Ken P. - M.I.T. Grad - Supportive, Encouraging Tutor in SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE

USC Ken P. Tutors University of Southern California Students in Los Angeles, CA
$75 / hr
Chapel Hill, NC
(324)
In-person + Online
I'm a graduate of Bates College (B.A.), the University of Illinois (M.S.), and M.I.T. (M.S.), with degrees in economics and management.

I've been a tutor since 2001, when I started preparing students to take the GMAT, GRE, SAT, and ACT exams. To me, standardized exams are like puzzles: they can be fun and challenging. With a little instruction and practice, you can achieve significant improvement in scores -- and maybe even enjoy them.

I also tutor other subjects that I enjoy, and try to...
Reviews
Ken is knowledgable, easy to work with, and explains core quantitative concepts on the GMAT in a clear manner. He was able to help me boost my GMAT score by 50 points in just a few sessions. He tailors lessons to the specific needs of the student and lets the student choose the pace/direction of the lesson. I would highly recommend working with Ken.
- Victoria P. from Alexandria, VA
Learned a lot from my initial session with Ken. We discussed a range of questions regarding GMAT Sentence Correction Modifiers.
- Ajay N. from Las Cruces, NM
I am so excited to be working with Ken. He is patient and kind in his approach to learning. He is thorough in his explanations and makes sure the sessions are tailored to my needs. Excited to keep working together!
- Kendall T. from Columbus, OH
Ken is worth every penny! Super smart, that is able to share his knowledge and experience with us, the students in a way that it productive, professional and helpful. I?m grateful for you Ken and looking forward to our growth. At your service-Nurse Vi
- Viorica W. from Fernandina Beach, FL
Ken helped me get from the low 700s to a 770 on the GMAT in less than 6 weeks. He started by making sure that I understood the fundamentals of quant and sentence correction. After that, sessions focused on dissecting difficult questions and improving consistency. Logistically, he was great to work with. Scheduling was easy and the Wyzant platform worked well for lessons. He went above and beyond on many occasions. If there was a particularly challenging question that we discussed during a session, he would often send follow-up messages with alternative explanations or other relevant practice problems. Most importantly, he was funny and sessions were enjoyable. If you are looking to improve your GMAT score, you should work with Ken.
- Chris B. from Washington, DC
I would highly recommend Ken. He has been so helpful and flexible. He would always come back later in the day if there were unsolved problems. Always responded very quickly and was more than flexible in changing times if needed.
- Barbara V. from Chapel Hill, NC
Ken is a great GMAT tutor, he really personalized every lesson and we covered a ton of information. Not only is he very knowledgable but he significantly improved my confidence in my math skills. Thanks to Ken I achieved a 6 point increase in my GMAT Quant score, I couldn't recommend him enough!!
- Karis C. from Philadelphia, PA
Ken is very understanding and relaxable. He does not rush the process and works with where you are to strengthen weakness.
- Cindy R. from Brooklyn, NY
Mr. Ken provided the patience and guidance I needed to help me better understand my homework. I enjoyed his style of instruction.
- KELLY D. from Durham, NC
As an older adult enrolling in graduate school, Ken was my tutor for Intermediate Microeconomics. During my undergrad years, I had never been required to take Microeconomics. Needless to say, I definitely had a steep learning curve! Ken understood my plight and was very patient with me. He was able to explain key concepts to me that helped increase my knowledge and skill set. I don't really know how I would have made it if it wasn't for his compassionate approach to teaching economic concepts and theories. He passion for helping others succeed resonates through each tutoring session. He is SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!
- Thomas L. from Durham, NC
I have nothing but great things to say about Ken. He is a patient, eloquent and knowledgeable tutor. Ken even helped me dissect why I was having such a hard time with the Quant section on the exam versus during my prep sessions. I highly recommend his services.
- Katey C. from Minneapolis, MN
Ken did a great job working with my son on geometry in preparation for the SAT. He?s very patient and extremely knowledgeable. My son really enjoyed working with him. Thanks Ken!!
- Lara T. from Beverly, MA
Ken has been helping me with the GRE test. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding math concepts and is able to word things for you to understand clearly. He takes his time to make sure you understand the solution and what you are doing. I have always struggled with math and have been dreading taking the GRE, so I knew I needed a well informed tutor and Ken is perfect for that. I have made great improvement in how I approach and understand the problems because of his guidance. Besides working on the given problems, Ken also suggested other worksheets and helpful resources for me to study on my own. I can't not express enough how much he has helped me and how much more confident I am to take the test. Ken is a wonderful tutor.... I only wish I had someone like him teaching me math back in high school and college.
- Myalinda M. from Grand Prairie, TX
Ken has been a great tutor so far! He?s helping me with the GRE and so far has shown me test taking strategies that help me focus on not only what the question is asking, but also how to approach them in the most efficient way. I would recommend!
- Janice C. from Columbus, OH
Ken is a very inspiring tutor, my 10th grader really really engaged with Ken and found the lesson really helpful. I could not recommend Ken more highly. Thank you Ken!
- Li W. from Chapel Hill, NC
Ken was an excellent tutor! He took the time to ask me about my academic background and familiarity with certain topics so he could suggest the most efficient ways for me to study. He always took the time to explain solutions and his thought processes and always made sure I understood the topic before moving on.
- Phong D. from Carrboro, NC
My son worked with Ken on SAT prep and enjoyed the session very much. Ken made the most of this first session by having my son do prep work which helped us really identify the particular benefits and improvements my son is likely to make on retest. Really excited about having him work with Ken.
- Jessica S. from Raleigh, NC
Ken responded quickly to our urgent call for a tutor to help my daughter prepare for an AP Statistics test. Ken was available the same day to meet for a 2-hour session, and my daughter found him very helpful and able to explain many of the concepts that had been unclear to her.
- Holly C. from Chapel Hill, NC
Ken did a great job of preparing my son for the ACT and SAT. He communicated extremely well with both of us after each tutoring session, letting us know what they accomplished in the tutoring session and what my son needed to work on. I strongly recommend him!
- Barbara M. from Apex, NC
Ken worked with me for the 6 week period leading up to my GRE. My test is tomorrow, and I definitely feel more prepared than I would have without Ken's help. He was accommodating to my schedule and flexible in his explanations. I've had tutors won't explain things in a different way if I don't understand it the first time, but Ken did. I have difficulty with math, so that's where we spent most of our time in our sessions. If you're looking to take the GRE and you struggle with math, Ken's your guy.
- Anna A. from Durham, NC
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