James Tsai
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.