Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am currently a first year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. I graduated with a B.S. in Health Management and Policy from Saint Louis University. I was born and brought up in Okemos, Michigan, a vibrant suburb near Lansing. Here, I gained a passion for education and began tutoring underserved youth in Lansing, Michigan. This passion stuck with me as I began my undergraduate education at Saint Louis University. Following...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Jung is currently 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...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am currently a 4th year medical student at a US-MD program. I am looking to work with prospective medical school and college applicants. I know how stressful and overwhelming the application process can be, and I am committed to helping students succeed. Having attended an Ivy League University and being accepted to medical school on my first try, I am excited to help students with writing and editing services for personal statements, secondary applications,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am currently finishing my medical residency in Dermatology and I look forward to serve my community and help others who may be on the same path I was. I enjoy teaching others and as a student and now a physician, helping other obtain knowledge is very rewarding and it is something I truly enjoy. My approach to teaching is helping students understand the big picture and then dive into the smaller details. I believe...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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After graduating from Cornell I spent two years working in an academic synthetic biology lab, at Columbia University. It was an amazing experience to go to work every day and learn about different cutting-edge science.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! My name is Dr. Mariah Carroll, and I'm a medical doctor who specializes in psychiatry! I received my undergraduate degree at Macaulay Honors College at CUNY and studied Premed, Sociology, and Music. I then continued my studied majored in Sociology, along with my Pre-Med classes. I also minored in Ethics, and Music Literature. In my spare time, I volunteered at the Writing Center on campus, helping other students with their grammar and essay writing....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hey, I'm Matthew! I just recently graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia with a bachelors degree in Biological Sciences, and I am currently taking a gap year before attending medical school in the Fall of 2020. As I think back over the past 18 years of my life in education, the teachers and instructors I learned the most from were those who made the subject matter fun, interesting, and applicable to daily...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hi! I graduated from The University of Texas at Dallas with a double degree in Biology & Healthcare Management. After this, I attended the University of Houston and obtained my Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences. I am currently a 4th-year medical student and have applied for surgical residencies set to start this summer. While in college, I began tutoring/teaching students mainly in STEM subjects, but also in history and government. After my first year of...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a current first year medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and hope to continue that as I pursue a career in pediatrics. My tutoring experience comes from my 4 summers spent as a nanny. Additionally, I have learned how to maneuver the difficult world of standardized testing through my own experience in taking such tests (ACT and MCAT). I believe an effective tutor is...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, where I earned my bachelor's degree in the Writing Seminars; Spanish; and Medicine, Science, and the Humanities. I have spoken and written proficiency in Spanish and French, and am particularly passionate about foreign language education. I have taught French, Spanish, and English to students ranging from elementary school to working professionals. I have a strong background in the sciences, having completed the pre-medical track, and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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As a medical student at the CUNY School of Medicine and a Full IB Diploma recipient of Yonkers High School, I have always found an affection for the learning community. As an older sister of two younger brothers, I have grown up tutoring and helping my brothers in all subjects focusing especially on English, Mathematics, and the Sciences. My passion for the medical sciences, chemistry, and biology led me to pursue a bachelor's degree in...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Discovering how you learn 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...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am currently working as a Medical Assistant for a dermatologist. I am in the process of applying to medical school. I was a Biology major in college. I love working with people. I hope to be a good tutor and to help my students achieve their goals! I am always open to feedback and suggestions on how to be a better tutor. ... Making it simpler and easier to understand. Break down the concepts! Drawing...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living 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 Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to be a physician. One day I want to look back at my life knowing that I've done something to make a positive difference in the lives of others. There have been many hurdles on my journey to becoming a doctor, but there have always been someone there to help me succeed. While applying to medical schools, I want to help students achieve their own...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent NYU graduate. I studied psychology while on the pre-medical track. I minored in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies as well as Chemistry - two of my favorite subjects. I am currently taking a gap year living in Florida with my sister while I apply to medical school. As a tutor, I like to explore different teaching strategies to help students find a learning style that best suits them. I enjoy...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hello! My name is Jesse, and I've been tutoring with Varsity since 2016. I have a range of work experiences in education, from teaching middle school English to tutoring fourth graders in math and coaching college-level writing. I graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine with a double major in English and math, and completed an honors thesis in the English department. I have also completed a Masters of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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In 2011, I graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Toward the end of my college years, through a series of self-realizations, I came to realize that I would be most happy pursuing a career in Medicine and I began a post-baccalaureate premedical program at Dominican University where I was granted a Bachelor of Medical Science. I am looking forward to applying to medical school and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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My name is Ryan Schuffert. I am currently a professor for the College of Biological Sciences at Valencia College in Orlando, FL. I have been a college professor for 5 years. My background consists of a 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...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I became a tutor to meet new people and create an encouraging learning environment that has been so essential in my own education. I know that each person learns differently and I have worked with all types of students to find what resources/ teaching styles they need to learn best. When I'm not tutoring, I have lots of hobbies. I run, read, write, dance, cook, sing (poorly), and visit the zoo. The rest of my...
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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.
