"I'm an experienced test prep tutor with a passion for helping my students reach the highest level of their potential.

My past students have attended some of the country's most prestigious colleges and universities, including Princeton, Columbia, the University of Chicago, Brown, NYU, and Northwestern, and have held positions at companies including Microsoft, Arthur Anderson, Amazon, and the US State Department.

SAT/ACT/GRE/GMAT PREP for ENGLISH/ESSAY Sections

I have more than seven years' experience as a private test prep tutor. My approach synthesizes the most trusted methods on the market and tailors them to the unique needs of each student. An initial diagnostic pinpoints exactly were we should invest the most time for the biggest gains as we work to close gaps in knowledge, increase speed and accuracy, and promote optimal study habits.

WRITING

I have more than five years' experience teaching Academic and Professional Writing to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Chicago. In addition, I've helped dozens of private students and professionals with writing projects including admissions essays, cover letters, dissertations, and even informal emails. With each client, I employ straightforward techniques that help to break open the "mystery" of effective writing and enhance the impact and clarity of their project.

When I'm not teaching, I'm a pianist, conductor, composer, and proud uncle (x4). I've worked on Broadway, I've toured across the US, Canada, and Japan, and I've had my compositions performed by two Grammy-Award-winning ensembles. I'm also an avid traveler, hiker, reader, and photographer, and feel very lucky that my tutoring work continues to motivate students in the disciplines that have been such a big part of my life.

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions, or just to talk further before setting up an appointment. I look forward to hearing from you!" less...