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Manhattan ACT/SAT Tutor Offering Results-Focused Test Prep

Manhattan ACT/SAT Tutor Offering Results-Focused Test Prep

$175/hour

5.0 (334 ratings)

  • 1,078 hours tutoring

About Ari

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The key to providing top-tier effectiveness is to combine insights from graduate level work in cognitive psychology with over ten years of teaching and tutoring experience. With every student, I begin by carefully observing how the student naturally proceeds as a test-taker. I then tailor my instruction toward my student's strengths, making sure to foster and build on the student's natural abilities. Whether a student is intellectually gifted or requires specialized instruction, I always...

The key to providing top-tier effectiveness is to combine insights from graduate level work in cognitive psychology with over ten years of teaching and tutoring experience. With every student, I begin by carefully observing how the student naturally proceeds as a test-taker. I then tailor my instruction toward my student's strengths, making sure to foster and build on the student's natural abilities. Whether a student is intellectually gifted or requires specialized instruction, I always proceed at a pace and in a style that instills confidence and delivers results.

In addition to providing effective tutoring, I coordinate weekend morning practice exams at no cost to parents to ensure that my students practice their new skills in a simulated test day environment. These practice tests provide vital real-time feedback, allowing me to assess where students are improving and where they still have opportunities for improvement.

As for my background, I have master's degrees in psychology and statistics. And because it's popular to say here, I scored 36 on the ACT and 1590 on the SAT.

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Subjects

Business

GRE

GRE

I have experience teaching the GRE.

Computer

SPSS

Corporate Training

Statistics,

Statistics

I'm currently in a M.S. Statistics program. I tutor all levels of high school statistics, including AP statistics as well as some college level statistics.
SPSS

English

ACT English,

ACT English

To me, success is bringing a student's ACT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the ACT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. I tutor all sections of the ACT, but I have noticed that my students most consistently improve on ACT English. Through tutoring, I developed a method that enables students to quickly learn and remember ACT grammar and writing concepts. I discovered early on that memorizing theoretical knowledge does not translate to ACT English performance. Instead, by explaining the concepts in practical terms using specific language cues, I've found that I can explain a concept just once and students are able to commit the concept to memory permanently.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

To me, success is bringing a student's ACT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the ACT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. To improve ACT Reading scores meaningfully and consistently, there is no replacement for teaching students to become stronger and more critical readers. Strong reading comprehension begins not by understanding sentences, but by thinking about passages as a series of paragraphs. Most student require assisted guidance at first, but once they have grow comfortable with a new reading style, their scores readily improve.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

To me, success is bringing a student's SAT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the SAT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. To improve SAT Reading scores meaningfully and consistently, there is no replacement for teaching students to become stronger readers. Strong reading comprehension begins not by understanding sentences, but by thinking about passages as a series of paragraphs. Most student require assisted guidance at first, but once they have grow comfortable with a new reading style, their scores readily improve.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

The Writing Section is tough even for students who are good writers. Some students are naturally able to identify problematic phrases, but for most, they must learn the specific techniques for the Writing Section. More than any other SAT section, the SAT Writing Section is the most learnable and the easiest to improve.
Writing

Writing

Unsure about your college entrance essay? I help students write winning essays that compel admissions officers to move students from "maybe?" to "accepted!" To briefly explain the process, I start by exploring a student's qualities. Together, we then sort through these qualities until we find our pitch: a central message that will pique the interest and curiosity of even the most tired-eyed reader. From there, we craft an engaging narrative that communicates our potent message. The fact is every student has a story to tell that will win the hearts and minds of even the most cynical admissions officers. I help them tell it. Parents and Students, you've already done the hard work. Let's capitalize on it.

Homeschool

SAT Math,

SAT Math

To me, success is bringing a student's SAT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the SAT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. For nearly ten years, I've been providing value to parents by consistently outperforming even the highest-priced tutors. With every student, I begin by carefully observing how the student naturally proceeds as a test-taker. I then tailor my instruction toward my student's strengths, making sure that each student feels challenged yet motivated. Whether it be Math, Reading or Writing & Language, I consider who that student is and how to best meet him or her in that subject.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

To me, success is bringing a student's SAT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the SAT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. To improve SAT Reading scores meaningfully and consistently, there is no replacement for teaching students to become stronger readers. Strong reading comprehension begins not by understanding sentences, but by thinking about passages as a series of paragraphs. Most student require assisted guidance at first, but once they have grow comfortable with a new reading style, their scores readily improve.
Statistics,

Statistics

I'm currently in a M.S. Statistics program. I tutor all levels of high school statistics, including AP statistics as well as some college level statistics.
Writing,

Writing

Unsure about your college entrance essay? I help students write winning essays that compel admissions officers to move students from "maybe?" to "accepted!" To briefly explain the process, I start by exploring a student's qualities. Together, we then sort through these qualities until we find our pitch: a central message that will pique the interest and curiosity of even the most tired-eyed reader. From there, we craft an engaging narrative that communicates our potent message. The fact is every student has a story to tell that will win the hearts and minds of even the most cynical admissions officers. I help them tell it. Parents and Students, you've already done the hard work. Let's capitalize on it.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

To me, success is bringing a student's ACT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the ACT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. For a decade, I've been providing value to parents by consistently outperforming even the highest-priced tutors. With every student, I begin by carefully observing how the student naturally proceeds as a test-taker. I then tailor my instruction toward my student's strengths, making sure that each student feels challenged yet motivated. Whether it be Math, Reading, English or Science, I consider who that student is and how to best meet him or her in that subject.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

To me, success is bringing a student's SAT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the SAT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. For nearly ten years, I've been providing value to parents by consistently outperforming even the highest-priced tutors. With every student, I begin by carefully observing how the student naturally proceeds as a test-taker. I then tailor my instruction toward my student's strengths, making sure that each student feels challenged yet motivated. Whether it be Math, Reading or Writing & Language, I consider who that student is and how to best meet him or her in that subject.
Statistics,

Statistics

I'm currently in a M.S. Statistics program. I tutor all levels of high school statistics, including AP statistics as well as some college level statistics.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Prealgebra, Precalculus, SPSS

Most Popular

Statistics,

Statistics

I'm currently in a M.S. Statistics program. I tutor all levels of high school statistics, including AP statistics as well as some college level statistics.
Writing,

Writing

Unsure about your college entrance essay? I help students write winning essays that compel admissions officers to move students from "maybe?" to "accepted!" To briefly explain the process, I start by exploring a student's qualities. Together, we then sort through these qualities until we find our pitch: a central message that will pique the interest and curiosity of even the most tired-eyed reader. From there, we craft an engaging narrative that communicates our potent message. The fact is every student has a story to tell that will win the hearts and minds of even the most cynical admissions officers. I help them tell it. Parents and Students, you've already done the hard work. Let's capitalize on it.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Prealgebra, Precalculus

Science

ACT Science

Special Needs

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have a Master's in Psychology, which provides me with a thorough understanding of the challenges (and gifts!) associated with Aspergers and autism as well as the ways in which to approach tutoring these individuals. I have tutored students across the spectrum.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have a Master's in Psychology, which provides me with a thorough understanding of many of the unique challenges of special needs students as well as ways to work with the strengths of these students.

Summer

SAT Math,

SAT Math

To me, success is bringing a student's SAT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the SAT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. For nearly ten years, I've been providing value to parents by consistently outperforming even the highest-priced tutors. With every student, I begin by carefully observing how the student naturally proceeds as a test-taker. I then tailor my instruction toward my student's strengths, making sure that each student feels challenged yet motivated. Whether it be Math, Reading or Writing & Language, I consider who that student is and how to best meet him or her in that subject.
Statistics,

Statistics

I'm currently in a M.S. Statistics program. I tutor all levels of high school statistics, including AP statistics as well as some college level statistics.
Writing,

Writing

Unsure about your college entrance essay? I help students write winning essays that compel admissions officers to move students from "maybe?" to "accepted!" To briefly explain the process, I start by exploring a student's qualities. Together, we then sort through these qualities until we find our pitch: a central message that will pique the interest and curiosity of even the most tired-eyed reader. From there, we craft an engaging narrative that communicates our potent message. The fact is every student has a story to tell that will win the hearts and minds of even the most cynical admissions officers. I help them tell it. Parents and Students, you've already done the hard work. Let's capitalize on it.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2

Test Preparation

ACT English,

ACT English

To me, success is bringing a student's ACT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the ACT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. I tutor all sections of the ACT, but I have noticed that my students most consistently improve on ACT English. Through tutoring, I developed a method that enables students to quickly learn and remember ACT grammar and writing concepts. I discovered early on that memorizing theoretical knowledge does not translate to ACT English performance. Instead, by explaining the concepts in practical terms using specific language cues, I've found that I can explain a concept just once and students are able to commit the concept to memory permanently.
ACT Math,

ACT Math

To me, success is bringing a student's ACT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the ACT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. For a decade, I've been providing value to parents by consistently outperforming even the highest-priced tutors. With every student, I begin by carefully observing how the student naturally proceeds as a test-taker. I then tailor my instruction toward my student's strengths, making sure that each student feels challenged yet motivated. Whether it be Math, Reading, English or Science, I consider who that student is and how to best meet him or her in that subject.
ACT Reading,

ACT Reading

To me, success is bringing a student's ACT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the ACT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. To improve ACT Reading scores meaningfully and consistently, there is no replacement for teaching students to become stronger and more critical readers. Strong reading comprehension begins not by understanding sentences, but by thinking about passages as a series of paragraphs. Most student require assisted guidance at first, but once they have grow comfortable with a new reading style, their scores readily improve.
GRE,

GRE

I have experience teaching the GRE.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

To me, success is bringing a student's SAT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the SAT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. For nearly ten years, I've been providing value to parents by consistently outperforming even the highest-priced tutors. With every student, I begin by carefully observing how the student naturally proceeds as a test-taker. I then tailor my instruction toward my student's strengths, making sure that each student feels challenged yet motivated. Whether it be Math, Reading or Writing & Language, I consider who that student is and how to best meet him or her in that subject.
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

To me, success is bringing a student's SAT score to a mark that no other tutor can approve upon. I understand that every point on the SAT opens the door to a brighter future, and that is what drives me to fully dedicate myself to this craft. To improve SAT Reading scores meaningfully and consistently, there is no replacement for teaching students to become stronger readers. Strong reading comprehension begins not by understanding sentences, but by thinking about passages as a series of paragraphs. Most student require assisted guidance at first, but once they have grow comfortable with a new reading style, their scores readily improve.
SAT Writing,

SAT Writing

The Writing Section is tough even for students who are good writers. Some students are naturally able to identify problematic phrases, but for most, they must learn the specific techniques for the Writing Section. More than any other SAT section, the SAT Writing Section is the most learnable and the easiest to improve.
ACT Science

Examples of Expertise

Ari has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 3 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ari is amazing!

Ari takes a holistic approach to tutoring. He reviewed the trouble spots from my son’s prior ACT tests and tailored his approach accordingly. We just got my son’s scores back and his scores dramatically improved and his rank went from the 93rd to the 98th percentile. He was incredibly conscientious and really connected with my son. Update Spring 2014 - Thanks Ari... my son got into his dream school - Boston College!

Gerard, 7 lessons with Ari

ACT PREP

Ari is doing an outstanding job and my 16 year old son likes working with him. He is educated on working with different learning styles as well as kids that may be “less than motivated”!

Staci, 9 lessons with Ari
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Great SAT tutor!

Very knowledgeable and experienced and helps motivates my son to do his best on the SAT. Very patient. My son enjoys working with him. Would recommend him to others.

Alice, 5 lessons with Ari

Very professional and knowledgeable

I feel hopeful that Ari's help will raise my daughter's SAT score. It is ultimately up to her. He has some valuable insight regarding the language arts portion of the test.

Dorel, 5 lessons with Ari

Patient Tutor!

If you do the work, you will get results! My daughter does not have a lot of confidence in test taking. The preparation and guidance from Ari is definitely helping her to build her confidence.

Denise, 6 lessons with Ari

So glad we found Ari

Ari has been superb for my daughter... He relates so well to kids and is patient, understanding and clearly extremely knowledgeable; his expertise is very confidence inspiring. He has made an unpleasant experience (what teenager likes studying for standardized tests?) as palatable as possible.

Stephanie, 9 lessons with Ari

Patient and analytical

Ari related to my son well and knew what areas to focus on for him. We don't have his results backbyet, but if the practice tests are a good indication, I would expect him to pick up 100 points on math.

Jonathan, 8 lessons with Ari

Dedicated Tutor

Ari takes his tutoring above and beyond what other tutors do. He takes a strong interest in making sure his students succeed.

Ron, 6 lessons with Ari

Engaging

Ari is able to engage his students and keep them focused on material presented. He also let's them know activities outside of school are good, too. He is a great tutor.

Andrea, 16 lessons with Ari

Can find an approach to a rough around the edges teen

My son is 13 and while he is pretty smart has been difficult lately with complaints from teachers and coaches about how he holds himself. I was worried if my son would listen and establish a good enough connection with a tutor for it to be a good productive experience for both of them. Ari managed to get my son to talk and open up more than anyone else, including his therapist. So Ari certainly has a good way to approach a teen and make him participate and focus on work.

Olga, 9 lessons with Ari
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$175/hour

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Response time: 32 minutes