...Rutgers University with a double major in Genetics and 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...
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...experience. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and my favorite subjects to teach are math, biology, and chemistry. As a current student, I know that sometimes certain topics can seem impossible, but working at it is the only way to improve. I hope to provide the best possible tutoring experience for the student and the teacher in an environment conducive to learning. I am currently a junior at Creighton University seeking a degree...
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...I was also available for tutoring for students taking the course. I really enjoy working with students of all different learning styles and creating a plan that helps them achieve their potential. Tutoring allows me to keep my skills in the sciences fresh, while helping other students. I am passionate about the sciences and like to apply concepts I learn in class to real life situations. In my first year of dental school I completed...
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...simply looking at different strategies to approaching the subject material. I have come to understand that a great tutor is someone who can understand how a particular student learns and who works to explain the concept in a manner that encourages learning rather than tedious memorization. I believe I am aptly capable of doing so. Outside of my academic endeavors, I enjoy playing basketball and I am a DJ. I look forward to working with...
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...goals that seemed unattainable. I have done this by establishing what areas of the subject are most troubling to students and focusing on them by using a variety of different sources. I have many textbooks and class notes, manuals, etc. that the students can use to have multiple viewpoints on the same subject. I also believe that a person learns best when they are able to recap and teach the subject to another individual. Therefore,...
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...can be an essential component of anyone's education. Having 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....
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...graduate of the University of California, San Diego. I 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;...
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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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...Being a recent college graduate, I believe I am able to connect with students more easily and understand their perspective when approaching difficult topics. I am patient with my students and always do my preparation before a lesson so that my time with the student is efficient. I strive to not only teaching the material in an effective manner, but instill the confidence needed so that the student can flourish in the classroom setting. I...
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...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, microbiology, and math. I really enjoy helping students with their homework as well as preparing them for exams. In my opinion, the best study environment is fun and active learning. I help...
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...I can make a difference. My strengths are in the biomedical sciences field. I am confident to teach basic math and also mentor and teach students who want to attain a better score on the DAT. I have worked with children since high school. I have volunteered at multiple clinics and camps where I was exposed to children and taught how to mentor them. I feel I can be a great tutor and role model...
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...I have learned that each student has varying learning styles. Accordingly, I strive to adapt my teaching style for each of my students so that their academic potential is maximized. I have mainly tutored high-school students and college students. In high school, as a junior and senior, I tutored many different math courses and I also tutored in biology/chemistry. In university, I have tutored in general chemistry. My favorite subjects to teach are general chemistry...
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...for being the top-scoring student in General Biology, and was also selected for the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. During college, I tutored other college students in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics courses. I also helped high school students prepare their college application essays. I am passionate about helping other people through tutoring because I believe that education is powerful. Learning is something that lasts a lifetime, and is incredibly rewarding. In my free...
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...volunteer, I carefully strengthened each candidates abilities, providing reference materials for students. I was awarded for "my resourcefulness and persistence toward excellence under intense deadlines". My experiences tutoring have been extremely rewarding. Tutoring allows me to more comprehensively serve the community with my skills. Something that sets me apart is my dedication to guide each individual to success and to see each student meet their goal. One particular situation comes to mind that I would...
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...easily and sometimes I will create inventive ways to help students possibly memorize formulas or solve the problems. I hope with each session that each student can learn at least on tip/strategy/concept of the math topic being taught. With that said, the same can be done with chemistry. Chemistry is about a quarter memorization, but more importantly three-quarters understanding. Once any student understands the concepts of a chemistry topic, memorization becomes easy. With chemistry, I...
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...endless possibilities where knowledge and the power of each individual can find a wholesome place in a world where finding your place is often difficult. Teaching is not only the practice of relaying important information, nor does it end with the application of knowledge in order to develop societal roles. For me, teaching is a platform for the growth of the mind, and a path for reasoning. Learning should not be so difficult that it...
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...& II. I soon realized how much I enjoyed helping other people learn, so I began assisting my residents with homework assignments, lab work, and helpful study tactics. I love to tutor nearly all subjects relating to biology, but my favorite subject to tutor is Anatomy & Physiology II. I believe that everyone is the author of their own story; as long as you want it and are willing to work for it, you can...
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...the University of Houston in May 2011, and it was at this campus where I engaged in my first tutoring experience. At Learning Support Services, my employer, I provided weekly instruction to fellow UH undergraduates during the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 academic semesters. The subjects I tutored ranged from college level science courses to advanced mathematics. In my opinion, the most rewarding aspect of tutoring is when I am able to convey a particularly...
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...at your goals. Prior to attending and graduating from dental school, I tutored elementary, middle school and high school students. I have experience in tutoring subjects including, but not limited to, algebra and arithmetic, history, science, and English. I've also helped tutor students studying for the DAT. I strive for my students to succeed--and with a little effort, they do! People like subjects that they do well in. A little bit of time each day...
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...professor who began the class explaining how he got to where he was today. You see most professors are naturally brilliant at the college level. This professor of mine explained how he was just an average joe. He explained that he couldn't learn the same way his peers had while he was an undergrad and so he developed his own style of learning. Today he incorporates a different kind of visual learning that he feels...
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Reading comprehension is an element of almost every standardized examination. You probably have experienced this type of material on the SAT, the ACT, and any number of college or high school placement examinations over the course of your academic career. The near ubiquity of reading sections on standardized tests should not come as a surprise, as reading comprehension is a fundamental skill that is required of almost any profession and in almost any higher-level educational endeavor. The world of dental school is no different. Being able to understand what you read is absolutely critical; however, for many pre-dental students, their college curricula haven't emphasized this particular skill. The skills required for literary analysis and verbal reasoning can be easily lost among the countless biology labs and chemistry lectures of your undergraduate education. You may have aced all your physics tests, but reading comprehension may not have been explicitly taught to you. In fact, until you arrive at the testing center for your DAT Reading Comprehension exam, your analytical and reasoning abilities may not have been evaluated since your last standardized examination, and you may have yet to consider DAT Reading Comprehension tutoring. Varsity Tutors can help you in this by connecting you with DAT Reading Comprehension tutors who can help you prepare for this section of the DAT.
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Recent DAT Reading Comprehension Tutoring Session Notes
We began by reviewing the work that the student did from chapter 27 (triangles) and the book exam sections for math. He did well on the rectangle / square problems I assigned. Some of the more abstract triangle problems were still an issue, so we discussed how to approach such problems in general. This was the same approach for the test book assignment. (There were various topics treated in this review, ad hoc.) With the little bit of time left, we focused on probability in general as well as the basics of combinatorics. I assigned 1 section, a selection of problems from 23 on probability / combinatorics, and reassigned a selection of problems from 26 (circles).
The student and I met for another session of tutoring. We spent most of the session going over a practice test that the student had taken. We also did practice in geometry and in quadratic equations. The student is coming along nicely, I expect he will do very well on the test.
Today, we covered a new essay the student wrote. She decided to take on a more comparative task this time, but did not understand the best way to do so, so this week she is going to revise this paper to include a more balanced perspective. Her grammar skills and fluency continue to improve. Next, we continued to work through algebra problems. Once she gets a concept, she gets it; however, there are still holes in her math skills. Today, we primarily reviewed complicated substitution problems along with some basics.
We focused on math problems that the student was having difficulty with. We covered rate/distance problems, combinations and proportional mixes in particular. Her key challenge is establishing which quantity is the variable and how to parse the story problems
We reviewed integrated reasoning and also the essay writing of the GMAT. We went over each IR question type and how to solve each type. We also did examples of each IT question type. We also went over the process of how to write the essays. The student will continue to work on math timing over the next few days and also will work on IR questions and structuring and writing GMAT essays.
The student and I covered challenging math problems in both the data sufficiency section and problem solving section of the assessment test. I encouraged him to take a practice test to assess his current scoring potential. Overall, he has a strong mathematical foundation. I also covered strategic guessing strategies on the more complex problems found in the data sufficiency section of the assessment test.