Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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I am currently a medical student between my first and second year in med school. I have previously tutored and worked as a chemistry TA while obtaining my undergraduate degree in biochemistry. I have a passion for the life sciences and for helping others feel empowered by knowledge. It is my mission to use my teaching experience and passion to help others reach their goals in STEM fields.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...have also been volunteering at a local afterschool program for children grades K-8. In this role, I often help students with their homework, and tutor them in subjects they are struggling with. The greatest reward is always seeing that lightbulb go off in a student's head when they finally understand what we have been working on. I am very passionate about the life sciences (namely all things biology and general chemistry), as I feel that...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...a mentor to a foster child for the past year. Through these experiences, I have learned how to communicate to children in a way that that allows them to feel welcome, loved and respected. These experiences have also taught me how to make "mundane" tasks more interesting and exciting. While I have more experience working with younger children (ages 6-12), I have extensive experience in upper level courses, primarily in math and science. I have...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...I have a knack for explaining abstract and difficult-to-understand topics. At which point, I began tutoring on a volunteer basis which later developed into a private tutoring business. I normally teach college courses as a Teaching Assistant at the University of South Florida Tampa campus, while I further my work on my dissertation (centered on genetics). I am comfortable with teaching mathematics through Calculus I (or whatever the equivalent.) I am extremely competent with statistics,...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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Senior medical student and dad. I have tutored professionally since 2017. I plan to become an ophthalmologist (eyeball surgery stuff). I love helping students crush their MCAT or USMLE exams, especially students, like myself, who once believed they could not be skilled test-takers. I happily teach any student who could use a helpful and experienced hand with chemistry, physics, biology, etc.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...college. Teaching is a passion of mine, and I've spent years tutoring both high school and college students in various subjects as a paid tutor. I also have extensive teaching experience in high school classes from volunteer work with Peer Health Exchange in Boston. As a former pre-med student, I'm particularly interested in helping other aspiring physicians meet their course and MCAT goals. I love simplifying complex scientific/mathematical concepts and re-imagining them in different ways...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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Hi, I'm a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with experience tutoring science and mathematics. Specifically, I'm proficient in teaching Chemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry in addition to elementary and secondary mathematics. I make an effort to prioritize and teach students about the underlying logic behind concepts and questions so that they may thoroughly understand the concept and interdisciplinary connections to other topics. Happy to help any way I can!
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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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 in Lake Zurich, IL
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...and excel. I believe that with the right guidance and encouragement, every student can achieve their fullest potential, and I'm dedicated to being that guiding light in their academic adventure. I specialize in College Level Chemistry, Biology and Biochemistry but can assist in other science related courses. I also specialize in preparing students for the MCAT with content and test taking strategies. I have scored in the 94th percentile on MCAT and can teach the...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...assistant and a lecturer has been my ability to connect with students with diverse backgrounds enough so they feel comfortable approaching me with questions or concerns about the material. My students have a diverse range of educational and economic backgrounds, so I have to cater the material accordingly. Classes I have served as a TA for include thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science. I have also taught chemical engineering thermodynamics and tutored ACT/SAT/PSAT prep for...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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As a Teacher's Assistant for Organic Chemistry at DePauw, I know it can be challenging to tackle tough subjects. I love simplifying complicated problems into different parts and then tying them back together. I love the "a-ha" moments where it all clicks for students.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...Russia, to complete a Fulbright Research Fellowship. In 2021, I will return to the University of Michigan to begin my MD/PhD training. My specialties include helping clients improve their Russian and Chinese, work on comprehensive strategies and material breakdown for the MCAT, as well as develop greater understanding of the sciences. As attentive mentorship is the cornerstone of academic progress, I endeavor to assist my students in honing their potential and delighting in the process.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...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 an act of futility. I like to find ways to engage my students with their studies in ways that are exciting and inspiring. Math and science are the keys to understanding the world around us and they can be very captivating subjects when you discover how they relate to the...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...the March 2022 MCAT, I am able to help students prepare for the exam, and have particular strengths in CARS, psychology/sociology, biochemistry, and biology. My passion for tutoring comes from a love of being able to help students achieve their full potential, and I approach each student uniquely based on their levels of understanding and individual ways of learning. I would love to provide tutoring in any of the subjects listed in my profile, and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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Hey Everyone! It is a pleasure to e-meet you. I am Dr. Sadia, and I have a versatile tutoring background. I have been passionately helping my peers and colleagues for the last two decades! My desire to help others learn stems from my need for tutoring and mentoring throughout my academics.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...your next level of schooling. I focus on motivating and adapting to each individual students strengths and weaknesses. I hope to tailor my skills to suit you in the best way possible. I believe that self-confidence and thorough preparation ensure success with any subject. In graduating from medical school I have been through it all from the pressure of AP tests to studying all night for a college final to wrangling with the MCAT. I...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...Arts in Biology with a concentration in Molecular and Cell Biology and minored in chemistry. During my time at UPenn, I had the pleasure of serving as a mentor for a College Achievement Program, where I utilized my time to help my pre-med and engineering students face their science courses, among other things. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Biology and Chemistry. My experience of preparing for the...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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I have been tutoring since 2008. I've helped 1000+ students to improve their understanding in general chemistry, biology (especially in genetics, anatomy, and microbiology), most physics courses, organic chemistry, math (algebra, geometry, and pre-calc), ACT, GRE, DAT, MCAT, and other test prep. I have a level 1 & 2 tutor certification from the College Learning and Reading Association. I offer one-on-one, small group, and online tutoring.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...Biological Physics. I am currently on the pre-medical track, and am in the process of applying to medical schools. As I just went through the process of studying for and taking the MCAT examination, I am passionate about helping students navigate this complicated and, what can be, an overwhelming step in their pre-medical journey. If you've made it this far in your pre-med education, you are definitely capable of succeeding on this exam, and I...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Lake Zurich, IL
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...excited to meet you! I am currently a student at Northwestern University, and I am double majoring in biological sciences and global health. I used to be in your place, so I know how it feels to be preparing for the standardized tests and the college application process. I hope that I can be your mentor, and teach you everything that I wish I knew when I was in your place and be with you...
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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 Lake Zurich 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.
