...years of direct clinical practice equip me with the insights necessary to guide candidates preparing for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. My approach combines visual learning techniques, such as using models and study guides, with personalized instruction tailored to each student's goals. I am particularly enthusiastic about teaching topics like disease prevention, anatomy, and chronic disease management, which align with my expertise in health and wellness. By fostering a supportive learning environment and focusing...
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...you overcome your challenges. With that said, my main goal is to provide that relief and confidence to any struggling students I work with. There is truly nothing more rewarding for me than to know that I have helped a student conquer their academic fears. I could never be satisfied, as a tutor, until I know that the student is not just satisfied, but elated about their improved scholastic performance. I have a bachelor's...... I think...
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...year when I met a mentor who changed how I would look at the rest of my career. He was an organic chemistry 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...
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...number of dental schools, including Columbia University, where I will be in attendance in the fall of 2018. I have been tutoring for 8 years in subjects ranging from elementary school level math and sciences to college level math and sciences. Due to my undergraduate experiences and my fascination for the various teaching methods I have been exposed to, I have honed my learning and research skills to find a way to make subjects make...
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...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 and finding ways to...
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...level of Spanish, including test prep for SAT subject tests or Spanish Language AP tests. I also tutor Japanese, clarinet, and public speaking. My favorite subjects to tutor are any involving ESL or foreign language as I have a passion for language learning and teaching. I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and have also studied Japanese, German, Brazilian Sign Language, and Italian. I would describe my teaching philosophy as friendly but structured. I use lesson...
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...I have experience in private tutoring to elementary/middle school through college level students in math and the sciences and have helped many achieve 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...
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...sciences but also in writing and math. I like to tutor because it is a very fulfilling task and I 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....
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...believe students learn best when they are guided along through discussion and hands-on methods as opposed to when they are lectured to; I also believe learning can and should be fun! When it comes to preparing for tests, I believe that what you know is only a small part of the puzzle; perfecting test-taking skills is equally important. I have taken many standardized tests throughout my life, and have been able to do well by...
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...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 & II, Geometry,...
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...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 began peer tutoring at school during my sophomore year for Anatomy & Physiology I & II. I soon realized how much I enjoyed helping other people learn, so I began assisting my residents with homework assignments, lab work,...
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...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 tips and tricks...
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...I am interested in chemistry, math among others in STEM, I am very passionate about biotechnology and general biology including genetics, physiology, and cell biology. As an aspiring dentist, I am currently working towards getting a dental degree. During my undergraduate career, I had several experiences of helping other students with learning materials and quiz/exam preparation. I am excited to have another opportunity to help other students again through Varsity Tutors because I truly believe...
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...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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...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 help others the same...
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...liking a subject is the first step to performing well in it. Why should you like or care about chemistry? The same elements of the periodic table that form all of the cosmos are the exact building blocks that make up you! Through simple physical arguments, you can explain all of the chemical world, including stars, planets, and life itself! My job as a tutor, thus, is more than just helping you plug numbers into...
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...math, and general study skills. My strong foundation in the sciences, built through extensive coursework and research in molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics, allows me to explain complex topics with clarity and enthusiasm. Further, my long-standing passion for reading and literature has helped me develop strong writing skills, which I enjoy sharing with students. My teaching philosophy centers on patience, empathy, and personalized support. I strive to create a calm, encouraging, and collaborative environment where...
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...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.... To play to...
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...more. It is a privilege to work with fantastic students from all over the U.S, and I love to see students succeed. Education has been a very important factor in my life. My parents moved our family to America so that I could have more educational experiences than they had. My parents sacrificed their lives so that I could have the best opportunities for growth and success in life. While in college, I studied biology,...
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...Someone who could slow things down, meet me where I was, and genuinely care about how I was doingnot just how I was scoring. Now, as a third year dental student at the University of Florida, it feels like a full-circle moment to be on the other side, helping students the way I always wished someone had helped me. My favorite part of tutoring isn't just the "aha" moments (though those are pretty great)it's getting...
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Do you have dreams of attending dental school and becoming a successful dentist? Maybe you see yourself as an orthodontist, an oral surgeon, or conducting basic research. No matter what you want to ultimately do with your dental degree, you must first take and succeed on the Dental Admissions Test, or DAT. It is the common entry point for all students who want to compete for a seat in dental school. It is important that you are properly prepared for the exam in order to successfully achieve the score you need to gain entry to your chosen school.
The DAT is a challenging exam, and tests an enormous range of skills. One of the most unique parts of this test is the DAT Perceptual Ability Test (PAT). The PAT portion of the DAT asks you to manipulate shapes and visualize three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional projections. You may be asked to rank angles, count cubes, or fold patterns in your mind. For most students taking the DAT, these are skills that they have never before been tested on, so the PAT can pose a very unique and novel challenge. Your may understandably struggle with a new challenge like the DAT Perceptual Ability Test. It is common for students to spend weeks trying to figure out how best to study the material and commit it to memory, wasting precious study time that could have been used for more conceptually challenging ideas. Instead of squandering valuable time, consider working with an experienced DAT Perceptual Ability instructor.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with a tutor who has taken the DAT and excelled on the exam's Perceptual Ability Test in particular. The educational directors are available to help you craft a student profile that gives a potential tutor a glimpse into your needs, learning style, concerns, and more. You can find a tutor who has a similar schedule to you for in-person or face-to-face online tutoring sessions, which utilize the Varsity Tutors live learning platform on the internet. Sessions done in person can be at a location of your choosing, whether at your school, at a local library, or in the comfort of your own home.
Your chosen instructor is a gifted teacher who can make even the most unfamiliar and complex concepts seem intuitive by breaking them up into small pieces and explaining them in ways that work with your preferred learning style. A personal instructor will work with you in one-on-one environments and can create customized learning plans aimed at addressing your particular skills and concerns. This approach allows DAT Perceptual Ability tutoring to offer you totally individualized support as you prepare to take your DAT. Your DAT scores are among the most important items included in your dental school application. You can't afford to risk your performance on this critical test by relying on an impersonal, generic resource. Success is absolutely critical, and is best achieved with the customized instruction that a private tutor can provide.
You may be shocked by how much progress you can make in a short time when each of your DAT Perceptual Ability tutoring sessions is entirely focused on helping you master the content and question types you find most difficult. Efficient personal tutoring may even free up time that you can dedicate to studying for other parts of the test, or devote to extracurricular obligations that can impress dental school admissions committees in other ways. Maximize the return on your investment of time spent studying for the DAT, and gain the skills and knowledge that you will need to earn at a spot at the dental school of your choice in the intensely competitive dental school admissions process.
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Recent DAT Perceptual Ability Tutoring Session Notes
The student and I did a basic overview of the Math topics that will be covered on the ISEE examination she will be taking in October. We also reviewed and mastered how to solve perimeter and area algebraic word problems, isolated algebraic word problems, and percent problems.
Today we spent most of the session working on the passive periphrastic construction. This past week, the student's class covered the future passive participle, which is used to form the passive periphrastic. After verifying that he understood the formation of the construction, we moved on to some workbook exercises, which had the student translating sentences from English to Latin, with each sentence containing at least one example of the passive periphrastic. We spent part of the session going over the new vocab from the past two lessons, and I suggested some mnemonic aids. We spent the end of the session working on jussive noun clauses, which the student is learning this coming week in class. After getting the formation and meaning down, we again went to the workbook, where the student did well translating from Latin to English.
We focused solely on volume calculations. We talked about the different methods - cylindrical disks, washers, and shells, and when to use which method. It was a lot of material to cover and, although the student did well with setting up the integrals and, doing the calculations, I don't think he absorbed all of the material. Volumes would normally be covered over 2 or 3 lectures.
We reviewed and worked through more triangle problems. After this, we reviewed the types of questions that would include standard quadrilaterals. Following this, we worked through the general format of problems for circles. I assigned the remainder of 27 (triangles) as well as 25 (rectangles) and 26 (circles). Also, I assigned at least 1 practice section of math.
The student and I had our first session of exam tutoring. She told me that she wanted to focus on mathematics. For our first session we went over a wide variety of topics so I could gauge her current abilities. While she has forgotten a lot, she was quick to pick up on what I was teaching. I think with enough work she can do reasonably well on the test.
The student's final is coming up! We worked through his outline--he had several questions that I was able to explain to him. We did some of the examples in the text as well, to ensure he was thinking about things correctly. He's going to meet with the professor tomorrow to follow up with some spots he had trouble with.
