Personalized 1:1 Pre-Med Subject Tutoring That Delivers Results

Catherine graduated with a BS with a near-perfect 4.0 GPA before attending medical school.  She has a strong research background in hepatology with Stanford Medicine and is currently completing a research year at Rush Midwest Orthopaedics, working on projects related to sleep apnea and shoulder arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction with BMAC, and sports injury outcomes in MLS athletes.

As a tutor, Catherine has a deep understanding of pre-med subject content that allows her to break down complex topics and provide strategic test-taking advice tailored to each student’s needs. Catherine’s teaching philosophy is highly personalized, focusing on what each student struggles with rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Her background as a competitive swimmer (former junior Olympic athlete, varsity swimmer, and collegiate competitor) and classically trained pianist has shaped her discipline, attention to detail, and ability to help students build skills with teachable components.

As a tutor, Catherine is realistic, supportive, and committed to helping students achieve their academic goals!

Owen has dedicated hundreds of hours to tutoring students in organic and general chemistry, both one-on-one and in small groups, as a learning assistant for Boston University’s Department of Chemistry and as a peer tutor at the school’s Education Resource Center. His expertise spans general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology, where he specializes in helping students strengthen content understanding, master test strategies, and build long-term confidence. A National Merit Scholar and consistent Dean’s List honoree, Owen has been consistently praised by students for his ability to explain concepts from multiple angles and make difficult material approachable, relevant, and memorable.

What makes Owen especially effective as a tutor is his highly adaptive, student-centered approach. He takes time to understand each student’s learning style, motivations, and roadblocks, then tailors a plan that grows with them. Owen creates customized study plans and test-taking strategies tailored to each student’s strengths and areas for improvement.

Whether he’s helping a student overcome low exam scores or pushing them toward top-tier performance, Owen fosters clarity, confidence, and deep mastery, always focusing on how to think like a test-maker, not just memorize facts. He is committed to helping students think like a test-maker, stay motivated, and trust in their progress as they strive for their target GPAs.

Laura worked at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as a lab coordinator before starting her journey at medical school. While succeeding in her undergraduate studies, she also had several papers published in esteemed medical journals and led several service-based student groups. Laura’s unorthodox approach to undergrad as a pre-medical student included a large focus on the humanities and humanism in medicine, which led her to an interest in health justice with regard to access to primary care nationwide. 

Laura is currently involved in research at Yale, where she is leading or involved in multiple projects on rural medicine and patients’ access to care. Her passion for medicine is driven by her desire to expand medical access and develop curriculum for medical students to become more comfortable with broader aspects of patient care amidst varied patient populations.

Laura draws on her own experiences in medical school and from working with a wide range of students to determine which methods are most effective, not what’s most popular. Whether students are coming in with low GPAs and test scores or starting from scratch, she helps them build a personalized roadmap to success that emphasizes confidence, competence, and long-term retention.

With over 10 years of experience, Laura’s tutoring style is individualized, strategic, and grounded in evidence-based learning. She is passionate about helping others maximize their full potential as future medical students.

Tom’s academic journey began at the University of Georgia Honors College, where he graduated summa cum laude with a major in biological science and minors in biology, biomedical physiology, cell biology, general business, and pharmaceutical science. His experience as a STEM peer tutor during this time helped him hone his teaching skills and deepen his understanding of the complexities of STEM subjects.

Tom's own academic achievements are a testament to his hard work and dedication. Building on this success, Tom has gone on to work with numerous students as a tutor, helping them navigate challenging pre-med course requirements and ace their exams.

Tom’s tutoring approach is student-centered and entirely personalized to each unique student. He takes into account each student's learning style and tailors his tutoring to help them learn in ways that are comfortable, supportive, and effective. By doing so, he empowers students to tackle the challenges of the STEM coursework and exams with confidence.

With his exceptional academic background, tutoring experience, and passion for helping others, Tom is well-positioned to guide aspiring medical students through the complexities of fulfilling pre-med course requirements. His approach is supportive, insightful, and tailored to each student's needs, ensuring that they receive the guidance necessary to increase their GPAs.

Kaile’s exceptional academic performance at Stanford earned them the prestigious J. E. Wallace Sterling Award for Scholastic Achievement, an honor bestowed upon the top 25 graduating seniors in the School of Humanities and Sciences.

Kaile's passion for teaching and mentoring is evident in their extensive tutoring experience. They have privately tutored college and high school students in general and organic chemistry, helping them grasp complex concepts and succeed in their coursework. They have also worked with the Hume Center for Writing and Speaking at Stanford, tutoring undergraduate and graduate students in essay and technical writing. Through these diverse tutoring experiences, Kaile has developed a versatile skill set and a keen ability to adapt their teaching style to meet the needs of students from various backgrounds and academic disciplines.

With years of experience coaching students, Kaile has honed their ability to break down complex subjects, identify areas for improvement, and create personalized study plans that optimize student success. They are committed to helping each student not only succeed in pre-medical coursework but also develop a deep understanding of the material and build the confidence necessary to excel in their future medical studies.

Erika works in clinical neurosurgery research and is also a certified EMT. AT MIT, she gained extensive research experience in a variety of different fields, conducting cognitive science, molecular biology, and medical device research. She also volunteered in a program where she tutored Boston-area immigrants in order to help them prepare for the US Citizenship Exam.

Being involved in a wide range of fields has allowed Erika to approach problems from different angles. She brings this expertise and unique perspective to her tutoring to help students learn concepts in new ways. Erika also has experience tutoring ESL, which has given her a good understanding of how to explain concepts from different angles to best help students. 

Outside of academics, Erika was a four-year member of the MIT Women's Track and Field team. Being a student-athlete has given her a valuable perspective on balancing time-intensive commitments with academics, and this is a strength in her tutoring strategy. She is skilled at helping students design effective study strategies that will maximize their learning in the amount of study time that they have.