I'm Sid! I scored a 1580 on the SAT with a perfect 800 in Math and studied Physics at UCLA. I trained under Shaan Patel's SAT prep program, which gave me a diagnostic framework I've since refined through years of one-on-one tutoring into my own method. Instead of drilling practice tests and hoping patterns stick, I figure out where a student's reasoning actually breaks down and build from there.
I tutor SAT prep, Algebra through Calculus, Physics, analytical writing, and college admissions...
I'm Sid! I scored a 1580 on the SAT with a perfect 800 in Math and studied Physics at UCLA. I trained under Shaan Patel's SAT prep program, which gave me a diagnostic framework I've since refined through years of one-on-one tutoring into my own method. Instead of drilling practice tests and hoping patterns stick, I figure out where a student's reasoning actually breaks down and build from there.
I tutor SAT prep, Algebra through Calculus, Physics, analytical writing, and college admissions essays. In math and science, I teach from first principles because I'd rather a student understand why something works than memorize steps they'll forget under pressure. In writing, I teach persuasion. For the standardized tests, I equip students with a deep bag of tricks.
I also spent five years as a health and performance consultant, working with clients managing ADHD, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and focus issues. I grew up dealing with severe insomnia in a high-pressure academic household, so I understand what it's like when your brain and body aren't cooperating with your goals. That background means I pay attention to the stuff most tutors ignore: sleep, stress, screen habits, study environment. When a student is underperforming, the answer is usually more than "try harder."
I work primarily with high schoolers and I'm straightforward with both students and parents about what I see. I'm easy to reach and quick to respond, so feel free to message me with any questions or to set up a first lesson.
