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SAT/ACT Math Expert | Adjunct Math Professor at Penn State University
Mark L.

5.0 (519 ratings)

1,829 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $90
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SAT/ACT Math Expert | Adjunct Math Professor at Penn State University
SAT/ACT Math Expert | Adjunct Math Professor at Penn State University
Mark L.

5.0 (519 ratings)

1,829 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (519 ratings)

1,829 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Mark

Bio

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I worked at the Huntington Learning Center for three years, where I coached SAT Math, PSAT Math, ACT Math, SSAT Math, and Algebra 1. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into strategies most effective for students. My most recent student increased her SAT Math score from a 610 to a 740 after working with me, a typical improvement for many of my SAT and ACT math students. Many clients have described me as the best...

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I worked at the Huntington Learning Center for three years, where I coached SAT Math, PSAT Math, ACT Math, SSAT Math, and Algebra 1. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into strategies most effective for students. My most recent student increased her SAT Math score from a 610 to a 740 after working with me, a typical improvement for many of my SAT and ACT math students. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they have ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to increase your score!
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Education

Northeastern University
Psychology

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $90
  • Rate details: 24 hour cancellation fee the cost of the session; over 10 min late without notice or 15 min total is considered a missed session
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 12/19/2020

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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SAT Math

SAT Math

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I coached the Math Section of the SAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. My most recent student increased her SAT Math score from a 610 to a 740 after working with me, a typical improvement for many of my students. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to increase your score! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I coached the Math Section of the ACT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to increase your score! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I coached the Math Section of the SAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. My most recent student increased her SAT Math score from a 610 to a 740 after working with me, a typical improvement for many of my students. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to increase your score! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.

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SAT Math

SAT Math

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I coached the Math Section of the SAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. My most recent student increased her SAT Math score from a 610 to a 740 after working with me, a typical improvement for many of my students. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to increase your score! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I coached the Math Section of the ACT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to increase your score! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.
PSAT,

PSAT

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I coached the math section of the PSAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center, after I personally scored above the 99th percentile on the PSAT (I was a national merit scholarship semifinalist.) My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. I've learned to tailor each lesson specifically to my student's individual learning style, and to teach patiently but also enthusiastically as I've found that students who have the most fun tend to make the most progress too. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to increase your score! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I was an adjunct math professor at Penn State University. Before that, I coached the Math Section of the SAT for three years at the Huntington Learning Center. My experience has afforded me a lot of insight into the strategies that work best for students. My most recent student increased her SAT Math score from a 610 to a 740 after working with me, a typical improvement for many of my students. Many clients have described me as the best tutor they’ve ever had, and I'm extremely passionate about tutoring math, which tends to make students more engaged/ interested in the material than they otherwise might be. I am looking forward to working with you to increase your score! Contact me to learn more or to schedule a lesson.

Examples of Expertise

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Ratings and Reviews

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Thorough and patient tutor

Mark has structured way of teaching just as other reviews have mentioned. He is very thorough and makes sure the student gets the concept. He focuses on foundation before student can attempt any homework. This was my son's first session and we look forward to many more sessions with Mark as we are positive our son will gain much clarity before attempting the exam.

Archana, 3 lessons with Mark

Fantastic Math SAT turor

Mark is a fantastic tutor! We reviewed basic math concepts for the SAT and he went over some test taking strategies and questions. I already feel very confident and I truly believe my score will improve.

Afroditi, 7 lessons with Mark

Very accommodating tutor, very responsive.

Mark was very responsive when we reached out for SAT/ACT tutoring. My son felt that the first session was very helpful, and has homework to practice before his second session, to reinforce concepts he/Mark are reviewing. So far, we feel confident that Mark will help prepare my son for the upcoming exams.

Claire, 2 lessons with Mark

Great Math Tutor

Mark has been tutoring my son with his upcoming SAT test and he has been great at explaining the concepts in a step by step process that my son can understand.

Sam, 7 lessons with Mark

Good SAT Math Tutor

Helped my son with the Math portion of SAT and explained concepts my son could understand. Accommodating with his schedule.

Sam, 7 lessons with Mark

Very kind and responsible

Mark was a very kind and responsible tutor. He understands student very well and led him well. He was good at verbal and attitude. I want him to teach my son for a long time.

Garden, 159 lessons with Mark

Strong teaching skills

Mark was able to step in at the point my son needed help. I have found other tutors tend to teach “their way” Mark was able to understand my son’s personality and how to motivate him as well as hit the ground running.

Amy, 3 lessons with Mark

Patient and helpful tutor. He increased my confidence in SAT math topics.

Mark helped me with SAT math practice. Especially made me realize how when there is a fraction equal to a fraction you cross multiply. As well as, made me remember core formula like compound interest formula and the difference between area vs circumference of circle. I feel I have improved much and practiced a lot through Mark. All good words :)

Kristina, 12 lessons with Mark

Excellent tutor

Mark did a great job with SAT math tutoring for my son. He is keeping him engaged and very responsive. He explains things well and goes over things that were missed.

Judy, 4 lessons with Mark
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