Location

Mount Vernon, New York

Ivy Bound since 2024

Undergrad

Stony Brook University

Graduate School

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine


Prepared to Tutor:

Tests

  • SAT

  • ACT

  • SHSAT

  • College Counseling

STEM Subjects

  • Algebra I & II

  • Geometry

  • Trigonometry

  • Pre-Calculus

  • AP Calculus AB

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Organic Chemistry

  • College Level Chemistry

Non-STEM Subjects

  • Academic Planning & Development

  • Study Skills

  • Tennis Instructor


About me

James graduated from Bronx High School of Science (one of the specialized high school) in 2022, and he is currently a junior at Stony Brook University, majoring in biology (interdisciplinary concentration) with an accounting minor. He is also in the 8-year Scholars for Dental Medicine program here at Stony Brook, which guarantees him a spot in Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, which he will start in 2026.

James has more than seven years of experience in tutoring various age groups (1st - 12th grade), as he has been a veteran tutor at BayDolphin Arts and Science Center. Additionally, he continues to tutor at Prestige Westchester SAT & ACT Prep to tutor middle and high school students in SHSAT, SAT, and ACT.

James also does college consultation and has helped numerous students get into Top 20 schools based on students' interests as well as combined/accelerated BS/MD and BS/DDS programs.


Education

Bronx High School of Science (Bronx, NY)

  • Graduated with Questbridge Finalist, PSAT/NSMQT Semifinalist Stony Brook, and 2nd place @ American Protégé Romantic International Competition. Class of 2022

Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)

  • B.S Biology (Interdisciplinary Concentration. Expected Graduation: 2025

    GPA: 3.86; Scholars for Dental Medicine (8-year dental program). Deans List (4 sem.)

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine (Stony Brook, NY)

  • Expected Graduation: 2030


Test Scores and Credentials

Scores:

  • SAT Score: 1520 (Math: 800, Verbal: 720)

  • SAT II Biology: 750

  • SAT II Chemistry: 740

Expertise:

SHSAT, SAT, ACT, AP/Honors Chemistry, College level General Chemistry I/II, Organic Chemistry I, Algebra I/II, AP Calculus AB.

Experience:

Bay Dolphin Arts and Science Center (Sep 2020 – Present)

As a tutor, I teach children from kindergarten to 8th grade. I incorporate tailored, specialized teaching to allow these young childrn nto better grasp the topics at their grade level and beyond.

Prestige Westchester SAT & ACT Prep

As a tutor, I teach high school and middle school students in school coursework as well as all sections of the SAT and ACT.

CHE 132 (General Chemistry II) TA

His responsibilities include assisting professors during lectures and students during workshops, as well as holding office hours to answer questions for General Chemistry I & II.


Hobbies

Outside of his academic interests in dentistry, medicine, and anatomy/physiology, James is immensely passionate about bridging the gaps between the world of music and science. For fun, James enjoys playing the violin and guitar, listening to jazz, and playing sports such as tennis and swimming. During his down time, chess is his favorite game to kill time. Not a second to waste in empowering your brain.

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