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SAT, ACT, and College Admissions Expert
Timothy R.

5.0 (30 ratings)

150 hours tutoring

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About Timothy

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Friendly, personable tutor who forms genuine, meaningful relationships with students. For 10+ years I have been helping students in US, Europe, and around the world to prepare and apply to elite high schools, colleges, and grad schools. Harvard, Oxford, Yale, and everything in between. SAT and ACT score increases from 50th Percentile to 99th Percentile.

EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS
• Served for 5+ years as an official Admissions at a top 10 and top 25 University
• Scored perfect in all...

Friendly, personable tutor who forms genuine, meaningful relationships with students. For 10+ years I have been helping students in US, Europe, and around the world to prepare and apply to elite high schools, colleges, and grad schools. Harvard, Oxford, Yale, and everything in between. SAT and ACT score increases from 50th Percentile to 99th Percentile.

EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS
• Served for 5+ years as an official Admissions at a top 10 and top 25 University
• Scored perfect in all sections on GRE, SAT, and ACT
• Authored proprietary SAT software (purchased by education company)
• Taught Math, Writing, and Philosophy in the College Classroom
• Received MA in Liberal Education
• Have tutored, mentored, or guided 3,000+ students

THEORY OF ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Elite schools want deep and sincere, not checklists of achievements.
• Choose the school that is the right fit – otherwise, successful admission will be a harm, not a benefit.
• Standardized tests are: 1/3 knowledge; 1/3 strategy; 1/3 anxiety management.
• Tests do matter. The difference between average accepted student at Princeton and average accepted student at Syracuse: 15 missed questions on the SAT.

PERSONAL TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
• If a student is not "pulling" learning from the teacher, the teacher is not doing their best job.
• If the student can feel that everything a teacher does is *genuinely* for the student's development, everything else will work itself out.
• Helping a parent know how they wish to guide their child is just as important as my job in the classroom.
• We can not fear struggling – this is where the most learning happens.

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Education

Duke University & University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Economics, Political Science, Philosophy
St. John's College, Masters in Liberal Education
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $75
  • Rate details: Primarily online; extra fee can be negotiated if in-person needed
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 1/15/2021

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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ACT Math

ACT Math

The hardest thing about the ACT Math is that the way you are taught to think in Math class is *punished* on the ACT Math. Following "math class rules" in Math? Punished. Being methodical and checking work at end? Punished. Trying to "show your work"? Punished. Learning content knowledge for this Math can happen, though it takes many months; but learning how to re-train your thinking to work on this test can happen in weeks. The latter change can have a massive effect quickly. The other important element here is test anxiety. Most students will lock up on this test, because it feels important. The only way around this is to be so familiar with the test, and so familiar with how you approach it, that you are able to be genuinely comfortable on the test day. Many tutors can teach test content. The real benefit comes from imparting the right "mindset" and "psychology" deep into the students' bones. These are my speciality.
ACT Reading

ACT Reading

#1 most important thing to know about ACT Reading: It is TOTALLY DIFFERENT than the reading you do in school. School rewards "creative thinking". ACT punishes it. School rewards "outside knowledge". ACT punishes it. School rewards "slow, careful reading". ACT punishes it. I can not teach you how to read. I can take how you read, and teach you to re-wire your approach so that it works well for the ACT. If you get can get an A in English class, you CAN get a perfect score on ACT Reading. But it will require "re-training" your mind to work specifically for this test.
College Counseling

College Counseling

Over the past decade, my students have been admitted to every Top 10 school. I have been admissions and scholarship reader at two top national universities, giving me insight into the selection process. I help students not only select the right school but the tell the story that will be noticed – rather than ignored – by the busy college application reader.
Greek

Greek

I studied two years of Ancient Greek grammar and language in the Master's Program at St. John's College in Annapolis, where I received a Master's in Liberal Arts. I translated Homer, Plato, and Aristotle. I wrote a Master's Thesis on Homer's Iliad.
ISEE

ISEE

I am able to tutor to the 9 Level in all four areas of the ISEE (Both Quantitative, Verbal, and Reading). The outcomes will depend on the aptitude and interest of the student, but I will help any student reach their highest "ceiling" in any subject. This is a matter of learning: (1) test strategy (2) subject proficiency (3) performance psychology.
SAT Math

SAT Math

The hardest thing about the SAT Math is that the way you are taught to think in Math class is *punished* on the SAT Math. Following "math class rules" in Math? Punished. Being methodical and checking work at end? Punished. Trying to "show your work"? Punished. Learning content knowledge for this Math can happen, though it takes many months; but learning how to re-train your thinking to work on this test can happen in weeks. The latter change can have a massive effect quickly. The other important element here is test anxiety. Most students will lock up on this test, because it feels important. The only way around this is to be so familiar with the test, and so familiar with how you approach it, that you are able to be genuinely comfortable on the test day. Many tutors can teach test content. The real benefit comes from imparting the right "mindset" and "psychology" deep into the students' bones. These are my speciality.
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

#1 most important thing to know about SAT Reading: It is TOTALLY DIFFERENT than the reading you do in school. School rewards "creative thinking". SAT punishes it. School rewards "outside knowledge". SAT punishes it. School rewards "slow, careful reading". SAT punishes it. I can not teach you how to read. I can take how you read, and teach you to re-wire your approach so that it works well for the SAT. If you get can get an A in English class, you *can* get a perfect score on SAT Reading. But it will require "re-training" your mind to work specifically for this test.
SSAT

SSAT

The hardest thing about the SSAT is that the way students are rewarded to think in school is *punished* on the SSAT. Creative thinking in reading? Punished. Following "math class rules" in Math? Punished. Being careful and checking work? Punished. Learning content knowledge for this test can happen over many months, but learning how to re-train your thinking to work on this test can happen in weeks. The latter change can have a massive effect quickly. The other important element here is test anxiety. Most students will lock up on this test, because it feels important. The only way around this is to be so familiar with the test, and so familiar with how you approach it, that you Many tutors can teach test content. The real benefit comes from imparting the right "mindset" and "psychology" deep into the students' bones. These are my speciality.
ACT English
GRE
PSAT
SAT Writing
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Reviews

Great tutor, great score!

Timothy is extremely patient, well organized, efficient and personable. He taught my daughter skills that were not only useful for the SAT but they helped her in the subject tests as well. His enthusiasm for learning and teaching is evident and contagious. My daughter had a 240 point increase. I would definitely recommend Timothy for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and effective SAT tutor.

Joanne, 9 lessons with Timothy

Very Helpful

Tim was great. He came and met me and assessed my strengths and weaknesses. After analysis and discussion, Tim and I came to the conclusion that I was not in need of tutoring, but rather, given my circumstances, would benefit more from a bit of independent studying. In spite of this, Tim was beyond helpful- directing me towards appropriate resources and necessary topics to review. Although our meeting did not progress past consultation, Tim's demeanor, his objective assessment of my needs, and his assistance was clearly an indication of both his professionalism and knowledge of his subject. If in the future I am in need of concrete tutoring, I will be certain to return to Tim's services.

Sara, 1 lesson with Timothy

Great On-Line Instructor

We needed a quick review of PSAT's and could not easily find a good tutor in Europe where we live. Tim was great with our daughter and was able to quickly teach her some key lessons for scoring well on the PSATs. He was also able to do all the lessons via Skype and Google and was great as using on-line tools to help her learn long-distance. I highly recommend him!

Phyllis, 4 lessons with Timothy

Great tutor

Tim was very helpful, organized, and knowledgeable. He helped me set reasonable goals and attain them in the few times we met. I never expected to improve so quickly. The tutoring sessions were extremely beneficial and I recommend Tim to anyone needing help with the SAT.

Hannah, 3 lessons with Timothy

Just as impressed in-person as with Tim's WyzAnt online profile

I cannot stress enough how confident my husband and I are that he will help my daughter achieve her goal of scoring higher on the SAT--even though it has only been one 2 hour session thus far. Tim presents as a mature, well spoken, highly intelligent tutor. He immediately engaged my daughter in conversation about her high school resume, extracurricular activities, and past SAT tactics. Rapport was established very easily and Tim was able to convey his tutoring techniques and goals quickly. I look forward to a successful working relationship with Tim!

Lauren, 7 lessons with Timothy
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