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Mark L.

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I taught the Math and Reading sections of the SAT, as well as the Math section of the ACT, for 3 years at the Huntington Learning Center. I then became an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. With a passion for teaching, I'm committed to providing personalized guidance, effective strategies, and comprehensive support to help you achieve your score goals.

Services Offered:
As your SAT and ACT tutor, I offer a range of services designed to optimize your test performance and...

I taught the Math and Reading sections of the SAT, as well as the Math section of the ACT, for 3 years at the Huntington Learning Center. I then became an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. With a passion for teaching, I'm committed to providing personalized guidance, effective strategies, and comprehensive support to help you achieve your score goals.

Services Offered:
As your SAT and ACT tutor, I offer a range of services designed to optimize your test performance and increase your chances of success. These include:

Comprehensive Content Review: We'll cover the essential concepts tested on the SAT and ACT, ensuring you have a solid understanding of the material.

Targeted Practice: Through customized practice sessions, I'll help you master the specific question types, providing you with ample opportunities to apply your knowledge and develop efficient problem-solving techniques.

Test-Taking Strategies: I'll equip you with proven strategies to manage time effectively, eliminate wrong answer choices, and approach complex problems with confidence, enabling you to achieve your highest potential score.

Individualized Coaching: I understand that every student has unique strengths and areas for improvement. I'll identify your specific needs and tailor our sessions to address those areas, ensuring personalized attention and maximum progress.

🌟 Student Success:
My greatest satisfaction comes from witnessing my students' growth and success. I take pride in seeing them unlock their true potential, overcome challenges, and achieve exceptional results on their SATs and ACTs. If you're ready to boost your confidence, sharpen your math and reading skills, and conquer the SAT or ACT, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Contact me to schedule a session, and together, we'll set you on the path to achieving your dream score!

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Education

Northeastern University
Psychology

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $99
  • Rate details: 24 hour cancellation fee the cost of the session; over 10 min late without notice or 15 min total is considered a missed session
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/19/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT English

ACT English

My average student increases their ACT English score by 4 points in under 10 sessions. I coached the English Section of the ACT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center, and since then I’ve taught it independently for the past six years. With a passion for teaching, I'm committed to providing personalized guidance, effective strategies, and comprehensive support to enhance your performance on the English section of the ACT and to help you achieve your score goals. Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson!
ACT Math

ACT Math

My average student increases their ACT math score by 4 points in under 10 sessions. A former adjunct math professor at Penn State University, I coached the Math Section of the ACT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. I’m an experienced ACT Math tutor dedicated to helping students achieve their target scores. With a passion for teaching, I'm committed to providing personalized guidance, effective strategies, and comprehensive support to enhance your performance in ACT math. Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson!
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

My average student increases their ACT Reading score by 4 points in under 10 sessions. I coached the Reading Section of the ACT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center, and since then I’ve taught it independently for the past six years. With a passion for teaching, I'm committed to providing personalized guidance, effective strategies, and comprehensive support to enhance your performance on the Reading section of the ACT and to help you achieve your score goals. Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson!
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I taught algebra 1 for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to improve your grade! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.
Common Core

Common Core

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I taught common core for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to improve your grade! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I taught elementary school mathematics for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to improve your grade! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I taught elementary math for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to improve your grade! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.
GED

GED

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I taught math for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to improve your grade! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

Having previously taught prealgebra for three at the Huntington Learning Center, I have a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too.
PSAT

PSAT

My average student increases their PSAT math score by 100-200 points in under 10 sessions. A former adjunct math professor at Penn State University, I coached the Math Section of the PSAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. I’m an experienced PSAT Math tutor dedicated to helping students achieve their target scores. With a passion for teaching, I'm committed to providing personalized guidance, effective strategies, and comprehensive support to enhance your performance in PSAT math. Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson!
SAT Math

SAT Math

My average student increases their SAT score by 150 points in under 10 sessions. I coached the Math and Reading Sections of the SAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. I’m an experienced SAT tutor dedicated to helping students achieve their target scores. With a passion for teaching, I'm committed to providing personalized guidance, effective strategies, and comprehensive support to enhance your performance on the SAT. Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson!
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I coached the Reading and Writing section of the SAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. I’m an experienced SAT tutor dedicated to helping my students achieve their target scores. With a passion for teaching, I’m committed to providing personalized guidance, effective strategies, and comprehensive support to enhance your performance on the test. Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson!
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I coached the Reading and Writing section of the SAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. I’m an experienced SAT tutor dedicated to helping my students achieve their target scores. With a passion for teaching, I’m committed to providing personalized guidance, effective strategies, and comprehensive support to enhance your performance on the test. Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson!
SSAT

SSAT

I coached the SSAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center, and my experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math and reading, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to increase your score! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.

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Knowledgable and excellent communicator

He did an excellent job helping our child understand difficult concepts. He was able to understand what she did not understand, communicate effectively what she needed to correct her error, and provided her the skills she needed to succeed.

Shazia, 7 lessons with Mark

Patient and confidence-bulding tutor

Mark worked with my daughter on ACT Math prep. After just three sessions, her practice ACT math score improved by two points. She also was able to complete way more of the section than prior. She has a few more sessions to go before her test date, and judging by the work she is putting in and her active engagement with tutoring sessions, she will likely see even more gains. I don't have to wake her up and remind her about an early morning session with Mark or tell her to do the homework he assigns, which speaks volumes considering that, historically, she avoids and dreads math. She said recently, "I need to work more on pacing and memorizing formulas, but I'm not bad at math." This is a first for her, and we have Mark to thank.

Beth, 4 lessons with Mark

Highly recommend!

I’ve always done well in school, but math has never been my thing — it’s just straight-up nonsense to me most of the time. Mark explained things in a way that finally made sense. Like actually made the chaos make sense. Highly recommend!

Chaya, 3 lessons with Mark

Mark gets things done.

Mark prepared my child for SAT Reading + Writing sections of SAT. While at the beginning my child had many holes in his knowledge, very soon he became much more prepared. Thank you, Mark for your efforts.

Oleg, 9 lessons with Mark

great tutor

Thanks Mark! You have been great!! Aidan’s understanding of the fundamentals have been exponential. We look forward to working with you again.

Linda, 3 lessons with Mark

Effective Tutor

My daughter took the ACT several times and no matter how much she studied (self-study and private tutors), her score stayed at 29 or under. She started working with Mark about 2 weeks before the 9/5 ACT. She had a total of 5 lessons. Her score increased 3 points to a 32. I can only wonder how far Mark could have taken her had they had more time. Needless to say, we recommend Mark. He is very organized, easy to work and study with, identifies the needed areas for the improvement and makes the student work!

Svetlana, 5 lessons with Mark

Knowledgeable and effective tutor

My son had a fantastic experience working with Mark to prepare for the SAT. Mark was incredibly responsive, professional, and easy to work with from the very beginning. Scheduling sessions was smooth and flexible, which made it easy to fit into my son’s busy schedule. Most importantly, Mark’s sessions were highly effective. My son’s Reading/Writing SAT score improved by 50 points, and he is motivated to continue studying under Mark for another attempt to improve even more. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for meaningful results in a short time.

Nakia, 8 lessons with Mark

Great SAT Math Tutor!

It was great to work with Mark L he increased my son's SAT Maths score from 700 to 750 within a span of 6 -7 sessions and he could master all the concepts in SAT Maths. Great Job and highly recommended tutor

Prasanna, 5 lessons with Mark

Knowledgeable instructor

My daughter enjoyed her first session with Mark. We will continue with Mark as he is a good fit for her. I am hopeful that working with him will help her attain the text results she seeks.

Dovey, 8 lessons with Mark

Great Maths tutor

My Son says he explains maths very well ; answers all the questions. As a parent I like the way he approaches to explaining stuffs and assigning homework to keep him engaged.

Endra, 8 lessons with Mark