Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...the 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 Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...Rice University where I was a pre-med student studying Public Health and Anthropology. I'm passionate about working with students, and I was active in TA and mentorship roles during my time in school. While standardized test prep can be intimidating or tedious, I strive to make sessions fun while tailoring my approach to the needs of the student. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and keeping up with the latest TV shows.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...received education in teaching at the undergraduate level. I also coached sailing competitively for many years. I am passionate about Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and medicine and excited to tutor these subjects in addition to MCAT prep. I believe that every student can exceed given the right resources, environment, and encouragement. I look forward to working with students and watching them gain confidence in themselves as they master the material and are prepared to tackle new...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...passions because I love learning and want to show others the joys of learning too. I think one of the greatest things as a tutor is seeing the face of someone you are tutoring when they have a "eureka" moment. Although most of my tutoring experience has been in biology, I love reading and so am happy to tutor in verbal reasoning or any similar subject. I look forward to working with all of you!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...get to 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...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...need of a tutor that knows how students learn and can adapt to any type of learning style, that's me. I will teach you all of the tips and tricks that I have personally used to help you succeed. I also have 2+ years of experience as a learning coach at my university, where I instructed peers in one-on-one sessions about the most effective ways to study. Honors Biochemistry Major 3+ years tutoring experience 99th...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...tutoring underserved youth in Lansing, Michigan. This passion stuck with me as I began my undergraduate education at Saint Louis University. Following the Jesuit ideals emphasized at SLU, I continued tutoring underprivileged youth in north St. Louis. I love sharing my passion for education with my students. During my senior year at SLU, I became a Physics TA and taught a class of 30 students the fundamentals of applied physics. On my journey to medical...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...career as an Emergency Medicine physician. He graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2015 where he double majored 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...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...in Chemistry. I am currently a 4th year medical student at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. I am part of an MD/MPH dual-degree program with the University of Massachusetts Amherst. I have passed Step 1 on my first attempt and scored a 263 on Step 2, corresponding to the 84th percentile. I am happy to offer USMLE tutoring. My experience includes more than 2,000 hours of tutoring for medical school personal statements/secondary application...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...medical residency in Dermatology and I look forward to serve my community and help others who may be on the same path I was. I enjoy teaching others and as a student and now a physician, helping other obtain knowledge is very rewarding and it is something I truly enjoy. My approach to teaching is helping students understand the big picture and then dive into the smaller details. I believe in constant feedback and repetition...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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After graduating from Cornell I spent two years working in an academic synthetic biology lab, at Columbia University. It was an amazing experience to go to work every day and learn about different cutting-edge science.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...In my spare time, I volunteered at the Writing Center on campus, helping other students with their grammar and essay writing. Believe it or not, I'm a published poet! I then went on to receive a master's degree in Neuroscience from Tulane University and graduated at the top of my class. My love of the brain and human interaction led me to medical school in NY. There, I was a teacher's assistant for Anatomy and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...the teachers and instructors I learned the most from were those who made the subject matter fun, interesting, and applicable to daily life. I strive to take this approach to teaching in my tutoring to keep the student engaged and having fun! I have extensive experience working with children through being a summer camp counselor for two summers as well as a mentor to a foster child for the past year. Through these experiences, I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...While in college, I began tutoring/teaching students mainly in STEM subjects, but also in history and government. After my first year of medical school, I began helping students with their MCAT preparation, and have helped many students receive the score that they were aiming for. Since passing both sets of my medical board exams, I found a passion in helping those along their USMLE/COMLEX journeys, and providing them with the resources and test-taking skills they...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...and hope to continue that as I pursue a career in pediatrics. My tutoring experience comes from my 4 summers spent as a nanny. Additionally, I have learned how to maneuver the difficult world of standardized testing through my own experience in taking such tests (ACT and MCAT). I believe an effective tutor is not only knowledgable about the subject matter, but also has adept personal skills to better interact with students, and that is...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...students ranging from elementary school to working professionals. I have a strong background in the sciences, having completed the pre-medical track, and am enthusiastic about helping students pursuing high school science coursework prepare for the demands of a college STEM curriculum. Beyond this, I have a wealth of writing experience, from creative to analytical, and enjoy helping students develop and refine their writing skills and style. My teaching style is highly individualized, with an eye...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...School, I have always found an affection for the learning community. As an older sister of two younger brothers, I have grown up tutoring and helping my brothers in all subjects focusing especially on English, Mathematics, and the Sciences. My passion for the medical sciences, chemistry, and biology led me to pursue a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences and tutor in subjects such as biochemistry, immunology, virology as well as standardized exams like SATs and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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...as important as the actual subjects you wish to learn. I believe that my students best succeed when they develop an awareness of their educational strengths and weaknesses. I believe in emphasizing healthy study routines, the courage to learn from failure, and an openness to change. Like my students, I expect that I will also learn from my practice and refine my teaching style. I welcome open discussions of ways to improve each tutoring session.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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I am currently working as a Medical Assistant for a dermatologist. I am in the process of applying to medical school. I was a Biology major in college. I love working with people. I hope to be a good tutor and to help my students achieve their goals! I am always open to feedback and suggestions on how to be a better tutor. ... Making it simpler and easier to understand. Break down the concepts! Drawing...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor in Aurora, IL
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I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where I received my B.A. in Biochemistry. Currently, I am an MD/PhD student at Johns Hopkins University. I've been tutoring and teaching students for my entire academic career. I particularly enjoy teaching biology, other sciences, and standardized tests. My teaching philosphy involves empowering my students to reach their goals themselves. It's always rewarding to see them accomplish something they didn't think they could.
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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 Aurora 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.
