Test Prep in Griffith, IN

I’ve been tutoring in Los Angeles for 15 years specializing in Math, English, and standardized tests, and sent students to some of the country’s top schools! I work with students all over the world as well on Zoom. As a dedicated full-time professional tutor, I’ve spent years formulating programs that help students excel academically. Unlike many tutors who do this as a side job, this is my primary career, and I’ve put in the hard work and dedication it takes to produce results! I craft personalized lesson plans tailored to each student, so that their individual needs are met. As we work together, I continue to refine and adapt my approach based on their progress, guaranteeing a learning experience that is completely individualized, and one that works! I graduated from Stanford as a double major in Mathematics and Economics, and I specialize in Math, English, and standardized tests (SAT, ACT, ISEE, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT). I have taken all of these tests and scored within the top 0.1% of scorers, and I continue to take these tests once a year to keep my score intact and stay aware of changes. Unlocking each student’s potential for optimal academic performance is something that motivates me. I love to help people and see them succeed! Let’s work together and maximize your potential!

About me: Hi!I am Ismail and I am currently completing my Ph.D in Mathematics at Caltech. I have been tutoring students for more than 10 years. I have a strong background in pure mathematics but I also understand physics if you need help with that (double-major in mathematics and physics). I really like to help and always enjoy it when I can effectively explain mathematical concepts that appear complicated a priori. If you need to learn more about me and you think I might be able to help, please do not hesitate to contact me. My teaching style: My very down to earth way of explaining mathematics makes everything clear and concise. I have tutored students who went from hating mathematics courses to performing very well in exams. My grasp of Probability, Linear Algebra and Calculus is very strong since I have been teaching these courses regularly since 2015. I have an iPad and an Apple pen! So we can definitely do online tutoring and I have an effective way of doing that so I am sure you will enjoy that experience if you choose online tutoring. I look forward to working with you! Ismail

I love tutoring and have enjoyed working with students of all ages for over fifteen years. I teach all subjects for students in elementary and middle school, and I teach humanities (English, writing, grammar, ESL, history, literature, etc.) for students of any age. Much of my experience has been helping students prepare for standardized tests like the ISEE/HSPT and the verbal portions of ACT/SAT. My experience includes working with students with learning differences. I first taught at Landmark School, a school in Massachusetts for students with language-based learning differences. Landmark was a wonderful place to begin learning the craft of teaching; its educational philosophy stresses the importance of both honoring a student’s unique learning style and modifying curriculum to meet particular needs. Because of my experience at Landmark, I am able to specialize in teaching phonics, reading comprehension and writing. My undergraduate education at St. John’s College also prepared me well for a career in teaching. Its Great Books Program asks students to read many of the great works of literature, philosophy, science and math that have influenced Western culture. This curriculum is an excellent foundation for a career in teaching because it not only introduces students to a broad range of subjects, but it teaches how to approach any text—no matter the difficulty—in order to gain insight and understanding from it. I truly delight in tutoring and in the one-on-one camaraderie that is built through the tutor-student relationship. It is a privilege to help students work through areas of frustration and watch how their confidence and initiative can grow through academic support. Most of all, I enjoy helping students cultivate the curiosity and wonder that is part of the learning process. As a doctorate student myself, I know how challenging school can be, but I also know its rewards; I look forward to sharing such rewards with my students.

How can I help? With hundreds of successful students over the years, I have learned that tutoring is more than just mastering the subject matter in question. Tutoring to me is about empowering the student to become the best version of themselves. By encouraging students to learn small but powerful habits like study strategies, emotional intelligence, executive function skills, I guide them to excellence and give them lessons to be applied in all aspects of daily life.