...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 Lake City Citizens. I have always enjoyed teaching, specifically being able to teach one-on-one. Connecting with students,...
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...and fun mnemonics/techniques that will make sure you never forget the information you learn. After I receive the class notes and requirements from the student, I prepare an outline and a powerpoint for our session. During our session, I will go through the material and explain, in detail, each and every slide (including mnemonics, tricks, etc.). Every few slides, we will pause for a pop quiz. Finally, once the lesson is over, I will provide...
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...was a camp counselor with a summer camp for high schoolers. The camp focused on Chemistry and Math. Afterwards, I taught PCAT review classes. My personal tutoring style involves pieces of the Socratic method; I use questions and the student's knowledge of the subject to walk through a subject piece by piece. I am patient and always willing to approach a problem from a new angle if the original approach isn't quite working. When I'm...
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...have also found that I too learn new things about the subject that I may not have known before. This is a rewarding experience for me. The subjects I am most passionate about are Chemistry and Biochemistry. I am most comfortable with these subjects, since they were my majors in undergraduate school. Eventually, I hope to be a college professor full time. I value knowledge because once it is attained it cannot be taken away...
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...tutoring style. No one teaching style works best for everyone, and I pride myself on ensuring that every tutoring session will be conducted in a manner which best helps each particular student grasp the topics being discussed. Outside of academia, I enjoy playing my guitar, listening to all types of music, reading, watching movies and TV shows, playing organized sports, and watching sports, in particular the glorious sport of ice hockey. Go Bolts!... My teaching philosophy...
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...Ivy League schools as well as other top universities across the country with top scholarships. I tutor in all subjects from French to Essay Writing and Algebra to Chemistry! I want my students and tutees to see the value in themselves and know that they can accomplish anything with determination and hard work! Realizing you can do it is half the battle and working hard to bring that dream to fruition is the other half!
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...and chemistry at the high school and undergraduate levels, as well as admissions exams, such as the ACT, the GRE, and the MCAT. My true passion is at the interface of biology and chemistry in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology. I find it fascinating to learn about how fundamental concepts of chemistry allow biological organisms to function effectively. During my undergraduate career, I worked as a teaching assistant in a lower-level animal anatomy...
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...past. Additonally, I have been a teachers assistant for an elementary school where I got to teach students and tutor them in areas they might need extra help. I have also been a teaching assistant in Introductory College Biology, which allowed me to work one-on-one with individuals in order to clear misconceptions, answer questions, and further improve their knowledge to help them succeed in the course. Being a TA also gave me the opportunity of...
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Hi! I'm Maddie and I'm from Cincinnati (yes.. it rhymes!) I am a former on-staff University tutor in all science disciplines. Currently, I am working in toxicology for a Fortune 500 Company. I am going to a top 5 pharmacy school in the Fall of 2017. I just took the PCAT and received a perfect score. If you're interested in getting to know me more or scheduling a session feel free to message me!
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...Javaria. I am a graduate student and have been tutoring for over 10 years now. I am passionate about sharing my personal academic journey and the strategies I learned over the years to get straight A's. My interests include Psychology and Philosophy, as these were my undergraduate majors. I am also passionate about Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology, which is what I am studying now as a Graduate student. I enjoy teaching creative writing,...
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...I also work with them to understand why they are having trouble. I try to approach the problems in different ways to allow my student to think about the problem from different angles, and I help my students think logically and efficiently about tackling solutions. Lastly, I push my students to continue practicing so they don't get complacent. Even if they are strong in a certain area, I encourage them to try additional difficult problems...
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...archery, practice French, and work with plants. I have never tutored a student professionally, however, I have worked with students from elementary school into college on various subjects. While I am best known for my knowledge of biology, I also tutor numerous other academic areas. I have been playing viola for ten years now and have performed in various symphonic orchestras in Arizona. Art has been a part of my life for nearly twelve years...
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...worked as a research technologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine and I am now a medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. I have thirteen years of tutoring experience, in subjects ranging from math, test prep, Spanish, and violin. I train in martial arts and I enjoy learning languages in my free time. I have volunteered as a Spanish medical interpreter at local clinics. Feel free to contact me at any time if you have...
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...adult learners. Some of my favorite sessions are helping adult learners achieve their goals through community college or technician courses! I am an enthusiastic tutor who will do my best to make you feel as if your 1-2 hour session has flown by. It's important to me that my students feel confident and capable by the end of their sessions. I do not lecture, but instead, I integrate active learning throughout my sessions. This challenges...
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...Previously a Writing Center tutor for three years at University of Connecticut Bachelor's of Science in Molecular Cell Biology and Sociology I can provide both structured tutoring, where I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give...
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...win both regional and national road racing titles. My favorite type of bike racing (by far) is cyclocross. I find that I truly love the challenges cyclocross racing presents, making each race simply a race against myself. Nowadays I don't race, but I do ride regularly, both road and mountain biking. Most recently I've developed an interest in the anatomical basis of yoga practice. I'm excited to see where this new adventure will take me!...
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...main job being a Science Teacher at the high school/middle school level. I have taught Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, ACT Math, Anatomy and Physiology, and Middle School Science. My favorite subjects to teach are lower math (middle school and algebra 1) and Biology. My teaching philosophy is relationships first. I believe that if you can trust your teacher, then you can learn from you teacher. I give examples, practice problems, and explain content from easy...
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...HIV lab at the National Institutes of Health. Throughout my undergraduate degree, I served as an SAT volunteer tutor for students from low-income communities. I especially liked how the help I offered to these motivated students propelled them to higher scores and great colleges. I have also served as an Introductory and advanced Chemistry and Math tutor for college students for many years. As a first-generation college graduate, I believe it is my calling to...
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PCAT Biology Tutoring FAQ
Pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree can be a challenging undertaking, but perhaps the biggest hurdle you will face is the admissions process. To stand out from the crowd, you will need to present admissions boards with an exceptional score on the PCAT, or Pharmacy College Admissions Test. In particular, admissions boards expect applicants to earn high scores on the Biology section of the exam, as this subscore is most commonly representative of the coursework students have previously encountered in their undergraduate studies. Despite the familiarity of this material, the breadth of topics covered on the PCAT Biology section can make adequate preparation seem overwhelming. If you are determined to improve your score, but find yourself in need of some help in structuring and directing your review, a PCAT Biology tutor can provide you with the support you need.
Building your repertoire of test-taking skills and conceptual knowledge may seem repetitive. You likely faced similar, equally rigorous review prior to applying to your undergraduate program. Many students find, however, that their experience with standardized testing quickly faded during their collegiate studies. Working with a personal instructor can help you identify exactly where your greatest strengths and weaknesses lie, both with regard to the knowledge of biological concepts you will need to demonstrate and to the pressures of the standardized testing environment. Your PCAT Biology tutoring sessions can be structured to specifically address any concerns that you have and zero in on the concepts that trouble you the most.
Both in-person and face-to-face online tutoring have a range of benefits, including improving academic performance and providing more practice time to hone your abilities. The aforementioned would be described as immediate benefits. However, there are also rewards that can be impactful later on in your academic career. One of the long-term rewards of tutoring is the development of better study habits. Study skills are often learned. One important facet of private instruction involves the development of said skills. Here, you can learn how to take proper notes. You'll discover how to effectively make and use flash cards, and highlight important details. Understanding how to utilize these tools provides lifelong benefits that are applicable to a range of settings, from college to the workplace.
Finding the right tutor for you isn't arduous, thanks to Varsity Tutors. Our intensive interview process ensures only the top candidates are available to teach you. Our team of expert educational directors narrows the field even further to ensure you are matched with the ideal instructor in your area. Varsity Tutors can connect you with the most qualified candidates. Since there are both in-person and face-to-face online tutoring options, you can choose to learn in an environment where you're most comfortable. Sessions are scheduled when it's convenient for you.
Whether you are most concerned with the time constraints of the PCAT or which biochemical signaling mechanisms may appear on your exam, your PCAT Biology tutor can work with you to augment your current knowledge and experience to prepare you for test day. No matter where you currently stand in your review process, your tutor can develop a customized learning plan, allowing you to receive targeted assistance in your most problematic areas. No study guide or classroom review can provide you with the full attention of a talented pedagogue who has demonstrated his or her abilities on this exact exam before. Working with a private instructor might be just the thing to help you make efficient progress toward your PCAT Biology target score. For more information about connecting with a test prep tutor in your area, contact Varsity Tutors' educational directors today!
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Recent PCAT Biology Tutoring Session Notes
We began by discussing general prep book information. The student ordered a electronic version of the prep book as well as a vocabulary tool. We began by working through a diagnostic test in order to give me a feel for her general strengths and weaknesses. I assigned a variety of the arithmetic and algebra chapters problems, as well as a section of graph / chart interpretation questions. Also, I assigned sets of problems from the vocabulary-related verbal sections and one issue prompt.
In this session we continued to study formulas, functions, and sequences. We went over how to find the equation of line, how to find the sum of a sequence, and how to work with odd symbols in functions. He picked it up with help from me.
The student and I went over some of the practice questions she had trouble with (in one of her GRE test prep books). We then discussed probability and combinations and permutations. I went over the concepts and also some of the most likely to appear question types. She also completed several practice questions on those topics.
Fantastic news -- the student was accepted into her dream school without even needing to take the GRE. She still has to take it as a formality, but she's already in! We studied for a bit, but the pressure is off for her. We covered a bit of vocab and a few math questions just so that she'll feel a bit more comfortable on the actual test.
We began the session with corrections. I had sent the student a link to a worksheet covering exponents, simplifying multivariate expressions using the rules of exponents. He did well on the ones he had managed to complete ahead of time. I clarified how to deal with negative exponents and what allows one to decide whether the multiplication and division or addition and subtraction rules apply. We then went through a diagnostic set and completed test corrections based of that. For next session, I assigned a diagnostic set to be completed at home.
The student and I went over the quantitative reasoning section. We took care to focus on percentages and geometry. He has some trouble with algebra, so we also reviewed some of the quick ways to do algebra. We also went over systems of equations, specifically the techniques of substitution, addition/subtraction elimination.
