Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...learn about my love for Biology and my appreciation for the sciences until my undergraduate career. After finishing my B.S. in Biology, I pursued further graduate coursework at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. There, I studied Molecular and Human Biology. Performing research, assisting classes, and organizing seminars during graduate school inspired me to pursue a temporary job as an adjunct professor upon returning to the U.S. Teaching here in New York City has better...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...a second-year medical student at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Louis University in 2019 with a B.S in Biochemistry and a Minor in Biology. I have had a lot of tutoring experience and teaching experience as a Supplemental Instruction leader in Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, as well as Biology. My main tutoring focuses are for the MCAT, which I studied and took in 2018. I...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...and the MCAT. I served as a TA at Berkeley for the general biology lab course where I assisted in teaching lectures and contributed to writing the lab exam questions. Also, I have been recently accepted into medical school (so I've learned quite a lot about the application/interviewing process). While my specialty is biology (perfect score on MCAT biology section), I am well versed in other areas of science. On my free time, I like...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I am passionate about teaching and want to help every student reach their potential. My favorite subjects in school are biology, chemistry, and psychology, which is also what I am studying in college at UNC Chapel Hill. I want to make complex subjects easy by making sure you understand where it all comes from and can figure out the "story" when it comes to science.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I have previously taught the physical sciences portion of the MCATs. I have also tutored students in chemistry and math in the past. My role as an MCAT instructor was to design and create lesson plans for the students to go over in a classroom setting. I would create weekly tests to decide who needed more help in certain subject areas.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...an M.D. student at the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has aspirations to pursue a career as an Emergency Medicine physician. He graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2015 where he double majored in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Psychology and minored in Chemistry. He graduated from the School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude. After graduation, he worked at the Colgate-Palmolive Global Technology Center...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I am a 4th year medical student excited to share my love for science, technology, and math. I tutor a variety of subjects but my favorite subjects to teach are biology, math, and computer science. I also enjoy helping students with test preparation, as I know that standardized tests can be very daunting. I can also help prepare students who are on a premedical track or thinking about applying to medical school in the future.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...of subjects. I love the sciences, and enjoy breaking down difficult concepts, and helping my students gain confidence in challenging subject areas. However, I am equally passionate about helping others learn Spanish and improve their academic writing skills. I love to learn, and therefore, I love to tutor. Tutoring allows me to revisit material I enjoy, and help others break it down, understand it, and apply it. In my spare time, I love to read,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...in watching students come to new understandings with my guidance, and I take pride in working diligently to adapt my teaching styles to the needs and goals of every student individually. This ensures optimal understanding and facilitates cooperation between myself and the student. I've tutored all ages from middle school to students in graduate programs, and I'd love to speak with you about any questions you may have pertaining to yourself, your student, or your...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological 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 Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...graduate of Williams College where I majored in biology and concentrated in biochemistry & molecular biology and environmental studies. After graduation, I did genetic research at Princeton University for one year. Now I'm a medical student at the Frank H. Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and aspire to be an orthopedic physician. I'm involved with sports medicine research with a physician at the Yale School of Medicine who specializes in complex knee injuries....
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...graduate of Saint Louis University (SLU) where I studied public health and biology, and I'll be starting medical school at SLU in the fall. I primarily tutor college-level courses in biology and chemistry, but can also tutor high school level courses and help students prepare for the MCAT. My favorite subject to tutor is organic chemistry because I find it fun like a puzzle. As a tutor, I like to push students outside of their...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...introductory German, and traveled extensively. Now in Boston, I work in radiation oncology research, volunteer as an instructor for the Museum of Science, and am researching graduate programs that I may want to attend. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and staying active by running and skiing as much as I can. I am comfortable tutoring a broad range of topics in the sciences and math for standardized exams. I feel most confident with...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...MIT with a degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and I love using my skills and experiences to help empower others to reach their goals! My teaching philosophy is holistic, so I modify my style based on the individual while being patient and empathetic along the way. There are a number of different reasons why someone might not be improving in a certain subject, so I try to learn more about students so we can...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...prospective medical student, and I have privately tutored many students remotely and in my college town of State College, PA. While tutoring in many subjects brings me great joy, I especially love tutoring students in Chemistry, Biology, and standardized exams (I am a 96th percentile scorer on the MCAT and a 99th+ percentile scorer on the SAT). I am passionate about being an academic mentor to my students by helping them fine-tune their studying strategies,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...about biology and medicine. I have significant experience in prepping students for standardized exams (such as the MCAT, ACT, and SAT). As someone who recently took many of these tests, I understand how stressful and overwhelming the material may seem. One of my goals as a tutor is to help students overcome their initial anxieties surrounding these exams. During my tutoring sessions, I prioritize practice questions, test-taking strategies and material review. I have a big...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...as an Accounts Payable Assistant for the library business services and I volunteered a lot of my time providing assistance to hospitalized geriatric populations at UCLA medical center. I was also part of a free clinic community where I provided preventive medicine advice and performed glucose and blood pressure exams on the medically underserved communities in South Los Angeles. In addition, as part of a Peer Mentorship Program, I guided incoming freshmen in getting adjusted...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where I received my B.A. in Biochemistry. Currently, I am an MD/PhD student at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring and teaching students for my entire academic career. I particularly enjoy teaching biology, other sciences, and standardized tests. My teaching philosphy involves empowering my students to reach their goals themselves. It's always rewarding to see them accomplish something they didn't think they could.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...medical student with over two years of tutoring experience in AP Biology, College Physics, MCAT, DAT, College English, and SAT prep. As someone who has successfully navigated these exams myself, I understand how overwhelming they can feel and how transformative the right guidance can be. My approach focuses on breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps while helping students develop critical thinking skills rather than just memorizing content. I prioritize creating a supportive, judgment-free...
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The Physical Sciences section of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) involves questions covering general chemistry and general physics. With such a broad range of topics, it is important for you to have a comprehensive prep process that hits each and every concept. Furthermore, spending significant amounts of time with practice questions and exams can help develop your problem-solving and critical reasoning skills, which are crucial for success on this section of the exam. The available MCAT Physical Sciences instructors have all scored highly on this portion of the test, and they are motivated and passionate about helping you master the material relevant to this section. There's no reason to go it alone when preparing, as there are skilled professionals who can show you the way without any guesswork at all.
Varsity Tutors can connect you with the best MCAT Physical Sciences tutors, who are available to go over practice questions and exams, to work through notes or MCAT prep books, to discuss overall study strategies and testing techniques for this portion, and to spend extra time on particular subjects you may be struggling with. With MCAT Physical Sciences tutoring, you can also receive help understanding all the major relevant topics in general chemistry, including periodic trends, intermolecular forces, oxidation-reduction chemistry, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, nuclear chemistry, reaction kinetics and equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, and electrochemistry. Additionally, tutors are available to review and discuss general physics topics. Instructors have helped students gain confidence in linear motion and free-fall, forces, momentum, work, energy, harmonics, wave characteristics, electrostatics, magnetism, quantum principles, circuit elements, and optics. Aside from reviewing content, tutors are also dedicated to continuously developing your problem-solving skills and ensuring that you understand questions answered incorrectly on practice exams and question sets.
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Adequately preparing for the MCAT Physical Sciences section requires studying the course content and practicing with the test format. This section includes 52 questions, and you have 70 minutes to complete the entire set. Many questions are based on passages, and there are also several stand-alone questions that call on your existing knowledge, rather than a series of background details. Your final score is based on how many questions you get right; it is possible to skip questions or guess the answers, but sufficient practice and preparation should enable you to answer the problems confidently. Your MCAT Physical Sciences tutor will also discuss the formulas and equations you'll need to memorize, plus the material related to reaction chemistry, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and more. Although a periodic table of elements is provided during the exam, you should be familiar with the common elements and their basic properties.
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Recent MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutoring Session Notes
Reviewed concepts in physics and chemistry. Reviewed concepts of kinematics including vectors and equations for linear motion. Completed high yield problems in linear motion. Reviewed practice problems on bonding and chemical interactions
The student and I discussed physics problems including torque, equilibrium, force vectors, electricity, and magnetism. The student made some minor errors due to misreading, miscalculating, or not understanding the questions properly.
We briefly discussed the test as a whole, then switched focus to physics. We started with kinematics, covering scalars/vectors, motion, falling bodies, and projectiles.
Per the schedule that the student and I worked out she is working on physical sciences until next Thursday. We spent this session answering some questions that she had about torque and center of gravity. After covering those topics we spent the last hour of the session working through verbal passages.
Today we went through the physical sciences section of a practice MCAT that the student took last week. We went through how hydrogen bonding affects melting point and properties of waves. Her verbal reasoning and biological sciences scores were up on this test so I'm really excited!
The student and I reviewed acids and bases (general chemistry) as well as periodic motion (physics). We went over a number of concepts and formulas, and then practiced applying these topics to discreet questions and some passage-based questions. Although I'd initially planned to cover sound today too, it seemed like we'd already covered more than enough content for one afternoon. Since both of these topics are topics that the student didn't feel confident in, I assigned two topical tests and a number of exam questions for her to practice on throughout the next week.
