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Engaging Tutor of 10+ Years in Algebra, Test Prep, and More
Zachary D.

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Hello! I have over 10 years of experience instructing mathematics, ELA, science, and social studies across all K-12 and college levels, with a primary specialty in algebra and premium test preparation for the ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT. My journey began in high school after earning a full ride to my top-choice school, where I tutored peers to secure their own college acceptances. I continued to tutor friends in college and later earned my BA in Psychology from Rollins College. Following...

Hello! I have over 10 years of experience instructing mathematics, ELA, science, and social studies across all K-12 and college levels, with a primary specialty in algebra and premium test preparation for the ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT. My journey began in high school after earning a full ride to my top-choice school, where I tutored peers to secure their own college acceptances. I continued to tutor friends in college and later earned my BA in Psychology from Rollins College. Following graduation, I taught special needs students in classrooms, collaborated with national tutoring agencies, and maintained private clients before transitioning to full-time tutoring in 2021. While I specialize in and absolutely adore algebra and test prep, I enjoy helping students across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. 

Throughout my career instructing hundreds of students, I have learned to identify each individual's cognitive strengths and weaknesses to craft customized learning plans. My instruction style is passionate, interactive, and rooted in proven psychological concepts. For example, I utilize scaffolding—building rock-solid foundational skills before moving to advanced applications. I use this and many more methods backed by peer-reviewed science to maximize skill acquisition. 

My approach is entirely results-driven. Beyond mastering content, I teach effective, time-saving strategies to help you manage your pacing and beat the clock. To ensure you execute these under pressure, I show you how to structure practice to mimic real exam-day conditions. I have successfully helped students of all backgrounds and learning profiles reach peak test scores. For instance, I worked with a student on the autism spectrum who jumped from a 23 to a 35 on the ACT after 20 hours of practice over four weeks. Wherever you are starting from, I look forward to helping you learn in a way that truly sticks!

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Rollins College
Psychology

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ACT English

ACT English

For over a decade, I've helped students strengthen their ACT English scores, especially those who know grammar rules in isolation but struggle to apply them quickly across a passage under time pressure. My seven years in special education classrooms taught me how to break down punctuation, sentence structure, and usage rules into clear, memorable patterns for different learning styles. I focus on building both grammar fundamentals and passage-level strategy — transitions, sentence placement, redundancy, and tone — so students can move through passages efficiently instead of overanalyzing every question. Sessions are individualized and paced to each student, giving them room to make mistakes, ask questions, and build real fluency with the rules rather than just memorizing them.
ACT Math

ACT Math

For over a decade, I've helped students strengthen their ACT Math scores, especially those who understand the material but blank under time pressure or unfamiliar phrasing. My seven years in special education classrooms taught me how to break down algebra, geometry, and trigonometry concepts for different learning styles and adjust pacing to each student's needs. I focus on building both content mastery and test-specific strategy — process of elimination, time management, and calculator shortcuts — so students walk into test day with confidence! Sessions are individualized, giving students room to make mistakes, ask questions, and simulate test conditions in a low-stress environment.
ADHD

ADHD

For over 10 years, I've tutored students with ADHD and other special needs, including seven years working directly in special education classrooms — both in self-contained settings and 1:1 support within general education. That hands-on experience taught me how to structure lessons around each student's specific attention and focus needs, using strategies like breaking tasks into shorter chunks, building in movement or hands-on activities, and checking in frequently to keep students engaged. My approach stays flexible, adjusting pacing and structure to match each student's energy in the moment rather than sticking rigidly to a plan. Sessions are structured but low-pressure, giving students room to build focus, confidence, and independent study habits at their own pace.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

For over a decade, I’ve specialized in tutoring students who struggle with algebra or who understand the math but completely blank when it comes to the test. My seven years of experience in special education classrooms taught me firsthand how to break down complex algebra concepts for different learning styles. I provide a patient, low-stress environment where students can freely make mistakes, ask questions, and become test-ready.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

For over 10 years, I've tutored students on the autism spectrum, including experience teaching academics at residential programs like the New England Center for Children working alongside BCBAs, as well as seven years in special education classrooms — both in self-contained settings and 1:1 support with autistic students in general education (one non-speaking student with ASD went from a 23 to a 35 on his ACT). That hands-on experience taught me how to structure lessons around each student's specific sensory, communication, and behavioral needs, using strategies like breaking tasks into shorter chunks, incorporating visual supports and hands-on activities, and checking in frequently to keep students engaged. My approach stays flexible, adjusting pacing and structure to match each student's needs in the moment rather than sticking rigidly to a plan. Sessions are structured but low-pressure, giving students room to build focus, confidence, and independent study habits at their own pace.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

For over a decade, I’ve specialized in helping elementary students overcome math anxiety and feel successful with numbers. My seven years of experience in special education classrooms taught me firsthand how to turn confusing math curriculum into clear, step-by-step concepts for different learning styles. I provide a patient, low-stress environment where students can freely make mistakes, ask questions, build a strong foundation, and develop lasting confidence.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

For over 10 years, I've worked with students who struggle with organization, time management, task initiation, and planning — often alongside ADHD, autism, or other learning differences — both in tutoring and throughout my career in special education classrooms. That experience has taught me practical, individualized systems: breaking large assignments into manageable steps, building routines for tracking deadlines and materials, and teaching students to self-monitor their own progress rather than relying on someone else to keep them on track. I adjust my approach based on each student's specific challenges, whether that's working memory, transitions, or getting started on tasks in the first place. Sessions are structured but collaborative, helping students build systems they can actually sustain independently, not just for the sessions we spend together.
GED

GED

For over a decade, I’ve specialized in helping adult learners conquer the GED exam, especially those who struggle with severe test anxiety across multiple subjects. My seven years of experience in special education classrooms taught me firsthand how to break down complex math formulas, reading comprehension passages, and scientific graphs into clear, step-by-step concepts. I provide a supportive, low-stress environment where you can safely build your skills from the ground up, master essential test-taking strategies, and become fully ready to pass all four sections.
Geometry

Geometry

For over a decade, I've tutored students in geometry, especially those who understand individual concepts but struggle to see how proofs, theorems, and formulas connect. My seven years in special education classrooms taught me how to break down abstract spatial and logical reasoning into concrete, step-by-step concepts for different learning styles. I build both conceptual understanding and problem-solving strategy, using visual models and real-world applications to make proofs and geometric relationships click. Sessions are individualized and paced to each student, giving them room to make mistakes, ask questions, and build confidence with the material
GMAT

GMAT

I bring a strong foundation in quantitative reasoning to GMAT Quant prep, with particular focus on data sufficiency and problem-solving question types — the two formats that trip up most students, since they test logic and efficiency as much as raw math skill. I break down complex quantitative reasoning problems into clear, manageable steps, helping students recognize patterns and shortcuts rather than grinding through every calculation. My approach combines content mastery with test-specific strategy — process of elimination, time management, and identifying what a data sufficiency question is actually asking before diving into the math. Sessions are individualized and paced to each student, building both accuracy and the strategic instincts needed to perform well under the GMAT's format.
GRE

GRE

For over a decade, I’ve specialized in helping test-takers conquer the full GRE exam, whether you haven't practiced these skills in years or are trying to sharpen your strategies to land in the top 1%. My seven years of experience in special education classrooms taught me firsthand how to break down advanced quantitative formulas, complex vocabulary, and dense reading passages for any learning style. I provide a patient, low-stress environment where you can freely make mistakes, master essential pacing strategies, and become completely test-ready.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

For over a decade, I’ve specialized in tutoring middle schoolers who struggle to transition into pre-algebra or who understand the homework but completely freeze on tests. My seven years of experience in special education classrooms taught me firsthand how to break down new, abstract concepts like integers, fractions, and basic equations for all learning styles. I provide a patient, low-stress environment where students can safely make mistakes, ask questions, and become genuinely test-ready.
SAT Math

SAT Math

For over a decade, I've helped students strengthen their SAT Math scores, especially those who understand the material but blank under time pressure or unfamiliar phrasing. My seven years in special education classrooms taught me how to break down algebra, problem-solving and data analysis, and advanced math concepts for different learning styles. I teach all versions of the SAT and build both content mastery and test-specific strategy — module pacing, process of elimination, and efficient calculator use — so students walk into test day with confidence! Sessions are individualized and so is the pace, giving students room to make mistakes, ask questions, and simulate test conditions in a low-stress environment.
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