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SAT/ACT Math Expert, Former Classroom Teacher
Louise H.

1,675 hours tutoring

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About Louise


Bio

Louise is a results-obsessed SAT/ACT and math tutor with 15 years of classroom teaching and online tutoring experience. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelors Degree in Math and Computer Science and then went to Columbia University on a full scholarship for her Masters in secondary math education. She taught high school math in New York City for 5 years as a Math for America fellow before transitioning to full time SAT/ACT and math tutoring.

Louise believes that...

Louise is a results-obsessed SAT/ACT and math tutor with 15 years of classroom teaching and online tutoring experience. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelors Degree in Math and Computer Science and then went to Columbia University on a full scholarship for her Masters in secondary math education. She taught high school math in New York City for 5 years as a Math for America fellow before transitioning to full time SAT/ACT and math tutoring.

Louise believes that every student can be successful when given structure, clear expectations, and appropriate support. In the classroom she worked extensively with special needs students and
students learning English as a foreign language. Her methodical, organized approach helps every student achieve his or her potential, even when the material seems daunting. She has a patient and calm manner which puts her students at ease so they can learn.

Outside of tutoring, Louise enjoys gardening, crochet, and swimming. In high school she lettered in debate and speech and was president of the debate team, winning awards at the local and state levels. In
college she studied abroad in France, Guatemala, and Ecuador. She currently lives in rural Southern Illinois with her husband, 4 kids, 3 dogs, and 17 chickens.


Education

University of Virginia
Computer science
Columbia University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $189
  • Rate details: Minimum session length one hour (no prorated sessions).
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 12/14/2018

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

The math section of the ACT is my specialty. I get exceptional results from my students because I find their areas of weakness on the math section and then target them with focused practice until they are able to answer these types of questions on the next test, quickly and automatically. The secret is to develop a muscle-memory for the types of questions that tend to appear. Then you don't have to work so hard on test day trying to remember how to solve math problems that always show up, leaving you with more time to think about the more difficult and rare specimens at the end of the ACT math section.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I taught Algebra 1 at a high school in New York City for five years, and then transitioned to online tutoring.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

I taught high school algebra in New York City for 5 years before transitioning to online tutoring. I have been tutoring online for over 10 years and my students get exceptional results.
Calculus

Calculus

I was a high school math teacher in NYC for five years before transitioning to online math tutoring. Each year I prep students for the AP Calc exam in May (AB & BC Calc). I tutor all the way up through Calc III (multivariate).
Precalculus

Precalculus

I was a high school math teacher in NYC for 5 years and am now a full time SAT/ACT and math tutor. I work with several precalc students every semester and help them bring their grades up.
SAT Math

SAT Math

The math section of the SAT is my specialty. I get exceptional results from my students because I find their areas of weakness on the math section and then target them with focused practice until they are able to answer these types of questions on the next test, quickly and automatically. The secret is to develop a muscle-memory for the types of questions that tend to appear. Then you don't have to work so hard on test day trying to remember how to solve math problems that always show up, leaving you with more time to think about the more difficult and rare specimens at the end of the SAT math section.
ACT English
ACT Reading
ACT Science
PSAT
SAT Reading
SAT Writing

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Very knowledgeable and effective, from 620 to 800 in 3 months

Louise is an excellent tutor. She helped to improve my daughter’s SAT score from 620 to 800 in 3 months. She explained the materials very well and gave useful tips to improve the test scores. She gave the appropriate homework to focus on specific areas needing improvement. She’s very patient and adapted to my daughter’s way of learning. Highly recommended!

Xavier, 14 lessons with Louise

Very effective individualized SAT tutoring

We needed a tutor for our son who is a very busy athlete going through the recruiting process. Louise was perfect and helped him to be efficient and organized about studying. Every lesson was packed with valuable content and strategy; there is no substitute for this kind of one-on-one attention. He just took the test and felt very good about it - plus he said there were multiple questions where specific things he practiced with Louise helped him solve the problem.

Heather, 6 lessons with Louise

Exceptional ACT Math Tutor with Proven Results

This is the second time I’ve hired Louise to help my children. She first worked with my son on the math section of the ACT, where he had been stuck at a 27–28. After just two months with her, he scored a 32! Now, my youngest is facing similar challenges with the ACT math section, so we’ve brought Louise back to tutor her as well—and she absolutely loves her. Louise’s approach to teaching is different from other tutors we’ve used, and it’s clearly working!

Mimi, 18 lessons with Louise

My son learns a lot from Louise

Louise is helping my son with ACT math and he really enjoys his sessions and is learning a lot. She is very organized and give him assignments in between sessions.

Emily, 13 lessons with Louise

Louise is worth it!

Louise was able to respond quickly to help with algebra 2 test prep. So helpful and explains very clearly. She’s very encouraging and has really helped going into exams with confidence.

Glen, 30 lessons with Louise

Louise is worth it!

Louise was able to respond quickly to help with algebra 2 test prep. So helpful and explains very clearly.

Glen, 30 lessons with Louise
Tutor responded:

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback. Your daughters have been such a treat to work with!

great tutor!

Louise has been a wonderful tutor for my daughter and her calculus class. Her grade has gone up considerably and she is understanding it. I highly recommend Louise.

LORI, 56 lessons with Louise

Very knowledgeable and patient

Louise has helped my daughter gain more confidence in AP Calculus. She is an excellent tutor! My daughter's test scores have improved, as well as her overall class grade.

Kristin, 7 lessons with Louise

great tutor!

Louise has been so helpful to improve my daughters grade in Pre Calc from C to an A. She now understands all of the concepts and looks forward to working with Louise every week.

LORI, 56 lessons with Louise

AWESOME Tutor

If you are thinking about getting a tutor, i strongly recommend Louise! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable but she explains things i’m a clear way that’s easy to understand. I am grateful for her services and would suggest her to anyone. 10/10.

Jack, 5 lessons with Louise
Hourly Rate: $189
Response time: 2 hours
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