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Package Description:
I specialize in test prep only--I'm not an application coach. My lessons/curriculum are for students who want to maximize their potential and get the most competitive score possible. Usually students will work with me for a total of 24-48 hours depending on their needs. I offer different discounts for each package, but before I make a recommendation, I like to work with a student for six hours so we can get to know each other and I can assess your skills. I teach all three areas (Quant, Verbal, and DI), but these 6 hours are typically quant only (unless the student specifies otherwise in our intro meeting.) In those first 3 lessons (2 hours each), you can see how I work and determine if I'm a good fit for you. At the end of the package, we can discuss how many hours you will need based on my assessment
What you'll get from this package
The first lesson introduces you to a brand new way to look at Integer Properties. Often students remark, “how come I was never taught this way?” This lesson is the basis for all subsequent lessons.
The second and third lessons are devoted to other fundamental skills, such as roots and exponents, the three types of factoring, factorials, patterns with units digits, and my "9 Strategies" for tackling math problems.
I will guide you on how to organize your notes, build you an error tracker, and monitor your progress with shared files.
I adjust my speed and intensity to your comprehension level by observing how you tackle problems in the lesson. By the end of this package, I can assess and offer suggestions forward.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
Straight up, I'm a test taking junkie and I very much love what I do. I was a high school math teacher for years and was nominated for a best teacher award every year I worked, a fact I'm super proud of. But as zany as it may sound, test prep is my true passion, because I love getting students to think more creatively/strategically as I show them the patterns and trends on tests I've discovered. I live vicariously through my students' wins. I'm also good at keeping students motivated and holding them accountable. And lessons fly by, because "I'm not a regular teacher, I'm a cool teacher."
Before we begin, please send me your email and phone number through the Leland platform. We will meet over Zoom to discuss your background, goals, and timeline. I may assign you work to complete before our first session.
Services included:
Quantitative Reasoning
Test Prep Strategy
Verbal Reasoning
Tailored Study Plan
Data Insights
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Offered by Marie B.
Joined June 2021
5.0
GMAT Tutor ~ 99th Percentile ~ Specializing in Quant ~ 20+ yrs experience.
I've been mentoring students to take the GMAT since 2005. I was already working for Kaplan Test Prep as a SAT, ACT, and LSAT tutor and I took the GRE when I applied to graduate school in 2002. (I have a MA in Math Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.) Based on my GRE score, Kaplan trained me to be a GRE coach. I took Kaplan's GMAT course (for fun--I'm a test junkie), scored a 740 on an official test and then, after attending a training course, started teaching GMAT through Kaplan. I later became a full time high school teacher and my second job was private tutoring. For about 15 years, I only taught SAT and ACT. In 2016, I made a major life change and moved to the Azores, Portugal. I returned to private tutoring. Realizing that there was more demand for GMAT and GRE, I self-studied and began working as a GMAT tutor. I took an official GMAT in August of 2021 and scored a 790. I feel my biggest asset is not my content knowledge or teaching skills, but rather my ability to connect with learners on a personal level. I really enjoy the time spent with my students. I'm not just a tutor doling out facts to memorize--I'm also a counselor who needs to motivate. It may sound cliche, but every student is different! And I enjoy thinking creatively about how to tackle different learning obstacles. My motto is: A good tutor teaches students the steps needed to solve particular problems. A great tutor shows students to how to think ingeniously when faced with unfamiliar content. I go through all the highs and lows with my students while keeping them motivated, positive, and feeling good about their progress. I believe learning should feel like an enjoyable struggle. It's hard work, but the end result makes the effort worth it and that much more gratifying.
$1,500
6h of coaching