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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...and help you to prepare for different kind of exams. I am an MCAT, SAT, SSAT, SHSAT, LCAT, ISEE, GMAT, GRE Test preparator. I master IB Physics, IB chemistry, Mathematics, Kinematics and any Scientific subject, I will do my best to help you understand it and solve problems by yourself . I know sometimes it might be hard, but with a competent tutor most problems will be solved easily. For those who will contact me,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...I have 5+ years' experience working with high school & undergraduate students struggling to keep up with their science courses. I currently specialize in MCAT content prep for all subjects & strategy development. Having had my MCAT cancelled several times during the pandemic, I was able to develop effective learning strategies that helped me score within the top 10%. My goal is to help all my students achieve the same! To date, I have been...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...McMaster University! I have worked with children and young adults for 10+ years in various roles such as tutoring, being a camp counsellor, and working in medical clinics. I love teaching (and learning!) about biology, biochemistry, psychology, basic math, physics, and chemistry, as I feel science gives you the basic tools to understand your own body and the world around you. I also love writing and editing. I would be happy to take on students...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...teaching experience in Canada and the US. In addition to teaching, I have had significant research, student teaching/advising and faculty development as well as industry experiences over the past 25 years as a graduate student at the University of Alberta, post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School and Cancer Research UK, as a faculty member at the University of Alberta and as a development scientist for DynaLIFE Medical Labs (Edmonton, Canada) and for HealthyLIFE Diagnostics (San...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...biology, chemistry, cell biology, and MCAT prep. Among these, MCAT prep is my favorite subject to tutor. I enjoy sharing strategies with students to help them achieve a high score on their test. My teaching philosophy centers around patience, adaptability, and encouragement. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. My tutoring style is interactive and student-focused, involving a mix of direct instruction, guided practice, and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...my MCAT score from 34 (old MCAT) to 519, and most recently to 523. I know exactly what is needed for test-takers to improve beyond learning content alone. Not only do I have valuable knowledge, but I can also effectively teach what I know to others. I have extensive teaching experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, and as an MCAT prep instructor. I also taught a human cadaver dissection lab. I have worked in the...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...my passions of science and sport. Given my desire to ultimately become a physician, I am now pursuing medical school. My academic strengths include strong knowledge of Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, and General Chemistry. Additionally, I've always been great with numbers and can teach basic reading and writing. My teaching philosophy involves putting myself in the shoes of my students, and trying to individually tailor lessons as best I can to meet their learning needs. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...in these subjects. I studies Engineering Physics in University, I've worked in the Space industry making satellite components, and I recently took the MCAT, scoring a 99th percentile score. I tutor up to college level physics/math, and high school level chemistry/biology. My favorite subjects to teach are the MCAT subjects, and I believe my recent (within 1-year) journey through learning all the MCAT content from scratch and taking the test will help me teach others...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...allow me to connect with students from different disciplines and levels of education. If you are thinking about pursuing medicine please reach out if you would be interested in MCAT prep or application editing! If you decide to work with me, you will find that I am always professional, courteous, and punctual. I always share resources with my students and provide ample opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification. Each session is tailored to the...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...with students who need help with standardized tests. I'm a laid back individual, but I like to push my students. I know that every student is able to do well and I really enjoy helping them along their path to success. But being laid back, I am also good at relaxing a student and helping point out what is important and what is not. In my free time, I enjoy writing music. I am also...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...weekly Girl Scout program in Watts. In high school, I tutored for the SAT as well as teaching swimming lessons for over four years, so I am very confident in my ability to make complicated topics understandable. My favorite area is standardized testing. I love the look on a student's face when they realize that they don't have to be nervous about an exam - that it can actually be really fun if the questions...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Science Physics including labs, Calculus, Biology including labs, and completed an honors thesis for the political science department. I took one gap year between UCLA and medical school where I worked in a Neuroscience and Biophysics Research Lab while TAing (teaching assistant) for several biology courses including LS 2, LS 4, and LS23L (Cells, Tissues and Organs, Genetics, and Intro to Biology Lab). I currently attend Drexel University College of Medicine where I am in...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...matriculating into medical school fall of 2016. I have done extensive coursework in biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, trigonometry, calculus, psychology, sociology, and lab sciences. I have also recently taken the new MCAT and believe that I can teach my tools for success to any pre-student willing to learn them. I have been a teaching assistant for both General Chemistry I and II for two semesters each and have taught CPR, AED, First Aid to Salt...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general science classes. My tutoring methodology is dependent on the establishment of a strong conceptual framework, and subsequent application of theory through practice problems (the best way to master any pure science)....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...name is Jon Lash, and I am currently a Master's student at Cornell University. I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science from Cornell in 2016 and I plan to attend medical school in the fall of 2017. I am really excited to be tutoring for Varsity tutors because I really enjoy helping students with subjects that gave me trouble in school. I hope that my time spent developing strategies to learn and absorb the tough...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...the easiest and most effective way possible. My favorite subject to teach is math, specifically the SAT/ACT math sections. As someone who values education and intellectual curiosity, I hope to impose this same philosophy on my students. In my 7+ months working with Varsity Tutors, I have found profound satisfaction in helping students to the top of their class and increasing their test scores. I am a very flexible tutor willing to work around students'...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...research associate at NYU Langone Medical Center, developing molecular technologies for molecular and cellular diagnosis of brain cancers. Now, I am in medical school in the 3-year MD program at NYUGSOM. I currently do private MCAT tutoring, and have tutored biology and chemistry at the collegiate level in the past. I am passionate about STEM, and am a firm believer that anyone can reach their goals in this field, as long as they're willing to...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Diploma Programme and took all three science classes plus four HL (Math, Biology, English, History) subjects. Furthermore, I took part in multiple honor societies and science organizations such as Science Olympiad and Science Fair, Mu Alpha Theta, and Science National Honor Society. Academic Achievements: - 99th Percentile SAT and ACT Score (800 SAT Math) - Perfect Score SAT Math 2 and Chemistry - National AP Scholar Award - 3rd Place FL State Science Fair (Plant...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...an all-knowing power who lectures on the information, the most beneficial environment for the student is one that feels like a 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...
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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.
