Meet Maggie Klein: High School Science Tutor.
I have been a student for as long as I can remember—from kindergarten until now, as a third year medical student. With so many hours logged in the classroom, I know one of the best feelings in the world is when the material clicks, and I love when I can help other people have that “ah-ha” moment, too. I worked as a teaching assistant and tutor during and after college and find that my passion for volunteering mainly revolves around school programming. I enjoy connecting with students and helping them develop their passions for STEM subjects, especially chemistry and biology.
As a tutor, I like to analyze learning styles. Every student learns differently, and I want to meet my students where they are—whether that includes creating diagrams for visual learners, employing conversational based approaches for auditory learners, or something else. Many people believe that science is all memorization, but understanding the common threads that underpin scientific inquiry and comprehensively learning material helps to create an unbreakable foundation for future learning. Having taken a plethora of standardized tests in my time, I also like to help students break down questions from ever-elusive science sections and assessments. My goal is always to do whatever it takes to support each individual student so that they feel confident in their knowledge.
High School Services: AP Chemistry, Chemistry, AP Biology, Biology
Hourly Rate: $150
George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, MD Candidate
Projected graduation 2024
Collaborated with George Washington and Howard University Medical students to organize the opening of a Washington, DC-based community clinic focused on serving homeless patient populations
Planned opportunities for medical students to become involved with the homeless population outside of a medical context
Vanderbilt University
Biology and Spanish, Minor in Chemistry—Class of 2020
Cum laude & Phi Beta Kappa
Student tutor for the athletic department
Undergrad research assistant
New Trier High School
Class of 2016
Basketball and Golf Teams
Illinois State Scholar
National Honor Society
Senior Class Project Leader
Experience
- Teaching assistant for introductory biology
- Vanderbilt students volunteer for science & emBRACE (taught science and reproductive health lessons)
- President of Habitat for Humanity at Vanderbilt University
Human Heart
- Lifelong Chicago Cubs fan
- Avid Reader
- Lover of bad 2000s rom-coms
- Re-teaching myself how to knit