Amanda L.

Amanda's impressive academic achievements and diverse experiences make her an invaluable tutor for DAT takers. She majored in nutritional sciences and minored in health disparities in society at the University of Florida, where she was awarded the Bright Futures Scholarship for high academic achievement. During college, Amanda was a speaker coach for TEDxUF and a speech judge for the nationally recognized Florida Blue Key Speech & Debate Tournament. Amanda happily continued her love for public speaking in dental school as a speech judge at the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Her passion for dentistry and helping others is evident through her various experiences, including working as an expanded functions dental assistant at a general dentistry practice and volunteering at the Florida Mission of Mercy and FreeD.O.M. Clinic. Her research experience as an assistant in a clinical lab specializing in precision ketogenic therapy for patients with intractable epilepsy further demonstrates her commitment to advancing healthcare.

Amanda takes the time to understand each student's background, strengths, and aspirations, allowing her to tailor her tutoring approach to their needs. Drawing from her experiences as a successful dental school applicant and her expertise in teaching complex subjects like general chemistry, Amanda helps students build confidence and develop effective test-taking strategies.

Amanda’s tutoring sessions are catered to each student’s learning preferences. For instance, she explains biology concepts to visual learners through diagrams and pictures of mnemonics. Her sessions target subjects that seem more difficult for students to ensure they are confident for the exam. She is passionate about helping students put their best foot forward on test day.