...a dynamic process and that there are so many advancements that have yet to be made in the field of science. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I believe in creating a nurturing environment inundated with encouragement, repetition, and positive feedback that allows my students to grow and develop accordingly. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors and participate in many activities such as hiking, bicycling, swimming, going to the beach, and traveling to...
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My name is Rochelle S. and I am pursuing a professional doctorate degree as a dental student. I am looking to tutor elementary, middle, high school and college students in Math, Writing and Reading.
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...something 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...
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...from Marblehead, 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...
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...a variety 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...
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...left school 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...
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...College where I majored in biological sciences. I'm an aspiring dentist and I'm taking a gap year between college and grad school. While my research and concentration ranges from creative writing to biology, I am most comfortable with tutoring SAT math and AP biology. I have always done quite well on tests for these two subjects, and I love helping people prepare for them! Additionally, I have a strong background in French, and am more...
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...Maryland with a Bachelor's Degree in Science with a concentration in the functional biology of animals. During my stay at Towson, I learned a lot about myself and about other people by getting involved with tons of different activities and groups. To name a few, I was a Resident Assistant for two and a half years, captain of the club soccer team, and an active member of Beta Beta Beta, the biological honor society. I...
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...student at 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...
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...DAT-prep for the SCU Pre-Dental Society; Lab and Teacher's Assistant for Biochemical Techniques, a lab-based capstone course for SCU Biochemistry students; teaching oral health prevention to underserved families via The Health Trust in Silicon Valley; and private tutoring in High School in the subjects of biology and trigonometry. My background in STEM has strengthened my knowledge in chemistry, biology, and math (trigonometry and calculus specifically). As for my teaching style, I believe in sustainable improvement...
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...University of North Carolina Charlotte with a BS in Biology. I have a passion in biological systems and the chemistry of things! I have over 5 years of experience tutoring science at secondary and a college level. Ever since my undergraduate career, I knew I had a talent in teaching others what I know. As per recommendation from my professors, I started as a supplemental instructor for college chemistry-CHEM 1251! It was such a wonderful...
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...core from a seemingly daunting, complicated, and boring subject to the very link between physics and biology. Since then, I have been an A student in college and passed all my chemistry classes with flying colors. The secret: the beauty of chemistry (or any other science) is not how complex it is but how incredibly simple it can be with the right mindset. I strongly believe that liking a subject is the first step to...
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...to attend dental school next fall. I am available to tutor multiple types of Biology courses in addition to organic chemistry. I am also available for DAT tutoring as I did well enough on my test to warrant 6 dental school interviews for the current cycle. I personally believe I can help any student can reach his/her academic goals through effective communication and thorough preparation. In my spare time, I like to spend time with...
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...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 mind...
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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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...and soon after broadened my teaching experiences in various high school level subjects, such as math and history. The sciences, like all subjects, require strong study skills. As a teacher/tutor, I focus on instilling proper note-taking and study habits. While my students have me as a instructor now, they will need the proper educational foundation and skills to succeed as they progress in their academic careers. And it is my desire to guide them to...
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...Biology with 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...
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...topic they have little interest in and have met with little success. I understand that my role as their teacher is to look for ways for them to improve - and that's when I share all the tools and tricks learned over 16 years in the classroom and 7 years as a tutor! No two students learn in the same way. It is my job as a professional to engage that student's spark of curiosity...
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...also accepted to medical school after college. In addition, I worked as a Research Assistant at the Institute for International Economics in Washington DC for two years. Also, I volunteer with the Pima County Environmental Education Department. I assist with leading nature walks and presenting educational programs to school children. I seek to share my passion for learning. My joy is when the lightbulb goes off in the student and they "get it."
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...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 time, I enjoy reading novels, baking, hiking, playing tennis, and...
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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.
As a result of such a rigorous focus in the sciences, students can struggle with the reading comprehension part of the DAT. If you really want to succeed on the DAT Reading Comprehension Test, you need to be prepared when you sit for it, which means learning the specific skills tested on the exam. The one-on-one attention that a private tutor can offer you can help you gain these crucial skills. All DAT Reading Comprehension tutors are knowledgeable about the details and idiosyncrasies of this section of the exam, and have excelled on the section themselves not long ago. Beyond this, they are also exceptionally talented teachers, and can help you make remarkable progress much more quickly than you probably expect. The enthusiasm and commitment to excellence that personal instructors offer can help make even the most counterintuitive concepts come to life. An experienced instructor can help introduce study techniques to make this material stick in your long-term memory and reduce the need for you to revisit concepts over and over. Your preparation can be more focused, direct, and shorter in duration if you retain more and focus specific attention on your weakest areas. This is exactly the efficiency and effectiveness that private DAT Reading Comprehension tutoring can provide.
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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.
