Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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Saint Louis University Bachelors in Health Management and Policy and Women and Gender Studies. Currently an M.D. candidate at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Passionate about helping students of all grade levels with the sciences, math, writing, reading comprehension, and history. MCAT and ACT tutoring as well.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...on interview and SAT prep, college applications, social studies, biology, chemistry, math, statistics, writing and various APs. Since high school, I have tutored Spanish-speakers in English, worked extensively in diverse, low-income childcare settings with typically-developing and developmentally disabled children. I currently work teaching health and science to middle and high schoolers. I am also applying to medical school, with success in all pre-med topics (including physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, sociology and psychology). I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...During my free time, you will find me either writing songs on my guitar, swimming, surfing, cooking, or spending time with 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...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...five years of experience tutoring middle school students, and I have also taught 1st graders in the past. I usually tutor math ranging from elementary school up to Algebra 2, but have also tutored biology, Spanish, and helped with essay-writing. In my tutoring sessions, I emphasize practice and autonomy to help the students learn material without me doing the work for them. I like to help them understand why a certain process or mechanism works....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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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
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...University of Florida as an Economics Major on the premed track and I will be attending medical school next semester. I've been teaching and tutoring for several years and I love seeing my students grow over time. I always try to teach for understanding over memorization without making it a hassle. Also, I like to get to know my students if we will be working together for an extended period of time. My strengths are...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...succeed. I was a French Studies major at Fordham University, with a pre-medical concentration. As a result, I am passionate about a wide range of subject matter from the sciences to the humanities and want to share my passion with students at any level. Currently, I work in cancer research while I apply to medical school. I truly believe my past tutoring experiences, my strong academic track record, and passion for teaching allow me to...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...physics, biology, biochemistry, and psychology. I also tutor pre-algebra and algebra. Since middle school, I have tried many study strategies and incorporated them into my own which has helped me succeed throughout my academic career. I want to share everything I have learned about effective studying with my students so they can succeed in their academics. I have tutored students at the middle school, high school, and college levels in the sciences. In my senior...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...presenting, especially if a point is unclear. This not only helps my students to gain a complete understanding, but it also drives me to improve how I explain a concept. My passion for being a tutor comes from my family. I am the oldest son in a family of four children and took great pride helping my younger siblings with their homework while I was in high school. In my free time, I enjoy being...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...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
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Background: Medical student with a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (University of Toronto). Teaching Areas: High school and undergraduate level mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry. Teaching Philosophy: It is important to prioritize the comprehension of concepts and tailor the teaching approach to each student's unique learning style. Approach: Interactive, understanding-focused, and application-oriented.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...just one or two key points of understanding. I love seeing a concept click and inspiring confidence in my students as they advance through increasingly difficult topics. I also like tutoring test prep because there is no hiding behind the raw numbers, and I enjoy helping my students maximize their potential and achieve their goal scores. Sometimes, a little motivation is all that is needed for a student to excel, and I always work to...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Writing, and Math classes. My greatest strength as a tutor is my ability to simplify abstract concepts using analogies and real-life comparisons so that anybody can learn them. Showing students how their studies relate to the rest of the world is the best way to create long term interest and understanding. My main focus is typically "teaching toward the test," as making sure my students get the grades they need is always the priority.... I first...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Andy scored in the 91st percentile on the MCAT and achieved similarly impressive results on his USMLE. He currently obtaining his M.D./M.B.A. from the University of Louisville School of Medicine with plans for a career in Anesthesiology. As a future physician entrepreneur, Andy's passion for medical education led him to tutor high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in a variety of sciences across several different online platforms...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Germany for 7 years, and Im comfortable in German. I love teaching and enjoy the challenge of helping others to learn. I enjoy tutoring the biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, nursing, anatomy, physiology, pathology, systems analysis, computer programming, computer graphics, 3D graphics, animation and other related topics.My diversity of interests is the result of invention and the need to know which allows it to occur. I have worked with many of the pioneers of the...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...potential on these tests and subsequently demonstrate that potential to schools has always been incredibly rewarding. When teaching for these tests I try to instill that true success comes only from putting forth your best effort, and while everyone needs help sometimes, you must rely on yourself to reach your full potential. I currently live in Miami, but I am from New York. This means that I am a struggling, but devoted, Jets fan. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...of a top academic university in New York and have been accepted to medical school for the class of 2025. I have worked with Kumon and Mathnasium in the past which has given me plenty of experience tutoring and teaching math and various sciences to elementary through college students. I believe in understanding fundamental concepts the most and can vary my teaching style tremendously to fit a variety of student needs and problems.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...me great joy, I especially love tutoring students in Chemistry, Biology, and standardized exams (I am a 96th percentile scorer on the MCAT and a 99th+ percentile scorer on the SAT). I am passionate about being an academic mentor to my students by helping them fine-tune their studying strategies, as I truly value understanding and catering to them as unique learners. Nothing makes me happier than helping a student achieve their goals!
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration), a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Healthcare Management and Policy concentration), and a Master's in Biology. Throughout my undergraduate, I have loved tutoring college and high school students in Math, English, Physics, and Biology. I have also volunteered as an ESL instructor. As a medical school applicant, I have taken numerous standardized tests, and I love helping students figure out strategies that work best for...
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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 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.
