Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated in 2015 from the University of Wisconisn-Madison where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. I took the MCAT over the summer of 2016, scoring a 520. I have over five years of teaching and tutoring experience, having worked with children as young as eight exploring circuits for the first time, middle schoolers needing help with written and verbal skills, university students struggling with organic chemistry, and adults brushing up on algebra...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate from at Dartmouth College and I am starting medical school at Weill Cornell Medical School in the Fall. I am an experienced tutor in high school and college English, Psychology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. Additionally, I tutor for the SHSAT and SAT. I believe that all students are unique individuals, and so I tutor them as such. I cater to each students' learning style.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I graduated from the University of Virginia as a biology major in December of 2015. In addition to biology, I have studied a wide variety of other sciences and humanities subjects. Outside of the classroom, I have conducted research in the University's biochemistry department for several years and led a local boy's club. I was also the workout coordinator (a hybrid of coach and captain) for the club cross-country and track teams during my last...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Efficiency is the value I hold dearest. Rather than tutor for the sake of hours, I hope to spend my time and the time of my clients effectively. I aim to not only improve test scores, but to set students up so they may efficiently study without a tutor. I hope to not only have an impact on students during the few hours I see them, but to improve their study habits for a lifetime's...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I'm a recent graduate of Rice University where I was a pre-med student studying Public Health and Anthropology. I'm passionate about working with students, and I was active in TA and mentorship roles during my time in school. While standardized test prep can be intimidating or tedious, I strive to make sessions fun while tailoring my approach to the needs of the student. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and keeping up with the...
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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. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Educational Studies. After graduating I attended a post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Bryn Mawr College. I have worked in several teaching and tutoring roles previously with middle and high school students and received education in teaching at the undergraduate level. I also coached sailing competitively for many years. I am passionate about Biology, Chemistry,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I am a recent graduate of Hofstra University and will be continuing on to medical school in the fall of 2015. I was a biology and Japanese language major, as well as a biochemistry minor. I tutored biology for most of my undergraduate career and thoroughly enjoyed it. Tutoring is one of my passions because I love learning and want to show others the joys of learning too. I think one of the greatest things...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I love helping others. As a teaching assistant for the Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois, I get to help students succeed every day. My passion for helping others has motivated to apply for medical school, which 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...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Hey there! If you're in need of a tutor that knows how students learn and can adapt to any type of learning style, that's me. I will teach you all of the tips and tricks that I have personally used to help you succeed. I also have 2+ years of experience as a learning coach at my university, where I instructed peers in one-on-one sessions about the most effective ways to study. Honors Biochemistry Major...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
