Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...a focus in physical culture. While in college, I tutored many subjects including organic chemistry, anatomy and algebra. After graduation, I taught middle school science in Washington DC. I taught Earth science, Life science and Physical Science, to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders respectively. I also completed a Masters in the Arts of Teaching from American University. After teaching middle school, I was admitted to John Hopkins Medical School. Since entering medical school, I have...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...outside of the above subjects: I spent nearly one month in Sierra Leone during the summer of 2022, a Western African nation home to one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. I was the group leader for a project known as Ukweli Test Strips, a social entrepreneurial venture that aims to lower maternal mortality through low-cost, early-and-often urinary tract infection (UTI) and preeclampsia screenings through our urinary test strips. I worked directly...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...natural world around us. Teaching allows me to impart my appreciation for these subjects and in the hope that students can become passionate about them as well. My teaching philosophy is student-centric and I let each individual student dictate the approach that I take with teaching them. By doing so, I can tailor lessons to student strengths and ensure that I reach their unique levels of understanding. My tutoring style is all about student involvement...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...a third year medical student at Upstate Medical University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Binghamton University in 2022. I have tutored one-on-one chemistry and anatomy and physiology in high school and chemistry for small groups of students in college. I am most passionate about all things science and I have found that the best part of tutoring is that "aha moment" for students! In my spare time, I enjoy meditation, painting,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...pre-med subjects. Tutoring has always been a passion of mine in that I can directly help my student succeed and achieve their academic, personal and professional goals. I always relate tutoring to my dream of becoming a physician, where we place ourselves in a position to help someone else with knowledge that we have acquired. As a tutor, you can always expect me to be happy, passionate and focused on your success. My goal as...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...develop a clear roadmap for their professional journey. Through clear, engaging, and interactive resources, I work with students to identify their strengths, address their challenges, and set achievable, meaningful goals. My approach is data-driven, ensuring that the educational materials and strategies I provide are not only aligned with current academic standards but are also tailored to each student's learning style and aspirations. I am dedicated to continuous improvement, both for my students and for myself...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I recently graduated with a BA in neuroscience from Carthage College. During college, I worked as a lab assistant helping students design, execute, and analyze research projects. Since graduation I have been working towards becoming a medical student. I enjoy tutoring to bring clarity to seemingly complex concepts. Biology is my favorite subject to tutor because most problems boil down to a few core principles with a vast breadth of applications.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I am a undergraduate student in my final year of study studying biochemistry. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I live for that "Aha!" moment my students get. I hope to study medicine one day.... I believe in a custom solution for each student, because each student has unique needs. I believe that every student has great potential, and I'm here to help them unlock it.... I'd usually create a structured study plan for them. Figure...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...in a gap year applying to medical schools. I have been tutoring for almost 5 years since high school. I have taught a variety of ages from elementary school all the way to college age students with multiple subjects, but mostly math and science. My favorite subjects to tutor are physics and chemistry because I believe that after learning about some of these topics, it is super interesting to see how the theories and laws...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...already know and what is expected on an exam. Sometimes students get discouraged after studying for a long time with little results on their grades. This is understandably frustrating and is often times not a measure of deficiency in knowledge but an incorrect application of test preparation. Therefore, I focus not only on reviewing concepts and problems, but also on strategies for test taking success. This includes developing critical thinking skills and ways to synthesize...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...teach is immunology and Human Anatomy and Physiology. I have always been so fascinated by the human body and the various systems that keep us functioning and alive. My teaching philosophy is based on helping students reach their full potential. I feel every student can learn and grow; sometimes they just need some help and direction to assist them with their goals. I am a patient, and compassionate teacher/tutor who understands learning is not one...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...year. This taught me to teach quickly and effectively. I never had more than 15 minutes with a student, but my job depended on my ability to help them understand a concept, whether it was algebra or organic chemistry. I also worked with the Compass 2 Campus program, where I tutored and mentored middle school students from low-income schools. I always like to get to know the students I work with. I love hearing about...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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Hello Students, I am Professor in Lambton College, Sarnia along with that I am full time Researcher on Polymer and reinforced materials. I have done Bachelors in Science and Masters in Chemistry. I have been teaching and assisting students in AP physics, Chemistry ,Mathematics ( Focus on Statistics and Calculus) and Biology. I always welcome doubts and solve them by giving them practical examples so that student can understand concepts in fun and realistic way.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...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 fascinate me, and I am looking forward to helping my students find some enjoyment from studying these subjects. I also work...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...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 that road only to be overwhelmed by the formidability of the challenge. Whatever the case may be, I'm here for you. I believe that you harbor great potential and am confident that with the right amount...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...the generalized process of education more personal. Learning is a skill that requires training, pacing, and a lot of practice. It stems from one's ability to process information by reading the assigned text, taking good notes, and carefully choosing exercises and problems to solidify one's understanding of concepts without taking up too much time. Though learning is a universal skill, it manifests differently from person to person. My goal is to help my students find...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...Molecular Biology with a certificate in Spanish for Medical Professionals. I am on the pre-medical track and will be applying to medical school in the future. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, chemistry, and math. I understand each student has different learning strengths and different perspectives and I always keep this in mind while helping and will adapt my lessons to provide the best teaching experience to...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...in Psychology. After graduation, I worked as a research associate at NYU Langone Medical Center, developing molecular technologies for molecular and cellular diagnosis of brain cancers. Now, I am in medical school in the 3-year MD program at NYUGSOM. I currently do private MCAT tutoring, and have tutored biology and chemistry at the collegiate level in the past. I am passionate about STEM, and am a firm believer that anyone can reach their goals in...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...helping students prepare for standardized exams such as the USMLE Step 1, MCAT, and ACT English, as well as providing support for K-12 education. Having navigated my own educational path with a diagnosis of ADHD, I understand that learning is not one-size-fits-all. My approach is centered on meeting students where they are and equipping them with strategies tailored to their unique strengths. Whether through active recall, visual learning, or problem-based approaches, my goal is to...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...about learning, teaching, and helping others. I look forward to helping you grow, unlock your full potential and surpass your goals! A little information about myself - Native to Seattle, WA but have lived and traveled all over - Received undergraduate degree in Biology with minor in Spanish and Biochemistry - Completed medical school and pediatric residency - Currently am undergoing specialized fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Interests in teaching/education, hiking, dancing, and trying...
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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.
