"Hi! I've been a teacher and test prep coach for over 15 years, and I love what I do. There are a few reasons why I have such high success rates helping students improve dramatically, from high school to grad school:

* I'm flexible, warm, and adaptive to your needs. I enjoy learning how people think and what will help them most. I've worked with students who need to start from scratch on SAT and ACT math, reading, writing, or science skills -- and students who want to earn prestigious scholarships. I'll help AP Gov students to earn a 5, or work to help you fill in areas of basic understanding. I've worked with prospective grad students at every level looking to boost their LSAT scores and write personal statements that showcase their best selves. Doing it all with a sense of humor and joy is key!

* I've got a rare and detailed level of skill and experience. In high school, I earned a perfect score on the SAT and went to college as a National Merit Scholar. In college, I began tutoring test prep while studying English and Politics. After earning an LSAT score in the upper-99th percentile, I studied constitutional law at the University of Virginia. Then I fell in love with teaching! Although I still do some legal work on the side, my heart is in the classroom, teaching AP Government and Criminal Law to high-schoolers for well over a decade. I've been National Board Certified, and I've continued to tutor over the years -- because as much as I love the classroom, there's something truly fulfilling about helping people 1-on-1.

* When it comes to test prep, I know a few tricks that other tutors miss. Some of them might seem obvious -- you can try them on your own! -- but over and over again, I find they work. Two of the biggest tricks: (1) Never ignore correct answers. Some of the best growth I've seen is after asking students about why they got a question RIGHT. (2) Cement new skills right away. I always provide new examples of a skill we learn, so students gain confidence in what they know." less...