Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...Luckily, I am also bilingual in English and Spanish because I'm Venezuelan, and was able to give him the extra resources he needed to improve his reading comprehension and his academic confidence. I believe that every person has the ability to excel academically, and I strive to be a catalyst for each of my tutee's personal academic growth. As my program director once said "If a child does not master subtraction, they will always struggle...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...Calculus II, working closely with students to strengthen their understanding of core concepts and problem-solving techniques. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I created a video series of hands-on science experiments using household items, designed to keep young learners engaged and curious while learning from home. While I tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about biology, physics, math, and chemistry. I especially enjoy helping students connect abstract concepts to real-life examples, making science and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...exciting and accessible these subjects can be. I tutor middle school, high school, and college-level students, as well as those preparing for the SAT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach is all about breaking down complex concepts into simple, clear ideas and helping students build confidence and independence in their learning. I believe that with the right guidance and encouragement, anyone can master challenging material. When I'm not tutoring, I'm studying neuroscience at Duke University, exploring...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, various levels of Spanish, including AP Spanish Language, and AP Spanish Literature and Culture. I am a qualified Spanish tutor, not only because I am a native Peruvian speaker, but because I received a formal bilingual education where I received outstanding scores in both AP Spanish Language and Literature and Culture. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and tweeting about neuroscience, cooking, drawing, and running. In fact, I am...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...my friends and family. My approach to teaching is to first understand how the student learns so that I can help them develop effective study and homework strategies. Every person learns a little differently, and I believe that finding the method that works best for each individual is not only the best way to learn, but also the most fun way. I also believe in building my students' confidence in themselves and their own abilities...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...physiology and environmental sciences. As far as my tutoring philosophy is concerned, I practice what I preach. My study methods have given me a measure of success both in the classroom and regarding standardized tests. I de-emphasize memorization in favor of conceptual understanding. We all love to see the questions we were presented with in class appear directly on the test, but what happens when a problem is presented in a new and unpredictable way?...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...as much as I can. I am comfortable tutoring a broad range of topics in the sciences and math for standardized exams. I feel most confident with organic chemistry since I have helped many struggling or confused students map out the reactions and mechanisms, develop study habits, and ace their exams. As an instructor, my aim is to focus on teaching concepts and fundamental principles since this approach builds understanding and allows students to tackle...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...will stay with you long after the class is over. I was also a transfer student from Highline Community College (AS in Biology on the vice president's list) and excelled in subjects such as Introductory Biology, Organic Chemistry, and Microbiology, so I can relate to people who are not in college yet as well as helping with the transition from small community college to huge university settings. At UW, I thought about how much harder...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...the actual exam. Before college, I took both the ACT and the SAT, scoring a 35 on the ACT and a 1580 on the SAT. I'm happy to work with student on test prep and also college applications and college counseling. For my college students, I strive to change my tutoring methods based on my students, whether that be making beautiful study guides, making flashcards, or writing songs or short stories that help create a...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...and a minor in Health Policy. I am currently a 4th year medical student with plans to pursue Ob/Gyn after graduation in 2022! For me, tutoring is one of the most rewarding opportunities! I love connecting with students and empowering them to get to where they want to be academically. My students have ranged in age from as young as 6 years old to college-aged. I've been tutoring individually for over 8 years now, and...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...to break down complex (and sometimes confusing!) biology concepts into bite-size chunks. Thus, through my efforts at StudyRoom, I was awarded Student of The Week 15 times. Now, as a Varsity Tutors tutor, I want to help high school and college students the same way I helped my fellow classmates in college. Using my prior tutoring experience and background as a molecular and cellular biology major, I will utilize all the available resources I have...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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I am a pre-medical student currently applying to medical school. I remember how difficult my science classes and MCAT were and I hope to provide effective and compassionate tutoring.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...itself as a puzzle to me, that I need to work out through different techniques. There is no greater feeling than when a student who is struggling with information finally understands the material. I currently tutor in various Biology, Physics, and Chemistry courses, and also in MCAT and ACT Test Prep. My favorite courses to teach are the sciences. Outside of school, I like to hang out with friends, cycling, running, watching football, hockey, or...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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I recently graduated with a BA in neuroscience from Carthage College. During college, I worked as a lab assistant helping students design, execute, and analyze research projects. Since graduation I have been working towards becoming a medical student. I enjoy tutoring to bring clarity to seemingly complex concepts. Biology is my favorite subject to tutor because most problems boil down to a few core principles with a vast breadth of applications.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...my passion, but I also enjoy running, trying new food, and reading classic books. I would love to be part of your journey by helping you love mastering the task at hand. No doubt, you will see your best results once you have learned to enjoy the grind of becoming an expert of the material placed before you. Together, we can learn to enjoy the process as well as enjoy the results you will achieve....
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in engineering followed by completing another year of a post-bacc program to finish the course requirements for medical school. I have also completed all the coursework for a bachelors degree in biology. I enjoy teaching math, chemistry, biology, and for the MCAT exam! I am an aspiring medical school student with a track record of strong performances on standardized examinations.
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...the University of Michigan and graduated in April of 2021. I majored in Biochemistry with minors in Business and Music. I am currently applying to medical school. As such, I'm definitely interested in working with students preparing for the MCAT. I also have a strong background in biology, chemistry/biochemistry/organic chem. I'm also highly competent in math (I took both AP Calculus BC and AB and scored a 5 on both exams). I really enjoy getting...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...experiences has taught me how to communicate concepts in clear and engaging ways. For instance, while tutoring adolescents enrolled in the Boston-based Artists for Humanity program, I would often teach students whom I had never worked with before, and thus became adept at quickly discovering and implementing the strategies that worked best for a particular student (e.g., visual/tactile examples, analogies, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts). While tutoring a janitorial staff member in...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...survive on raw memorization and recall power for an above-par score, but this newly structured exam requires a different approach - a more cohesive and integrated one. I'm also in a binding medical program which allows only one chance to take the MCAT and meet the required benchmark, so this was truly a one-time opportunity, a mentality I would recommend for everyone sitting for this exam. During my time as an undergraduate I taught in...
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Certified MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Tutor in Forest Park, IL
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...entry cycle. My degree is in Human Biology, but I enjoy teaching all STEM related subjects. I have previous experience in tutoring privately for families. I tutored elementary and middle school aged students in a YMCA Outreach program for a year. I also worked as a Peer Mentor for the Chemistry Emerging Scholars program at the University of Texas at Austin, where I tutored 20-30 students twice weekly on freshmen general chemistry. I love working...
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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 Forest Park 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.
