Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...Outside of this, I volunteered my time to help students who were struggling in the upper level courses I was taking. I love science and medicine and I love teaching students to understand and appreciate how cool science can be. I believe that once you understand the concepts and how they fit into the larger framework, it makes memorizing a lot easier and it gives you the command of the material that enables you to...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...emphasis, I have developed a strong background in the basic sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) that has been enhanced by tutoring Human Physiology while in college and high school Biology through Horizons for Youth. While having performed well in the basic sciences in college, I have managed to gain an even more thorough mastery of the material through MCAT preparation. Part of what makes a great tutor is not only having a strong knowledge foundation, but...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...school, and as a volunteer tutor for middle school-aged children through various organizations. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math and science. I understand that each student requires different strategies to learn and am prepared to provide a unique and adaptable approach to each student. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis or ping pong, watching anime and youtube, and playing with my dog.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...degree from Rutgers University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Biology, I have been striving to go to medical school and become a psychiatrist. I have always had a passion communicating with others and helping people through my words, whether it be relating to mental health, being a stronger student, or even be a better athlete. I have been studying a wide range of subjects all throughout my college career. I have strong mastery of...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...to meet people where they are. Everyone learns differently, and I consider it my responsibility to adapt, research and do my part to find something that works well for each of my students. My experiences have taught me that for teachers and tutors, there are no results without patience and flexibility. My favorite subjects are Chemistry and Latin, and I am enrolled in Calculus and Biochemistry this semester. In my spare time, I walk in...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...this way made me a better person and an overall proactive student. I want to help become a part of the process of helping students not just learn their subjects better, but also learn how to study better by focusing on strategies that help better optimize learning for any particular topic. I am particular helpful with MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems preparation, as well as other college subjects like Organic and General...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...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 impact.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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Hello, my name is Justin Quintana. I am a graduate from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelors Degree in psychology and chemistry and finished with summa cum laude honors. I am an aspiring physician and I also enjoy helping other people learn.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...experience tutoring in a variety of subjects and with diverse groups of children. I've tutored children since I was in high school myself, working with kids on interview and SAT prep, college applications, social studies, biology, chemistry, math, statistics, writing and various APs. Since high school, I have tutored Spanish-speakers in English, worked extensively in diverse, low-income childcare settings with typically-developing and developmentally disabled children. I currently work teaching health and science to middle and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...Columbia College with a degree in Neuroscience, and am currently a medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Along the way, I have worked and volunteered in healthcare, academia, and non-profit spheresboth domestically and abroad. Nurturing people to reach their full potential through tutoring is one of my passions, and I am eager to share this with the students of Varsity Tutors. I with students from K-12 in the US, university students in China,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I love teaching, and I can help with any subject: SAT prep, reading, math, science, etc. I'll be starting medical school soon, finished undergrad in Biomedical Engineering and minored in Government and Politics. Then, I did a 1 year MPH abroad on a prestigious graduate fellowship, one of 12 Americans selected nationally - had a full scholarship for both undergrad and the MPH.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...that at a certain point, memorizing terms and studying is not going to get you any far. But that is totally okay. At that point, students have to focus on raw test taking skills such as practicing speed reading while still attempting to understand the tone, focus, and gist of the passages. During my undergraduate career at Northwestern University, I was lucky enough to be able to be a Senior Mentor for the Gateway Science...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...about myself - I am from Tulsa, OK and came to Boston for college. I studied Biomedical Engineering at both Boston University during undergrad and Tufts University for my masters. After much thought, I deviated from a medical school track to pursue a career in the medical device industry. My love for math and science started around middle school, and I was strongly influenced by my teachers. Through tutoring, I hope to be a similar...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I am a senior at Washington University in St. Louis studying Biochemistry and Spanish, and I will start medical school this upcoming year. I feel comfortable tutoring a wide range of subjects, but am especially interested in tutoring languages, math and science. I am also enjoy tutoring test prep at both a high-school and college level (SAT, ACT and MCAT). In my spare time I enjoy rock climbing, improvisational comedy and traveling!
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...physics). I am in the process of applying to medical school as well. I have been fortunate to have already been accepted into a couple of schools. I would love to help you prepare for the MCATs and get a head start on your medical school application. I think this one-on-one tutoring model can be a powerful study method in preparing you for success in both the classroom and on standardized tests. In my spare...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...have a Bachelor's of Science in secondary English Education and have experience teaching English and Literature at the high school level. I am currently preparing applications for medical school, but continue to invest in educational settings in classrooms as well as a private tutor. I have a knack for disseminating complex material in an understandable way, and have a few great technology tools that allow me to provide cutting edge educational experiences for my students,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...dedicated students excel academically. I build rapport with my students quickly, and often keep in touch even after they have achieved their academic goals. During my sophomore, junior, and senior years in Undergraduate College, I was hired as a teaching assistant for introductory chemistry. I served as an anatomy teaching assistant for Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant students, over the course of one summer. I also worked as a private tutor for the University of...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...been interested by the complex chemical reactions that give rise to life. I was also Pre-Med in college and am currently interviewing for several different MD/PhD programs;. I would be very happy to share my experiences as a Pre-Med student with any students interested in going to medical school. I have had several volunteer tutoring experiences: my first was at the Kingdom House after-school program, and the second at Midtown Catholic Charities tutoring service. I...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...a recent graduate of a Masters in Biomedical Sciences program that heavily emphasized biochemistry, anatomy, and molecular biology. As an undergraduate, I double majored in natural sciences and psychology. During my education, I also conducted 3 years of psychology and psychiatry research and was recently published in a major scientific journal. In addition to this experience, I have been working for a private company to edit and proofread admissions essays and term papers for the...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...and tutoring students, and later I started teaching general and organic chemistry at Seattle Central College. Tutoring especially appeals to me because breakthrough moments don't always occur while class is in session. Every student has a slightly different way of wrapping his or her head around a given concept. By engaging students one-on-one, I can get a feel for their specific situation and how they relate to a given topic, and modify my teaching style...
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MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutoring FAQ
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.
