Patrick M.
BA, California State University - Sacramento
A credentialed educator with extensive experience teaching AP subjects in the classroom and leading speech and debate teams, Patrick specializes in test preparation. His innovative teaching methods and commitment to academic excellence have consistently fostered high achievement, making him a trusted mentor to scores of high-performing students.
Patrick’s Study Tip: "To excel in AP English FRQs, practice creating focused thesis statements and outlines – these are essential for structuring compelling arguments and achieving sophistication in your essays."
Taylor Meyer
BS/BS, Oregon State University
An accomplished educator with dual degrees in Mathematics and Education and a teaching certificate with endorsements in Advanced Mathematics, Taylor boasts a rich background in teaching diverse mathematical concepts. With three years of full-time teaching experience and an additional year and a half as a substitute teacher, Taylor has demonstrated versatility and adaptability both in the classroom and in one-on-one settings. She loves helping students find tricks and tools to help make math accessible.
Taylor's Study Tip: "Make a summary sheet for upcoming tests or quizzes, and include important definitions, theorems, equations, or rules. Writing the important information down multiple times will help with retention and muscle memory.”
Tomek Buras
BS, University of California at Santa Barbara
With his tenure as a school math teacher, Tomek is able to energize and inspire students from a wide variety of backgrounds. He takes pride in being able to meet them where they are and stoke their academic potential, whether they be students who struggle with academic self-doubt or passionate mathematicians and problem-solvers from an early age.
Tomek’s Study Tip: “Cramming doesn't work! A little bit of daily practice, especially when learning math or foreign languages, is always more effective than a last-minute study session. Plus, you're guaranteed to perform better on a test when rested and relaxed.”