Waleed's MCAT tutoring experience spans over six years, with a significant portion of that time spent at NJIT, where he tutored General and Organic Chemistry for three years. This tutoring background has not only helped numerous students but also honed Waleed's ability to explain complex concepts clearly and adapt his teaching style to individual needs. After enrolling at the Perelman School of Medicine, he continued his commitment to tutoring.
Beyond academics, Waleed has accumulated a wealth of clinical and research experience. His involvement in research dates back to high school, demonstrating an early commitment to scientific inquiry. As a certified emergency medical technician (EMT) for nearly six years, he has gained hands-on experience in patient care and emergency response. Additionally, Waleed teaches CPR, further demonstrating his commitment to healthcare education and community service.
As an MCAT tutor, Waleed brings a combination of academic excellence, diverse experiences, and a genuine passion for helping others. His approach is characterized by flexibility and adaptability, allowing him to tailor his methods to each student's individual needs. Waleed's unique trait as a tutor is his use of analogies and mnemonics to explain complex concepts in a memorable and engaging way.
Waleed's passion for tutoring stems from the shared sense of accomplishment that comes from clearing misunderstandings and understanding new concepts. This sense of positivity inspires him to continue tutoring and helping students achieve their academic goals. His greatest strength is his flexibility, which is reflected in his sessions. Even if he is reviewing the same content between two students, the sessions will look completely different. Each individual has their own needs and preferences, and from his years of tutoring, Waleed has become an expert at targeting his sessions accordingly.
With almost half of his life dedicated to general tutoring, Waleed has developed a deep understanding of what makes tutoring effective. He began tutoring in middle school and continued all throughout high school, undergrad, and now even in medical school. During undergrad, he was the lead tutor for the chemistry department.
In his counseling sessions, Waleed approaches each student by understanding their needs and preferences. He checks what each student has covered since they last met, if they have any questions, and then finally, reviews what they look for out of their sessions. Some students want to be quizzed, while others want a review, so Waleed caters his session to help them learn best.
Whether preparing students for the MCAT, guiding them through the complex medical school admissions process, or helping them excel in pre-medical coursework, Waleed is dedicated to bringing out the best in each medical school applicant.