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Jesse S.

Highly Recommend

We feel so lucky to have found Jesse! He first worked with our daughter during her junior year for AP English Literature and Composition. Working with Jesse, our daughter’s in-class essays immediately improved. They continued to work together throughout the school year, and she ultimately earned a 5 on the AP English Lit exam. During the summer and the first part of senior year, Jesse and our daughter worked together on college essays. Their sessions culminated in our daughter being accepted to Harvard. One of the many great things about Jesse is his positive attitude and the genuine care he has for his students. The college application process can be anxiety-inducing, but Jesse’s educational talents and personal qualities helped reduce our daughter’s anxiety as well as improve her essays. No matter our daughter’s frame of mind at the beginning of any session with Jesse, she was always hopeful and excited after their meetings. We are happy to recommend Jesse, not just because of his extensive knowledge and expertise, but also because of his supportive and kind nature. Finding a great tutor is important. Finding a great tutor who is also a great human being is like winning the lottery.

Christian, 23 lessons with Jesse

A wonderful tutor who helped my daughter improve her writing and AP scores

We were lucky to find Jesse! My daughter's attitude toward her class and the material improved immediately after the very first session. It’s remarkable how supportive and engaging of a teacher he is, and how crucial that psychological comfort was in our case for a student who was anxious and frustrated by the school chaos. She took five AP classes this year and got 5s on all of them, including English. We couldn't be happier with our choice. In the words of my daughter: Jesse is a wonderful tutor! English had never been my best subject and I was nervous about taking the AP Lang exam, especially since my instructor at school was inexperienced in teaching the class. Jesse took my essays from 3/6s to consistent 5/6 and even 6/6, earning the sophistication point. He is very good at explaining every step of the writing process: planning, writing, and proofreading. One particular aspect of the curriculum he helped me improve in was the Rhetorical Analysis essay, explaining very clearly how to find rhetorical strategies and write about their purpose and effects on the reader. The lessons were very engaging, as he teaches you how to brainstorm by breaking down past FRQs. He creates a very personalized lesson plan; mine in particular included homework and detailed, helpful feedback on previous writing. I ended up getting a 5 on my exam, and I owe that 5 almost exclusively to him, as my writing improved greatly under his guidance.

Tatiana, 10 lessons with Jesse

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I can't recommend Jesse highly enough. My daughter walked into AP English Language having learned almost nothing from her school course—no real preparation, no sense of what the exam even asked of her. In just a couple of short months, he changed everything. He taught her the structure of the test inside and out, broke down each essay type until it finally clicked, and gave her the tools and confidence she'd been missing all year. She earned a 5. What made him exceptional wasn't just his mastery of the material. He's warm, patient, and genuinely supportive, the kind of tutor who builds a student up rather than overwhelming them. My daughter looked forward to every session and came away from each one more confident than the last. She adored working with him, and honestly, so did we. He took a stressful situation and made it feel manageable, even enjoyable. We're grateful to have found Jesse just in time!

Doris, 10 lessons with Jesse

Great lesson, Thanks.

Great lesson! My son Elvino really enjoyed the way Jesse taught and finally felt like he understood the material clearly.

Maria, 12 lessons with Jesse

A Top-Tier AP English Literature Tutor

Jesse was an outstanding AP English Literature tutor for my son. Over the course of their sessions, my son made a lot of progress not only in organizing his essays, but in developing clearer, more thoughtful literary analysis. Jesse has a real gift for helping students structure their ideas and encouraging originality and depth. I would highly recommend Jesse to any student preparing for AP English Literature or looking to strengthen their writing and analytical skills.

Cynthia, 9 lessons with Jesse

Fantastic SAT and ACT tutor!

I highly recommend Jesse for SAT and ACT coaching. He is an exceptionally personable mentor who connects effortlessly with his students, making the prep process both engaging and effective. Jesse’s approach is incredibly thorough; he breaks down every exam section and provides specific strategies for various question types, such as identifying "distractors" and navigating difficult 50-50 scenarios. He also utilized numerous practice tests to help my son master his pacing and target his specific areas of weakness. The results speak for themselves: with Jesse’s guidance, my son achieved a perfect score on the ACT, including every individual section. We truly believe this outcome wouldn't have been possible without Jesse’s expertise and the genuine care he puts into his coaching. If you are looking for a tutor who provides the dedicated attention needed to reach top-tier results, Jesse is the coach!

Mani, 10 lessons with Jesse

Jesse is a Fantastic Teacher

Jesse tutored my son for the SAT Verbal portion. He was a fantastic teacher and within a few sessions in a few weeks, my son was able to go from 670 to 700 and then to 750 score. Jesse was quickly able to understand areas my son needed to focus on and he worked on improving those. I would strongly recommend anyone looking to get help with SAT tutoring.

Mauli, 8 lessons with Jesse

Great lesson, Thanks.

Great lesson! My son Elvino really enjoyed the way Jesse taught and finally felt like he understood the material clearly.

Maria, 12 lessons with Jesse

Got Me Into My Dream Universities

I honestly didn’t think that I could overcome a 26 in English especially in only a couple months. To go from that to a 36 it had to have been some magic. Jesse not only expertly taught and explained the English and reading section so that they could be studied for and the questions easily answered but gave me lessons on pace and accuracy which helped my overall act score go up from a 26 to a 34 in only a couple of months. Thanks to his constant attention and expertise and writing I was able to create a personal statement that really showcased myself and was tailored to college admissions. Throughout his guidance I was able to get into Boston University, Northeastern Boston Campus and more as an international student. If your a high school student that needs guidance into the world of admissions I’d highly advise trusting Jesse to guide you through the process like he did with me. I will be sure to keep in touch with Jesse for my future affairs too, I didn’t just meet a tutor who got me into my dream universities, but also a friend who is willing to support me.

Valeria, 38 lessons with Jesse

Knowledgeable and planned tutor.

Jesse is very thoughtful and planned in his approach. My son enjoys working with him. Easy to talk to, does not waste time, knowledgeable, goal oriented and an excellent motivator.

Archana, 4 lessons with Jesse