NEW: WEEKLY SAT PREP CLASS — SPRING 2027
Preparing for the May 1 or June 5 SAT? Find out about my new weekly live online SAT Prep Class beginning October 4.
Questions you may Have:
The ACT vs the SAT: Which One Should I Take?
why private tutoring is effective:
One of my specialties is helping students prepare for every section of the ACT and SAT.
Unlike the one-size-fits-all approach of many test-prep classes, my tutoring is tailored to each student. We don’t spend time reviewing material they already understand or rush through areas where they need more help. Instead, we focus on the particular skills and concepts the student needs to learn or practice.
A recent official score or a full, timed practice test gives us the best possible starting point. I use the results—along with what I observe during our sessions—to identify strengths, gaps, and priorities. From there, I develop a focused plan and provide targeted practice.
There is a great deal of material that could be reviewed for either test. The point is not to dump all of it on every student. The point is to determine what this particular student needs. I keep track of concepts that require more work, assign appropriate review between sessions, and return to important material as needed.
Students also learn how each section is structured, how to manage their time, how to approach different types of questions, and how to recognize common traps. The goal is to give them strategies they understand and can use confidently—not simply a long list of test-taking tips.
Just as importantly, I help students feel as relaxed and focused as possible. Students learn more effectively when they feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and saying when something does not make sense.
This individualized approach helps students build the skills and confidence they need to do their best on test day.
Learn More About My Teaching Approach
My test preparation background
Graduating summa cum laude from Harvard
More than 35 years of one-on-one teaching and tutoring experience
Thousands of hours of individualized SAT and ACT tutoring
Teaching SAT and ACT classes for a test-preparation company
Co-developing a comprehensive online SAT and ACT course, including lessons on how to approach the tests and scores of realistic practice questions
See If We’re a Good Fit
The simplest way to decide whether to work with me is to schedule an initial session. This gives the student an opportunity to experience my teaching firsthand and gives me an opportunity to begin identifying what would be most helpful.
After a session or two, I can usually recommend how best to move forward based on the student’s starting point, goals, schedule, and time before the test.
“Chris is an extraordinary teacher. [He] creates an atmosphere that is as challenging and engaging as it is enjoyable. Chris is one of the best and most natural teachers with whom I have ever worked.”
—Saul Drevitch, Former Head of Arrowsmith Academy