Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...I will apply to medical school. I tutored throughout high school and continued to do so in college. I have experience tutoring elementary, middle, and high school students in a variety 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,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...four HL (Math, Biology, English, History) subjects. Furthermore, I took part in multiple honor societies and science organizations such as Science Olympiad and Science Fair, Mu Alpha Theta, and Science National Honor Society. Academic Achievements: - 99th Percentile SAT and ACT Score (800 SAT Math) - Perfect Score SAT Math 2 and Chemistry - National AP Scholar Award - 3rd Place FL State Science Fair (Plant Biology) I believe in understanding the student's goals and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...applying to medical schools. As I just went through the process of studying for and taking the MCAT examination, I am passionate about helping students navigate this complicated and, what can be, an overwhelming step in their pre-medical journey. If you've made it this far in your pre-med education, you are definitely capable of succeeding on this exam, and I would love to help you do that! I am also always open to discussing the...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...make sense. Other people might say that it does, and that makes you feel a little bad. I have been in that situation so many times and I know exactly how that feels. But I have always decided to keep going, no matter how hard the obstacles. I have worked hard in school and I hope that I can help make learning easier for you! Over the years of studying in college I have developed...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...am a former doctor who left medicine to start a business in healthcare innovation. I enjoy tutoring very much in addition to my business and my schedule is very flexible. I have worked with children and adults of all ages, and find that the key to learning is making the material relatable to the student. Each student learns in his or her own way, thus the tutoring must be tailored specifically for each student. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...I have privately tutored elementary through high school students in these areas of study, as well as algebra, trigonometry and geometry. However, my academic interests are not limited to math and science. My true academic passion is for French language and literature, which is my second major at my university. I developed this passion at a young age, but mastered the language during my semester abroad in a language-immersion program in Toulouse, France. In addition...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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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 Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...a student's understanding of the subject. Then, with structured guidance through problems I further develop the student's understanding so that they can see the big picture, including strengths, weaknesses, and implications of a particular concept. These naturally build into developing critical thinking skills. While I currently tutor a wide array of subjects, I am most interested in tutoring Math (geometry, algebra 1/2/prealgebra, trigonometry), Physics 1 and 2, General Chemistry (Honors, AP, or college level), and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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My life has been spent in education, especially in the field of the medical sciences. I have been both the student and the professor for several years. Through these experiences I learned how to be a better student through teaching and a better teacher through listening to teachers. I hope to take the experiences, lessons, knowledge and passion I have gained over the years and pass it on to my students.... Every student learns in a...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Besides chemistry, I really enjoy tutoring for test prep (ACT and MCAT) because I view these types of tests to be a collection of puzzles to solve. It's a lot of fun helping students to figure out the logic behind these puzzles and apply it broadly, and it's incredibly rewarding to see this integration of knowledge translate to a high score. When working with students, I like to challenge them to identify the purpose of...
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...and SAT preparation. In addition to subject tutoring, I also guide students through the college and medical school admissions process, offering support with applications, essays, and interview preparation. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive and engaging environment where students feel empowered to explore complex concepts and develop critical thinking skills. I strive to connect with each student individually, tailoring my approach to their unique learning styles, goals, and aspirations. My enthusiasm for science...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Honors and minors in Philosophy, Chinese, and Music. As a 100 percentile scorer on the March 2022 MCAT, I am able to help students prepare for the exam, and have particular strengths in CARS, psychology/sociology, biochemistry, and biology. My passion for tutoring comes from a love of being able to help students achieve their full potential, and I approach each student uniquely based on their levels of understanding and individual ways of learning. I would...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...I enjoy staying active - whether that be riding a bike or playing a basketball, I love to be moving for at least a little bit every single day. I've recently picked up on reading again, especially autobiographies (I feel like reading an autobiography is like having a conversation with the author), and I love watching The Office till my eyes bleed. Aside from those specific hobbies, I'm open to doing pretty much anything since...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...leave sessions satisfied, fulfilled, and feel it was time well-spent. My education background is in the sciences - for the first half of my undergraduate education, I lived in New Orleans and studied Neuroscience at Tulane University. There, I took a Teaching position for an AP Calculus class at New Orleans Charter Science and Math High School my first real experience in a teacher-like role in after-school study sessions. An important question to ask students...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! I am currently a medical student at the KU School of Medicine. I have my Bachelor's in Biology/Pre-Medical science. Before beginning graduate school, I worked in healthcare for about 5 years as a CNA, CMA, and phlebotomist. I have been tutoring students for almost 10 years. My strongest subjects are science and English. I hope I can help you be successful in your studies!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...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 comfort zone and give them challenging practice problems to try, providing aid along the way but otherwise allowing the student to lead the session. I worked as a supplemental instructor (group tutor) in organic...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...children. In addition, I have tutored in after school science programs for schools in areas below the poverty line. Also, I have extensive experience in medical research where I further sharpened my science skills. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about the sciences and math. In my experience, helping struggling students understand new material is a very rewarding experience for both the student and myself. I am a firm...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...is as important as the actual subjects you wish to learn. I believe that my students best succeed when they develop an awareness of their educational strengths and weaknesses. I believe in emphasizing healthy study routines, the courage to learn from failure, and an openness to change. Like my students, I expect that I will also learn from my practice and refine my teaching style. I welcome open discussions of ways to improve each tutoring...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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..."aha!" moments. For me, tutoring isn't just about contentit's about encouraging a mindset that embraces learning and growth. I've spent nearly two decades working with students of all levels, from high schoolers prepping for major exams to college students wrestling with science and math. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on Biological and Evolutionary Sciences, and I continue to enjoy expanding my expertise across disciplines. I tutor biology, chemistry, physics,...
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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.
