar. My extensive experience as a writing tutor has provided me with not just the knowledge, but also the ability to conference effectively to help a writer to produce their best work.

As a medical student, I have also helped numerous students through the medical application process (essay editing, interview practice, and coaching), as well as with test preparation for the MCAT, STEP1, or STEP2 exams.

Let's schedule a time to talk about anything you'd like to work on. I look forward to meeting you!

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Education

Swarthmore College
Biology
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

My track record in mathematics is very strong – I had taken courses past multivariable calculus by the end of high school. I also have significant experience from high school and college in tutoring children of all ages for their math classes of all levels. With a personable and flexible tutoring style, I will work together with all my students to meet them where they are and get them to wherever they want to be.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

My track record in mathematics is very strong – I had taken courses past multivariable calculus by the end of high school. I also have significant experience from high school and college in tutoring children of all ages for their math classes of all levels. With a personable and flexible tutoring style, I will work together with all my students to meet them where they are and get them to wherever they want to be.
Anatomy

Anatomy

I have an excellent grasp of human anatomy and physiology and have excelled in my medical coursework and board examinations over the past few years. I am also a biology major from Swarthmore College with a 3.93 GPA, having taken and tutored students for a wide variety of courses (cellular and molecular biology, evolution, marine biology, neurobiology, etc.). Outside of classes, I also have over three years of experience working in a cancer biology lab on the pathology of non-coding RNAs, designing and running my own experiments, and then publishing my findings in scientific journals. I'm excited to use my extensive knowledge of both the theory and the practice, along with a personable and flexible tutoring style, to meet all my students where they are and get them to wherever they want to be.
Biology

Biology

I am a biology major from Swarthmore College with a 3.93 GPA, having taken and tutored students for a wide variety of courses (cellular and molecular biology, evolution, marine biology, neurobiology, etc.). Outside of classes, I also have over three years of experience working in a cancer biology lab on the pathology of non-coding RNAs, designing and running my own experiments, and then publishing my findings in scientific journals. I'm excited to use my extensive knowledge of both the theory and the practice, along with a personable and flexible tutoring style, to meet all my students where they are and get them to wherever they want to be.
Biostatistics

Biostatistics

5+ years of research in college, medical school, and research fellowship. I have over 20 peer-reviewed articles published in scientific and medical journals and my name is searchable on Google Scholar and ResearchGate. I have a great deal of experience with statistics, biostatistics, and bioinformatics in R, Python, STATA, SPSS, and other platforms and softwares.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I have significant expertise in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry from my coursework in college and my preparation for medical school. I also have several years of tutoring experience both in a group setting as a class tutor and in a one-on-one setting as a chosen dean's tutor for both general chemistry (2 years) and organic chemistry (3+ years).
Ecology

Ecology

I am a biology major from Swarthmore College with a 3.93 GPA, having taken and tutored students for a wide variety of courses (cellular and molecular biology, evolution, marine biology, neurobiology, etc.). Outside of classes, I also have over three years of experience working in a cancer biology lab on the pathology of non-coding RNAs, designing and running my own experiments, and then publishing my findings in scientific journals. I'm excited to use my extensive knowledge of both the theory and the practice, along with a personable and flexible tutoring style, to meet all my students where they are and get them to wherever they want to be.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

My track record in mathematics is very strong – I had taken courses past multivariable calculus by the end of high school. I also have significant experience from high school and college in tutoring children of all ages for their math classes of all levels. My goal has always been to make math not just easier to learn, but more interesting as well. With a personable and flexible tutoring style, I can work together with all my students to meet them where they are and get them to wherever they want to be.
Genetics

Genetics

Outside of all of my coursework through college for a biology major, I also have significant experience from several years of lab research into the role of non-coding RNAs in cancer pathology. As a result, I'm very familiar with a wide array of techniques and concepts in modern genetics. Throughout my research, I've also read extensively from both textbooks and primary research articles on all topics covered in any genetics course up through college. I'm excited to use this extensive knowledge of both the theory and the practice, along with a personable and flexible tutoring style, to meet all my students where they are and get them to wherever they want to be.
Macintosh

Macintosh

I have been a user of Apple products (iPhone, iPad, Macbook Pro, iMac, etc.) for fifteen years, and have a great deal of familiarity with all of the features and shortcuts in the software. Having some experience through an electronics repair shop, I also have basic knowledge of Apple hardware architecture to supplement my understanding of the software side. This experience has been immensely valuable to me in my work in app development for the iOS and WatchOS platforms.
MCAT

MCAT

I've directed a summer-long medical school-sponsored course for MCAT test prep to undergraduate students and helped with admissions interviews and essay/application preparation for medical school. More recently, I've passed my own USMLE STEP1 exam and scored a 261 on my STEP2 exam. I honored all of my clinical rotations throughout medical school and have also tutored a number of students across a variety of clinical and MCAT/USMLE test prep topics over the last few years. I have a solid background in test prep and medical applications and would be happy to work with you on anything you need help with!
Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

I have significant expertise in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry from my coursework in college and my preparation for medical school. I also have several years of tutoring experience both in a group setting as a class tutor and in a one-on-one setting as a chosen dean's tutor for both general chemistry (2 years) and organic chemistry (3+ years).
Physiology

Physiology

I have an excellent grasp of human anatomy and physiology and have excelled in my medical coursework and board examinations over the past few years. I am also a biology major from Swarthmore College with a 3.93 GPA, having taken and tutored students for a wide variety of courses (cellular and molecular biology, evolution, marine biology, neurobiology, etc.). Outside of classes, I also have over three years of experience working in a cancer biology lab on the pathology of non-coding RNAs, designing and running my own experiments, and then publishing my findings in scientific journals. I'm excited to use my extensive knowledge of both the theory and the practice, along with a personable and flexible tutoring style, to meet all my students where they are and get them to wherever they want to be.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I'm a trained writing tutor who has worked at a college writing center for over three years, and in that time conferenced with hundreds of students on applications, personal statements, and academic papers for every subject under the sun. I have a great deal of experience working through the multiple levels of editing and review, from the overarching structure and flow to the nitty-gritty grammar and vocabulary. With a personable and flexible tutoring style to accommodate your specific needs, I'm sure that I can get you to wherever you want to be.
Public Speaking

Public Speaking

Through high school and college programs for developing effective public speaking skills, I helped a number of students develop presentations for classes and personal projects. Having given several poster presentations and talks myself, I have a significant amount of experience in presenting on a wide array of topics. I also have significant expertise in designing and using effective visual aids (through PowerPoint, Photoshop/Illustrator) that I'll bring to all of my tutoring in order to get you to where you want to be.
SAT Math

SAT Math

When I took the SAT eight years ago (when it was still out of 2400), my aggregate score was a 2380, with 800s in both math and reading, and a 780 in writing. I used my successful experience studying for the SAT to tutor a number of high school students for the SAT through programs like Let's Get Ready, helping them improve their scores on the math section of the SAT by up to 200 points. With a personable and flexible tutoring style, I will work together with all my students to meet them where they are and get them to wherever they want to be.
USMLE

USMLE

I passed my USMLE STEP1 and scored a 261 on my STEP2 exam. I honored all of my core clerkships during third year of medical school and have also tutored a number of students across a variety of clinical and USMLE test prep topics over the last few years. My areas of special interest are in neurology and neurosurgery, but I have a solid background to work with you on anything you need help with!
Writing

Writing

I'm a trained writing tutor who has worked at a college writing center for over three years, and in that time conferenced with hundreds of students on applications, personal statements, and academic papers for every subject under the sun. I have a great deal of experience working through the multiple levels of editing and review, from the overarching structure and flow to the nitty-gritty grammar and vocabulary. With a personable and flexible tutoring style to accommodate your specific needs, I'm sure that I can get you to wherever you want to be.
Microbiology

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Amazing tutor

I was blown away by Sajal. Not only were his writing skills up to par, but he went the extra mile to help me on my medical school essays. He displayed great knowledge, experience, and intelligence. He turned some of the most awkward phrases into smooth ones. Sajal is not only a great tutor, but also someone who really cares for his students’ success. Thanks again!

Peter, 2 lessons with Sajal

A Diamond in the Rough!

Sajal is by far one of the best tutors I have ever worked with. He has a wealth of knowledge about Genetics and writing research papers. He has helped me to regain the fundamentals I need in structuring and writing a scientific research paper. He is very professional, patient, and challenges you to think critically.

Elliott, 1 lesson with Sajal

Deep knowledge in sciences with strong teaching skills

Tutoring done in cell biology college level course. Sajal has a superb knowledge base that enables him to tutor without requiring the student to provide much background material apart from the questions (unlike many tutors). He connects the material to the "big picture" allowing students to think about questions they may not have encountered. Fantastic high quality patient tutor, would love to continue to use him for tutoring in many different subjects.

V, 3 lessons with Sajal

Incredible Tutor

I reached out to Sajal for help with a scientific presentation on a cancer therapy paper, and I couldn't have been more impressed! Sajal demonstrated an incredible depth of knowledge on the topic. He prepared exceptionally well before our session, ensuring a thorough understanding and an effective teaching strategy. What I appreciated most was his patience and willingness to tailor the session according to my needs, asking how I wanted to approach the material to get the most out of the session. I would highly recommend Sajal!

Sophia, 4 lessons with Sajal

Excellent medical school tutor

I was very impressed with his ability to explain in very specific terms how to prepare for exams. His knowledge of the subject matter is comprehensive. He has a friendly disposition and that makes learning voluminous material less challenging and doable! His tutoring skills are excellent!

Micaela, 1 lesson with Sajal

Patient and knowledgeable

Sajal is helping me improve my writing skills. He was very patient with me. He went over the things I needed to improve. He was great. I highly recommend him.

Grecia, 2 lessons with Sajal

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Was very quick to respond. Feedback was concise and clear. Feedback made sense and was not extraneous. Was also good about giving secondary feedback or explaining further his primary feedback.

Melissa, 2 lessons with Sajal
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