Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...of Nepal, and have reached the summit of Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains. While there, I completed a course in mountain medicine. I've also bungy jumped on three continents and have plans to do the remaining three (does Antarctica even count?!) in the next few years. Perhaps most of all, I enjoy getting to know new and interesting people. If we can work together to help get closer to your goals,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...with STEM sciences. I am most passionate about Projects and Engineering. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical academic problems in the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...organic chemistry, math, and physics and I love helping students discover how exciting and accessible these subjects can be. I tutor middle school, high school, and college-level students, as well as those preparing for the SAT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach is all about breaking down complex concepts into simple, clear ideas and helping students build confidence and independence in their learning. I believe that with the right guidance and encouragement, anyone can master challenging...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...tutored students before for SAT prep and have experience with teaching anatomy. I also taught tennis for five years which is where I gained most of my skills in teaching. I really enjoy teaching and I find it extremely rewarding. I love working with students to help them grasp new concepts. Most crucially though, I like to inspire students to want to learn and to help students to develop strong life-long learning habits.... My primary goal...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...like teachers at your school might do. Think of me as a mentor. Dont be afraid to interact or to ask what you might think are dumb questions; and dont be afraid to be challenged either. But I understand that brains get tired too, so I wont overwhelm you with an avalanche of information all at once that doesnt work or stick. What Next? If you have any questions, don't hesitate, send me an email...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...studying biology and economics. I have previous experience tutoring individuals from elementary school to college and acting as a teaching assistant for a wide variety of classes. In high school, I took a variety of subjects, including both AP Calculuses, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Economics, and many others. I have been able to develop my teaching skills through acting as a teaching assistant for undergraduate classes in both biology and economics, and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I'm a recent college student who graduated with a Bachelors in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Since graduating, I have been interested in tutoring students in subjects I feel confident in.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...encouragement. A little about myself: I am a pre-med student with a major in Health Science and a concentration in Public Health. My end goal is to one day work for the World Health Organization, traveling the world and helping to prevent epidemics such as Ebola and malaria. But in the mean time, I focus much of my time tutoring, so I can help others achieve the academic success that I have had.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...University with with a B.S in biology and a B.A in global health. I got a 518 on the MCAT and plan to go to medical school. I am currently working at Weill Cornell Medical College doing global health research on cardiovascular diseases in Haiti. I have tutored college students in biology, physiology, and chemistry, and I especially love tutoring in organic chemistry. I also have experience tutoring elementary and middle schoolers in math and...
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Saint Louis University Bachelors in Health Management and Policy and Women and Gender Studies. Currently an M.D. candidate at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Passionate about helping students of all grade levels with the sciences, math, writing, reading comprehension, and history. MCAT and ACT tutoring as well.
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...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 on the age, skillset, and goals of the student I work with, and the approach has certainly proven effective - most of my clients started as referrals from other students I've worked with. I'd be happy to...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...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 Global Technology Center for their Research & Development Department to provide a better understanding of skin irritation pathways and ways to mitigate irritation. Outside of tutoring, he enjoys walking his dog, volunteering for his volunteer EMS squad, hiking and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...Toronto Ontario. I have been passionate about science since a young age, and I'm here to help students achieve their potential in these subjects. I studies Engineering Physics in University, I've worked in the Space industry making satellite components, and I recently took the MCAT, scoring a 99th percentile score. I tutor up to college level physics/math, and high school level chemistry/biology. My favorite subjects to teach are the MCAT subjects, and I believe my...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...and mastering upper level math and science courses not only requires hard work but passion and a unique mindset when approaching more difficult topics and standardized testing. For students attempting to improve at their "least favorite subject," or on an exam that has challenged and frustrated them for an extended period, my approach is simple. While I love those topics, they're not for everyone, and that's totally okay. My strategy involves finding connections between the...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...trying to make challenging material more interesting and comprehensible. Any subject can be understood if the material is presented in a manner that a student finds relatable. After my first year of medical school, I spent the summer working as a Gross Anatomy teacher for PA and PT students. This was hands down my favorite job and I became very invested in my students success, often staying far later than required to ensure my students...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...down problems and difficult concepts in a way that every student can understand. I have numerous years of experience helping students excel in coursework, prepare for standardized tests, and compose comprehensive academic applications. I truly believe every student is capable of high levels of academic achievement and given the right framework students will propel themselves to new heights. I am proficient in many subjects but have a true passion for math, science and language arts.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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Senior medical student and dad. I have tutored professionally since 2017. I plan to become an ophthalmologist (eyeball surgery stuff). I love helping students crush their MCAT or USMLE exams, especially students, like myself, who once believed they could not be skilled test-takers. I happily teach any student who could use a helpful and experienced hand with chemistry, physics, biology, etc.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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Harvard University, Biomedical Engineering and Comparative Studies of Religion Pre-medical student Excited to help students achieve their academic goals by developing a strong understanding of fundamental principles and through rigorous practice!
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...a University of Georgia Biology and Psychology double major graduate, and an incoming resident physician. My personal tutoring philosophy is trying my best to create a collaborative learning environment, and making a conscious effort to tailor the educational process to personal need of each student. I tutored Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Spanish for the UGA department of academic enhancement for 2 and a half years until I graduated. I have also tutored MCAT, and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...students in both English and Math skills. After graduation, I was awarded a Princeton in Asia fellowship and taught English listening and speaking skills at Can Tho University in Vietnam. Consequently, I hold a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification. I am currently in Nashville, TN, and will be beginning medical school this fall at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. Due to my diverse pedagogical and academic background,...
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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.
