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I am a graduate of Pomona College, where I majored in Neuroscience. I am preparing to apply to medical school and hope to continue working with kids as a pediatrician.

I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. I have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dental Admissions Test (DAT) is a standardized exam required for admission to dental schools in the United States and Canada. It assesses your knowledge of scientific concepts, reading comprehension, and perceptual ability—skills essential for success in dental school. Most dental programs require a competitive DAT score, making it one of the most important factors in your application alongside GPA and clinical experience.
The DAT consists of four main sections: Survey of Natural Sciences (biology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry), Perceptual Ability (spatial visualization), Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning. Each section requires different study strategies—for example, the Perceptual Ability section demands consistent practice with pattern recognition, while Survey of Natural Sciences relies on deep conceptual understanding and memorization of key principles.
Many students struggle with organic chemistry and biochemistry concepts on the Survey of Natural Sciences section, as these require both memorization and application. The Perceptual Ability section is particularly challenging because it's unlike anything most students encounter in their coursework—it requires spatial reasoning skills that need dedicated, targeted practice. Additionally, balancing DAT prep with undergraduate coursework, dental shadowing, and volunteer commitments can make it difficult to maintain consistent study momentum.
Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to focus on your specific weak areas rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. If you're struggling with organic chemistry but strong in biology, a tutor can allocate more time to your challenge areas and accelerate through your strengths. This targeted approach, combined with customized practice problems and adaptive feedback, typically leads to faster score improvement than self-study or large group prep courses.
Score improvement depends on your starting point and study consistency, but most students see meaningful gains within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. Students who identify weak sections early and work with a tutor to develop targeted strategies often improve by 3-5 points on the DAT scale. The key is consistent practice combined with strategic review of concepts you find most challenging.
Look for tutors with strong backgrounds in chemistry, biology, and organic chemistry, ideally with dental school experience or high DAT scores themselves. The best DAT tutors understand not just the content but also the test format, question patterns, and time management strategies. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Los Angeles who have proven track records helping students master DAT content and improve their scores.
Most dental school applicants dedicate 3-4 months of focused preparation to the DAT, though this varies based on your science background and target score. If you're strong in chemistry and biology from your coursework, you might prepare in 8-10 weeks; if you need to rebuild foundational concepts, 4-6 months is more realistic. A tutor can assess your current knowledge and create a personalized timeline based on your goals and starting point.
Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current DAT knowledge, a discussion of your target score and timeline, and identification of your strongest and weakest content areas. From there, your tutor will create a customized study plan that prioritizes the sections where you need the most help. This personalized roadmap ensures every tutoring session builds toward your specific goals rather than generic test prep.
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