Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...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 that education is absolutely imperative to...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...of a local hospital, and (most recently) applying to medical school. My favorite part about tutoring is working to engage students to feel as excited and interested as I do towards the material that I teach and hearing my students tell me that they learn more with me in an hour than they do in an entire week of school! When I teach, I strive to let my students know that they are in a...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...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 believe it is my combination of subject mastery, diligence and desire to teach that makes me a successful tutor.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...Upon realizing this, I looked for further opportunities to tutor other students, at which point I came across Varsity Tutors. My strongest subjects include English, ACT, DAT, Algebra,and Biology. I enjoy tutoring these subjects because a lot of progress can be made in them by 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...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...she is struggling in. Previous experience has taught me that no student learns exactly the same and I strive to find the strategy that works best for the individual. I have tutored numerous grades ranging from pre-k-college so I have a wide range of 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...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...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 keep the material interesting. I have...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...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 and a healthy mind can do powerful things.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...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 students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring a more productive experience. In my free time, I enjoy...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...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, Pre-calc., and primary mathematics).
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...school, high school and college students with math and science. I tutor a wide variety of subjects in math and science, especially Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Biology and Chemistry. Being a student myself and taking the ACT and DAT, I will be able to help students studying for those Standardized tests especially the portions of those exams that are STEM oriented. I hope to bring a positive outlook to education and learning and to help my...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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Currently a Dental School Student Masters in Biomedical Sciences from Tufts University. Bachelors in Spanish and Chemistry My tutoring focus is SAT I, DAT prep, AP/SATII test Biology, Chemistry, US History. I have a decade of experience teaching middle school, high school and college students on these subjects. I always try to be a mentor and cheerleader as I try to encourage students become independent and achieve success.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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Hello! My name is Dilan Shah, and currently, I am in my last semester of undergrad studying Biology as a pre-dental student. I will be going to dental school this upcoming Fall. I know that school can be extremely challenging at times, and I really hope that with my help we can ace those classes of yours!
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...We go through elementary and middle schools trying to navigate our sense of belonging, discover our passions and aspire for a field where we can distinguish ourselves. As we get older, we start to see the different factors navigate our choices in the fields of study and shape our career paths. Every chapter in my journey have led me to pursue a career in dentistry. A career that can truly satisfy my passion to help...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...the field of genetics. I taught mainly sophomores and juniors. I also volunteered at the Boys and Girls club, and mentored elementary schoolers. I loved working with both age groups, as they both bring very different perspectives. I am currently a second year dental student at the University of Michigan. After going through the application process and taking the DAT, I found our what study strategies worked for me, and would love to share them.
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...talent. After leaving my beloved island, I gained >700 SAT I and II scores and received an academic scholarship to attend my first choice, Georgetown University, where I majored in Mathematics, with a pre-medical concentration. During college, I pursued my passion for education. I taught SAT Mathematics to college-bound juniors and seniors and was dedicated to improving my students. I carefully nurtured my students individually and transformed them from barely scraping by on the SATs...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...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 friends and family, play a wide variety of sports,...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...experiences, I appreciate the immeasurable impact that teachers make on the lives of young people. I also realize that the skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom, will be used by young people throughout life. Therefore, as a teacher , I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people, open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in ones capacity to make positive contributions to...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...I have gotten a lot of recommendations from my teachers. I was mostly an A student, and took many AP courses while in high school. I have scored a 5 in all of my AP math and science courses. Also, I was able to get a 790 out of 800 in the math section of the SAT. While in high school, I have tutored a lot of students in math and science courses. They inspired...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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...experience since I was in high school. I believe students learn best when taught by a peer with a thorough understanding of the subject at hand. I prefer to guide the student through the learning experience by teaching them the concepts behind each problem. Problem solving can be approached from many directions and I respect how each person approaches and solves a problem. I am looking forward to working closely with parents and students to...
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Certified DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutor
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I am studying Nutrition at Virginia Tech. I have tutored all the introductory science classes and some upper level courses as well. I enjoy helping students succeed in these courses because I know these classes can be difficult. Aside from tutoring, I play the piano and love working out.
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DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutoring FAQ
For most pre-dental students, the Dental Admission Test (DAT) Survey of the Natural Sciences is the most anticipated part of the exam. Typically, you'll face this section first on test day, and it's easy to understand why most students feel confident about this section. You have likely spent the past several years facing a battery of advanced science classes, laboratories, and examinations. If there is something that you feel confident about, it's probably a test on the natural sciences. It can be a surprise to you, then, that the DAT Natural Sciences section looks nothing like what you would expect. Unlike an in-class exam on the endocrine system or olfactory pathways, your DAT Natural Sciences exam is a standardized test. It asks you abstract questions that rely only on basic science concepts and you must apply these concepts in complicated ways to answer the questions correctly. As a result, you need to prepare specifically for the DAT Natural Sciences section, and not simply trust that your past few years of coursework will be adequate preparation.
Your DAT Natural Sciences score can be a huge asset to your overall score, but only if you prepare properly. You must develop your test-taking skills just as you have developed your scientific skills over the past several years. This proper preparation does not involve pulling out stacks of old textbooks or class notes; rote memorization through this study format will get you almost nowhere on test day. Instead, you need to work with a resource that is designed specifically for the DAT Natural Sciences exam. Even better is a personal resource that can offer advice about the exam's idiosyncrasies, as well as the ability to specifically cater to your needs and weaknesses in order to maximize your study time investment.
Varsity Tutors can help you connect with personal DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences tutoring. They have educational directors available to work with you to create a detailed student profile. This allows potential tutors to view your needs, which can be a big help in quickly determining if they would be a suitable tutor for you. Your profile can provide information like your testing date, proficiency, testing concerns, schedule, and more. Armed with this information, your tutor can create the basis for a fully personalized tutoring plan that keeps you on track to achieve your testing goals.
Each DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences tutor has excelled on the Natural Sciences portion of the exam, and has been carefully selected for his or her outstanding ability to both master the material on the exam and to communicate it in a clear and enthusiastic way. You can see much more of a return on your time investment with a resource like a personal tutor compared to a generic review book or mass-market review course. In fact, your personal tutor can arrange your sessions around your busy schedule to ensure that you are able to handle all of your responsibilities. If you need to meet in person at a local setting or prefer face-to-face online tutoring sessions, you are free to ask for whatever will make your sessions more convenient.
As one of the most important parts of your dental school application, your performance on the DAT cannot be overstated. With DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences tutoring, you can likely make substantial progress far faster than you may expect, which can leave you time to focus attention on other obligations. You can't focus your entire life on the DAT when dental school admissions committees are also looking for volunteer experience, clinical exposure, and community involvement. Make your dental school application stand out in a variety of ways with the help of private tutoring. Contact Varsity Tutors' directors today and get started!
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Recent DAT Survey of the Natural Sciences Tutoring Session Notes
We began by reviewing several small issues that the student had in chapters 16 / 17 (word problems in one and two variables). After this, we discussed Triangle-related issues and worked through some of the pertinent problems (chapter 27) as well as Mean, Median, Mode problems (chapter 21). I likewise discussed some introductory points on standard deviation. I assigned 21 and 27 as well as another 20-30 problems in 24 (graph interpretations) and reading comprehension through problem 56.
The student and I met for our second session of tutoring. For this session we focused on the writing section. The student wrote two essays, first an analyze an issue essay which I scored at 4.5. Then an analyze an argument essay which I scored at 5. These scores indicate that the student already has a strong grasp of the writing section and should do well on the section.
We worked on properties of fractions: multiplication, division and combinations thereof. We also looked briefly through her collection of GRE books to identify priorities for her Christmas break: number properties first, then algebra, then geometry, then solving word problems.
The student and I did a video chat session since she is in a different city. Her studying for finals has kept her from devoting as much time to the GRE as she would like. We focused a lot on vocabulary and on practice verbal reasoning questions.
The student and I worked on math this session and she is showing improvement. On the problems that she did previous to our meeting she got over half right, which is a big improvement!
We began the session by reviewing the two practice tests the student took during our break apart. She only had a few questions about some of the math, but felt good about the rest, so she's feeling more confident about the material. Geometry questions in particular, which previously proved difficult, were much easier for her. Then we segued into a brief review of some of the algebra from last time, and the coordinate geometry and probability. In our final session we will not discuss content very much, except where needed, but will focus on strategies for writing the essays and general test-taking skills.
