Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...I look at roots, when learning theorems, I study proofs, and when learning mechanisms, I examine comparable systems. In addition, I am a rather visual learner, and favor illustrations such as graphs, tables, and diagrams as learning tools. Besides working as a tutor, I enjoy watching and playing sports, especially football, basketball, and soccer. I enjoy cooking and would like to improve both the quality of food I produce and the repertoire of dishes I can...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...focuses on applying biochemistry, biology and chemistry principles to living systems. I went to college with a dream of becoming a doctor and am still on the pre-med path. This summer I tackled the biggest enemy of a pre-med: the MCAT. Like every other pre-med, I was terrified of that exam and thought that I was not good enough to get a decent score. I was continuously discouraged as I felt that I was not...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...am a resident physician living in philadelphia. I was a chemistry and political science major at the University of Pennsylvania before medical school. I loved chemistry, math and physics in school. In undergrad my studying was very effortful but also inefficient and incredibly time-consuming. With each step forward the studying seems to increase. Finding ways to improve my time-management and optimize my study habits have greatly improved my quality of life and my content retention....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...tutor at the Special Needs Clinic at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center. My motivation for volunteering was kindled by upperclassmen and teacher assistants that helped me when I was in introductory courses. I credit attending weekly tutoring hours throughout college as playing a pivotal role in my success in these courses and the MCAT exam. I enjoy sharing and explaining concepts I understand and helping others appreciate them. Ultimately, through these experiences, I discovered...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine with undergraduate degrees from Washington and Lee in chemical engineering and anthropology. I have extensive experience in tutoring and teaching since 2010, and am ready to help you with your learning needs! I focus on standardized testing (SAT/ACT) and also tutor in a wide range of math, English, and Spanish classes. In my free time, I like to run, do CrossFit, volunteer, and watch TV!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...mixture of medicine and athletics. I grew up as a multi-sport athlete playing football, running track, competing in Olympic weightlifting, and as a competitive cheerleader. I attended the University of Central Florida on a competitive cheerleading scholarship where I earned my bachelor's degree in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical track in 3 years. From there, I attended the Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL where I earned my master's degree in Medical Sciences in 1 year...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Through this experience, not only did I learn the importance of concept based learning, I also profoundly cherished the bond I had with my students. I felt that through a positive relationship, I could get the best out of my students, giving them a desire to learn. I carry this same motivation to the Boys and Girls Club of Wichita, where I volunteer as a homework tutor and mentor to children between the 2nd and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...my passions as a future physician include the ability to educate not only patients about their health but also future doctors such as myself. Ever since high school I fell in love with tutoring. After school, I would help friends and classmates with trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus and I loved the feeling of being able to transform a difficult subject in the eyes of a students and watching them develop a curiosity for it rather...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...worked best for a particular student (e.g., visual/tactile examples, analogies, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts). While tutoring a janitorial staff member in preparation for the mathematics portion of her GED high school equivalency exam, I learned how to quickly identify the highest yield topics for a standardized exam and focus our efforts on those. Each of these experiences has been incredibly rewarding, and has inspired me to teach in some capacity throughout...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...and science. These are two subjects I am personally very interested in and have had success passing on my excitement to students. I also enjoy preparing students for test prep (ACT) and elementary and middle school-age students. My approach to teaching is to understand the student as an individual. I like to understand the student's strengths and weaknesses and work from there to expand their knowledge in a given subject. My goal is to push...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...students excel academically. I build rapport with my students quickly, and often keep in touch even after they have achieved their academic goals. During my sophomore, junior, and senior years in Undergraduate College, I was hired as a teaching assistant for introductory chemistry. I served as an anatomy teaching assistant for Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant students, over the course of one summer. I also worked as a private tutor for the University of Texas...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...and Molecular Biology. I am very active and love to take advantage of this amazing city with my friends. My favorite courses in college were neuroendocrinology and psychology. What I've learned in med school about the process of learning is that one needs to approach the material in a way that makes the most sense for that individual. Whether it's visual, auditory, or kinesthetic, there's a "best way" for each student. I will work with...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology as well as a B.A. in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry and Biotechnology. I have a strong passion for the sciences especially biology and chemistry and I am working on applying to medical school! I also enjoy mathematics! My teaching style is very personalized, and I emphasize listening being as important as tutoring. I have worked with students of all...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...of the University of Washington in Seattle and have a degree in Public Health. I am a Medical School candidate and have extensive knowledge in the sciences. I can assist in topics such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, psychology, algebra, and more. I am also happy to assist in writing and reading comprehension. Demonstrating/teaching concepts is skill that I am glad to use at Varsity Tutors. I wish to breakdown difficult topics into easier concepts...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...a degree in Bioengineering as valedictorian of my class, maintaining a perfect GPA throughout college. Teaching is a passion of mine, and I've spent years tutoring both high school and college students in various subjects as a paid tutor. I also have extensive teaching experience in high school classes from volunteer work with Peer Health Exchange in Boston. As a former pre-med student, I'm particularly interested in helping other aspiring physicians meet their course and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...our time together. I take an integrative approach to tutoring, ensuring that we review topics holistically and work on how to attack the problems you might see on quizzes and exams. I find this approach keeps students from being overwhelmed with background information and helps them feel like they can tackle homework and practice problems on their own. I am currently on my gap year before medical school. I've taken the MCAT twice, first scoring...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Math, Science, Writing, and English as a Second Language students. In college, I tutored Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physics. I really shine in standardized test-taking, having scored highly on my SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, AP Tests, and MCAT. I am currently applying to medical schools. My educational philosophy believes that motivation is internal but learning comes from external sources. I can help you remain focused on your goals without being high pressure....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Statistics and Biomedical Engineering. I love teaching Physics, and I have extensive experience tutoring Discrete Math and Real Analysis. I also served as a teaching fellow at Johns Hopkins University in Probability and Statistics, and later at Harvard University in Stochastic Processes. In addition, I completed a variety of foundational and applied computer science courses in college and applied these skills in various projects. I have been fluent in Java, and today I primarily use...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...labrador/border collie mix, and dabble in other geeky hobbies (DnD and 3D printing for example) while still making time to enjoy the great outdoors. I have a passion for learning and teaching, and understand the struggles of academic pursuits at various levels. I'm interested in people and strive to help as much as I can. I'd love to know how you are struggling (and how you're succeeding!) so I can be there to support your...
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The Biological Sciences section of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is an extremely important portion of the exam. Admissions committees place tremendous weight on this section, as it directly reflects an applicant's knowledge of the material most relevant to the study of medicine. Preparing for this portion of the test often requires a significant time commitment and a structured approach to ensure that every topic is covered in sufficient detail. MCAT Biological Sciences tutoring serves to not only help students craft an overall study strategy, but also to work through review materials, cover challenging topics, and review practice questions and exams.
Each MCAT Biological Sciences tutor has scored exceptionally well on this section of the MCAT, and many are outstanding students at the nation's leading medical schools. The scope of the MCAT Biological Sciences section covers the entire spectrum of the field of life sciences and organic study. MCAT tutors are knowledgeable in all aspects of introductory biology and organic chemistry, and can dictate the depth to which your lessons cover relevant material, helping you avoid the pitfall of studying the wrong concepts in too much detail. Your tutor has helped students with topics like molecular biology, metabolism, DNA and protein synthesis, microbiology, genetics, cellular biology, physiology, and evolution.
Aside from biology content, your tutor is also available to aid you in reviewing the many challenging organic chemistry subjects covered on this section of the MCAT, such as stereochemistry, covalent bonds, spectroscopy, molecular structure, reactions with all major organic compound classes, and the basic biochemistry of macromolecules. No matter what area you struggle with, your MCAT Biological Sciences tutor can help. Not only do these tutors bring extraordinary depth and breadth of knowledge to their lessons, they have demonstrated apt communication skills when discussing complex topics. They can cover any topics, and account for your pace and learning style, enabling you to fill any gaps in understanding and more adequately prepare in advance of the exam.
In addition, tutors are flexible in scheduling meetings with you whenever and wherever works best for you. Work together at home or in a library; face-to-face online sessions can supplement your efforts if your scheduling is complex. Furthermore, meetings can take place as frequently as you need, allowing increased review if you feel nervous or unprepared as the test date grows near. This is a much more adaptable approach than a classroom-based preparatory program, which has to cover a set syllabus for a large number of people within a specific amount of time. If you start with your tutor well in advance, there will be plenty of time to go over the material you are least familiar with. Your tutor can also assess your abilities from the beginning, and will track your progress to fine-tune the lessons along the way. They'll quickly see how you are doing by assessing the results of practice exercises, assignments, and homework. Your MCAT Biological Sciences tutor is a skilled instructor with experience in both taking the test and in teaching it.
The Biological Sciences section, or more specifically, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, consists of 59 multiple-choice questions. You are given 95 minutes to answer all of these. Knowing all of your facts about organic and inorganic chemistry, basic biology, and biochemistry, therefore, is extremely important. Preparing for this section requires special attention because of the technical nature of the material, in contrast to the Chemical and Physical Foundations, Behavioral, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning sections of the MCAT. Contact one of Varsity Tutors' educational directors today to learn more about how connecting with a private MCAT Biological Sciences tutor can help you fully prepare for this important section of the exam.
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Recent MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutoring Session Notes
We began the session with questions the student had come across in her studying about enzyme kinetics. After she felt that she understood, we worked through practice biological passages for the rest of the session.
Today we went through some passages in the biology section of MCAT 11, we looked at the physical sciences section of that test last week. Of the problems we went through (about 29) she only got 9 wrong (compared to the 19 that she originally got wrong when she took this test last summer). I gave her very minimal guidance on this and we were thrilled with her results. Also, she is taking another practice test on her own. She has only finished the physical sciences section but scored 1 point better on it! It is the first time she has gotten that high in physical sciences. Very happy!
We reviewed the different types of isomers in organic chemistry, and then we were planning on going over some physics, but there was a mix-up and the student had already covered the physics material, we were meant to go over.
This session we reviewed the basics of organic chemistry: nomenclature, lab techniques, bonding, etc. We also began to review the important reactions for specific subsets of molecules. Today we looked at alkanes and alkenes. Tomorrow we will continue to review important reactions and spectra analysis of organic compounds.
We reviewed some of the practice biological sciences passages in her textbook and reviewed some content for cellular metabolism as well. The student is going to get a content review book to couple with practice problems for preparation.
We discussed enzyme kinetics and a few weak points in biology, including evolution. We also mentioned gene therapy and the nervous system. Later in the session, we went over a few aspects of mechanics, notably torque and collisions. The science continues to go well - the student has recorded a number of practice tests in which she received scores that are within the bounds she's trying to reach. The verbal section is the remaining sticking point.
