Coming from a family of educators, I’ve always seen, first-hand, the importance of being surrounded by passionate teachers and learners. Being an anxious test-taker growing up, I know the pressures that are on the shoulders of students who are juggling academic commitments while also trying to live a normal teenage life. As I progressed through my academic journey, the one thing that kept me grounded was having a sense of preparation. I love to help students who may have a similar sense of anxiety to feel comfortable and gain confidence that they can tackle any challenge thrown at them, and preparation is key.

At Duke, I majored in visual and media studies, and my creative passion is video editing. The heart of video editing is problem-solving: how can you think critically to piece together disparate ideas and concepts to create a cohesive, understandable, and engaging whole? Test prep poses a very similar workflow: how can you, given a wide array of information, certain constraints, and a question, arrive at a conclusion? As a tutor, I encourage students to break out of the multiple-choice bubble and think about strategies to be successful by employing a combination of their practiced skills and their unique ability to think on their feet. Preparation puts them in a position to succeed, but they must sharpen more subjective skills and the confidence to use them to achieve their highest goals.

High School Services: SAT & ACT Test Prep

Comprehensive SAT & ACT Test Prep Program: $3,600
Non-Test Prep Hourly Rate: $150