Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Dental Surgery degree at Columbia University. I grew up in Trinidad and Tobago. Many people equate island life to easy going personalities and no worries, which encompasses me. However, within the Caribbean, Trinidad also has a notorious reputation for rigorous academics and producing strong academic talent. After leaving my beloved island, I gained >700 SAT I and II scores and received an academic scholarship to attend my first choice, Georgetown University, where I majored in...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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As someone who has endured multiple standardized tests and successfully completed high school and college, I understand the importance of tutors.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...three different departments. My three departments of study are religious studies, sociology, and dental sciences. I have been studying to enter dental school, and took the DAT exam in September 2014. I have done private tutoring for fellow peers at San Diego State, helping them in their science, math, history, and literature classes, as well as peer reviewed essays and papers for business and rhetoric courses. I am most passionate in tutoring the sciences. I...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Biology, I have an in-depth knowledge and love for sciences. I also recently took the DAT, the dental admissions test, which focuses on math, reading, biology, and chemistry, which continued to keep my brain focused in the sciences after graduation. Although my love for learning and sciences is strong does not mean these subjects come easily to me. I work and study extremely hard to meet my goals and find great reward from my dedication.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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I am a patient and results-focused tutor with experience teaching Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering at GCSE, A level, and early university level. I focus on building strong foundations, clear exam technique, and student confidence. My lessons are structured, friendly, and adapted to each student's learning style, with plenty of worked examples and exam-style practice. I aim not just to help students improve grades, but to truly understand the subject and enjoy learning.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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I'm interested in getting to know students to evaluate how best to accommodate or complement their learning desires and needs. I want to know what makes them apprehensive to or love a subject/topic and how to engage them to advance from where they begin. It should be an exciting journey for both of us! I'm a recently graduate dentist who has a strong writing, science, and math background!
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...This passion led me to explore the field of dentistry. I began by interning as a dental assistant at the office of Dr. Abar. Working alongside Dr. Abar further solidified my passion for dental school and familiarized me with the day-to-day work of a dentist. The internship was a great assurance that dentistry would be a great fit for me. I learned that to succeed and be a great dentist and provide the best care...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...of learning styles is my favorite part of being a tutor. I love getting to establish a friend relationship first with my students so that they feel most comfortable and can really enjoy and get the most out of their tutoring sessions. Everyone has a different way that they like to learn, and I love the opportunity to help students find and establish the best learning techniques for them. I give my students my very...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...along my path to becoming a doctoral student, I have learned to learned to excel at many different subjects (math, English, and the sciences). As a tutor, I want to teach others how to excel academically as well. Also, I hope to emulate my teaching heroes who not only taught me, but encouraged me to do my very best. Over the course of my tutoring career, I have had the honor of instructing Air Force...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...the Dental Admissions Test in which I received a 20 Academic Average. The subjects of this test are Organic Chemistry, Quantitative Reasoning, General Chemistry, Biology, and Reading Comprehension. While studying, I held a part time tutoring position at the Huntington Learning Center. I lead private tutoring sessions for students K-12 to help them receive proficiency in math, reading, vocabulary, and science and build upon essential learning skills. I also provide tutoring services for the ACT.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Massachusetts. I am a graduate of Lafayette College with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Minor in Health and Life Science. I have tutored students in various subjects, particularly in Math and the Sciences, for over 9 years. I have completed my applications for Dental School for the Fall of 2014, and am working in the Boston area for the time being. My knowledge in Science, Mathematics, Organization, Communication and other skills provide a comprehensive...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...graduate school to prepare for attending Dental School next year. I have been tutoring over the past five years and have been able to help students overcome various challenges that they face during an academic year. During my years of experience, I worked with college, high school and middle school students in different subjects; including but not limited to: Biology, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physics, DAT Prep and Mathematics (SAT Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I &...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...others don't find enjoyment in so many things, because they're written off as "too difficult", when in reality, they're not so bad. The reason I became a tutor is to help those people who think they'll be bad at things, just because they think it will be hard. I really want to help people learn and understand what is going on in their classes and lessons, so that they can experience what something better. These...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary biology, I specialize in tutoring biology and math. I have previous experience in tutoring biology and working as a teaching assistant for multiple undergraduate courses. I aim to make complex concepts more accessible by breaking them down into simple, clear steps and using real-world examples to make learning engaging. My passion lies in helping students understand material at their own pace, building their confidence, and making learning less overwhelming.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...the University of Michigan. I received my Bachelor of Sciences in Microbiology with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Michigan in 2017. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, and dental related tutoring (DAT, pre-dental). I firmly believe that math doesn't have to be boring and love to find ways to make it interesting! In my experience, helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests and teaching...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...my second year of dental school at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. As an undergraduate, I dual majored in Neuroscience and Biology at Emory University. I absolutely love working with students of all ages, especially in middle and high school. I have had tutoring experience since I was in high school. I believe students learn best when taught by a peer with a thorough understanding of the subject at hand. I prefer to guide...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...over five years. I primarily tutor students in biology, chemistry, and English. I also prepare students for college admission exams (SAT and ACT) with a primary focus on Reading Comprehension and Language and Writing (grammar). I've had quite the personal academic journey: after earning my BS in Molecular and Cell Biology from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I was accepted into The University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry. Out of nearly 1,700...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...University. In Feb/2021, I took the DAT (Dental Admissions Test) and scored in the 99th percentile with a 28AA. I most recently worked as a Research Assistant at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Neurobiology. I've been tutoring since high school and currently has nearly five years of direct tutoring experience. I am happy to support students with existing classroom assignments, or by introducing new materials to reinforce previous work. I believes that any...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...at San Antonio (UTSA). I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. During the course of my studies, I was a tutor and peer leader at UTSA and have continued tutoring privately after graduation. Since graduation, I have also gained experience in healthcare settings and am pursuing a pathway to pharmacy school. I tutor chemistry at both the high school level (regular and AP) and the college level (general inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, & biochemistry)....
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...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 all ages of diverse backgrounds in multicultural settings using highly effective and interpersonal skills. I am grateful for all the knowledge and wisdom I have, and...
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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.
