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Tom

Expert Exam Prep - 19 years experience with all kinds of students.

I've been training, teaching and tutoring on and off since 1987, and tutoring exclusively since 2005. I tutor simply because I enjoy helping others succeed by mastering the essential principles that will apply in all contexts. I specialize in preparing students for exams like the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and MCAT, but can also help with advanced math, chemistry and physics at both the high school and college level. I can provide study material and several practice exams. I can usually help a ...

precalculus


trigonometry


astronomy


SAT math


GRE


SAT reading


SAT writing


physical science


GMAT


ASVAB


probability


ACT Reading


ACT English


ACT Math


ACT Science


MCAT

I earned a degree in astrophysics in 2000 from Michigan State University, which speaks for my skill at math, physics and chemistry. During that primary work, I also took a fair number of courses in biology and botany because I liked them so much, which are relevant for the biological sciences section of the MCAT. I've also been tutoring since 2005 in physics, chemistry and math, at both the high school and college level. Further, I've been helping high school students with ACTs and SATs and college grads with the GMAT and GRE, including the math, science and English, since 2007. These all indicate excellent qualification for even quite technical standardized tests.


physics


chemistry


geometry


biology


calculus


algebra 2


algebra 1


Lynn P. from Portland, OR

Tom is able to explain math and physics concepts in a way that helps my son handle complex problems in pressured test environments. My son looks forward to his sessions with Tom and always feels more confident and relaxed after he has been able to review some tough math or physics questions with Tom. I highly recommend Tom as a tutor.


Mp M. from Overland Park, KS

Tom has been tutoring my son, a junior in high school, for the SAT and PSAT. My son increased his score by 600 points in a short period of time. Tom is very professional and thorough in his teaching process, and my son has been greatly benefited from his expertise. He teaches strategies and techniques to deal with the test. Tom is very communicative and flexible with his schedule, which helps us a lot because of Matt's busy schedule. Above all, he's positive and motivates my son to aim high. I highly recommend him. Thank you,TOM!


Mike H. from San Clemente, CA

Tom spent the last two months tutoring my high school daughter on the SAT and it was a very very positive experience. The way this works is great as when they are done with the session she was able to replay the lesson and go over it again or study at length any problems that were really troubling her. Tom has a great background literally as a rocket scientist and what was so impressive was his ability to get right to my daughters level and walk her through any problem that she had with patience and kindness. He never spoke down to her and she was very comfortable working with him. In the end her SAT score went up over 20% and she was able to hit the score that she was hoping for. We were very pleased with Tom.


Dave H. from Calverton, NY

My tutoring sessions have been very helpful. My tutor Tom is very encouraging and has helped me tremendously with the math sections of the GRE exam. While my confidence in my math skills are very low Tom provides encouragement to keep pushing through. Can't say enough about how great and helpful this has been.


Maureen O. from Chicago, IL

Tom is a great tutor, very well knowledgeable on the ins and outs of the GMAT and created simple ways of doing the math, and provided strategies for the Verbal section. I came to him with a very low score on my first GMAT test, and I had 3 and a half weeks to retake the test. With Tom's help, I improved by 130 points in 3 weeks when I took the test for the second time, and have been accepted to one of the schools of my choice, and have an interview coming up with another top business school. I believe that without his help, I would have not managed such an improvement in such a short time. Thanks Tom!


Alan R. from Morgantown, WV

Tom is a wonderful tutor and a wonderful person at that. He is very patient and understanding. He has helped me to achieve my goals when I thought they would never be possible. If you are looking for help on the GMAT, then I would say with total and complete honesty to look no farther. At first I was worried about everything being on the computer and not the person to person interaction. However, I have found that it is even better on the computer and it is as though he is right in front of me guiding me through every problem I have. Tom is truly one of the reasons I am able to say that I will be BEATING my GMAT this time around.


Javier H. from Fort Worth, TX

Tom helped me master the GMAT, my score increased by 100 points. Quality teacher that accommodates and understands. Highly Recommended!!!


Daniel M. from Irvington, NY

I would highly recommend Tom for anyone looking for a good tutor to help them do well on a big exam. I used Tom for a firefighter test that I took recently that is similar to the ASVAB, and I could not have found a better tutor to help me with it. Tom is full of knowledge in multiple areas including test taking techniques. I don't think I would have even come close to doing as well as I did on my firefighter test without Tom's help.


Tammy S. from Glendale, AZ

Tom, thank you for your time and enthusiastic tutoring of our daughter. We haven't gotten the result back yet, from the last ACT, but it doesn't matter. She's already been accepted into Amherst College, so she's all set. I hope that the ACT does reflect a positive increase in her biology score, but if not, that's ok, you helped her obtain some really good scores that made this great opportunity possible. I hope you have equally as much success with all your other students.


Sean R. from Fort Bragg, NC

Tom is a very thorough and effective teacher. He is able to teach not only the mechanics of the material but the theory as well. His help with the GMAT ensured my acceptance to a top 10 MBA program. I recommend him to anyone looking to achieve!


Pete S. from Santa Monica, CA

Tom was a fantastic tutor - he immediately helped me identify my weaknesses and found quick ways for me to master the concepts that were slowing me down. By doing everything online, I had a recorded lecture of everything we talked through. This was invaluable - I constantly referred to it when working on my own. But if I did have a question, he would always be available via email in between lessons. As the subject line says, in four sessions we had raised my GMAT score 50 points. Thank you Tom!!


Nic M. from Plano, TX

I've only had a few lessons with Tom and I can already tell you that this guy is worth every penny. He doesn't spend time teaching you tricks that you'll just forget later; on the contrary, he actually teaches you concepts and fundamentals. A+


Nathan C. from Vancouver, WA

Used Tom many times for calculus. Does an excellent job explaining complex subjects. Been very helpful throughout the year. Would highly recommend him to other students


Nathalie J. from Hillsboro, OR

Becoming more facile with numeric calculations in fun games. Improved ability to solve more quickly and understand working through problems.


Miriam K. from Vancouver, WA

Tom tutored my daughter on AP Calculus BC. She had gotten a 2 on AP Calc AB last year. And guess what? This year she got a 5 on BC. Thanks Tom!


Laurie R. from Jupiter, FL

Tom has been instrumental in improving my GRE score. He helped me see where I could improve showed me the strategies I needed to improve. Tom was extremely patient and positive. He pushed me go beyond my skill level while not going over my head. It was a great balance. I highly recommend Tom as a tutor.


Lola K. from Brush Prairie, WA

Tom worked with my daughter on preparation for the ACT. He is thorough, patient, and passionate about helping students succeed.


Alyse P. from Marietta, GA

We reviewed ways to better answer questions on the verbal section. We also went over math problems and how to break down word problems. He also taught me a trick to stay awake and stay focused on boring parts of the test.


Penny Lynn P. from Portland, OR

Tom is able to explain math and physics concepts in a way that helps my son handle complex problems in pressured test environments. My son looks forward to his sessions with Tom and always feels more confident and relaxed after he has been able to review some tough math or physics questions with Tom. I highly recommend Tom as a tutor.


Candra C. from Knoxville, TN

Tom is really good at painting a big picture and getting a strategy developed to attain GMAT success. This lesson definitely gave me a list of to-dos that, coupled with Tom's guidance, has the potential to increase my confidence and success in approaching the GMAT.


Matt W. from Rockaway Park, NY

I spoke and texted with Tom a few times before introducing him to my son. He is a very positive, caring person. Tom is working with my son, a very resistant 11th grader. They went over Trig. homework, and when the lesson was over my son was happy. He is completely comfortable about reaching out to Tom again, whenever he needs the help.


Daniel M. from Bronx, NY

I would highly recommend Tom for anyone looking for a good tutor to help them do well on a big exam. I used Tom for a firefighter test that I took recently that is similar to the ASVAB, and I could not have found a better tutor to help me with it. Tom is full of knowledge in multiple areas including test taking techniques. I don't think I would have even come close to doing as well as I did on my firefighter test without Tom's help.