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...school in the future. I tutored math, science, Latin, and English throughout high school and the first years of college. I also have experience working with ESL students as I previously volunteered to teach English in a classroom setting for a group of students aged 16-24 during a 5 week volunteer project in India. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra. Especially in math and science subjects, my goal is to help students develop study...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...Dean's tutor in subjects such as biology and chemistry. Currently, I tutor in MCAT preparation for all three sections. I enjoy teaching all subjects, but I am most passionate about topics relating to biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. As a tutor, I focus on making the material approachable and relatable for students--after all, I believe that the most important takeaway from any tutoring session is the desire to learn more! Balance is an important part of...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...cross-country and track teams during my last year. As a tutor, I love working with individual students and watching their improvement over time. In Charlottesville, VA I worked primarily with a single student for three years. During this time, we developed a great personal relationship that was rewarding for both sides. Seeing his improved performance in class has been immensely satisfying and motivates me to continue tutoring other students at a variety of levels.... I teach...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...months. I do not want to stop my tutoring so here I am looking to help students virtually! Medical school has made biology my favorite subject to tutor in as I've really nailed in me how to learn and understand a lot of material in a short amount of time. Medical school has taught me many approaches and tactics to making learning more efficient I wish I knew about earlier. I aim to share these...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...Oregon alum and avid football fan, I graduated with Chemistry and Chinese degrees before earning a Masters of Education from the Relay Graduate School in New York. After 7 years of tutoring and 3 years of teaching, I am excited to support students in science, math, language, and exam prep. A mild caffeine addict, I stay active through lacrosse and running, listen to podcasts while roaming the city, and love to discover new coffee shops...
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...a Medical Student at Georgetown and will be Graduating this upcoming May. Previously I attended Dickinson College and graduated with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In my spare time I enjoy swimming, golfing, skiing and most other outdoor activities. I have 10 years teaching experience, serving as a private tutor, teaching assistance and small group instructor. I have taught students from elementary to graduate levels, helping them to excel in mathematics, science and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...success. As for my own career goals, the current plan is applying to MD/PhD programs and PhD programs in the next two years for neurology or neuroscience. I currently work as a researcher at Kennedy Krieger Institute studying the molecular etiology and mechanisms of enterovirus-D68- mediate acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). My master's thesis was on ubiquitination and protein insolubility in model olfactory epithelial cells from patients with schizophrenia which correlates with poorer cognitive performance -...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...chemistry? The same elements of the periodic table that form all of the cosmos are the exact building blocks that make up you! Through simple physical arguments, you can explain all of the chemical world, including stars, planets, and life itself! My job as a tutor, thus, is more than just helping you plug numbers into an equation. It is to instill in you a love of the subject so that you can appreciate what...
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...preferences; once we identify what works for you, we can build a strategy that makes even the toughest material more approachable! I specialize in tutoring hard sciences like biology and chemistry, the MCAT, and academic skills like time management and study strategies. I'd love the chance to help you excel in these topics and achieve whatever you're aiming for during your academic journey I love spending time with my family and friends, visiting different coffee...
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...2nd year medical student in Indianapolis. I completed my undergraduate schooling at the University of Arizona and went to high school in Washington state. I have 3 years of tutoring experience with middle school - college level students. I love to help people and take a multi-modal approach to tutoring. I try to find ways students learn and understand subjects the best that might not be how they were presented in class. I look forward...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I'm a medical student currently living in Nebraska. I have always been passionate about science, medicine, and teaching. Tutoring is a great way for me to utilize all three of those passions.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...centers on creating a supportive and engaging environment where students feel empowered to explore complex concepts and develop critical thinking skills. I strive to connect with each student individually, tailoring my approach to their unique learning styles, goals, and aspirations. My enthusiasm for science and mathematics is matched by my commitment to helping students succeed academically and navigate the often overwhelming admissions journey. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy poetry, cooking, spending time with friends, and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...well when the time came to take the exam. After all, knowing the content is only 50% of the battle. I would love to share my knowledge and experience with those of you who wish to do well on the MCAT. For each student, I create a unique study plan to attack specific areas of weakness. If you choose to work with me (and are willing to put in the effort), I am confident that...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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"When one teaches, two learn" As a science student, I am an eternal learner. The field changes every day and it requires an eager and open mindset. It is my passion to understand it and help others do the same.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...than to help people who were struggling like I once was. Earlier this year, a girl reached out to me for private tutoring in Organic Chemistry, and I literally jumped at the opportunity to finally be able to share my knowledge. Throughout the semester, I enjoyed preparing for the sessions just as much as I enjoyed working with her. Because I have been through such similar experiences and struggles with the course, I was able...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...earning my biomedical engineering degree in college, I tutored through three distinct tutoring services on campus, from the general population of students, to the student-athletes, to the academically and financially challenged students in the Educational Opportunity Program. I like to challenge my students by linking concepts between sessions and topics, taking it slow when the material gets difficult, and leaving plenty of time for explanations and questions. Feel free to reach out if I seem...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners!
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...educator currently in her final year of medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I bring over 2 years of tutoring experience in subjects like ACT, SAT, high school biology, and calculus. My teaching philosophy centers on creating a supportive learning environment tailored to each student's unique needs. I strive to connect with my students by fostering curiosity and critical thinking, ensuring they not only grasp the material but also develop...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...passion is what drove me into the field of medicine, as doctors both constantly learn new material and teach it to their patients. So my goal is to be a lifelong learner and teacher. I am certainly learning a lot in school right now, and am achieving my goal of teaching through tutoring. I believe the key to teaching is in strong communication skills and creativity. I understand that every learner has a different style...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...more so if they can be passionate about what you are passionate about. My teaching philosophy is to try to educate my students to understand cell signaling to related clinical characteristic to molecular changes. I hope they will get a better appreciation for the complexity of science and be able to begin to understand abnormality. I have had 13 years of university level teaching experience in Canada and the US. In addition to teaching, I...
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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.
