Ira - Medicine tutor - Los Angeles
Ira - Medicine tutor - Los Angeles

Ira

  • Rate $104
  • Response 1h
Ira - Medicine tutor - Los Angeles
  • 5 (1 review)

$104/hr

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  • Medicine
  • Health and social care
  • Bmat
  • Neuroscience

Private Tutoring & Admissions Counseling with a Johns Hopkins Graduate and USC Keck Medical Student

  • Medicine
  • Health and social care
  • Bmat
  • Neuroscience

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About Ira

Hi! I’m a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and currently a medical student at USC Keck School of Medicine. I’ve spent years helping students succeed not only in science, math, and standardized test prep — but also in navigating the complex college and medical school admissions process with confidence and strategy. Having gone through highly competitive application cycles myself, I bring firsthand insight into what top-tier schools are really looking for — from essay development and school selection to interview prep and crafting a compelling personal narrative. I’ve worked with students from all backgrounds to identify their unique strengths and communicate them powerfully. As a tutor, I combine subject knowledge (especially STEM + pre-med coursework), test-taking expertise (SAT/ACT/MCAT), and real-world admissions experience to give students a major edge. Whether you’re building your college list, revising your personal statement, or trying to figure out how to explain a C+ in chemistry — I’ve been there, and I know how to help you stand out. I aim to be more than a tutor — I’m a mentor and coach who will help you study smarter, write better, and apply with purpose. Let’s turn your goals into results — step by step.

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About the lesson

  • Primary
  • High School
  • NCEA Level 1
  • +5
  • levels :

    Primary

    High School

    NCEA Level 1

    NCEA Level 2

    NCEA Level 3

    Adult education

    Masters

    Doctorate

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My approach focuses on clarity, confidence, and strategy. Whether it's test prep or class content, I break down complex topics into digestible pieces, then build them back up through guided practice and real-time feedback. I prioritize: 1. Active recall & spaced repetition (for long-term retention) 2. MCAT/SAT/ACT-specific strategies (timing, elimination, prioritization) 3. Real-world examples & visuals to make abstract concepts click 4. Personalized support based on your goals, pace, and background 5. Lessons are collaborative — I don’t lecture; I coach, quiz, and challenge. A Typical Lesson Plan for each 1-hour session is tailored to the student but follows this general format: 1. Check-in & Goal Setting (5 min) 2. Review progress, identify focus areas 3. Concept Deep Dive or Passage Walkthrough (30 min) 4. Hands-on review using active questioning, diagrams, or examples 5. Targeted Practice (20 min) through timed questions, test simulations, real-world application 6. Wrap-Up & Study Strategy (5 min) with summary, key takeaways, and homework plan and follow-up resources or optional practice sets are provided after each session.

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Rates

Rate

  • $104

Pack prices

  • 5h: $518
  • 10h: $1035

online

  • $104/h

travel fee

  • + $15

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