"Hi! I’m Dara, a resident doctor at Albany Medical Center. I graduated in 2020 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, and graduated medical school in 2024. I believe that my job as a tutor is to push my student’s understanding beyond the specific question at hand so that they feel comfortable doing similar exercises in the future. I know how it feels not to get something the first, second, or maybe even third time it is explained. However, rest assured that whether it’s pre-algebra or MCAT prep, we will work together until we figure out what makes sense for you!

My areas of expertise include Math, tutoring up to Differential Equations; English, including essay brainstorming and proofreading; and exam prep, creating personalized study plans for SAT, ACT, AP, MCAT, STEP, and more. I have 9+ years tutoring experience as an independent student tutor, AskRose Homework Hotline Tutor, and Kumon Math and Reading instructor. My test scores are SAT 99th percentile, ACT 95th percentile, AP Calculus AB/BC 5, AP English Language 5, MCAT 511, STEP 1 Pass (on first attempt), and STEP 2 244.

Students I work with receive a personalized study plan and a list of recommended textbooks and resources. I assign homework between sessions to ensure consistent improvement. You can count on me to come prepared for every session, aiming to make the most of our time together. Feel free to reach out with any questions you have or to set up a lesson!" less...