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Jon P.

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Patient and Supportive, but always Persistent

Hull, MA 02045

Male ( Age 83 )

Member since:12/2011

I am a Certified Teacher

Rates from $40 to $60

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Will travel up to 20 miles

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About Me

Experience Summary

I have logged over 5,000 hours of tutoring in the last four years. I have worked for a game company, which taught me how to approach tests as a contest between student and test-maker, and my extensive background as a writer gives me practical experience when it comes to teaching English and related subjects. My competence in math has always been obvious, as my 796 score (maximum 800) on the math SAT will attest. But most important: I love to teach any child or adult who wants to learn.

Teaching Style

I am patient and supportive, but persistent. Each student's mind works differently, and I work tirelessly to find the best way to present material to every child or adult. I have a varied background, not just in the academic world, and I feel I can find the right way to relate to each individual. I try to be somewhat informal, but I recognize the times when a little extra emphasis on the need to really concentrate is necessary.

My Hobbies

I'm 74 years old, but I still stay in good physical condition and compete in triathlons. I am an avid fisherman and follow sports closely, including the sport of politics. I will still answer the challenge to compete in any game as long as my body is up to the task.

Other Comments

I have 2 specialties when it comes to teaching: fundamentals that will last a child (or adult) for the rest of his/her life; test preparation, which is like training for a game. Whether the tutoring is for the short-term (a specific test) or basic knowledge that will last a lifetime, I always zero in on the task.

Credentials

Type Level Year Title Issued By
Degree Bachelors 1963 Bachelor of Arts---major math Cornell University
Degree Masters 1965 Master of Science---meteorology MIT
Award writer---professional 1982 Best in-depth article of the year Florida Outdoor Writers Association

Subject Commentary

ACT This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
ACT has overtaken SAT as the top choice of students applying to college. I teach all four of the subjects, with emphasis on the right way to approach multiple-choice questions and the best use of time.
Algebra Proficiency: Expert
I was a math major at Cornell and have been tutoring algebra i for five years.
Algebra I Proficiency: Expert
I was a math major at Cornell and have been tutoring algebra i for five years.
ASVAB This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
I've had great success tutoring ASVAB preparation. The material is limited, so I can zero in on the important subjects. I always devise a strategy that is best for the individual student. There are a number of ways to approach multiple-choice questions and I teach them all. My greatest success was a boy who had scored 17 on his first try. When I finished, he scored 48. This score was such an improvement that he was required to take the test again to prove he didn't cheat. He is now a marine.
English Proficiency: Experienced
I've been a writer for 40 years.
GED Proficiency: Expert
I'm an expert at helping students do well on standardized tests including GED.
Geometry Proficiency: Expert
I was a math major at Cornell and have tutored geometry for five years.
Grammar Proficiency: Expert
I've been a writer for 40 years and grammar is my specialty.
Pre-Algebra Proficiency: Experienced
Introduction to algebra can be daunting to children. All those mysterious symbols can be very confusing. I am a gentle and supportive teacher and I put students at ease. Once the anxiety subsides, most kids learn rapidly.
SAT - Math This is one of my top subjects! Proficiency: Expert
I have a no-nonsense approach to SAT. It's more like a game than anything else, and I teach the student how to win. The material is limited by various constraints, and it is important to concentrate on the kinds of questions that are used. It is also mainly a multiple-choice test, which introduces many ways to get the answers. i scored 796 on the math SAT, mainly because I knew how to take the test, and I teach students all the tricks.
SAT - Verbal Proficiency: Expert
I tutor all sections of the SAT test.

All Subjects I Tutor

  • ACT
  • Algebra
  • Algebra I
  • ASVAB
  • English
  • FCAT
  • GED
  • Geometry
  • Grammar
  • Pre-Algebra
  • PSAT
  • SAT - Math
  • SAT - Verbal
  • Spelling
  • Test Preparation
  • Testing Skills
  • Testing Strategies
  • Writing
  • Writing Skills