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M.I.T. Grad - Supportive, Encouraging Tutor in SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE
Ken P.

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I'm a graduate of Bates College (B.A.), the University of Illinois (M.S.), and M.I.T. (M.S.), with degrees in economics and management.

I've been a tutor since 2001, when I started preparing students to take the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT exams. To me, standardized exams are like puzzles: they can be fun and challenging. With a little instruction and practice, you can achieve significant improvement in scores -- and maybe even enjoy them.

I also tutor other subjects that I enjoy, and try to...

I'm a graduate of Bates College (B.A.), the University of Illinois (M.S.), and M.I.T. (M.S.), with degrees in economics and management.

I've been a tutor since 2001, when I started preparing students to take the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT exams. To me, standardized exams are like puzzles: they can be fun and challenging. With a little instruction and practice, you can achieve significant improvement in scores -- and maybe even enjoy them.

I also tutor other subjects that I enjoy, and try to bring that enjoyment to the tutoring process. I'm always positive and supportive. Working one-on-one and at your own speed, you'll overcome weaknesses and build confidence.

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy: students who miss a session with less than 24-hours notice are charged for 1 hour at their regular rate.

Most math comes easy to me, but I know math is many students' least favorite subject. Even students who struggle in a classroom can succeed in a supportive one-on-one environment where mistakes don't hurt: they become a means to learning.

Please contact me to ask questions or to schedule lessons.

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Education

Bates College
Economics
University of Illinois
Masters
M. I. T.
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Rate details: My standard rate is $75/hour for most subjects, but I may charge more for college-level and less for high school-level subjects
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/10/2015

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ACT English

ACT English

I have been an ACT tutor since 2001. In my experience, many students -- even those who struggle with the English section -- can benefit greatly by learning a few basic rules. With practice, they "take ownership" of these rules, and begin to applying them almost automatically. Leveraging a few simple strategies, most students quickly improve their scores in English.
ACT Math

ACT Math

I have been an ACT tutor since 2001. I have worked with students who are strong in math. For them, the usual need is to become familiar with the more difficult ACT math questions. These often differ from the math they have learned in school, and require that the students apply their math skills in new and different ways. I have also worked with students who are weak in math, who have math anxiety, or who have decided that they are "just not numbers people." For them, ACT math coaching requires the un-learning of negative attitudes. I have found that treating ACT math as a puzzle to be solved and creating a a low-stress environment where it's OK to make a mistake can help these students to make quick progress.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

I have been an ACT tutor since 2001. In my experience, many students find the Reading section to be the most challenging on the ACT. Perhaps that's because they haven't been taught reading as a skill -- not in the same way they have been taught math as a skill. I have found that by learning and practicing a few simple strategies, most students quickly improve their scores in Reading.
ACT Science

ACT Science

I have been an ACT tutor since 2001. In my experience, many students feel great anxiety about the Science section. They are intimidated by technical terms, chemical names, and Greek letters. They benefit primarily from discovering that the ACT Science test doesn't actually require much knowledge of science. It's primarily a test of a student's ability to read charts and graphs, then to apply the data to draw inferences. When the Science test is de-mystified, they can quickly improve their performance.
Algebra 1

Algebra 1

Well grounded in Algebra 1, which I cover in SAT and ACT coaching.
Algebra 2

Algebra 2

Well grounded in Algebra 2, which I cover in SAT and ACT coaching.
American History

American History

I entered college as a history major. I eventually switched my major to economics, and got both a B.A. and M.S. in that subject. However, I never lost my love of history, especially American History. I took many history courses as both am undergrad, then as a graduate student. My coursework covered every period in American history, from colonial days through the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Reconstruction, and the 20th Century. Topics of special interest to me include the events leading up to the Civil War, the Presidency, and the Great Depression. I continue to read extensively on matters involving American history.
Business

Business

I have an M.S. from the Sloan School of Management at M.I.T. I have 30 years of experience in business, most of it in marketing and customer insights. I spent 10 years as a global business consultant, completing projects on 5 continents.
Finance

Finance

M.S. in Management from M.I.T., concentration in Finance
Geography

Geography

Tutor for 15 years with expertise in geography
Geometry

Geometry

I often teach ACT and SAT, but geometry is my best/favorite subject.
GMAT

GMAT

I have been a GMAT tutor since 2001. I recently re-took the GMAT in preparation for teaching it, and scored 760. For most students, the GMAT's data sufficiency problems are the most challenging, and I concentrate on those with most students. Also, the GMAT places significant time pressure on students. Good preparation means increasing speed, along with increasing accuracy. I focus on both.
GRE

GRE

I have been a GRE tutor since 2001. I have worked with students who are strong in math. For them, the usual need is to become familiar with the more difficult GRE math questions. These often differ from the math they have learned in school, and require that the students apply their math skills in new and different ways. I have also worked with students who are weak in math, who have math anxiety, or who have decided that they are "just not numbers people." For them, GRE math coaching requires the un-learning of negative attitudes. I have found that treating GRE math as a puzzle to be solved and creating a a low-stress environment where it's OK to make a mistake can help these students to make quick progress.
Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics

My background is: B.A., in Economics from Bates College; M.S. in Economics from Illinois; and M.S. in Management, with a concentration in Applied Economics, from MIT.
Marketing

Marketing

I have 30 years of experience in business, most of it in marketing and customer insights. I have an M.S. from the Sloan School of Management at M.I.T. My deepest experience was in the consumer retail industry, with a combined 16 years at L.L.Bean and Lands'End. My responsibilities included customer research, marketing communications, strategy, forecasting, and competitive intelligence.
Microeconomics

Microeconomics

My background is: B.A., in Economics from Bates College; M.S. in Economics from Illinois; and M.S. in Management, with a concentration in Applied Economics, from MIT.
Proofreading

Proofreading

For two years, I was Editor of a major business journal. My duties included much more than proofreading, but I did need to ensure that the articles we published were well-written and that their content was correct. I have taught business writing periodically since 1985, usually to managers and executives. Again, there's a difference between writing and proofreading, but they are closely related skills.
PSAT

PSAT

I have been a PSAT tutor since 2001, as well as helping students improve their scores on the SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT. I have helped students in math, reading, and writing/language. I have worked with students who already do well on standardized tests. For them, the usual need is to become familiar with the more difficult PSAT math questions. These often differ from the math they have learned in school, and require that the students apply their math skills in new and different ways. I have also worked with students who usually don't do well on standardized tests. Many of them have test anxiety, especially math anxiety. For them, PSAT coaching involves un-learning negative attitudes and acquiring new confidence, along with improving skills. I have found that treating PSAT math as a puzzle to be solved and creating a a low-stress environment where it's OK to make a mistake can help these students to make quick progress.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have been an SAT tutor since 2001. I have worked with students who are strong in math. For them, the usual need is to become familiar with the more difficult SAT math questions. These often differ from the math they have learned in school, and require that the students apply their math skills in new and different ways. I have also worked with students who are weak in math, who have math anxiety, or who have decided that they are "just not numbers people." For them, SAT math coaching requires the un-learning of negative attitudes. I have found that treating SAT math as a puzzle to be solved and creating a a low-stress environment where it's OK to make a mistake can help these students to make quick progress.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

I have been an SAT tutor since 2001. In my experience, many students find the Reading section to be the most challenging on the SAT. Perhaps that's because they haven't been taught reading as a skill -- not in the same way they have been taught math as a skill. I have found that by learning and practicing a few simple strategies, most students quickly improve their scores in Reading.
SAT Writing

SAT Writing

I have been an SAT tutor since 2001. I have been the editor of a major business journal and have expertise in business communications. In my experience, many students find the Writing section to be the most challenging on the SAT. Perhaps that's because they haven't been taught writing as a skill -- not in the same way they have been taught math as a skill. The Essay portion of the Writing section is especially intimidating to students. They benefit from learning three things: the elements of a strong essay; the process for creating such an essay (which involves planning and outlining, before beginning to write; and the basics that essay graders will be looking for. With good coaching and some practice, most students can quickly build confidence and improve their scores in Writing.
Statistics

Statistics

Math Tutor with 15 years of experience: Stats, Algebra, Geometry, Trig
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Ratings and Reviews

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Excellent GMAT Tutor

Ken helped me get from the low 700s to a 770 on the GMAT in less than 6 weeks. He started by making sure that I understood the fundamentals of quant and sentence correction. After that, sessions focused on dissecting difficult questions and improving consistency. Logistically, he was great to work with. Scheduling was easy and the Wyzant platform worked well for lessons. He went above and beyond on many occasions. If there was a particularly challenging question that we discussed during a session, he would often send follow-up messages with alternative explanations or other relevant practice problems. Most importantly, he was funny and sessions were enjoyable. If you are looking to improve your GMAT score, you should work with Ken.

Chris, 11 lessons with Ken

An awesome tutor, very experienced and helpful.

Ken was so knowledgeable and had a welcoming approach to learning GRE material. He is very flexible with appointments and has a wealth of resources and knowledge!

Carolyn, 1 lesson with Ken

New focus GMAT great session

Ken was amazing was able to help with the new GMAT focus and knows all about it. I am read for my next lesson. I was able to gain more confidence in the exam very quickly

Andrew, 4 lessons with Ken

Ken is awesome

He is so thorough and walks my son through each problem and how to think about it better. I'm so impressed with his patience and attention. Thank you so much Ken!

Audrey, 11 lessons with Ken

Helpful tutor

My student was successful at getting an A for his Econ class. Ken is straight-forward and helpful. Thank you, Ken (This review requires at least 120 characters in order to be posted.)

James, 5 lessons with Ken

Helped me achieve significant improvement on GMAT

Ken is knowledgable, easy to work with, and explains core quantitative concepts on the GMAT in a clear manner. He was able to help me boost my GMAT score by 50 points in just a few sessions. He tailors lessons to the specific needs of the student and lets the student choose the pace/direction of the lesson. I would highly recommend working with Ken.

Victoria, 4 lessons with Ken

ExcellentTutoring Experience

Learned a lot from my initial session with Ken. We discussed a range of questions regarding GMAT Sentence Correction Modifiers.

Ajay, 1 lesson with Ken

Knowledgable and patient tutor

I am so excited to be working with Ken. He is patient and kind in his approach to learning. He is thorough in his explanations and makes sure the sessions are tailored to my needs. Excited to keep working together!

Kendall, 4 lessons with Ken

Competent, knowledgeable and highly recommended

Ken is worth every penny! Super smart, that is able to share his knowledge and experience with us, the students in a way that it productive, professional and helpful. I’m grateful for you Ken and looking forward to our growth. At your service-Nurse Vi

Viorica, 15 lessons with Ken

Very flexible and helpful

I would highly recommend Ken. He has been so helpful and flexible. He would always come back later in the day if there were unsolved problems. Always responded very quickly and was more than flexible in changing times if needed.

Barbara, 20 lessons with Ken
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