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Biology - all levels: MCAT, GCSE, SAT, International Baccalaureate, etc
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In this module I tutor in biology on a middle school to high school to college level, depending on what is required by the student. The possibilities vary from simple lessons about basic concepts all the way to the topics needed to pass ''end exams'' like the SAT, GCSE, MCAT and International Baccalaureate.My knowledge from medical school help me explain the material on a deeper level if the student requires so.
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General info
Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English, Dutch, French, Russian |
About Me
Hello, my name is Jordy and I'm 28 years old. I am a 3rd year medical student with a background in international business and have 5 years of experience in teaching.A few years ago I decided to prepare for the admission exam for medical school (a national exam counting about 6000 participants every year, and only 1200 passing) and succeeded, having learned everything from scratch.
After this, I believe that everyone can achieve the goals they set for themselves when they prepare well enough. As someone who has been in the position of ''doubtful student'' before, it would be my pleasure to help you achieve your academic goals and build your confidence along the way. Contact me for help with courses, exams, and study planning.
Education
Geneeskunde @UGent - Medicine @University of GentBusiness Management @KdG Karel de Grote Hogeschool Antwerpen
HIGH SCHOOL / Middelbaar
Office Management / Kantoor - KVRI
Experience / Qualifications
Five years of experience in tutoring math, biology, chemistry and physics.Passed the admission exam for dentistry and medical school, a test based on the final years of science-heavy high school forms (6-8 hours of math/4+ physics, chemistry and biology). Despite having no preliminary knowledge of science while I was in business school. As the end of the year approached I decided to arbitrate quickly and do what I had always dreamt of in spite of the unfavourable position I was in.
Geslaagd in het toelatingsexamen voor tandarts+arts, een test die stoelt op de laatste jaren van de meest wetenschappelijke middelbare richtingen (6-8 uur wiskunde / 4+ uur fysica, chemie en bio). Ondanks geen voorkennis te hebben in deze wetenschappelijke velden ben ik er dankzij zelfstudie toch in geslaagd om het examen mooi af te leggen.
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I received a very quick response. He explained everything well at a leisurely pace.
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Very didactic teacher
Interactive informative session
Great chemistry tuition - I only had a few weeks to prepare for an exam but the lessons were very helpful to build my chemistry knowledge from virtually nothing
Jordy was very attentive and did his best to explain everything
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I teach Russian as a foreign language to those who want an introduction to Russian. In my course, you will learn to read, write, and pronounce the letters of the Russian alphabet, as well as basic sentences and words for conversation.
After my lessons, you will know how to:
- Read and write Russian
- Introduce yourself
- Conjugate commonly used verbs
- Form simple sentences
I prepare the student for the entrance exam for medicine and/or dentistry. Because a lot of work goes into this, I recommend enjoying both early and well-planned preparation so that the chances of passing this exam are optimal.
The subjects covered are mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. The silent reading text of the afternoon part is also drilled. Tips are also given regarding taking the exam itself, the structure of the questions and how best to start.
In this course I will prepare you for the IMAT (Italian medical admission test) which happens every year and is the only way to get access to the English language medicine program in public universities in Italy.
I will help you with the four scientific disciplines (math, physics, biology, chemistry) as well as the critical reasoning and general knowledge aspect. I will also prepare you with real-life exam scenarios in order to get used to the time limit and other constraints.
In this module I tutor in physics, math and chemistry on a middle school to high school to college level, depending on what is required by the student. The possibilities vary from simple lessons about basic concepts all the way to the topics needed to pass ''end exams'' like the SAT, GCSE, MCAT and International Baccalaureate.
I personalize classes based on the students needs and goals, and give out homework when asked. Always available when contacted.
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