Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...towards a B.S. in Investigative Medical Sciences and a minor in Biology and will be attending the University of Oklahoma's College of Dentistry beginning this summer. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I tutored students in my 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...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...a Concentration in Neurobiology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. During my final years as an undergraduate, I worked as a supplemental instructor in a Biology course for Non-Bio Majors. After graduation, I attended Texas A&M College of Dentistry, where I tutored high schoolers and undergraduates who were preparing for the Reading Comprehension section of the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). I was honored with Tutor of the Year award by the students and...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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Hello everyone! I am Ali, and I have a love for English and math. I have been tutoring and teaching since I was young and have followed all the necessary steps to achieve the success I have today.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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My mission is to empower students by building confidence and instilling hope. I am inspired by watching students work hard to master the subjects I tutor, which then pushes me to become a better tutor. Tutoring has changed my life through the people I have met, and the transformations I have been a part of. Because of this, I will be involved with teaching or tutoring in some capacity for the rest of my life.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...what you are known for, whatever is left is whom you are. If my academic accolades, research, teaching experience in both academic and professional settings, volunteer service, and clinical experience are removed, you will find a life-long learner that embraces the opportunity to serve others. I enjoy teaching, not just school-related subjects, but sports, games, etc.; I enjoy being there learning with you! I am attending a dental residency in Pittsburgh, and as such, my...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Corps officer (Microbiologist/Immunologist) I began teaching Biology at the university level, first for 18 years in East Texas and then six years in Virginia. During this later portion I published four books dealing with test preparation and helped score the AP Biology test for 10 years. I am a sport pilot and own a gyroplane, and my wife and I thrive in documenting our international travels with photography and videography. Oh, and I love teaching.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...the pre-med post-baccalaureate program at Northwestern this past June (coursework included General Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, Organic Chemistry, and Physics). Born and raised in New York City, I studied ballet at the at The Joffrey Ballet School and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts as a Dance major. I have been teaching fitness classes in the Chicago area since 2011 and loves...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Rutgers University in New Jersey, and I'm currently a third-year dental student pursuing a DMD degree at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. I have experience tutoring high school, college, and older students since 2012 in different subjects including Chemistry, Biology, Algebra, Geometry, French, Arabic and Admission tests such as SAT and DAT. During my undergraduate career, I was a teaching assistant in General Chemistry and I enjoyed tutoring this subject to a large group of...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Tufts University. I completed my Bachelors of Science degree from Emory University, and my Masters of Science degree from Tufts University. I've been successfully helping students learn a wide variety of SAT/ACT prep and high school subjects for over seven years. I have a great passion for learning and teaching, and wholeheartedly put all my efforts into making sure the students I work with experience the same enthusiasm. My style is to identify your weak...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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I am entering my 3rd year of dental school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. I have 5+ years of experience in ACT/SAT test prep as well as biology and chemistry in the Houston area. Please see my LinkedIn Profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/phitrongpham/ for more information, I hope to work with you soon. Thank you!... By their very nature, people are inquisitive. The goal of education should be to encourage...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Certificate. I am currently pursing my DMD to become a dentist. I know how stressful and important academics are regardless of your grade level and will try my best to help you out in any way I can! I personally used Varsity Tutors in the past for my ACT prep and to help me with some AP courses and even college classes. I am willing to provide students with the resources, techniques, skills, and advice...
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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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...Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Pre-Dental Studies, specializing in Social and Behavioral Sciences, and minors in Biology, Chemistry, and Business Management from The College of New Jersey. With over 5 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in subjects such as math, biology, chemistry, physics, english and much more. I am also specialized in preparing students for standardized tests such as the GRE, DAT, SAT, ACT, and more. My teaching philosophy centers on making complex...
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The College of New Jersey - Bachelor, Major: Public Health (BS)/ Specialization: Social & Behavioral Sciences/ Minors: Biology, Chemistry, Business Management
Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...liberal arts college in San Antonio, Texas, where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Cellular and Molecular Biology in December 2024. I graduated a semester early and will be starting dental school in the Fall of 2025. My tutoring experience stems from being the eldest daughter of an immigrant family, where I naturally took on the role of assisting with academic challenges. In college, I expanded my teaching skills...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...in chemistry, as well as a medical and dental degree from the University at Buffalo. I am currently awaiting an opportunity to begin a new residency program in 2019, and therefore I am looking to keep my memory and my skill sharp! I believe that tutoring is about more than just getting questions right on homework and exams. I strive to make sure all my students understand, learn, and maybe even enjoy the subjects that...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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I graduated with a degree in Biology and am currently in my first year of dental school at Harvard. I have experience tutoring subjects ranging from elementary school math to AP Biology and Chemistry. I also volunteer as a Spanish translator and English teacher for Adult ESL classes. I am especially excited to teach students Mandarin Chinese, English, and Spanish.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...receiving my Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and minor in Biology. After graduation, I applied to dental school, and currently I am a third year dental student. During my time in undergrad and dental school, I have tutored on the side helping with middle school, high school and college students with math and science. I tutor a wide variety of subjects in math and science, especially Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Biology and Chemistry. Being a...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...in a new manner. I think that learning some of the subjects can be boring but I know how to liven the material up in a manner that is relatable/ easier to understand. I have been a camp counselor in the past so I have some experience working with kids; I am very patient and I was always someone in school that could turn a long tedious problem/ information into something that I remembered forever.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Biology in 2015. Currently, I am between my first and second years of dental school at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and will graduate with my DDS degree in May of 2019. I first started tutoring in my sophomore year of college for the Biology Department at my university. I ran weekly tutorial sessions for students taking Genetics. Then, after my junior year of college, I also began working for the Physics Department as...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...and employment to go serve as a missionary helping others. I was called to serve in Chile for two years, I did not return home for the entirety of the time I served. I love teaching and helping others understand concepts that they have struggled with. The feeling when a student "gets it" or the "lightbulb" moment is one that is very rewarding I feel it is one of my callings in life to help...
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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.
