Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...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 medical profession as an ED medical scribe....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...MCAT test prep. What I enjoy most about tutoring is seeing students go from feeling unsure to solving problems independently - it is an incredibly rewarding process to be part of. My approach is flexible and encouraging. I like to break down complex topics into simple steps and adapt to each student's learning style. I always aim to meet students where they're at and help them realize they're capable of more than they think. Above...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...in Biology and can tutor/teach it at levels ranging from Middle School to High School (including A and AP-level Biology). I am very passionate about human biology and specifically its physiology (how the human body works) and pharmacology (how is medicine made and used to treat various diseases/problems in the human body). I also speak Arabic fluently and I am currently studying upper level Arabic studies in literature. Thus, I can teach Arabic for beginners...
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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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...in 2019. After completing grad school I went on to join the faculty at a US medical school where I taught anatomy and neuroscience for medical students. Recently, I decided to go back to school to become a physician but I've always had a passion for teaching and mentoring! I believe that my wide range of experiences will allow me to connect with students from different disciplines and levels of education. If you are thinking...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...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 of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds! I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...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 also try my best to be enthusiastic,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...biochemistry, and immunology. I always aim for personalized approaches in tutoring, that is, taking the time to understand each student's needs and goals and working together in a way that suits individual paces and learning styles. I focus on building strong foundations, explaining complex topics in simple ways, and fostering critical thinking skills that last beyond memorization and exams. If you are looking for a tutor who's patient, friendly, and truly invested in your progress,...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...in life sciences, healthcare, and the humanities, I'm here to make learning both impactful and fun. From scientific writing to English, humanities, and even AI prompt writing, I tailor my approach to each student's unique needs. I believe in transforming complex concepts into engaging, easy-to-understand lessons that spark curiosity. Outside of tutoring, I'm passionate about fitness, wellness, and readingconstantly learning, growing, and inspiring others to do the same. Let's learn, grow, and conquer new challenges...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...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 to do the same.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...thinking and clear communication. As a crisis responder, I have honed my ability to explain concepts in a calm and supportive manner, making learning more accessible. I also have a deep appreciation for reading and writing, hosting book clubs that foster discussion and analytical thinking. These experiences allow me to help students strengthen their scientific writing and verbal reasoning skills. Beyond tutoring, I am a professional dancer and an avid boxer, both of which have...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...be able to begin to understand abnormality. I have had 13 years of university level 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...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...just about imparting knowledge, but also about inspiring confidence and a love for learning in each student. I obtained my education at Western University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in science. I am currently pursuing a professional medical degree, which can allow me to fulfill my lifelong dream of serving others. The subjects I tutor include biology, chemistry, cell biology, and MCAT prep. Among these, MCAT prep is my favorite subject to tutor. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...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, PLEASE don't be shy, ask questions and...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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I've been tutoring for more than 12 years now in many different topics, ranging from math, science, statistics, and English. I've taught students from grades 9 to master's degrees. I just completed Medical School and am almost done with my Residency Training. As such, I know the importance of good grades and keeping sessions fun and informative.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...leave the office. I enjoy researching unique cases when I am at home, and I enjoy engaging in medical conversations with neighbors or friends. I enjoy research. I have been involved in three different types of research, and I enjoy working with people the most. As a doctor I would be interested in pursuing clinical trials as a way to further medical research while remaining involved in patient care. I work with an expert on...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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My name is Neel Rana. I studied philosophy and film in college and received a B.A. in Humanities with Honors. I also attended a Post-Bacc Pre-Medical program for two years and am in the process of applying to medical school. I have worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA, a private tutor, and in Harm Reduction. ... I believe it is crucial to teach to the style and needs of your students. Good teachers and tutors are chameleons.
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...Chem, Physics B, Gov, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, English Lit, and English Lang). I also participated in several tutoring organizations throughout high school. I then attended UCLA for my undergrad degree in Political Science (Class of 2014) while also completing the pre med requirements there. At UCLA, I took the full General and Organic Chem series with labs, Life Science Physics including labs, Calculus, Biology including labs, and completed an honors thesis for the political science department....
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...ability to grasp even the most complex of topics, and I have built my tutoring career on this premise. As an experienced tutor, I have continually enjoyed seeing my students achieve lofty goals under my instruction. I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, and economics for high school students. In addition to this, I also tutor students in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I...
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Certified MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Tutor
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...a bachelor's and master's of biomedical engineering from Arizona State University. I recently completed three years of my MD curriculum and am now returning to tutoring during my MBA studies. I struggled throughout high school until finally preparing for the SAT and ACT, so I'm adept with picking up just what you're struggling with - I was there once, too. Now having performed in the upper 10% of all standardized exams I have taken and...
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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.
