Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...Raising me on her own and unable to afford a babysitter, my mother used to take me to her clinical laboratory whenever necessary. I remember hearing stories of how I was not quite tall enough as the lab counter and had to stand on my toes to get a better view of the PCR machine whenever she used it. I wasn't really interested in what it did, but rather, in the noise it made- a...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...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 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...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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I'm deeply committed to interactive learning, leveraging hands-on activities and technology to engage students. By fostering curiosity and critical thinking, I create a dynamic learning environment that inspires students to reach their full potential.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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I am a student at Wofford College in my final semester, completing a BS in Biology, with a minor in English. I have been accepted to medical school, which I will attend beginning in Fall 2020. I scored well on the MCAT and have extensive knowledge in subjects on this test, as well as experience studying for the MCAT. I have experience tutoring students of all ages, from elementary school through college.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...in (PHD) in the school of humanities. Denisha completed her undergraduate studies as Magna Cum Laude from a highly prestigious and private university of Nobel Laureates (as Albert Michelson for Physics and Paul Berg for Chemistry), Case Western Reserve University, graduating with High Honors in Psychology (BA) and double minors in Chemistry and Theater. Denisha's teaching and training passion includes holistic science, humanities, arts, and social sciences, including the fields of psychology, sociology, cultural and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...multiple opportunities to help students academically. I have tutored college level chemistry and biology. It has been a very rewarding experience, which is why I decided to join Varsity tutors. I have also taken the MCAT and know the little tricks and tips that can help you get a better score. I believe each student is unique in their understanding of a subject. I want to use this understanding to build a solid foundation of...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...volunteer opportunities serving the Chicago community. But, what I find most meaningful is empowering other students through mentorship and tutoring. I currently tutor biology, chemistry, and math (through differential equations) at the college level through my role as a Peer Mentor in Campus Housing. However, I have also have extensive experience working with students from pre-K through high school both through positions at companies similar to Varsity Tutors and privately. My approach changes vastly depending...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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I am a biology graduate from the University of Texas at Austin and after having worked for two years, realized I missed the joy of being a student! I am currently studying to take my MCAT in January and look forward to sharing all of my science knowledge through tutoring. I look forward to sharing the tips and tricks that helped me succeed in high school and college.... Motivation has a lot to do with a...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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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 Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...to be working with Varsity Tutors! I am currently a senior at Washington University in St Louis majoring in Economics and Biology. My long term goals are to attend medical school. I believe that my Science and Math background will make me an excellent tutor for those struggling in these courses. Furthermore I have taught and tutored students for the MCAT, making me an ideal tutor for those struggling to master the content.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...I look at roots, when learning theorems, I study proofs, and when learning mechanisms, I examine comparable systems. In addition, I am a rather visual learner, and favor illustrations such as graphs, tables, and diagrams as learning tools. Besides working as a tutor, I enjoy watching and playing sports, especially football, basketball, and soccer. I enjoy cooking and would like to improve both the quality of food I produce and the repertoire of dishes I can...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...focuses on applying biochemistry, biology and chemistry principles to living systems. I went to college with a dream of becoming a doctor and am still on the pre-med path. This summer I tackled the biggest enemy of a pre-med: the MCAT. Like every other pre-med, I was terrified of that exam and thought that I was not good enough to get a decent score. I was continuously discouraged as I felt that I was not...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...am a resident physician living in philadelphia. I was a chemistry and political science major at the University of Pennsylvania before medical school. I loved chemistry, math and physics in school. In undergrad my studying was very effortful but also inefficient and incredibly time-consuming. With each step forward the studying seems to increase. Finding ways to improve my time-management and optimize my study habits have greatly improved my quality of life and my content retention....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...tutor at the Special Needs Clinic at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center. My motivation for volunteering was kindled by upperclassmen and teacher assistants that helped me when I was in introductory courses. I credit attending weekly tutoring hours throughout college as playing a pivotal role in my success in these courses and the MCAT exam. I enjoy sharing and explaining concepts I understand and helping others appreciate them. Ultimately, through these experiences, I discovered...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine with undergraduate degrees from Washington and Lee in chemical engineering and anthropology. I have extensive experience in tutoring and teaching since 2010, and am ready to help you with your learning needs! I focus on standardized testing (SAT/ACT) and also tutor in a wide range of math, English, and Spanish classes. In my free time, I like to run, do CrossFit, volunteer, and watch TV!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...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 earned my bachelor's degree in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical track in 3 years. From there, I attended the Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, FL where I earned my master's degree in Medical Sciences in 1 year...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...Through this experience, not only did I learn the importance of concept based learning, I also profoundly cherished the bond I had with my students. I felt that through a positive relationship, I could get the best out of my students, giving them a desire to learn. I carry this same motivation to the Boys and Girls Club of Wichita, where I volunteer as a homework tutor and mentor to children between the 2nd and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...my passions as a future physician include the ability to educate not only patients about their health but also future doctors such as myself. Ever since high school I fell in love with tutoring. After school, I would help friends and classmates with trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus and I loved the feeling of being able to transform a difficult subject in the eyes of a students and watching them develop a curiosity for it rather...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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...worked best for a particular student (e.g., visual/tactile examples, analogies, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts). While tutoring a janitorial staff member in preparation for the mathematics portion of her GED high school equivalency exam, I learned how to quickly identify the highest yield topics for a standardized exam and focus our efforts on those. Each of these experiences has been incredibly rewarding, and has inspired me to teach in some capacity throughout...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Edinburgh
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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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Edinburgh MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutoring FAQ
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 Edinburgh 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.
