Meet Inspira Advantage’s DAT Tutoring Experts

Before attending the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Alex graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor’s in molecular, cell & developmental biology. Her passion extends beyond dentistry into community engagement, mainly working with underserved populations. She has dedicated her postdoctoral career to becoming a National Health Service Corps Scholar, demonstrating her commitment to providing quality healthcare to those in need.

Emma graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida before attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. With years of tutoring experience, a personalized approach, and a dedication to simplifying complex concepts, Emma is eager to help students navigate the DAT and achieve their goals.

Before attending the Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Parmar graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology with honors from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With over five years of tutoring experience, Dr. Parmar has helped many students ace the DAT, with some scoring as high as 27 (550-560) on the test.

Arham graduated from Villanova University with a degree in biology before matriculating at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry. With a top 1% DAT score, Arham has five years of experience in tutoring students from a wide range of academic and personal backgrounds. He has tutored more than 100+ students, helping them raise their DAT scores and get into their dream dental programs.

Jasmina offers a combination of academic expertise, extensive clinical experience, and a passion for helping others succeed, keeping in touch even when their sessions are over. With 430+ hours of shadowing and clinical experience, Jasmina has gained a deep understanding of the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of dentistry. She has consistently helped students achieve 21+ scores on the DAT.

TaeYoung earned a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Buffalo, where he graduated magna cum laude after maintaining his spot on the Dean’s List for four years. He then matriculated at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. TaeYoung has over seven years of tutoring experience and brings clinical expertise and a strategic understanding of dental education requirements to his role as a tutor.

Before attending the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry on a Dr. Roy Corderman Merit Scholarship, Trisha graduated from the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, with a 3.99 GPA. At UMD, she worked in the Health Professions Advising Office, helping students find clinical opportunities, strengthen their profiles, and navigate the dental school admissions process. Trisha earned a 29 (580) on the DAT, including perfect scores in three sections.

Before attending the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Tashauna graduated with a Bachelor's in economics from the University of Florida. With over five years of experience in tutoring, Tashauna has successfully guided students through their prerequisite courses and exam preparation. Her approach has consistently led to significant improvements aligned with each student's personal goals, including a five-point increase in particular sections of the DAT.

Herchel attended the University of Georgia before attending the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He has four years of experience as a tutor, specializing in helping students master the sciences and mathematics. He scored 26 (540) on the DAT, placing him in the top 1% of test takers.

Before attending the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry, Maguire graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a 3.99 GPA. She earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and behavior with a minor in compassionate care in medicine. Maguire scored a 27 (540) on the DAT, including multiple perfect subsection scores.

Before attending the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Donovan earned a BS in biological sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), graduating with highest honors, a 3.97 GPA, and recognition in the top 2.5% of his class. He achieved a 520 DAT score, including a perfect biology section score.

Dr. Albertalli-Wenson graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Rutgers University, where he received a full academic scholarship and studied cell biology and neuroscience. Then, he graduated at the top of his class with a DMD from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He has over five years of tutoring experience, with students he has taught gaining admission to top dental schools at NYU, the University of Maryland, the University of Buffalo, Rutgers, and VCU.

Saad studied at the Albert Dorman Honors College at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he pursued a major in biology as part of the seven-year BA/DMD program in collaboration with the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Saad has over five years of tutoring experience and is dedicated to helping students excel on the DAT. Students he has tutored have scored as high as 540 on the DAT.

Jay is a dedicated DAT tutor attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine on a $40,000 annual merit scholarship. He has over seven years of experience working with students across varying academic backgrounds. Jay has helped many students raise their DAT scores by an average of 60-70 points.

Amteg pursued his dental education at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry through the highly selective 2+3 Pre-Dental Advantage program, accelerating his undergraduate and dental school journey. He scored an exceptional 28 (560) on the DAT, placing him among the top test-takers nationwide.

Before pursuing a DDS degree at the Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry, Adam graduated with a Bachelor's degree in biology from the VCU Honors College with minors in chemistry and business management. Adam has produced instructional material to help students master DAT Reading Comprehension and has helped students achieve 480+ scores on the exam.

Time graduated cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in cognitive science and a specialization in computation before attending the UCLA School of Dentistry. He was named to the Dean’s List every year of his undergraduate education, and achieved a top 1% DAT score. He knows exactly what it takes for students to prepare efficiently, think critically, and show up confidently on test day.

Sean attended the University of Maryland, College Park, before matriculating at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. During college, Sean maintained a 4.0 science and cumulative GPA, graduating with a Bachelor’s of music and composition and a BA in cello performance. He has been tutoring for six years, and is a top-scoring DAT expert (520).

Priscilla graduated from the University of Virginia before matriculating at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she received the prestigious U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). Her DAT tutoring expertise is informed by her own outstanding performance on the exam, scoring in the 99th percentile of all test-takers.

Aiyi has a strong background in biology, environmental science, and hands-on laboratory experience. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in biology and environmental science from Binghamton University. During his undergraduate studies, Aiyi was recognized on the Dean’s List and served as both a resident assistant and teaching assistant, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to supporting his peers.

Nick grew up in the small town of Oxford, PA, surrounded by cornfields for most of his life. He attended Temple University as a first-generation college student, where he discovered a love for biochemistry. He graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Nick aced the DAT with a 28AA score and matriculated to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Richard is a practicing dentist with extensive experience in general dentistry and four years of dental staff training and DAT tutoring expertise. He holds a DMD from Boston University, bringing a comprehensive understanding of dental concepts and procedures to his mentoring role. His journey in dentistry and education equips him with expert insights to guide aspiring dental professionals through the DAT prep process.

Before attending Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Pritika graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. She has several years of DAT tutoring experience and has helped many students achieve exceptional results on their tests. Personally, Pritika achieved a perfect score on the Reading Comprehension section of the exam.

Richa attended the University of Florida before matriculating at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. With 10 years of tutoring experience, Richa has significantly improved many students’ academic performance and DAT scores as a teaching assistant and tutor—every student she has coached has scored 21+ (430) on the exam.

Amanda graduated from the University of Florida before attending the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she served as an admissions ambassador. With years of experience as a chemistry teaching assistant, she is ready to guide students toward DAT success. Amanda scored in the 99th percentile on the test, achieving a perfect OCH score.

Thomas is an outstanding DAT tutor who attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology on a full merit scholarship, graduating with a 4.0 GPA from the Honors College. With a 99th percentile DAT score and years of tutoring experience, Thomas is eager to help pre-dental students achieve their test day goals.

Shaina attended Rutgers University and Tel Aviv University before matriculating to the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She has a strong background in biology and has helped numerous students excel in college classes, particularly in organic chemistry courses. With seven years of tutoring experience, Shaina is eager to help students perform their best on the DAT.

Dr. Kalajian graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and is an accomplished general dentist. With 10+ years of experience, she is passionate about mentorship and tutoring. Dr. Kalajian draws upon her extensive experience and organizational skills to help dental students navigate DAT prep.

Before attending the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Leonardo graduated with a BS in biochemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University and an MS in biomedical sciences from Rutgers University. He has over five years of tutoring experience, helping countless students reach their test day goals and get accepted to dental school.

Robert graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with a BS in biological sciences, where he was a Hunter R. Rawlings III Presidential Research Scholar and Merrill Presidential Scholar. Before attending the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Robert served as a teaching assistant for General Physics I and II at Cornell, and took on the role of lead TA for auto-tutorial biochemistry.