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Jon P.

Goal oriented, experienced test prep tutor specializing in SAT, ACT

Goal oriented, experienced test prep tutor specializing in SAT, ACT

$60/hour

4.9 (1,023 ratings)

  • 5,017 hours tutoring

About Jon

Bio

My degrees are in math and science, and I've been a writer for 40 years. I specialize in test prep, particularly for SAT and ACT. I cover all the bases: math, English, writing, reading, science, and strategy.

My teaching style is to be patient and supportive but persistent, always keeping the goal in mind. I design a schedule for each student depending on his/her abilities. With thousands of hours of SAT and ACT tutoring behind me, I know all the tricks to getting to the answer faster...

My degrees are in math and science, and I've been a writer for 40 years. I specialize in test prep, particularly for SAT and ACT. I cover all the bases: math, English, writing, reading, science, and strategy.

My teaching style is to be patient and supportive but persistent, always keeping the goal in mind. I design a schedule for each student depending on his/her abilities. With thousands of hours of SAT and ACT tutoring behind me, I know all the tricks to getting to the answer faster and all the traps the test designers set.

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Education

Cornell University
math
M.I.T.
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: Travel charges may apply beyond ten miles.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 10/16/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Subjects

English

ACT English,

ACT English

I have been a writer and editor for 40 years. My articles appeared frequently in print and now online. I have studied the English portion of the ACT during my 15 years of tutoring and know all the tricks to getting the correct answers.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I've been a writer for 40 years. My articles still appear regularly online. For the last five years I've tutored SAT and I've studied the writing part of the test extensively.
ACT Reading, SAT Reading

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I was a math major at Cornell and I have a master's degree from MIT. My score on the math SAT was 796 out of 800. I have tutored a great many children in math, and I believe in looking for the best way to explain a concept to each individual student. This is particularly important in algebra, which can be confusing to a lot of students.
Geometry,

Geometry

I was a math major at Cornell and I have a master's degree from MIT. I've tutored many geometry students in the past year and they have all rated me highly. I scored 796 out of 800 on the math SAT, and I try to find the right method to communicate difficult concepts to each student, depending on his/her particular ability.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I was a math major at Cornell and I scored 796 on the math SAT. I approach SAT as the game that it is -- a contest between the test-maker and the test-taker. Multiple-choice questions are very different from open-ended ones, and require a different approach. I've helped many students achieve high scores. I concentrate on the material that most often appears on the test. I teach strategy, from the right way to structure the essay to the best way to approach multiple-choice questions, and all the little tricks in between.
Algebra 2, SAT Reading

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I was a math major at Cornell, and my experience as a consultant to a game company added to my expertise in taking tests like ACT, which is essentially a game. I can pass on the techniques of answering multiple-choice questions to students who often neglect this factor. Of course, there's nothing that beats knowing the material, and that is the primary focus, but the actual test is a unique experience which the student needs to prepare for in its entirety.
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I was a math major at Cornell and I have a master's degree from MIT. My score on the math SAT was 796 out of 800. I have tutored a great many children in math, and I believe in looking for the best way to explain a concept to each individual student. This is particularly important in algebra, which can be confusing to a lot of students.
Geometry,

Geometry

I was a math major at Cornell and I have a master's degree from MIT. I've tutored many geometry students in the past year and they have all rated me highly. I scored 796 out of 800 on the math SAT, and I try to find the right method to communicate difficult concepts to each student, depending on his/her particular ability.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I was a math major at Cornell and I scored 796 on the math SAT. I approach SAT as the game that it is -- a contest between the test-maker and the test-taker. Multiple-choice questions are very different from open-ended ones, and require a different approach. I've helped many students achieve high scores. I concentrate on the material that most often appears on the test. I teach strategy, from the right way to structure the essay to the best way to approach multiple-choice questions, and all the little tricks in between.
Algebra 2

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Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I was a math major at Cornell and I have a master's degree from MIT. My score on the math SAT was 796 out of 800. I have tutored a great many children in math, and I believe in looking for the best way to explain a concept to each individual student. This is particularly important in algebra, which can be confusing to a lot of students.
Geometry,

Geometry

I was a math major at Cornell and I have a master's degree from MIT. I've tutored many geometry students in the past year and they have all rated me highly. I scored 796 out of 800 on the math SAT, and I try to find the right method to communicate difficult concepts to each student, depending on his/her particular ability.
Algebra 2

Science

ACT Science

ACT Science

I've tutored ACT for 10 years. The science part of the test is improved by practice and correct strategy. I made games for ten years and understand the strategy as well as the material.

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I was a math major at Cornell and I have a master's degree from MIT. My score on the math SAT was 796 out of 800. I have tutored a great many children in math, and I believe in looking for the best way to explain a concept to each individual student. This is particularly important in algebra, which can be confusing to a lot of students.
Geometry,

Geometry

I was a math major at Cornell and I have a master's degree from MIT. I've tutored many geometry students in the past year and they have all rated me highly. I scored 796 out of 800 on the math SAT, and I try to find the right method to communicate difficult concepts to each student, depending on his/her particular ability.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I was a math major at Cornell and I scored 796 on the math SAT. I approach SAT as the game that it is -- a contest between the test-maker and the test-taker. Multiple-choice questions are very different from open-ended ones, and require a different approach. I've helped many students achieve high scores. I concentrate on the material that most often appears on the test. I teach strategy, from the right way to structure the essay to the best way to approach multiple-choice questions, and all the little tricks in between.
Algebra 2

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

I have been a writer and editor for 40 years. My articles appeared frequently in print and now online. I have studied the English portion of the ACT during my 15 years of tutoring and know all the tricks to getting the correct answers.
ACT Math,

ACT Math

I was a math major at Cornell, and my experience as a consultant to a game company added to my expertise in taking tests like ACT, which is essentially a game. I can pass on the techniques of answering multiple-choice questions to students who often neglect this factor. Of course, there's nothing that beats knowing the material, and that is the primary focus, but the actual test is a unique experience which the student needs to prepare for in its entirety.
ACT Science,

ACT Science

I've tutored ACT for 10 years. The science part of the test is improved by practice and correct strategy. I made games for ten years and understand the strategy as well as the material.
AFOQT,

AFOQT

I was a math major at Cornell; I have a master's degree in meteorology from MIT; I have been a writer for 30 years. I have tutored students in all the standardized tests including GED, ASVAB, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, SSAT, GMAT, and FCAT. I teach both material, and the proper strategy in approaching multiple-choice questions.
ASVAB,

ASVAB

ASVAB is a multiple-choice test. This kind of test requires a special kind of preparation. Proper use of time is crucial, and the approach to a multiple-choice question is much different from a normal test question. I teach the material that most often appears on the test as well as all aspects of strategy. All of my WyzAnt ASVAB students have rated me 5 stars, the highest rating on the WyzAnt scale.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I was a math major at Cornell and I scored 796 on the math SAT. I approach SAT as the game that it is -- a contest between the test-maker and the test-taker. Multiple-choice questions are very different from open-ended ones, and require a different approach. I've helped many students achieve high scores. I concentrate on the material that most often appears on the test. I teach strategy, from the right way to structure the essay to the best way to approach multiple-choice questions, and all the little tricks in between.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

I've been a writer for 40 years. My articles still appear regularly online. For the last five years I've tutored SAT and I've studied the writing part of the test extensively.
TEAS,

TEAS

I was a math major at Cornell and I have a master's degree in meteorology from MIT. I have written for magazines, newspapers, and online journals. I have tutored math, English and science for more than 3 years. I teach multiple-choice test strategy as well as material, focusing on the best way to approach multiple-choice questions.
ACT Reading, PSAT, SAT Reading

Examples of Expertise

Jon has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 6 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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4.9 (1,023 ratings)
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Reviews

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Featured review

"Call me coach"

As soon as Jon said, "Call me coach" he had my son's attention. His next words were, "I know you have had those". Jon was right...he has had those, and by the end of his first session he had earned my son's respect as a good coach! Thanks again for a great session and first impression! We feel confident we picked the right SAT coach. Look forward to seeing you next week Jon.

Diane, 29 lessons with Jon

Fantastic SAT Tutor!

My sons SAT score went up 180 points after just 5 lessons with Jon! Amazing! He has been working regularly with John and plans to take the SAT again in March. My son really likes his teaching style and said he explains things very well. We’ve had some tutors that haven’t measured up to expectations. Jon however far exceeds our expectations- He’s the best!

Lara, 16 lessons with Jon

outstanding tutor

Jon P was awesome for my girls !! He was patient and kind and started with the basic questions to ensure a perfect starting point ! I was worried about online tutoring but those worries left the minute he started with my girls . I can’t say how thankful I am that we found Jon P , you are a God send . We will be using him all the way up to the SAT to ensure great scores for our daughters

Eric, 10 lessons with Jon

Test prep master!

Math nuts and bolts for the SAT - feeling like my kid is getting great prep!!! She likes the breaking down of all aspects of a question or section. She is getting so much out of these sessions that she doesn’t even complain about doing them!

Jen, 9 lessons with Jon

Great first lesson

My son was able to identify some fundamental math knowledge gaps that needed to be addressed. I am pleased. Jon was very accommodating of our schedule as well. We plan to schedule more sessions.

Najah, 7 lessons with Jon

Extremely thorough and very helpful

Hi, Both my kids were very impressed with Jon's test prep techniques. He was patient, knowledgeable, through and made sure to assess each kid individually for strengths and weaknesses even though he was working with both them in the same sessions. His questions helped them understand their weaknesses which is great because now they can work on it well in advance of taking the exam. Thank you Jon!

Kshama, 8 lessons with Jon

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

My daughter has been meeting with Jon twice a week for the last 6-7 weeks and felt very confident going into the test. I highly recommend Jon if you are looking for a tutor to help with the SAT. Thank you Jon for all your patience, compassion and hard work. It definitely helped gain confidence in our daughter.

Naomi, 12 lessons with Jon

SAT Prep

He really helped me prepare for the SAT. He was patient and explained things well. I took the SAT last Saturday. I don’t have my score yet, but I think I did well.

Holly, 11 lessons with Jon

Fantastic SAT Tutor!

Jon is a great find! He tutored my son for the Math, Reading and Writing sections of the SAT. My son likes his teaching style and said he explains things very well. We’ve had some tutors that haven’t measured up to expectations. Jon however far exceeds our expectations- He’s the best!

Lara, 16 lessons with Jon

Fantastic Tutor

My son has gotten a great deal out of his SAT tutoring lessons with Jon..aka Coach. He’s a very patient tutor and explains things very well. My son previously finished a well known SAT course that he did not find helpful. His lessons with Jon however focus on content and strategy which has been fantastic. He just took the SAT yesterday for the second time and he said he felt much better about it this time thanks to his lessons with Jon. We will definitely continue working with Jon- he’s a gem!

Lara, 16 lessons with Jon
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$60/hour

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