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Joshua A.

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Hello, I’m Josh. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology, earning high honors with a 4.0 GPA. I also took the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and earned an academic average score of 29 (580), placing me in the 99.9th percentile of all test takers.

My coursework included advanced science classes such as Biochemistry, Histology, Genetics, Physiology, and other upper-level biology courses. During my studies, I realized that in order to achieve my...

Hello, I’m Josh. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology, earning high honors with a 4.0 GPA. I also took the Dental Admission Test (DAT) and earned an academic average score of 29 (580), placing me in the 99.9th percentile of all test takers.

My coursework included advanced science classes such as Biochemistry, Histology, Genetics, Physiology, and other upper-level biology courses. During my studies, I realized that in order to achieve my academic goals, I needed to search for teachers who had the best knowledge of the topic at hand. These teachers also needed to have the ability to communicate their extensive knowledge effectively, so that I can learn the most information in the shortest amount of time. Luckily, I was able to find these teachers, and through working with them, picked up their habits and developed strategies that I now use to help my students succeed.

I have worked with other Human Biology students where I went over the units covered in their upper-level biology classes. Here I worked in both one-on-one and groups of 6-8 students covering topics ranging from cellular respiration and metabolic pathways to the genetic inheritance of sex-linked traits. Additionally, I have gone over DAT prep with other pre-dental students where I created study plans and offered test-taking techniques that lead to great results.

My teaching style is very flexible and personalized to each student’s needs. I accept any resources the student may want to work off of, and I tailor my study plan to fit their strengths and areas of improvement. I want the best for my students, and I have the tools to make that happen.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or to schedule your first lesson. I look forward to working with you.

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Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I have taken Honors Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Honors Algebra I and II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus BC, and Physics I and II. I have aced all these classes because I understand what the professors are looking for, and how to use simple equations to find answers. I help my students by guiding them through practice problems and explaining difficult mathematical topics to them in a way that is easy to understand and digest.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I have taken Honors Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Honors Algebra I and II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus BC, and Physics I and II. I have aced all these classes because I understand what the professors are looking for, and how to use simple equations to find answers. I help my students by guiding them through practice problems and explaining difficult mathematical topics to them in a way that is easy to understand and digest.
Biology

Biology

I graduated Michigan State University with a B.S. in Human Biology, earning a 4.0 GPA. I have taken multiple upper-level biology classes including Microbiology, Genetics, Physiology, Biochemistry, Histology, Cell Biology, and Pharmacology. I have also taken AP Biology, so I know what curriculum is involved in that class as well. I understand what these classes are looking for and the best strategies to pass the difficult exams that come with biology classes.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I graduated Michigan State University with a B.S. in Human Biology, earning a 4.0 GPA. At Michigan State I took five Chemistry classes including general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. I got a 4.0 in each class and had exam scores that were at the top of the class. I understand what Chemistry professors are looking for and how to best prepare you for those difficult exams.
DAT (Dental)

DAT (Dental)

I scored a 29 Academic Average on the Dental Admission Test (DAT), placing me in the 99.9th percentile of all test takers. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Michigan State University with High Honors and a 4.0 GPA. Through my coursework and DAT preparation, I developed a deep understanding of the biology, chemistry, and critical thinking skills required for success on the exam. I have also helped pre-dental students strengthen their content knowledge, refine their study methods, and approach the DAT with the confidence needed to achieve high scores.
Ecology

Ecology

I graduated Michigan State University with a B.S. in Human Biology, earning a 4.0 GPA. I have taken several ecology related classes and have had immense success in them. I also have taken the DAT which covers a large chunk of everything related to ecology. I understand what the ecology professors are looking for and the best strategies to pass the difficult exams that come with these classes.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I teach elementary math concepts such as simplifying fractions, division, and adding decimals, but in a fun way that is engaging to the elementary students. I understand that it can be hard for them to concentrate when doing math, and I remain patient and dedicated to making sure they learn the most that they can.
Elementary Science

Elementary Science

I graduated Michigan State University with a B.S. in Human Biology, earning a 4.0 GPA. I have taken science classes on both biology and chemistry, including lots of upper level classes like Histology. I have great knowledge on the foundation of science that elementary students need to have. I understand what their teachers want them to know about science and I can help them learn in a fun atmosphere.
Genetics

Genetics

I graduated Michigan State University with a B.S. in Human Biology, earning a 4.0 GPA. At Michigan State I took Genetics and was the top of my class with an average exam score of 97% out of 3 total exams. I understand what Genetics professors are looking for and how to best prepare you for those difficult exams.
Microbiology

Microbiology

I graduated Michigan State University with a B.S. in Human Biology, earning a 4.0 GPA. At Michigan State I took two Microbiology classes and scored the highest in both classes with an average exam score of 97% out of 7 total exams. I understand what Microbiology professors are looking for and how to best prepare you for those difficult exams.
Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

I graduated Michigan State University with a B.S. in Human Biology, earning a 4.0 GPA. At Michigan State I took two Organic Chemistry classes and was at the top of both my classes with an average exam score of 97.4% out of 5 total exams. I understand what Organic Chemistry professors are looking for and how to best prepare you for those difficult exams.
Physiology

Physiology

I graduated Michigan State University with a B.S. in Human Biology, earning a 4.0 GPA. At Michigan State I took Physiology and scored the highest in the class with an average exam score of 100% out of 5 total exams. I understand what Physiology professors are looking for and how to best prepare you for those difficult exams.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have taken Honors Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Honors Algebra I and II, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus BC, and Physics I and II. I have aced all these classes because I understand what the professors are looking for, and how to use simple equations to find answers. I help my students by guiding them through practice problems and explaining difficult mathematical topics to them in a way that is easy to understand and digest.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I graduated Michigan State University with a B.S. in Human Biology, earning a 4.0 GPA. I have taken the SAT and scored in the 97th percentile on the math section of the SAT. I have created SAT Math practice problems that align exceptionally well with the real questions you are likely to see on the SAT.
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Extremely knowledgeable, thorough and friendly

My daughter just finished her freshman year of college as a biology major on a pre-health track. While she felt inspired to pursue dentistry, she was unsure about the exact steps required to get there. She needed to speak with someone who had recently navigated the path from undergrad to dental school admission—someone who could share the strategy, milestones, and daily realities of the journey. Specifically, she wanted a frank conversation about the workload, time commitment, and intensity of dental school.Hearing from someone young and currently in the thick of it made all the difference. Josh was exceptional. He took his time providing invaluable insights, breaking down the DAT exam content, and sharing exactly how, when, and what to study. He mapped out the required prerequisites in detail, explaining how to strategically space out and study for these tough classes. He also recommended specific resources, noting which prep bootcamps offer the highest quality material and the best tutors. Furthermore, Josh gave a clear-eyed overview of the financial investment and dental school debt, while reassuring us that the high return on investment makes it completely worth it. He even emphasized the unique benefits of the profession, such as a great work-life balance and working fewer hours compared to other medical fields.Josh was professional, polite, and incredibly easy to talk to. He provided realistic expectations while remaining deeply supportive and motivating. Having access to someone with current, firsthand knowledge was exactly what we were looking for. We fully plan to reach out to Josh again for application help and DAT preparation as our daughter gets further along. Don't hesitate to book with him—he is incredibly generous with his knowledge and eager to help. Thank you, Josh!

Rita, 1 lesson with Joshua

Amazing PAT Tutor

Josh is an amazing tutor! He helped me a lot with the PAT section of the DAT by explaining everything clearly and breaking down how to approach each type of problem step by step. He made difficult concepts much easier to understand and gave me strategies that helped improve the way I approached questions. I would definitely recommend Josh to anyone preparing for the DAT!

Anshpal, 2 lessons with Joshua

Great Teacher

My organic chemistry tutoring session today was extremely helpful. My tutor did a great job breaking down the concepts in a way that was easy to understand and made sure I felt comfortable with the material before moving on. He was patient, knowledgeable, and explained everything very clearly. I left the session feeling much more confident in my understanding of organic chemistry. I really appreciated his help!

Tim, 6 lessons with Joshua

Out of this world!

Returning to school as a older student is tough, but Joshua made my biology assignment easy to understand. He broke down the hard science topics into simple terms and even helped me fix my citations. His patient teaching completely removed my stress. I will definitely keep working with Joshua for my next classes!

Sam, 9 lessons with Joshua

Excellent and knowledgeable tutor

Josh is amazing at teaching organic chemistry in a simple manner. He is understanding to my struggles and does a better job explaining topics than my professors in undergrad.

Ayla, 49 lessons with Joshua
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