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...is what I currently spend a lot of time doing. The premedical college path has given me in-depth exposure to a wide variety of concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and math. These are topics that sincerely fascinate me, and I am looking forward to helping my students find some enjoyment from studying these subjects. I also work part-time in an Emergency Department as a medical scribe. In my free time, I enjoy reading, creative writing,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...why I've decided to be a tutor. You're probably here because you have academic goals you'll like to reach and so far, you haven't been able to do that on your own. Maybe the road ahead seems so daunting that you're afraid to start. Or maybe you've already started down that road only to be overwhelmed by the formidability of the challenge. Whatever the case may be, I'm here for you. I believe that you...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...their academic goals by expanding their capacity for learning and making the generalized process of education more personal. Learning is a skill that requires training, pacing, and a lot of practice. It stems from one's ability to process information by reading the assigned text, taking good notes, and carefully choosing exercises and problems to solidify one's understanding of concepts without taking up too much time. Though learning is a universal skill, it manifests differently from...
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...be applying to medical school in the future. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math. I understand each student has different learning strengths and different perspectives and I always keep this in mind while helping and will adapt my lessons to provide the best teaching experience to the student. I am willing to help in science and math subjects as well as standardized test prep,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...my Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Psychology. After graduation, I worked as a research associate at NYU Langone Medical Center, developing molecular technologies for molecular and cellular diagnosis of brain cancers. Now, I am in medical school in the 3-year MD program at NYUGSOM. I currently do private MCAT tutoring, and have tutored biology and chemistry at the collegiate level in the past. I am passionate about STEM,...
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...pathophysiology in ways that make them more accessible. Additionally, I enjoy helping students prepare for standardized exams such as the USMLE Step 1, MCAT, and ACT English, as well as providing support for K-12 education. Having navigated my own educational path with a diagnosis of ADHD, I understand that learning is not one-size-fits-all. My approach is centered on meeting students where they are and equipping them with strategies tailored to their unique strengths. Whether through...
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...physician who has had extensive educational experience, I am very passionate about learning, teaching, and helping others. I look forward to helping you grow, unlock your full potential and surpass your goals! A little information about myself - Native to Seattle, WA but have lived and traveled all over - Received undergraduate degree in Biology with minor in Spanish and Biochemistry - Completed medical school and pediatric residency - Currently am undergoing specialized fellowship training...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...to learn is to be open minded and willing to learn. My previous tutoring experience includes working with students from China who were taking the TOEFL exam. I like to teach by first letting the student try the problem on their own. Then, I like to go through each step of the problem with the student until they understand. Finally, I let the student try a similar problem on their own to test their understanding....
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...me questions in advance. I utilize both visual, auditory and kinesthetic teaching styles and will help students develop essential learning skills such as time management, note-taking and organization. I am a firm believer that with support and encouragement students will succeed and will become more confident in themselves and their own abilities. I would be honored to help you achieve your goals Outside of tutoring, I work as a doula and I enjoy cooking and...
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...confidence. I employ a personalized approach, tailoring my teaching methods to meet each student's unique needs while emphasizing conceptual understanding over rote memorization. My goal is to empower students to achieve their academic aspirations and develop a genuine interest in the sciences. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy following updates in science through youtube channels like Scishow which I would recommend for students who are interested and other channels for my other hobbies like gaming and...
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...where I received a Bachelor of Science with Special Honors in Psychology. I later finished my graduate work at the Tulane University School of Medicine, where I received a Master of Science in Medical Genetics and Genomics in May 2018. Throughout my educational experience, I tutored a number of children and teenagers in a wide variety of subjects, most notably math. However, I am most passionate about helping students learn biology, as it is a...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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Hi! My name is Alexis. I recently graduated from Elon University and have two and a half years of tutoring experience. I am enthusiastic about learning and sharing my knowledge with others!
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...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 they found difficult before. I am very patient with my...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...I am going to medical school at Columbia University in the fall. I worked as a TA and tutor in college for biology and music courses, and I also have experience preparing students for standardized tests. My approach to tutoring is not to simply teach the material, but also to give my students the tools and strategies they need to teach themselves. Since everyone learns differently, I adjust my teaching style to match how each...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I am an medical student at UTMB Galveston. The last MCAT I took was in January 2018 so I am well versed with what the test entails and how to teach students to conquer this test. I like to engage with my students to make sure that they not only know the information but that they are able to master it.
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...to medical schools and helping other students meet their academic goals by tutoring for the MCAT and other Pre-med courses. I have found that trying to study something that you're not interested in can sometimes be an act of futility. I like to find ways to engage my students with their studies in ways that are exciting and inspiring. Math and science are the keys to understanding the world around us and they can be...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...to help people learn these subjects. I have worked with all ages in my past, from elementary age children all the way up to medical students and all ages and education levels in between. I am especially well versed in teaching study skills in all subjects (especially math and science), so not only can I help you learn the material, but I can also give you the skills to succeed on your own in the...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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"When one teaches, two learn" As a science student, I am an eternal learner. The field changes every day and it requires an eager and open mindset. It is my passion to understand it and help others do the same.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...failures on both STEP 1 and 2. And I most enjoy tutoring high school students in chemistry. As a tutor, I am deeply committed to fostering supportive learning environments where all students can maximize their potential and find success in their academic and professional endeavors. This is especially true for students with learning differences. Outside the classroom, I enjoy playing volleyball, watching streamers on Twitch, baking (I love Oreo cheesecake), and finding interesting places to...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...Spanish sometimes made reading and writing even more confusing for him. Luckily, I am also bilingual in English and Spanish because I'm Venezuelan, and was able to give him the extra resources he needed to improve his reading comprehension and his academic confidence. I believe that every person has the ability to excel academically, and I strive to be a catalyst for each of my tutee's personal academic growth. As my program director once said...
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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.
