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College Professor and CMU Math Grad Avail. For Test Prep/Math Coaching
Ken G.

4.9 (37 ratings)

82 hours tutoring

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Thanks for stopping by! Over the past two decades, I've developed a successful track record helping adults, teens and pre-teens demystify math, data analysis and critical reasoning exercises to tackle exams such as the SHSAT, ACT, SAT, MAT and GRE as well as math from pre-algebra to pre-calculus, probability and business statistics. With adults, I also provide coaching for college-level finance and accounting courses, and consulting recruitment exams such as McKinsey's Problem Solving Test....

Thanks for stopping by! Over the past two decades, I've developed a successful track record helping adults, teens and pre-teens demystify math, data analysis and critical reasoning exercises to tackle exams such as the SHSAT, ACT, SAT, MAT and GRE as well as math from pre-algebra to pre-calculus, probability and business statistics. With adults, I also provide coaching for college-level finance and accounting courses, and consulting recruitment exams such as McKinsey's Problem Solving Test. Individual coaching aside, I've also accumulated years of experience as a business school University Lecturer in Warsaw, Poland and New York City.

Formerly trained as an SAT classroom instructor following the completion of my mathematics degree at Carnegie Mellon University, I put my students at ease by making math practical and fun. I've got a knack at helping students build confidence and conquer the fear and anxiety that often comes with studying math and preparing for aptitude tests. The results of my students demonstrate my effectiveness. I've helped high school students regularly improve their ACT composite scores by 5 points (out of 36) and adults applying to top business schools jump 150 points (out of 800) on the GMAT.

My personal track record includes scoring in the 99th %ile on most K-12 standardized math tests, studying mathematics at one of the most competitive science and technology universities in the country, and scoring in the 98th percentile GMAT score (700+). I'm eager to demonstrate how I can help you succeed. Don't hesitate to contact me to set up a free consult!

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Education

Carnegie Mellon University
Mathematics
NYU Stern School of Business
MBA

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $120
  • Rate details: All new clients get a free 30 min consult. Rates are then adjusted on a sliding scale based on the subject and each client's needs and priorities.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ACT Math

ACT Math

After graduating with a BS in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, I was formally trained at Kaplan Test Prep as one of the company's top SAT class instructors and private tutors. Subsequently, I've taught, tutored and coached dozens of kids in SAT/ACT strategy and middle/high school math on and off for a cumulative 10+ years.
GMAT

GMAT

While completing my own MBA in Finance about 15 years ago, I began helping students crack the GMAT exam. Since then, I've crafted study techniques and put together a proprietary study program which I've used to coach dozens and dozens of students both in New York and around Europe.
GRE

GRE

I've been honing my skills as a GRE/GMAT/SAT/ACT coach for many years. As a math grad, I'm particularly skilled working with GRE students who need a math primer.
Probability

Probability

As a math undergraduate student at Carnegie Mellon University, I learned advanced theory in probability and statistics. Subsequently, I've tutored several students in business stats and probability at the high school and college level. I've also leveraged these skills to work as a successful GMAT/GRE/SAT/ACT instructor.
SAT Math

SAT Math

After graduating with a BS in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, I was formally trained at Kaplan Test Prep as one of the company's top SAT class instructors and private tutors. Subsequently, I've taught, tutored and coached dozens of kids in SAT/ACT strategy and middle/high school math on and off for a cumulative 10+ years.
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Financial Accounting
Geometry
Prealgebra
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Great Tutor. Works around your needs.

Ken was a great tutor. I found out about the details of the program I was applying to just two months before the deadline. After spending the first month doing self-study and finding out that it wasn't enough, I turned to tutoring with just 3 weeks before my exam. Ken was great to work with and though he would have liked more sessions between when we started and when the exam happened, he worked with what I had available and got me on the right track and helped me figure out the trickier parts of the test. With his help, I jumped 60 points in those 3 weeks after having watched my score level out before that. Thank you Ken!

Jason, 2 lessons with Ken
Tutor responded:

Thanks, Jason! It was a pleasure coaching you. Figures crossed with your application! Let me know if I can help any further.

Great Tutor/Mentor

Ken is a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has taken an individualized approach with me as far as my needs on the GMAT and schedule. Kens unique background in business and education are incredibly beneficial for anyone pursuing an MBA.

Alexander, 1 lesson with Ken

Extremely knowledgeable and patient tutor

Our son experienced pretty substantial struggles with some of the more recent lessons in his Algebra 2 class. In one session, Ken diagnosed the skills my son needed to improve upon (including recognition of which skills to apply and how and when to apply them) and provided him with some spot on exercises in order to help him practice his skills. Perhaps most importantly, he helped our son regain his confidence that he could handle the material. Excellent tutor! Highly recommended.

Evan, 1 lesson with Ken

Great tutor. Patient with my 13-year-old son.

Ken is knowledgeable, prepared for every lesson, proactive in getting the right material, identifying what my son needs to learn, he also inspires my son to do the homework that Ken assigns him.

Randy, 7 lessons with Ken

Ken is a 5 star tutor!

Ken worked with my son to study Algebra 2. He helped my son to better understand factoring and rational expressions. Ken offered good practice problems and made sure my son understood the material at the end of the session. We surely recommend Ken as a tutor.

Luna, 1 lesson with Ken

Knowledgeable teacher

Ken is working with my sixth grader and she is very, very happy with him. At first session, Ken assessed her to know exactly where she needed help. She likes that he is very patient and takes the time to make sure she understands whatever they are working on. We are looking forward to more lessons with Ken!

Abigal, 2 lessons with Ken

Highly recommended

Great tutor, very helpful and understands your weaknesses, and helps you tackle them. I would definitely recommend him to anyone struggling in math.

Mays, 2 lessons with Ken

Patient & Meticulous tutor

Ken offered very clear and helpful explanations to various algebra 1 problems to my 11-year-old daughter. He was prompt, detailed with accuracy and followed up on her test results.

Pamela, 1 lesson with Ken

Great, patient tutor

Ken understands your needs and has a wealth of experience as well as materials to help you build a foundation and then reach your full potential. Highly Recommend!

Cheryl, 3 lessons with Ken

Knowledgeable

Ken knows all the tricks to the GMAT and reliably teaches them to you in a graspable way. The quantitative section can be quite difficult, but Ken provides a unique perspective at how to approach problems.

Jonathan, 4 lessons with Ken
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