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Experienced MCAT and College STEM tutor (8+ years of experience)
Hakinya K.

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Hi! I’m Haki, and I’m currently a fourth-year medical student at the University of Virginia. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Biology and Medical Ethics from Virginia Commonwealth University. I also took the MCAT in 2022 and received a 95th percentile score (breakdown: 128/130/129/131). I have over 8 years of tutoring and teaching experience, both as a personal tutor and as a teaching assistant for college-level STEM courses. I’ve tutored...

Hi! I’m Haki, and I’m currently a fourth-year medical student at the University of Virginia. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Biology and Medical Ethics from Virginia Commonwealth University. I also took the MCAT in 2022 and received a 95th percentile score (breakdown: 128/130/129/131). I have over 8 years of tutoring and teaching experience, both as a personal tutor and as a teaching assistant for college-level STEM courses. I’ve tutored students of all ages in chemistry, biology, and math.
During my undergraduate years, I worked as a tutor in our campus learning center and supported students in both one-on-one and group settings in many subjects including biology, general chemistry, genetics, organic chemistry, sociology, and writing. I was also a teaching assistant for Genetics and Organic Chemistry 2 where I created review sessions that condensed class material into targeted practice questions, allowing students to apply concepts in real time. I carried this same approach when I studied for my MCAT. I focused heavily on practice-based learning to identify and address my knowledge gaps which helped me improve from my diagnostic test score of 508 to a 95th percentile score.
I understand how overwhelming STEM courses and MCAT preparation can feel and I’m here to help find strategies that work for you! We will tailor each tutoring session to create learning plans that work for you, whether it be talking through concepts, reviewing practice tests, or creating new practice questions. My goal is to help you gain confidence with the course and test material in a collaborative and comfortable environment and to help you reach your academic goals. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and I look forward to working with you!


Education

1 Bachelor's at Virginia Commonwealth University
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Anatomy

Anatomy

I have taken both college level and graduate level anatomy courses. I have found ways to study including practice questions and applying relevant anatomy to its physiology concepts.
Biology

Biology

I have completed IB Biology in the past and have also taken multiple college level biology courses, including introductory biology, endocrinology, and physiology.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I have taken numerous undergraduate courses surrounding writing including classes that analyze written works and classes that require your own written thesis. This varied experience has allowed me to gain experience with varied types of written work. I aim to tailor my tutoring in writing by discussing the writing process and helping students take ownership of the writing process.
MCAT

MCAT

I have taken the MCAT and received a 95th percentile score and am able to tutor in CARS, Biology, and Psychology and Sociology. I am versed in these topics with prior tutoring experience and am happy to tailor student's lessons to going over questions or specific content regarding the test.
Physiology

Physiology

I have previously been a tutor for an undergraduate Physiology class where I helped students apply knowledge from various organ systems to develop a holistic understanding of the body. I have now taken this knowledge further to apply it as a medical student and hope to help tackle what can be daunting topics together!
Psychology

Psychology

During my undergraduate studies, I took courses in general psychology, health psychology, and physiologic psychology. These courses have exposed me to the breadth of psychology education and I also experience with the MCAT psychology section. I am happy to tailor this tutoring a student's needs!
Sociology

Sociology

I have taken medical sociology and general sociology courses during my undergraduate experience. I also have experience with the MCAT sociology test section. I am happy to talk through concepts that may be challenging for students, especially in applying class information on a larger scale. I will tailor our tutoring to each student's individual needs and preferences!
USMLE

USMLE

I passed Step 1 on my first attempt and have developed a strong foundation in the basic sciences through medical school thus far. In addition to my own exam preparation, I’ve been able to gain study skills by helping peers work through complex physiology and pathology concepts through involvement in medical education. During my Step 1 preparation, I focused on using practice questions and active learning via mapping concepts and flashcards to guide my studying. I frequently made concept maps for high-yield topics (such as the immunodeficiencies) using third party resources such as Amboss and Pathoma to help consolidate challenging information. Furthermore, I used practice questions and supplemented these questions with flashcards to target my incorrect concepts. These methods helped me raise my practice exam scores above 70% and helped me gain confidence for test day. With tutoring, I’ll focus on both content review but also talking about and implementing test taking strategies to help recognize common patterns you’ll see on the exam. I’d love to work with you for Step 1 prep and we can tailor these study techniques based on the what is best for you!
Elementary Science
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