Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...tutoring for a variety of subjects and standardized tests, particularly General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. I also have experience as a team leader for an Alzheimer's research project where I was responsible for teaching new members of the group how to properly perform lab procedures, analyze large data sets, and write grant proposals. I have always enjoyed learning new things and gaining a deeper understanding of topics that I am already familiar with. Tutoring has...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...attending medical school. Since graduation I have worked with UVa Hospital as a medical scribe and research assistant, and spent a year abroad in Ireland. My primary area of expertise for tutoring is the MCAT, and my favorite subsection to work on is Bio/Biochem. I am also very experienced at tutoring for high school or college level chemistry or biology courses. Having self-taught for the MCAT, I learned many mnemonics that I believe will greatly...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...and mental health professionals in a virtual online platform through the utilization of problem-solving, feedback, psychosocial support, assessment, developing goals, planning that is unique to each student's personality, needs and focus, skill building(including test-taking, motivation, confidence, communication,and time-management), implementing solution-focused interventions, client-centered interventions, techniques for reducing test anxiety, and stress management. The subjects I tutor are professional licensure exams for social work and counseling, psychology, sociology, academic/career advising, and college level courses.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...physiology. During my college years, I was a peer tutor who would help struggling classmates in many math and science subjects. I also served as a merit badge counselor in my Boy Scout troop, teaching scouts (ages 12-17) in subjects such as First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. These experiences inspired me to continue this passion, striving to make learning a fun, insightful, and a lifelong process while helping students learn in the easiest and most...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...since I was in elementary school I have always loved school. Everything from the subject material to just the simple act of being in a classroom appealed to me very much. But as a grew and came to each new grade, I realized that the key thing that I loved the most about school was learning. Learning is such an amazing humanistic quality because every one of us has the capacity to do it. This...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...able to use their education to their fullest extent in America, which is why understand the importance of a quality education. I enjoy learning new material and taking tests. I hoped to pass this on to my students and help them to succeed. I have experience working as tutor in college and I find it fulfilling to pass on my knowledge and skills to others. My goal is to go to medical school, where I...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I grew up in Belgium before moving to Los Angeles in 2010, and now I live in New York. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Bioethics and Natural Sciences and recently was accepted to medical school. I am a native French and Dutch speaker (don't worry - my English is good, too!) but I also love studying and teaching sciences, including physics, general and organic chemistry, biology, as well as math and Latin.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...new), and pretty much any exam you could think of. I was also a National AP Scholar. I majored in Physics and Biochemistry at NYU, and published several papers as well as patents through my research. I tutor well over 135 subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor is the MCAT and Physics. I've never taken a break from tutoring, which has honed my intuition for not only acing exams but for understanding exactly how...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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"Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." Albert Einstein. I am passionate about helping others in a collaborative effort to understand and learn. All it takes is determination and I will work with you and support you to ensure that you excel in understanding the material and achieve phenomenal scores!
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...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 standardized tests. Having taken many standardized test myself and taught at all levels I am able to not only...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...a TA and tutor in college for biology and music courses, and I also have experience preparing students for standardized tests. My approach to tutoring is not to simply teach the material, but also to give my students the tools and strategies they need to teach themselves. Since everyone learns differently, I adjust my teaching style to match how each of my students learn, and I enjoy the challenge of coming up with new ways...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...Most of my classmates asked for my help through an online platform called StudyRoom. Through StudyRoom, people would post biology concepts that they did not understand and problems that they were stuck with. Using my own drawings, and short animations and videos available through our textbook and related websites, I was able to break down complex (and sometimes confusing!) biology concepts into bite-size chunks. Thus, through my efforts at StudyRoom, I was awarded Student of...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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Hi! My name is Mason and I am currently a medical student at OHSU. I have been tutoring for 10 years, and worked throughout college as a math tutor. I've been living in Portland for two years, and am a Oregon native, growing up in Bend. When I am not in school I enjoy spending time outside hiking and running.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...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 on the pre-med path. This summer I tackled the biggest enemy of a pre-med: the MCAT. Like every other pre-med, I was terrified of that exam and thought that I was not good enough to get...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...I was involved in tutoring math and science to other students and high-schooler students through McGill's tutorial service and by being a Teaching Assistant in my department. After graduation, I moved to Zurich where I spent a year working as a medicinal chemistry researcher, studied introductory German, and traveled extensively. Now in Boston, I work in radiation oncology research, volunteer as an instructor for the Museum of Science, and am researching graduate programs that I...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...out without a lot of explanation. In most things, I'm not that guy! Like many students, understanding comes with repetition of principles and hard work. I have the perspective of a student trying to understand, not a teacher trying to preach. I love working with people from the ground up; we start at the comfort zone and work our way to improvement. I know I don't know everything, so I'm excited to learn as well!
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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I am currently a medical student at Case Western who has always loved teaching and want to use my knowledge to help other students succeed. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2016 and majored in Biomolecular Science and History. I have experience tutoring students of all ages and can teach Biology, Chemistry, English, Writing, SAT, and MCAT.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...Petersburg, 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...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor
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...I am currently an MD-PhD student at UC's College of Medicine with interests in pediatrics and immunology. I tutored in various capacities throughout college: leading review sessions for college Calculus and working one-one-one with middle and high school students. I have served as a tutor through VT for over a year now. I tutor a wide range of subjects: science (biology, physics, and chemistry), math (from algebra through college calculus), AP test-prep (math and science),...
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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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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.