Michael Z.
Private tutor in Los Angeles, CA
Education
University of California, Riverside - BS, Neuroscience (Cum Laude). 4th Year Medical Student at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Experience
Experience: Tutor, August 2012 – June 2013 UCR/UCLA Thomas Haider Program in Biomedical Sciences. Riverside, CA - Tutored first year medical students in basic science courses. - Coached students that were struggling academically by providing encouragement and study skills. - Trained students to use logical thinking and deduction instead of memorization. MCAT Instructor, September 2010 – December 2012 Kaplan Test Prep. Riverside, CA - Taught all 5 subjects covered on the MCAT to a live classroom and through one-on-one tutoring. - Responded to students’ concerns about their performance and outlined important test-taking skills. - Guided students through their medical school application process. Peer Educator, December 2009 – March 2010 UC Riverside Learning Center. Riverside, CA - Provided one-on-one tutoring and conducted career planning workshops. - Provided mentorship for students struggling academically. Academic Support Program Coordinator, September 2007 – June 2011 Coptic Orthodox Christian Club at UC Riverside - Developed the Academic Support Program. - Provided one-on-one tutoring for students needing help in science subjects. - Helped students find jobs and prepare resumes and conducted mock interviews. Test Scores: USMLE Step 1 – Pass, Score 262, 94th Percentile, June 2013. MCAT - Score36 (PS12 VR10 BS14), June 2011. Publications and Presentations: Feinstein A, Zaki M, Zaghi S, Wang M. Mandibular Advancement Device for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Veteran Population. Abstract accepted to Triological Combined Sections Meeting. Manuscript submitted to Laryngoscope. Feinstein A, Zaki M, St. John M. Unusual Presentation of Metastatic Prostate Carcinoma as Neck Mass. Manuscript submitted to American Head & Neck Society Journal. Zaki M, Zaghi S, West A. Missed Chronic Impaction of Dental Crowns In The Hypopharynx of a Neurologically Devastated Child. Int J Case Rep Images 2015;6(1):29–33. Zaki M, Drazin D. Smartphone use in neurosurgery? APP-solutely!. Surg Neurol Int. 2014;5:113. Zaki M, Rolland W, Lekic T, Zhang J. FTY-720 is Neuro-protective After Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage in Rat Pups. Abstract and Poster presented at the Medical Scholars Summer Research Program - Research Symposium, UC Riverside. September 2010. Why I want to tutor? I love tutoring because it allows me to use my experiences and mistakes to ensure that other people don't have to struggle for no reason. I was gifted with the ability to learn things quickly and easily and I feel like I should be sharing this gift with other people.
Availability
Weekdays at any time, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
I love running, cross fit, cooking, hiking, trying out new foods, working on cars and repairing electronics. I am interested in an academic career in head and neck surgery.
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