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Experienced Ph.D. Tutor: GRE GMAT SAT ACT SSAT PSAT Math Physics
Sam Z.

441 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $100
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Experienced Ph.D. Tutor: GRE GMAT SAT ACT SSAT PSAT Math Physics
Experienced Ph.D. Tutor: GRE GMAT SAT ACT SSAT PSAT Math Physics
Sam Z.

441 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

441 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Sam


Bio

I earned my Ph.D. degree at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Although tutoring at Wyzant only recently, I have years of teaching experience, including in-classroom lecturing and in-person/online tutoring. I have tutored K-12 students, college students, graduate students, and nontraditional students. Topics include Math, Physics, and Test Preps (e.g., GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, SSAT, and PSAT).

Yes, I do love tutoring and would like to help students achieve more! By the way, I have two...

I earned my Ph.D. degree at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Although tutoring at Wyzant only recently, I have years of teaching experience, including in-classroom lecturing and in-person/online tutoring. I have tutored K-12 students, college students, graduate students, and nontraditional students. Topics include Math, Physics, and Test Preps (e.g., GRE, GMAT, SAT, ACT, SSAT, and PSAT).

Yes, I do love tutoring and would like to help students achieve more! By the way, I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot. One is in the middle school and the other is a college student at MIT!

In summary, I am an experienced tutor with a strong Math, Physics, and Test Prep background. My students are my top priority and their success is important to me. In my opinion, it is also my own success to help my students be more successful at school and get higher homework/exam scores!


Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
PhD

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Approved Subjects

Business

GMAT,

GMAT

I took the GMAT by myself and got high scores in all sections. Well-prepared practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming GMAT and get admitted to your dream business schools!
GRE

GRE

I took the computer-delivered GRE General Test by myself and got high scores in all sections (a perfect score, 170/170, in Quantitative). Well-prepared practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming GRE test and get admitted to your dream graduate schools!

Corporate Training

GMAT

GMAT

I took the GMAT by myself and got high scores in all sections. Well-prepared practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming GMAT and get admitted to your dream business schools!

Elementary Education

Elementary Math

Elementary Math

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Elementary Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!

English

SAT Reading

SAT Reading

Well-prepared practice problems (from the SAT Reading question banks) and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream colleges!

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you, including for Algebra 1. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math, including Algebra 2. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Calculus,

Calculus

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Physics,

Physics

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Physics level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Physics as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math, including Prealgebra. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Well-prepared SAT practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream colleges!
SAT Reading

SAT Reading

Well-prepared practice problems (from the SAT Reading question banks) and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream colleges!

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

Well-prepared ACT Math practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot. The older one attends MIT and just finished her first year. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream colleges!
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you, including for Algebra 1. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math, including Algebra 2. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Calculus,

Calculus

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Physics,

Physics

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Physics level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Physics as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math, including Prealgebra. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Precalculus,

Precalculus

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
SAT Math

SAT Math

Well-prepared SAT practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream colleges!

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you, including for Algebra 1. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math, including Algebra 2. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Calculus,

Calculus

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Physics,

Physics

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Physics level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Physics as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math, including Prealgebra. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Precalculus

Precalculus

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!

Other

College Counseling

College Counseling

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of consulting/teaching/tutoring experience. I have two lovely daughters and have taught them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT as a college student and Stanford University as a graduate student. I will check your academic background and suggest a personalized application plan for you. The counseling period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your counseling frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be more successful in your applications and be admitted to your dream college(s)!

Science

Physics

Physics

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Physics level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Physics as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you, including for Algebra 1. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math, including Algebra 2. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Calculus,

Calculus

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience in Physics and Math. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Math level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Math as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
Physics,

Physics

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of teaching/tutoring experience. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT. Before your tutoring, I will check your Physics level and suggest a personalized study plan for you. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you learn as much Physics as you can, be more successful at your school, and get higher homework/exam scores!
SAT Math

SAT Math

Well-prepared SAT practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream colleges!

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

Well-prepared ACT Math practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot. The older one attends MIT and just finished her first year. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream colleges!
College Counseling,

College Counseling

Holding a Ph.D. degree in science, I have years of consulting/teaching/tutoring experience. I have two lovely daughters and have taught them by myself a lot; the older one attends MIT as a college student and Stanford University as a graduate student. I will check your academic background and suggest a personalized application plan for you. The counseling period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your counseling frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be more successful in your applications and be admitted to your dream college(s)!
GMAT,

GMAT

I took the GMAT by myself and got high scores in all sections. Well-prepared practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming GMAT and get admitted to your dream business schools!
GRE,

GRE

I took the computer-delivered GRE General Test by myself and got high scores in all sections (a perfect score, 170/170, in Quantitative). Well-prepared practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming GRE test and get admitted to your dream graduate schools!
ISEE,

ISEE

Earning my Ph.D. degree at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, I have years of teaching experience, including in-classroom lecturing and in-person/online tutoring. I have helped many students with their ISEE prep. Well-prepared ISEE practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies have been utilized throughout my lessons. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream schools!
PSAT,

PSAT

Well-prepared PSAT practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. I have two lovely daughters and have tutored them by myself a lot. The older one attends MIT and just finished her first year. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and become eligible and qualified for the National Merit Scholarship Program!
SAT Math,

SAT Math

Well-prepared SAT practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream colleges!
SAT Reading,

SAT Reading

Well-prepared practice problems (from the SAT Reading question banks) and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream colleges!
SSAT

SSAT

Well-prepared SSAT practice problems and effective test-preparing strategies will be utilized throughout my lessons. The tutoring period can be anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months. You will decide your tutoring frequency and duration. My top priority is to help you be ready for your upcoming test and get admitted to your dream secondary schools!

Examples of Expertise


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Ratings and Reviews


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Reviews

Great tutor with a lot of knowledge!

Sam has been an amazing tutor! I have had tutoring with him for almost over 2 weeks for GRE and we covered so much in a short period of time! I am confident in the material I have been taught and can say I have learned many useful tricks to tackle GRE problems! I highly recommend anyone who needs help with exam prep to pick Sam because he is knowledgeable, friendly, and very flexible! One of the best tutors I have had to this day!

Renee, 17 lessons with Sam

Very calculated

Sam did a excellent job preparing for our initial meeting. His lesson plan and course ofnsctuon for me was well thought out. Looking forward to our next session.

G, 1 lesson with Sam

Prepared and Knowledgeable

My first lesson with Sam was to prepare for the GRE. He came ready with a plan and all necessary materials to reach my test score goal. He was professional, prepared, and enthusiastic. Sam has years of experience and it shows in his approach and teaching methods!

Finn, 1 lesson with Sam

Thorough, dedicated, and most importantly effective tutor!

Sam Z. was a phenomenal tutor, and he immensely boosted my GRE scores. Sam supplied me with materials that were very effective. He helped me figure out my goal scores and kept me focused. Sam was always very flexible with my busy college schedule and supportive when I had to move a session or split one in half to finish it later that day. He is extremely dedicated to your success and will do everything he can to ensure you are ready on your test day. If it wasn't for Sam, I would have never received the scores I did.

Nicole, 1 lesson with Sam

Objective and patient

Sam has a friendly approach and goes straight to the point of your needs. Flexible schedule and fast reply. He makes your goal his goal too. He has a good knowledge of the tests and can evaluate your skills and tell which test suits you best.

Rafaela, 1 lesson with Sam

Knowledgeable and Determined

Sam helped develop a GRE study plan for me and was insistent on improving my skills between lessons. He really seems to understand the material one needs to be comfortable with before taking this exam.

John, 1 lesson with Sam

Focused and assertive

Two lessons with Sam and I feel ahead and confident. He is very organized on what a student needs to focus on and how to execute the plan. I was studying by myself and hate I waited so long to get a tutor.

Teona, 3 lessons with Sam

Knowledgeable and caring

Sam will develop a plan for your specific needs, and is committed to helping you succeed. Very helpful in providing a structured and methodical approach to finding weaknesses and improving them.

Alex, 1 lesson with Sam

Great Teacher

Helpful and knowledgeable in all aspects. I was able to learn my physics assignment in a very logical and ideal process. Today Sam helped me with my practice physics problems. I was able to completely understand conversion units and learn about velocity and acceleration in a very simple and straightforward way. Most importantly, Sam was able to accommodate a lesson within 15 minutes of my asking. Thank you Sam!

Yahya, 9 lessons with Sam

Great teacher! Extremely patient!

Sam was great! I had to learn calculus without going to class in 5 weeks and he taught me every topic. He is a really nice tutor and he helped me to break down the material so that I can understand it. He was always prepared and he was very knowledgeable in calculus. Very wise and full of knowledge. I just took the final test and because of him, I felt very prepared. I’m sure that I received at least the 85 to go onto calculus 2 instead of starting from calculus 1.

Jennifer, 7 lessons with Sam
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