Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...it up to a 3.1 and acing my SATs. I then went to college where I majored in one of the hardest majors at my school, Penn State in Biology Genetics. I ended up with a 3.5 gpa when I barely got a C in Biology in my sophomore year of highschool. A big thing that helped me was getting a tutor and learning how I learned best. I only had one C in my...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...student at Creighton University, I majored in biochemistry and biophysics. Along with conducting research in both biochemistry and medicinal chemistry, I worked for two years as an organic chemistry teaching assistant at Creighton. I went on to work as a consultant at Epic Systems for one year before deciding to pursue medical school. I hope to combine my experience with my diverse knowledge of science and math subjects in order to help students learn. My...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...to increase retention. I have a few years of formal tutoring experience, primarily in middle school and high school math, though my focus and interests have shifted since then. Now, my expertise lies in neuroscience, MCAT prep, and all the relevant class material included in those specialties (biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, etc). I've spent most of my education informally tutoring those around me. Whether it was a teacher's request to help explain a...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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I am an MD candidate at Chicago Medical School. I majored in Chemistry and earned my Bachelors from the College of the Holy Cross while completing the Pre-Med coursework. While I tutored a variety of subjects, the sciences are my favorite! I am a strong advocate of teaching styles and exploring how they change over time for different students. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, snowboarding/skiing, and watching hockey.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...in science classes is to have a strong foundation in the basics. In the beginning of every science class that I have taken from Biology, General Chemistry, or Anatomy & Physiology, every professor made sure that students had a firm grasp on the basics. If you didn't have a good grasp on those principles then the rest of the class would only get harder. My approach to tutoring and helping students is to make sure...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...him or her to think critically about a given problem. On the flip side, I continually remind my students to critique and to question what I am presenting, especially if a point is unclear. This not only helps my students to gain a complete understanding, but it also drives me to improve how I explain a concept. My passion for being a tutor comes from my family. I am the oldest son in a family...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...and upbeat recent graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Biology. I am passionate about tailoring my tutoring to every student's needs, and I love being able to explain difficult concepts and make them easier to understand. I am impassioned in the sciences, with my main interest in biology and biochemistry, but with experience and success in teaching a variety of other subjects. I thoroughly enjoy helping others attain a deeper understanding of fascinating...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...completed a Masters in the Arts of Teaching from American University. After teaching middle school, I was admitted to John Hopkins Medical School. Since entering medical school, I have privately tutored MCAT biological sciences and physical sciences as well as algebra and pre-calculus. I am now a graduating senior at Johns Hopkins going into the specialty of Child Psychiatry. I am passionate about education and helping students realize their full potential. In my free time,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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As a Teacher's Assistant for Organic Chemistry at DePauw, I know it can be challenging to tackle tough subjects. I love simplifying complicated problems into different parts and then tying them back together. I love the "a-ha" moments where it all clicks for students.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...chemistry department; I prepared solutions and answered an ocean of questions about laboratory technique and chemistry in general. I love math and science in general, but my favorite subjects to teach out of the whole bunch are biology (middle school through MCAT biology and college microbiology) and physics. Math and science are among the most daunting subjects for many students, but they're the most intuitive subjects at their core. Using a show-don't-tell approach to tutoring,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...is to become a physician and help shape the way healthcare is accessed and delivered on the African continent, which is where I'm from. The bulk of my teaching experience comes from being a teaching assistant in college. Through that experience, I realized how much I love seeing students make that gradual transition from anxiety about the course content to confidence and even passion. It's remarkable to be a part of and that's why I've...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...medicine in the future. Throughout my academic years, I have engaged myself in varying instructional opportunities, from teaching younger students how to play the harmonium to guiding my peers through various academic subjects. My own academic challenges motivate me to be the most effective tutor I can be and help me guide my students through potential pitfalls along their academic journeys. I strive to create an environment where healthy interaction and communication are fostered, as...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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I'm currently a medical student. I love science and research and I've been involved with both in some shape or form since high school. I really hope to help you in whatever subject you want to learn more about - from that one concept you want to have a great handle on to tips on how to approach standardized tests.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...magna cum laude from Rice University with a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. I am currently taking a gap year while I apply to medical school, meaning I have plenty of time to help students achieve their educational goals. Teaching and mentorship were essential parts of my undergraduate experience, as I served as a Rice neuroscience outreach mentor, Peer Academic Advisor, and EMS Education Lieutenant. I am most passionate about tutoring students in biology, physics, and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...variety of subjects, most notably math. However, I am most passionate about helping students learn biology, as it is a subject I am extremely passionate about and find fascinating. I enjoy seeing student improve, and love to see the light bulb in their head go off after struggling with certain topics. Outside of tutoring and schoolwork, I am an avid sports fan, and will endlessly talk with anyone about any sport they enjoy.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...pediatrician by training and pediatricians are, by nature, educators. I have spent most of my career helping students from high school through medical school learn about medicine. I am skilled at helping students prepare for standardized tests both by learning and reinforcing their knowledge and helping them with test prep and test taking strategy. It's not enough to study hard, developing good and flexible study skills and strategies are paramount. I look forward to helping...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...current college professor with 5+ years of higher education experience. I have taught biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, environmental chemistry, and statistics. I have tutored former students for graduate level tests such as the MCAT and GRE. I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Chemistry from Temple University in Philadelphia. I tutor university level general and organic chemistry 1 and 2, environmental chemistry, statistics, high school level biology and chemistry, and graduate test prep...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...a Teaching Assistant in college to mentoring high school students through volunteer programs. I am currently applying to medical school and want to share my knowledge with others as I do so! I tutor a range of subjects including the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, Spanish, and test prep for the MCAT, ACT, and SAT. My favorite areas to tutor are biology and MCAT prep, as I love helping students connect complex concepts to real-world applications...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...relentless effort and developing unique strategies for success in academics. I understand how foreign complex concepts may seem in classes because I have been the confused student in the class before. At the University of Miami I was a chemistry workshop leader, where I helped explain challenging premedical chemistry questions and tests to students. I also have tutored at the Academic Resource Center at school, where I tutored college chemistry, biology, and calculus. Lastly I...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Ottawa
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...passionate in assisting students to meet their goals. My goal is to be as understanding as possible while simultaneously pushing you to do your best in your courses. I have experience working with others in classes and tutoring and assisting a variety of students from college level science courses. Currently, I am a senior biomedical science major at Texas A&M University with an acceptance into Texas A&M College of Medicine this upcoming year. I am...
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Private MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutoring in Ottawa
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Ottawa MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutoring FAQ
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.
Varsity Tutors helps you select a compatible tutor, who will work to blend MCAT tutoring seamlessly with your busy schedule. Tutors can work to accommodate your preferences for meeting times, and may be available for either in person or face-to-face online sessions. They offer the flexibility of weekend and evening options, allowing them to work with your busy schedule. Starting with an assessment of your skills and weak areas, they will fine-tune each lesson as you acquire more knowledge. The assignments, practice tests, and even homework might seem tedious at first, but it is all to help you gain the understanding you need to maximize your chances of scoring well on the exam. If it's more convenient to meet in school or a library, your tutor will honor that, or they will accommodate you if you find it easier to work together in the comfort of your home.
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 Ottawa 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.
