Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I am currently studying towards a B.S. in Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. My favorite subjects to tutor are violin, chemistry, and mathematics, all of which I am very passionate about. I have tutored mandarin and violin before during my high school years. My teaching philosophy involves understanding overlying concepts into detail which allow for successful application. In my free time you will most likely find me playing basketball at the local...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I am originally from Chicago, Illinois, and I attended Brown University for college. I received my Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. Since graduation, I have been attending the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, preparing to specialize in pediatrics. Throughout college and medical school, I tutored and taught both younger students and peers. I also have experience with curriculum development at the high school and graduate school levels, including a published, peer-reviewed...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I graduated in 2012 from the University of Chicago with a degree in Biology and a minor in Spanish Literature. I worked at Epic Systems for a year after undergrad to gain some real world work experience and gain knowledge of healthcare administration. In 2013, I started medical school at the University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I am a graduate of the University of California, Irvine and the University of Arizona. I received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from UCI and a Master of Public Health concentrated in Family and Child Health with a subspecialty in Global Health from the University of Arizona. I have over 8 years of coaching and teaching experience from the middle school to the graduate school...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I graduated from University of California Davis with a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior. I am currently attending medical school in Virginia. I enjoy tutoring and have been doing it in an official capacity for approximately 2 years. ... It is important not only to teach information to student, but to teach them the tools to problem solve and learn on their own.... In a first session it is important to discuss the subject and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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Everyone has a particular learning style and method by which retaining information becomes effortless. Finding that gem is the key- and this is where having a tutor can really help you excel. Often students do not have as much difficulty understanding a topic, if only it is presented in a manner they personally can digest. I believe that we all have the potential to do great things, in our studies, our personal lives, and in...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I am a 2nd year medical student at Northeast Ohio Medical University and have tutored K-12 and college students over the past 10 years in various subjects ranging from math and science to SAT prep and language arts. My educational background includes an MPA in Development Practice from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, a B.S. in Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology, and a B.S. in Mathematics-Economics (both from UCLA). In addition, I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I'm currently a senior finishing a B.S. in Biology at Brooklyn College. During my time as an undergraduate I've shadowed an array of physicians specializing in various medical fields. During this time I was also fortunate enough to conduct research in a SUNY Downstate neuropathology lab. Along with my passion in the sciences, these experiences allowed me to fortify my pursuit in becoming an MD. During the summer of 2015 I sat for my MCAT...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's degree in Biology in May of 2013. My coursework at Penn emphasized Chemistry, English, and Writing in addition to Biology. During my college years, I worked for the Penn Tutoring Center as a General Chemistry tutor. Although I enjoy teaching this subject most of all, I am experienced in a broad range of subjects. I am enthusiastic about helping students to learn course material ranging...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I graduated summa cum laude from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK with a B.S. in Biology and minors in Spanish and Biochemistry. I will be starting medical school in the fall and have extra time this semester. I have tutored extensively in the Sciences and Mathematics but am also willing to work with Spanish students and test prep, including the ACT, SAT and MCAT. I have always performed very well on standardized tests and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I am currently a student at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Biotechnology and in the Burnett Medical Scholars Program. In high school, I was in the IB Diploma Programme and took all three science classes plus four HL (Math, Biology, English, History) subjects. Furthermore, I took part in multiple honor societies and science organizations such as Science Olympiad and Science Fair, Mu Alpha Theta, and Science National Honor Society. Academic Achievements: - 99th...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Drexel University College of Medicine. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in neuroscience and I am pursuing a residency in internal medicine. Teaching has been a passion of mine for nearly a decade. I have tutored at the high school, college, and medical school level in many math and science subjects and for the SAT, MCAT, and USMLE. I have tutored one on one and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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Hi! I'm Thomas. I am a graduate from medical school (MD) and have completed my Master's in Public Health (MPH). I've been tutoring all my life and am excited to continue with Varsity Tutors! I specialize in most Math and Science subjects, as well as subjects directly related to medical school (and of course the MCAT). I've always enjoyed learning, and I believe anybody can improve in any subject if it's presented to them in...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I have been tutoring students in science and math for over 6 years and enjoy every moment of it! I am fully aware that no two students are the same and that various teaching modalities should be employed to ensure a strong foundation for every student, regardless of their baseline level of understanding of the subject matter. ... I am fully aware that no two students are the same, and that various teaching modalities should be...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I am a rising Senior currently studying neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania. Science and particularly the inner workings of the brain have been a passion of mine from a very young age, where I remember candidly telling my mother that I would be a neurosurgeon one day. I have been tutoring ever since high school, where I tutored many of my peers in algebra, calculus and French. At the University of Pennsylvania, I have...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I graduated from Emory University in May 2012 with a B.S. in Chemistry. My current work in air pollution research utilizes the various concepts in Math and Science that I love to teach and learn. I am currently applying to medical schools and helping other students meet their academic goals by tutoring for the MCAT and other Pre-med courses. I have found that trying to study something that you're not interested in can sometimes be...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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I've completed a Master of Public Health in Biostatistics (SUNY Downstate), a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Columbia University), and currently work as a forensic biologist at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8 weeks...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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...am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (with a Neurobiology concentration). In high school, as a member of the National Honor Society, I was involved in peer tutoring. I would arrive to school early one day a week and tutor students that needed help with a class (any subject). I can tutor math - up to and including calculus I (AP Calculus AB), biology, chemistry,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Coral Springs, FL
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...believer in the idea that there is no better feeling than that "aha!" moment. Having endured a challenging pre-medical curriculum at the University of Chicago and scored in the 95th+ percentile on the MCAT, I have a thorough background in STEM that ranges from calculus to neuroscience. As someone who aspires to become a physician, I tend to analyze the world around me based on scientific principles and have developed the intuition needed for nuanced...
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Coral Springs MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutoring FAQ
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 Coral Springs 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.
