Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...psychology. I have a number of experiences tutoring students from elementary school to adult learners in subjects ranging from algebra and organic chemistry to microeconomics and sociology. A lifelong commitment to learning has led me to pursue tutoring jobs or positions for the past 9 years. Even while I tutor a large range of disciplines, I especially like preparing students for the MCAT (in the past seeing increases of 10+ points) and love teaching physics.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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I just graduated from William and Mary, and I am going to be attending Georgetown Medical School in the fall! I absolutely love science and try to translate that passion into my tutoring. I tutor elementary through college math and science and can also help out with MCAT and ACT test prep. I believe in finding ways of presenting material that fit each student's learning style and making math and science fun.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...name is Lena! I graduated from Tufts University in 2017 with a BS in Biology, and I just completed my MS of Biomedical Studies at Drexel University. In my master's program, I was a peer tutor for graduate level sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. In August, I will be starting medical school to pursue my dream of being a physician. In the meantime, I am here to help with pre-med coursework, MCAT prep,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...took the (old) MCAT in May 2013 and I got a 35, scoring 95th percentile. I graduated summa cum laud in 2014. From there I went University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and graduated an MD in 2018. I completed my intern year in internal medicine in Portland. I am now completing a research fellowship in Dermatology at Saint Louis University and awaiting to find out in March 2020 where I will match to complete...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...(primarily with the therapy dog program, in which I visit patients with my buddy, Tugg, who is a 3-year-old yellow labrador retriever) and enjoy playing golf, going hiking, and reading works on philosophy, economics, and the financial markets. I majored in economics and biology and minored in philosophy alongside taking the pre-medical course requirements. I scored in the 94th percentile on the MCAT and I finished with a 3.9 GPA. My undergraduate thesis investigated my interest...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...Subject Tests. While I am not Hispanic, I took Spanish classes every year from the second grade through high school. I then went to Rice University for college, where I took a Spanish class every semester, including a medical Spanish interpreting internship. After that I went to medical school, where I worked as a Spanish medical interpreter for doctors and launched a Medical Spanish curriculum. I also love movies, music, and books in Spanish. I...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...helping others foster a deeper understanding in these two particular subjects! I also genuinely enjoy algebra and statistics and am quite the grammarian. From preschool to college, I actually loved going to school every day and learning, and I hope to bring that love to others, also! I spent the fall of 2014 in Montpellier, France, and there I worked on mastering the French language. When I am not studying, you can find me doing...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...my share of trail and error in how to study. I also understand that not every method of studying works for everyone and some subjects require different methods of studying. But in all cases, perseverance is necessary to succeed. I have been a teacher's assistant for general and organic chemistry. I have also tutored for molecular biology and basic statistics. Throughout my time, I have learned that students are smarter than they believe. Most of...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...so excited to be working with Varsity Tutors! I am currently a senior at Washington University in St Louis majoring in Economics and Biology. My long term goals are to attend medical school. I believe that my Science and Math background will make me an excellent tutor for those struggling in these courses. Furthermore I have taught and tutored students for the MCAT, making me an ideal tutor for those struggling to master the content.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...as the MCAT, SAT/ACT, computer science topics such as JAVA and web development, math areas such as calculus, and key science courses such as biology and chemistry. Personally, I enjoy teaching computer science since it speaks more to my practical experience now in research and personal interests. As a tutor, my number one goal is ensuring students are confident in their desired subjects. I cultivate this through solidifying the foundational concepts and strengthening their problem-solving...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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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 in Northlake, IL
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...of Arts in Chemistry and Biochemistry and took additional coursework in English, Arabic, and European Studies. Following my graduation, I took graduate-level courses in Biology to enhance my understanding of biological processes, and have also taken the MCAT. (Starting medical school this fall!) During this time, I have been finding ways to tutor different populations and to share my love of knowledge with others. I am particularly passionate about -- and have at least some...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...at Tel Aviv University, in Israel, and I'll be starting my general surgery residency this summer. I've worked with students for many years, from 4th grade all the way through college, and I love helping people learn new things. Most of my time is spent learning medicine these days, but English literature and history has always been a passion of mine, and the verbal reasoning sections were my favorite on the SAT and MCAT! Let's...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...from the point of view of both a teacher and a student, learning is not always a straightforward process. Teaching plans should be compatible with individual students, taking into account their goals, needs, and learning styles. For example, I personally like to incorporate secondary lines of reasoning. When learning words, I look at roots, when learning theorems, I study proofs, and when learning mechanisms, I examine comparable systems. In addition, I am a rather visual...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...received my Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a minor in chemistry. I offer tutoring for science courses, including biology, chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy/physiology, and more, as these are the subjects that I am most passionate about. Considering that I am still a student myself, a strong skill of mine is connecting with my students and breaking down complicated subjects in a way that they can understand. In my spare time, I enjoy watching...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...outstanding scores on multiple Advanced Placement tests and the SAT. My consistently high levels of academic achievement are due to my dedication and solid study habits, and I know I will be able to impart my passion and dedication to any student I tutor. Before deciding to pursue a career in medicine, I graduated from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and worked in the Transaction Services division of Ernst & Young, a...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...conversation. By creating a dynamic atmosphere between Tutor and student, the student will be able to truly understand the material. Constant collaboration is the key to a student's success and I have spent years mastering this skill. My interests, outside of teaching, include sports, music, and international work. I personally understand the everyday challenges that student athletes must overcome and I can tailor my approach to best fit their academic needs. On top of sports, I...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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In high school, I took 8 AP classes with no score lower than a 3. I then went to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where I majored in molecuar and cellular biology with a minor in chemistry. During that time, I also tutored fellow peers and underclassmen in organic chemistry, anatomy...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...where they need lessons and reteaching provided to a point where they become Masters of their own learning. Not only do I want students who work with me to gain competency in content, but I enjoy helping them learn how to identify areas of strength and weakness academically, ask good questions, and develop successful study habits which will help them do well in the future and excel in more than the topics I am tutoring...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Northlake, IL
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...to my tutoring list. Senior year I was tutoring the majority of chemistry and biology courses offered by the school and 100 and 200 level physics and psychology courses. Currently, I am a regenerative and cancer cell biology master's student at Albany Medical College. I choose this program because it focuses on applying biochemistry, biology and chemistry principles to living systems. I went to college with a dream of becoming a doctor and am still...
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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.
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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 Northlake 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.
