...Dental School at NOVA Southeastern School of Dental Medicine in the Fall. On my DAT, I scored a 23 AA, 25 TS, 22 PA, along with a perfect score in General Chemistry. I have been an in-person tutor for 4 years for students in many STEM courses, with a concentration in Organic Chemistry and Biology. This has shown me how to help students understand difficult and new concepts! It took me a very long time...
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...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 challenging question to a student. I do...
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...dental school after completing undergrad. My primary goal as a tutor is to build confidence in my students by improving their study habits and their ability to tackle academic weaknesses. I plan on achieving this by going through fundamental questions of the particular discipline and then working with the student in the specific areas of the discipline that they are struggling with. From previous tutoring experience, I have learned that each student has varying learning...
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...am currently attending Washington and Lee University. I am on track to receive a bachelors of arts in chemistry. I have had many years of tutoring experiencing in a broad range of subjects ranging from humanities to Stem courses. I typically enjoy tutoring in math and science courses the most. I feel that it is crucial in students' lives to have one on one academic instruction to help foster a love for a subject even...
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...out by being a tutor for Varsity Tutors. My education from attaining a Masters in Biomedical Sciences and currently studying in a doctoral program to attain my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree qualifies me to have the ability to help these students excel in their subjects. Working in the past with students on their dental admissions test (DAT) and other teaching assistant jobs, I feel I can make a difference. My strengths are in...
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...about dentistry. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about chemistry and the DAT! In my experience helping struggling students prepare for admission tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the advanced science and perceptual ability portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it is necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this...
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...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 to help others overcome their difficulties. The purpose of teaching is not to pour information into the minds of students, but to invite and inspire the...
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...major and a devoted undergraduate researcher, I possess intuitive learning and research skills, specifically in math and sciences. I have succeeded in having a strong GPA, as well as scoring in the 99th percentile on the Dental Admissions Test and being accepted into a 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...
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...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 began peer tutoring at school during my sophomore year for Anatomy & Physiology I & II. I soon realized how much I enjoyed helping other people...
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...did my undergrad at Loyola University Chicago, and graduated with a BS in Biology. I am currently attending Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine in Utah. I was a Teaching Assistant for Physics Lab at LUC; therefore, I have experience working with others and tutoring. I have taken my DAT, and I received a a high score. I enjoy tutoring for DAT, amongst many other subjects such as Anatomy, Biology, Essay writing,...
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My mission is to empower students by building confidence and instilling hope. I am inspired by watching students work hard to master the subjects I tutor, which then pushes me to become a better tutor. Tutoring has changed my life through the people I have met, and the transformations I have been a part of. Because of this, I will be involved with teaching or tutoring in some capacity for the rest of my life.
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...profile does NOT let me show for some reason is that I'm also fluent in Greek and have taken the DAT (required for dental medicine / to become a dentist). I received a 20 on the test, putting me around 85% higher than all other test takers! I find that I'm super patient and very easy-going. Whatever your need for a tutor may be, I'm certain I can fulfill it. There's nothing more satisfying that...
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...education at the Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health where I will earn my Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.). Beyond dentistry, my passions include helping students master biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and testing strategies (specifically for the DAT, ACT, and SAT). I believe in a customized approach to tutoring that accommodates each student's individual learning style and particular goals, and will work with every student to ensure they gain a firm understanding of the...
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...from Virginia Commonwealth University. During both my graduate and undergraduate years I have been heavily involved in scientific research in oral biology and electroanalytical chemistry. In regards to tutoring, my expertise is in general chemistry and organic chemistry; I have developed strategies to simplify difficult topics such as chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, HNMR spectroscopy, or functional group chemistry. Over time I've become impassioned by the material and enjoy seeing my students succeed in their courses. Prior...
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...you may be able to tell, I have had a passion for science, especially biology, for many years. My academic journey has given me an immense amount of experience with a wide range of subjects and tests. I know very intimately what it is like to be under pressure to perform well in school and on tests and therefore can relate to students under similar circumstances. I have had the opportunity to tutor many people...
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...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 students and faculty members of that cohort. I am passionate about learning and sharing the developing notions of what it means to be human. This is...
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...students prepare for challenging coursework or tests they plan to take in the upcoming months. I would greatly appreciate it if you reach out to me if you are interested in tutoring / spread the word to anyone who may be interested. I genuinely enjoy teaching and served as a teaching assistant at UVa for several years, as well as created and taught my own undergraduate-level courses. I would love to work with you and...
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...aspect of tutoring is being able to relieve a student of their worries and assure them that they're completely capable of comprehending the material if they simply dedicate enough time to practice. I myself, was an average student in high school, however once I got to university I really applied myself and worked hard to get to where I'm at now. I started out taking basic classes and constantly going to the tutoring center as...
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...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 best in every tutoring session and do everything I can to help a student achieve their goals. I just graduated from Oklahoma State University...
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...a few). I am currently in the process of applying to dental school (2020-2021 cycle), and look forward to converging my passion for mentorship, hands-on involvement with people, and community service into my future career of dentistry. In light of the long application process, I am taking a gap year to fuel my love for education and making an impact on my local community. My mentorship experiences include, but are not limited to: academic advising...
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DAT Perceptual Ability Tutoring FAQ
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.
