Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...various courses and found I was good at doing so. Upon realizing this, I looked for further opportunities to tutor other students, at which point I came across Varsity Tutors. My strongest subjects include English, ACT, DAT, Algebra,and Biology. I enjoy tutoring these subjects because a lot of progress can be made in them by simply looking at different strategies to approaching the subject material. I have come to understand that a great tutor is...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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I am studying Nutrition at Virginia Tech. I have tutored all the introductory science classes and some upper level courses as well. I enjoy helping students succeed in these courses because I know these classes can be difficult. Aside from tutoring, I play the piano and love working out.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...student and I will work on the areas he or she is struggling in. Previous experience has taught me that no student learns exactly the same and I strive to find the strategy that works best for the individual. I have tutored numerous grades ranging from pre-k-college so I have a wide range of experience. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and my favorite subjects to teach are math, biology, and chemistry. As...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...the topic. As someone who recently graduated Arizona State University with a B.S. in Microbiology, I understand the hardships that many students must face in large classroom learning environments and so I can relate to younger or more mature adult students. I have much experience in working in a lab setting where application and science work in tandem so I realize the necessity in flexibility and the importance in explaining the exceptions to the rules...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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Aside from being an avid scholar, I am a world traveler and enjoy trying new things! I also love to run, draw, read, and cook, either with friends or simply by myself. I stay in shape both mentally and physically: I am constantly training to be my best. Whenever the opportunity arises to help elevate someone, I take it. Helping a student reach their goals is equally as rewarding for my student and myself.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...truly enjoy helping others learn. Knowledge and education are very valuable tools in life so I see tutoring as a gratifying duty of mine to help others learn material with which they are having difficulty. I graduated from the University of Georgia in May 2011 (B.S. Chemistry) and I have aspirations of becoming a dentist. Since graduating, I have worked full-time on weekdays with an oral surgeon for dental experience and plan on starting dental...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...understand the questions, background behind the questions, and ways to approach to solve the questions. I am a senior at university with Chemistry with Pre-dental degree. I am working at school as a peer tutor as well, teaching chemistry and math. I really like to teach students and feel happiness when they understand the concepts of questions! Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing piano and bass. I also like to play rocket-ball. Moreover, I like...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...chose to major in Sociology and became a Pre-dental student over time because I loved learning about the sciences. I enjoy teaching a variety of subjects, including Chemistry, Biology, and Math. I have worked with students of all ages. My belief is that if the student understands the material presented, it is much easier to learn and incorporate. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports; mainly basketball. A healthy body leads to a healthy...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...whose age ranges from 16 to 40 and they come from many different backgrounds. I remember when I was a college student, I went through the same things that they are going through which makes it easier for me to work with them. With my experience and knowledge, I can help them succeed in their classes. While I tutor a very broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about sciences such as chemistry, biology,...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...to Dental schools as well as a Master's program. I have always enjoyed working with kids as well as teaching/coaching, so tutoring offers the perfect opportunity to do something I really enjoy. As a student, my favorite subjects were Math, Science, and Art. Of the three subjects, Math is my strongest and also my favorite subject to teach, followed by Sciences (especially Chemistry). Working with kids and teens has taught me the importance of patience...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...scores and received an academic scholarship to attend my first choice, Georgetown University, where I majored in Mathematics, with a pre-medical concentration. During college, I pursued my passion for education. I taught SAT Mathematics to college-bound juniors and seniors and was dedicated to improving my students. I carefully nurtured my students individually and transformed them from barely scraping by on the SATs to having highly respectable scores that gained them entry to their choice of...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...and the levels of stress during a semester and also to love the material they're studying because that will make their life easier. My mentorship philosophy is to be able to explain complex material in a simple manner using easy vocabulary to make sense to audience. When I am able to explain complex subjects in a very simple way to students this only shows that now I am able to truly comprehend the material. When...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...San Francisco. Volunteering at the clinics helped me understand clinic operations and raised my awareness of community needs, and the work needed to address those needs. My experiences have made me certain that dentistry is the best choice for me. From moving to a foreign country by myself to my fortunate professional and volunteering work that instilled and reinforced my caring and compassion for others what I learned was that I have what it takes...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...in the upcoming months. I would greatly appreciate it if you reach out to me if you are interested in tutoring / spread the word to anyone who may be interested. I genuinely enjoy teaching and served as a teaching assistant at UVa for several years, as well as created and taught my own undergraduate-level courses. I would love to work with you and your student to help them achieve their academic goals!
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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Currently a Dental School Student Masters in Biomedical Sciences from Tufts University. Bachelors in Spanish and Chemistry My tutoring focus is SAT I, DAT prep, AP/SATII test Biology, Chemistry, US History. I have a decade of experience teaching middle school, high school and college students on these subjects. I always try to be a mentor and cheerleader as I try to encourage students become independent and achieve success.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...essays and papers for business and rhetoric courses. I am most passionate in tutoring the sciences. I used to dislike the sciences until I was able to find an appreciation for them. I am fascinated by chemistry and biology because of their complexity . I find that the key to enjoying science classes is being able to see the big picture and how science concepts fit into everyday life. In teaching any subject I like...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...I have been heavily involved in scientific research in oral biology and electroanalytical chemistry. In regards to tutoring, my expertise is in general chemistry and organic chemistry; I have developed strategies to simplify difficult topics such as chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, HNMR spectroscopy, or functional group chemistry. Over time I've become impassioned by the material and enjoy seeing my students succeed in their courses. Prior to beginning dental school this fall I have been working as...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Psychology. Currently, I am applying for dental school with a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...all backgrounds grow in their educational studies. In the future, I see myself leading an expert educational facility, with the mission of transforming the lives of the next generation. My global point of view, appreciation of diversity of life, and sensitivity to science related concepts have shaped me to be the tutor I am today. I have more than 10 years of experience giving back to my community and providing direct services to people of...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...a personal, one-on-one mentor to guide you through subject material is a factor that can prove to be a difference maker in achieving at the highest level. From my experience in undergrad at Cornell University to the many test-prep classes I have taken, I feel that I am knowledgeable in science subjects and mathematics and have developed strategies to best apply these techniques to standardized tests. I look forward to working with Varsity Tutors to...
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DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutoring FAQ
For most pre-dental students, the Dental Admission Test (DAT) Survey of the Natural Sciences is the most anticipated part of the exam. Typically, you'll face this section first on test day, and it's easy to understand why most students feel confident about this section. You have likely spent the past several years facing a battery of advanced science classes, laboratories, and examinations. If there is something that you feel confident about, it's probably a test on the natural sciences. It can be a surprise to you, then, that the DAT Natural Sciences section looks nothing like what you would expect. Unlike an in-class exam on the endocrine system or olfactory pathways, your DAT Natural Sciences exam is a standardized test. It asks you abstract questions that rely only on basic science concepts and you must apply these concepts in complicated ways to answer the questions correctly. As a result, you need to prepare specifically for the DAT Natural Sciences section, and not simply trust that your past few years of coursework will be adequate preparation.
Your DAT Natural Sciences score can be a huge asset to your overall score, but only if you prepare properly. You must develop your test-taking skills just as you have developed your scientific skills over the past several years. This proper preparation does not involve pulling out stacks of old textbooks or class notes; rote memorization through this study format will get you almost nowhere on test day. Instead, you need to work with a resource that is designed specifically for the DAT Natural Sciences exam. Even better is a personal resource that can offer advice about the exam's idiosyncrasies, as well as the ability to specifically cater to your needs and weaknesses in order to maximize your study time investment.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with personal DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences tutoring. They have educational directors available to work with you to create a detailed student profile. This allows potential tutors to view your needs, which can be a big help in quickly determining if they would be a suitable tutor for you. Your profile can provide information like your testing date, proficiency, testing concerns, schedule, and more. Armed with this information, your tutor can create the basis for a fully personalized tutoring plan that keeps you on track to achieve your testing goals.
Each DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences tutor has excelled on the Natural Sciences portion of the exam, and has been carefully selected for his or her outstanding ability to both master the material on the exam and to communicate it in a clear and enthusiastic way. You can see much more of a return on your time investment with a resource like a personal tutor compared to a generic review book or mass-market review course. In fact, your personal tutor can arrange your sessions around your busy schedule to ensure that you are able to handle all of your responsibilities. If you need to meet in person at a local setting or prefer face-to-face online tutoring sessions, you are free to ask for whatever will make your sessions more convenient.
As one of the most important parts of your dental school application, your performance on the DAT cannot be overstated. With DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences tutoring, you can likely make substantial progress far faster than you may expect, which can leave you time to focus attention on other obligations. You can't focus your entire life on the DAT when dental school admissions committees are also looking for volunteer experience, clinical exposure, and community involvement. Make your dental school application stand out in a variety of ways with the help of private tutoring. Contact Varsity Tutors' directors today and get started!
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Recent DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutoring Session Notes
We began by reviewing several small issues that the student had in chapters 16 / 17 (word problems in one and two variables). After this, we discussed Triangle-related issues and worked through some of the pertinent problems (chapter 27) as well as Mean, Median, Mode problems (chapter 21). I likewise discussed some introductory points on standard deviation. I assigned 21 and 27 as well as another 20-30 problems in 24 (graph interpretations) and reading comprehension through problem 56.
The student and I met for our second session of tutoring. For this session we focused on the writing section. The student wrote two essays, first an analyze an issue essay which I scored at 4.5. Then an analyze an argument essay which I scored at 5. These scores indicate that the student already has a strong grasp of the writing section and should do well on the section.
We worked on properties of fractions: multiplication, division and combinations thereof. We also looked briefly through her collection of GRE books to identify priorities for her Christmas break: number properties first, then algebra, then geometry, then solving word problems.
The student and I did a video chat session since she is in a different city. Her studying for finals has kept her from devoting as much time to the GRE as she would like. We focused a lot on vocabulary and on practice verbal reasoning questions.
The student and I worked on math this session and she is showing improvement. On the problems that she did previous to our meeting she got over half right, which is a big improvement!
We began the session by reviewing the two practice tests the student took during our break apart. She only had a few questions about some of the math, but felt good about the rest, so she's feeling more confident about the material. Geometry questions in particular, which previously proved difficult, were much easier for her. Then we segued into a brief review of some of the algebra from last time, and the coordinate geometry and probability. In our final session we will not discuss content very much, except where needed, but will focus on strategies for writing the essays and general test-taking skills.