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Proven Expert in Test Prep (Hundreds of Perfect Scores!) and Tutoring
Stephen P.

192 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $55
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Stephen P.'s Photo

Proven Expert in Test Prep (Hundreds of Perfect Scores!) and Tutoring
Proven Expert in Test Prep (Hundreds of Perfect Scores!) and Tutoring
Stephen P.

192 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

192 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Stephen


Bio

I am an experienced and dedicated educator who has over 15 years of experience in teaching, working with more than 2,000 students in improving their test scores and grades. What sets me apart from other tutors is that education is my passion and my profession, not just a hobby or supplemental job. I love to connect with students using humor and excitement; students are often surprised at how entertaining learning can be! I fully understand that students have unique learning styles and require...

I am an experienced and dedicated educator who has over 15 years of experience in teaching, working with more than 2,000 students in improving their test scores and grades. What sets me apart from other tutors is that education is my passion and my profession, not just a hobby or supplemental job. I love to connect with students using humor and excitement; students are often surprised at how entertaining learning can be! I fully understand that students have unique learning styles and require support in different ways, but I believe success always comes from a strong work ethic and real knowledge of the concepts relevant to the subject that the student is learning.

My past experience includes serving as a Dean at an educational company that specialized in tutoring and test prep. I have worked with hundreds of students who made vast improvements in their grades at school and their scores on standardized tests, including over 200 students who achieved perfect scores on the SAT or ACT sections. The students that I have worked with in the past have been accepted into pretty much all of the most prestigious universities and colleges in the country!


Education

UCSD
Biology
UCSD School of Medicine
Graduate Coursework

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $55
  • Rate details: Certain subjects are charged at a higher hourly rate due to additional materials and experience necessary. Traveling to your location (if available) will be subject to an extra travel fee.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 5/2/2017

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Approved Subjects

Business

GMAT, GRE

Corporate Training

GMAT

English

ACT English, ACT Reading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing

Homeschool

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught students in Algebra 1 in both small class and one-on-one environments. The students that I taught included those who were struggling and needed to catch up with their class, those who wanted to make sure they are on track and not fall behind with their current learning, and those who wanted to enrich their learning and advance in their skills past what is being taught in school. As Algebra 1 topics appear on tests such as the ACT and SAT, it is important for students to have a strong understanding of these concepts.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in middle and high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have taught students in Prealgebra in both small class and one-on-one environments. The students that I taught included those who were struggling and needed to catch up with their class, those who wanted to make sure they are on track and not fall behind with their current learning, and those who wanted to enrich their learning and advance in their skills past what is being taught in school. Especially with the common core changes, it is crucial for students to develop strong foundations that they will have to keep building upon year after year.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have taught the SAT Math section for 14+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. In the past, I have also designed curriculum centered around the SAT, including weekly lessons and mock tests, so I have a very strong knowledge of the format, style, and intentions of the exam. I have worked with over a thousand students in preparing for the SAT, including over 200 students who achieved perfect scores in the Math section.
SAT Reading

Math

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I like to take these standardized tests myself every now and then to make sure I stay current with new changes and formats to the test. The last time I took an official ACT exam in December 2014, I received a perfect composite score of 36! I have taught the ACT for 14+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. I have worked with several hundreds of students in preparing for the ACT, including many students who achieved perfect section scores and even perfect composite scores!
Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught students in Algebra 1 in both small class and one-on-one environments. The students that I taught included those who were struggling and needed to catch up with their class, those who wanted to make sure they are on track and not fall behind with their current learning, and those who wanted to enrich their learning and advance in their skills past what is being taught in school. As Algebra 1 topics appear on tests such as the ACT and SAT, it is important for students to have a strong understanding of these concepts.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in middle and high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have taught students in Prealgebra in both small class and one-on-one environments. The students that I taught included those who were struggling and needed to catch up with their class, those who wanted to make sure they are on track and not fall behind with their current learning, and those who wanted to enrich their learning and advance in their skills past what is being taught in school. Especially with the common core changes, it is crucial for students to develop strong foundations that they will have to keep building upon year after year.
Precalculus,

Precalculus

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have taught the SAT Math section for 14+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. In the past, I have also designed curriculum centered around the SAT, including weekly lessons and mock tests, so I have a very strong knowledge of the format, style, and intentions of the exam. I have worked with over a thousand students in preparing for the SAT, including over 200 students who achieved perfect scores in the Math section.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

I have worked with well over a thousand students in the past several years, and have taught Trig subjects in both a classroom and one-on-one environment.

Most Popular

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught students in Algebra 1 in both small class and one-on-one environments. The students that I taught included those who were struggling and needed to catch up with their class, those who wanted to make sure they are on track and not fall behind with their current learning, and those who wanted to enrich their learning and advance in their skills past what is being taught in school. As Algebra 1 topics appear on tests such as the ACT and SAT, it is important for students to have a strong understanding of these concepts.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in middle and high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
Prealgebra,

Prealgebra

I have taught students in Prealgebra in both small class and one-on-one environments. The students that I taught included those who were struggling and needed to catch up with their class, those who wanted to make sure they are on track and not fall behind with their current learning, and those who wanted to enrich their learning and advance in their skills past what is being taught in school. Especially with the common core changes, it is crucial for students to develop strong foundations that they will have to keep building upon year after year.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.

Science

ACT Science

ACT Science

I have taught the ACT for 14+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. I have worked with several hundreds of students in preparing for the ACT, including many students who achieved perfect section scores and even perfect composite scores!

Summer

Algebra 1,

Algebra 1

I have taught students in Algebra 1 in both small class and one-on-one environments. The students that I taught included those who were struggling and needed to catch up with their class, those who wanted to make sure they are on track and not fall behind with their current learning, and those who wanted to enrich their learning and advance in their skills past what is being taught in school. As Algebra 1 topics appear on tests such as the ACT and SAT, it is important for students to have a strong understanding of these concepts.
Algebra 2,

Algebra 2

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
Geometry,

Geometry

I have taught over a thousand students in both classroom and one-on-one environments, mostly in middle and high school math subjects and standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT.
SAT Math

SAT Math

I have taught the SAT Math section for 14+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. In the past, I have also designed curriculum centered around the SAT, including weekly lessons and mock tests, so I have a very strong knowledge of the format, style, and intentions of the exam. I have worked with over a thousand students in preparing for the SAT, including over 200 students who achieved perfect scores in the Math section.

Test Preparation

ACT Math,

ACT Math

I like to take these standardized tests myself every now and then to make sure I stay current with new changes and formats to the test. The last time I took an official ACT exam in December 2014, I received a perfect composite score of 36! I have taught the ACT for 14+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. I have worked with several hundreds of students in preparing for the ACT, including many students who achieved perfect section scores and even perfect composite scores!
ACT Science,

ACT Science

I have taught the ACT for 14+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. I have worked with several hundreds of students in preparing for the ACT, including many students who achieved perfect section scores and even perfect composite scores!
ISEE,

ISEE

I have taught the ISEE exam to many students who were applying for admission to private schools in the San Diego area. I am familiar with all three levels of the ISEE. The test can be difficult and overwhelming, as it often covers material that the student has not learned yet in their regular school classes. Managing time and reinforcing concepts are key to doing well on these exams.
PSAT,

PSAT

I have taught the PSAT and SAT Math sections for 8+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. In the past, I have also designed curriculum centered around the PSAT and SAT, including weekly lessons and mock tests, so I have a very strong knowledge of the format, style, and intentions of the exam. I have worked with over a thousand students in preparing for the PSAT and SAT, including over 200 students who achieved perfect scores in the Math section.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I have taught the SAT Math section for 14+ years in both classroom and one-on-one tutoring environments. In the past, I have also designed curriculum centered around the SAT, including weekly lessons and mock tests, so I have a very strong knowledge of the format, style, and intentions of the exam. I have worked with over a thousand students in preparing for the SAT, including over 200 students who achieved perfect scores in the Math section.
ACT English, ACT Reading, GMAT, GRE, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, SSAT

Ratings and Reviews


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Seasoned and Patient Tutor

I am preparing to take the GRE and I am grateful to have Stephen as my tutor. It is clear by the way that he individualizes lessons and is quick to access his reservoir of math knowledge that he has extensive experience in teaching others and has an expert understanding of math concepts. The GRE is comprised of many math concepts and he has addressed questions all over the board with concision and clarity. With Stephen's help, I have greatly improved in my ability to recognize the necessary approach to take when given a stand-alone equation. Stephen deserves the utmost praise!

Ashley, 2 lessons with Stephen

Knowledgeable, Insightful, Responsive, and Accommodating

We got very lucky finding Stephen! Just in time for my son's SAT exam. Stephen really cares about getting him to his peak score. And my son and I can both see that Stephen has the experience, skill, and knowledge to get there. It's a crazy time for my son, with projects, classes, and college applications. So it's especially helpful that Stephen is not only a phenomenal tutor, but also accommodating to my son's shifting schedule. You won't find anyone better for SAT tutoring and, I strongly suspect, any other tutoring that Stephen offers.

Scott, 1 lesson with Stephen

Experienced ACT teacher

Stephen did an awesome job identifying areas of improvement and preparing my son for the upcoming ACT exam. It was evident that he is highly experienced and he runs his session effectively and efficiently. It was the best one hour session ever and I highly recommend Stephen to anyone preparing for the ACT exam.

Erin , 1 lesson with Stephen

Great fit for my child

Stephen worked with my 10th grader on the PSAT preparation. My son had a great session and mentioned Stephen is clear in his explanations, easy to talk to. We have schedule a second session with Stephen and my son it’s looking forward to it

Luisa, 2 lessons with Stephen

Skillful and knowledge tutor!

Illustrated Graduate Record Exam (GRE) math concepts simply and superbly. Has reservoir of knowledge to not only help you solve, but understand problem solving process, while teaching helpful tips and hints along the way. Professional through and through!!

BRYCE, 8 lessons with Stephen

Patient, Focused, Flexible Educator

Clearly explains and reinforces key concepts brilliantly (in this case, multiplication with decimals). Never saw my kid so excited about math. Thank you, Stephen!

Bruna, 1 lesson with Stephen

Outstanding skills

Stephen, is quite courteous and accommodating. Very knowledgeable of the material covered. Our daughter said by the end of the lesson she was relieved and prepped for her test to help her get into her next level of math Algebra 2. We'll definitely be looking forward to working with him in the future. Mahalo Stephen.

Joseph, 1 lesson with Stephen

Awesome tutor!!

My understanding of Algebra has increased significantly as a result of my session with Stephen. He explained the formulas and properties in a clear and precise way so that I could retain the information.

Reginald, 9 lessons with Stephen

Great session!

We just started with Stephen for some extra ACT prep....so far so good! He is clearly very knowledgable about the ACT.

Paige , 11 lessons with Stephen
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