Incoming Resident Physician for Science, Test Prep, & Stats Tutoring

Rachel P.

Hello! I'm Rachel. I graduated cum laude from Wake Forest University with a major in Psychology and minors in Biology and Chemistry, and later earned my Master of Public Health from George Washington University. I am currently finishing medical school and will begin Internal Medicine residency this summer. My background has given me a strong foundation in public health and biostatistics, and I am especially comfortable teaching biology and health-related subjects.

In college, I was a statistics tutor, helping to develop conceptual understanding rather than relying on memorization. Statistics can be challenging because the language is often unfamiliar, so I focused on helping students interpret what a question was asking before jumping to calculations. Before medical school, I spent three years tutoring elementary-aged students who had recently immigrated to the U.S., supporting them across subjects and strengthening my ability to adapt explanations to different learning styles while building confidence. In medical school, I served as a Teaching Assistant for first-year students while I was a second-year student, leading review sessions and providing support in foundational sciences. This experience refined my ability to adjust teaching methods based on individual needs and to develop creative approaches to material. Additionally, this school year I spent a month as a TA for first- and second-year medical students, helping them navigate more complex clinical decision-making as well as advanced concepts in physiology and pharmacology.

My approach is student-centered and encouraging. I begin by identifying each student’s goals and I prioritize listening carefully to their thought processes to understand where confusion arises. I emphasize real-world applications so students learn not only how to solve problems, but also why the material matters. Above all, I hope to create partnerships with my students where they feel comfortable asking questions and can build confidence and independent study skills.