Top MCAT Tutors serving Seattle
Richard: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...in Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. I am most passionate about subjects that can be applied to human medicine, including Anatomy, Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Microbiology. I believe that rote memorization is ineffective. It is better to seek to truly understand the fundamental principles of a topic and then use that information to reason out the best answer on a standardized test. My goal as a tutor is to give my...
Education & Certification
Western Washington University - Bachelors, Cell Biology
Ohio State University-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Medicine (M.D.)
Alan-Michael (AM): Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...taught and still love to teach French and Spanish language at various levels, my specialty is really working with cultural production (literary and filmic) and its relationship to the development of racial capitalism. In other words, I look at how cultural products have been critical sites of both resistance for minoritized folks and tools for those in power. Representation, after all, is so crucial to how one conceives of a group of people, their histories,...
Education & Certification
Christopher Newport University - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Doctor of Philosophy, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Katie: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
Duke University, B.A., cum laude ~ Fulbright Scholar ~ Undergraduate Teaching Fellow I just graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Psychology. I have extensive experience tutoring Psychology, English, ESL, Spanish, and SAT prep. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic goals!
Education & Certification
Duke University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Andy: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...the transition from small community college to huge university settings. At UW, I thought about how much harder it would have been from community college, but honestly, it was not that much more difficult. During my undergraduate career, I partook in activities such as the UW dream project where we mentored high school children that came from low economic backgrounds, undergraduate research, and some Vietnamese based volunteer work. I also did some freelance tutoring around...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
James: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...as a peer instructor for physics classes. Just as I did at the writing center, I tried to get students to see the fun in physics, making their studies less of a chore and more of an inquisitive process. Whenever it’s sunny and warm enough, my free time is spent rock climbing; I also volunteer with the Seattle Mountaineers as a youth climbing leader. After a winter storm, I can be found on the ski hill,...
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies/Politics
Montana State University - Certificate, Post-Bacc Pre-Health
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 710
Jake: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
Test taking has always been a game that I enjoy playing and I'm excited to share my tips, tricks and techniques with the next wave of students, crashing and breaking against the ivory tower of academia. Tests are often anticipated with dread, but a positive attitude, confidence, and the idea that examinations are an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities will change the way that you approach your next big assessment. Together, we can...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelors, Biochemistry
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Pharmacology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 770
Erik: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...Teaching Assistant for the past four years at the University of Florida. I teach various subjects ranging from math and the sciences to test prep such as the ACT and the SAT. My favorite subject to teach is Chemistry because of my overall background in the field. I enjoy working with students of all ages from grade school to college. It makes me really happy when a student is finally able to comprehend a subject...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ACT Math: 34
Claudia: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...questions are answered and new ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I try to put forth this effort and learn in all areas of my life, including my hobbies like cooking, skiing, hiking, and reading.
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Psychology
Bournemouth University - Masters, Forensic and Neuropsychological Perspectives in Face Processing
GRE Quantitative: 159
GRE Verbal: 158
Miranda: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...and rocks during recess). I did what I like to call the "Nerd Trifecta" in high school: math team, knowledge bowl, and science olympiad. I've tutored since I was in middle school, and I love finding an explanation or analogy to help someone else really grasp a concept! I'm applying to grad school now, and in my spare time I love cooking and baking (it's vaguely scientific, right?). I rowed in high school and college,...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Helen : Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...my undergraduate, I worked in two undergraduate labs: Neurobiology and Ecology labs. My research took me to Costa Rica, where I studied a tropical canopy tree in Costa Rica's tropical forest. After graduating, I joined Teach For America where I taught high school Biology, AP Biology and Anatomy in South Los Angeles. I push my students to developed a strong foundation in their subjects, which allows them to transfer knowledge and skills to other subjects....
Education & Certification
Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Maureen: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...way" "She's the best instructor I've ever had" "She has a great sense of humor" "Thank you for getting me into the University of Washington." I have an abiding love of life, I am endlessly curious about the world I live in and it brings me joy to share whatever knowledge I have with my students, young people who have their whole lives ahead of them with all of the wonderful possibilities open to them.
Education & Certification
New Paltz State Teachers College - Bachelors, Sciences
Psychiatric Institute of New York - Current Grad Student, Registered Professional Nurse
Jennifer: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
I recently graduated from Columbia University where I majored in English Literature. I'm also a pre-medical student, and I am currently taking a gap year teaching at an elementary school in Seattle before I apply to medical school next year. I have the most experience tutoring elementary and middle school students, but I am also comfortable with teaching english, math, and science K-12, and also the MCAT. Please get in touch if you are interested!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730
Jessica: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...all ages on Nursing and Psychology. I also enjoy teaching kids science. My background....I wasn't sure what I "wanted to do with my life" so I did my first Bachelors degree in "Social Sciences with a minor in Chemistry". The chemistry minor fell into place as i did a pre-medical track with that degree. After working as a Nursing Assistant for two years I decided my heart was in working in Nursing and not Medicine....
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelors, Nursing
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Nursing
Michael: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
As a premed student with a major in philosophy and a minor in mathematics at the University of Washington, I was fortunate to be exposed to very different learning and teaching styles. I also learned to appreciate that very smart people can think in very different ways from each other and that people who are outstanding at some subjects inevitably need help with others. I always bring this insight to bear on tutoring, where I...
Education & Certification
University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Carrie : Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
I have more than 20 years of nursing experience, primarily in End of Life Care and Symptom Management however also in Family Practice, ICU, and administration. I've enjoyed my times of precepting and giving back and I would like to incorporate that into my current work/life balance. Passion is a driving force that motivates from within.
Education & Certification
Columbus State University - Bachelor, Nursing
Adam: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...arts. My Dad was an engineer, and my Mom was an English teacher. They made sure I understood the world as well as possible. Please let me do the same for you! When I'm not molding minds, I like to explore the world. Traveling has been a passion of mine since I was a child and I can't seem to get enough! I am an avid singer in the car and while jogging. I'm an...
Education & Certification
Washington State University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Jessica : Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
I am a student at the University of Washington (Seattle) and will be graduating in the Spring of 2015 with a B.S. in Bioengineering. I have experience working with students as young as kindergarten to as experienced as undergraduates in college. I tutor reading, writing, science (physics, chemistry, biology), mathematics (all levels up to calculus), and MCAT preparation. My teaching style revolves around discussion of the material and doing practice problems to test understanding. I...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering
Suzanne: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
...wondering. I have taught middle school for 17 years and try to pass on my love of learning to each and everyone of my students. I believe all students can be successful learners, although they may learn best in a wide variety of ways. When a student gets it, I get excited. I always do everything I can to make my students experience success. In my spare time I like to workout and run. I...
Education & Certification
Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelors, Pre-Physical Therapy
Georgian Court University - Masters, Education
Kate: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
Hello! My name is Kate, and I have 10 years of experience as a tutor and as an informal educator. I love connecting with students and helping them grow.
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
University of Maryland - PHD, Bioengineering
Shane: Seattle MCAT tutor
Certified MCAT Prep Tutor in Seattle, WA
I'm a PhD student in Bioengineering at the University of Washington, I recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University studying Biology with a minor in Spanish. I'm very interested in all things math and science and also tutor in Spanish and with the ACT. I live in San Francisco and would love to help out with anything of that sort. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outside, fishing, kayaking, and playing many different sports.
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
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Varsity Tutors can connect you with Seattle MCAT tutors that can make a real difference as you prepare for your MCAT. The MCAT can be an important exam if you're planning on attending a medical school in the future. Almost all medical schools across the United States take your score from the MCAT into account when processing applications. This includes the University of Washington School of Medicine. Taking this test seriously and reaching for your full potential is important on this exam, and it can be easier to do so with the help of a personal instructor in a one-on-one environment.
How is working with Seattle MCAT tutors different from classroom learning?
While a classroom instructor can only offer each student so much attention, a personal instructor can devote their full energy to helping you prepare for your MCAT. You can ask as many questions as you'd like, and you can learn at a pace that feels manageable for you. In contrast, classroom sessions can often feel rushed to the point where you might not have enough time to ask important questions. Seattle MCAT tutoring can provide a trusting, encouraging environment where you can build a strong working relationship with your instructor. Without the unnecessary distraction of other students, Seattle MCAT tutors can provide you with customized and targeted instruction based on your unique needs.
While your personal instructor won't have to worry about the needs of other students, you also won't have to worry about being distracted by other students. Classroom settings can often be distracting for these reasons. By default, learning in a one-on-one setting can eliminate these distractions, allowing you to give your full focus to your tutor and the concepts you're reviewing.
One-on-one sessions can be more effective because they can be targeted towards your weak points rather than your strengths. When a personal instructor can devote attention to where it's needed most, you can address urgent points of concern first and foremost. This level of prioritization can ensure that you're ready to face the MCAT within a shorter amount of time since you won't have to sit through hours of lectures on topics you've already mastered. Although that scenario is an ineffective way to study, it can be quite common in a classroom environment since all students won't have the same level of mastery as you. With a personal instructor, you can skip past areas you're confident about, such as critical analysis, and instead focus more on concepts you need extra practice with, such as biology.
While classroom instructors can only choose one teaching method for all students, a personal instructor can select techniques that work best for you as an individual. Tutors understand that everyone learns differently, and sessions can become more productive when techniques are targeted towards your unique learning style. After a personal instructor takes the time to get to know how you operate as a student, they might discover that you're a visual, auditory, social, or solitary learner. Based on this information, your personal instructor can choose methods such as flashcards, discussions, or reading aloud when helping you review. It could be easier to absorb and retain key information when your personal instructor selects the right methods, and this can help you reach for your full potential on your MCAT. Simply discovering your learning style can help in your future academic journey, as you can study more effectively for future exams with this information in mind.
What are the benefits of having my student study with Seattle MCAT tutors near me?
Seattle MCAT tutoring can help students of all ability levels study effectively, whether you only need a brief refresher or you'd rather dive deep into each concept. Personal instructors can unlock your true potential with targeted learning and methods aimed at your learning style, so you could progress quickly even if you see yourself as a less advanced student. If you suddenly get the hang of general chemistry in the midst of a session, your personal instructor can still ensure that you get the most out of each session by challenging you with more advanced topics, such as biochemistry.
Test-related stress and anxiety can also have an impact on your performance on the MCAT, and Seattle MCAT tutoring can be a great opportunity to address these issues. A personal instructor can help boost your self-confidence and improve your focus with mindfulness training, for example. Even if you're not dealing with test-related stress, you can still benefit from the many many tips and tricks Seattle MCAT tutors can impart to you. These might include time management strategies, multiple-choice tactics, and more. A personal instructor can prepare you in ways that aren't just limited to practicing skills and reviewing key concepts.
The MCAT consists of four sections: Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Critical Analysis and Reasoning; Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; and Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior. Each section will involve questions that demand a deep understanding of various skills. Seattle MCAT tutors can help you hone these skills, and you can benefit from having your personal instructor oversee your progress as you practice. When you work with a personal instructor, they can offer instant feedback as soon as you make a mistake. In contrast, a classroom instructor might not notice these small errors, and you could end up developing bad habits as a result.
How can I fit Seattle MCAT tutoring into my student's busy schedule?
Varsity Tutors understands that finding the time to study effectively can often be challenging. This is especially true when you're juggling work and family commitments. Or perhaps you're a university student with a jam-packed timetable. Whatever the case may be, we can connect you with a personal instructor who can work around your schedule. You have the option to study in-person or via online sessions. Online sessions are especially convenient and flexible, and you can access our Live Learning Platform as long as you can access the internet. This means that you can study from many potential study zones. Studying from home can be particularly time-effective because you won't have to travel to a specific location. If you're looking for a more studious location, a local branch of the Seattle Public Library could be a solid option. Even though you won't be in a classroom with your instructor, you can still communicate with them seamlessly over the internet through video chat. Seattle MCAT tutors can use a wide range of teaching methods through video chat, and they can also use a shared document editor to provide you with instant feedback as you study. Because of these features, accessing your Seattle MCAT tutoring sessions online can be just as effective as learning in person.
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