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James Reed Tutor

James has been working for years with students one-on-one as a tutor for general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and math.

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James Reed currently attends Stanford University, where he is majoring in biology with a concentration in biochemistry and biophysics, and a minor in symbolic systems on the neuroscience track. He has worked as a chemistry tutor for other undergraduates for three years at the Center for Teaching and Learning at Stanford. James also works as a teaching assistant for biology courses and particularly enjoys working with students from non-science backgrounds. He has also worked in a lab for several years doing research at the intersection of cellular neuroscience, stem cell biology, and cancer biology studying the development of pediatric brain tumors and their precursors. In helping students prepare for the MCAT, James emphasizes conceptual understanding and being persistent in learning from mistakes.

Education

Stanford University

MCAT Score

525 (99th percentile)

Fun Fact

James loves aquariums and has been keeping fish and corals for years -- he even brought a tank to his college dorm.

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