1-Week
ACT Boot
Camps
1-Week
ACT Boot
Camps
Prepare for Fall 2021 Test Dates
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These camps are week-long intensive introductory courses, designed for students who are just starting out, or who are looking for extra practice in a more structured environment. They run Monday through Friday from 9am-2:30pm. Read more to view the 2021 Summer Schedule.
Prepare for Fall 2021 Test Dates
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These camps are week-long intensive introductory courses, designed for students who are just starting out, or who are looking for extra practice in a more structured environment. They run Monday through Friday from 9am-2:30pm. Read more to view the 2021 Summer Schedule.
Academic Tutoring
Jim Popiel
Dr. Popiel received his PhD in physics from Temple University in 1990. After publishing several papers on Quantum Mechanics, he came to a fork in the road: Understand Physics more deeply by moving forward traditionally OR understand it by following the multiple paths that precede it.
$180/hour
Sonia Joseph
Sonia Joseph is a Chemistry and Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering dual major at the university of Pennsylvania, where she is part of the Vagelos Integrated Program of Energy Research (VIPER), a program that each year selects 25 highly qualified students from around the world. Sonia scored a perfect 800 on the Math SAT, an 800 on the subject test math level II, and an 800 on the Subject Chemistry test. Additionally, she scored a 5 on Calculus BC AP test and a 5 on the Chemistry AP test.
$80/hour
Support in Math
Support in Literature
Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan
Matt holds a B.A. in English from the college of William and Mary; an M.A. in English Language and Literature from Yale University; and a M.F.A in Dramatic Art from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He currently teaches 12th grade AP english at Methacton High School. Matt has tutored for the SAT, the ACT and the AP and subject tests for more than ten years.
$240/hour
Anthony Pryor
Anthony Pryor
Anthony graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in English and Economics. Upon graduating he was hired by a prestigious national SAT prep company to head up their Philadelphia division. Because of his highly developed skills as an instructor he was also called upon to work with the high-end students who the other tutors could not easily accommodate.
$240/hour
Support in Chemistry
Emilio Cacciavillani
Emilio’s students have a track record of extremely high scores on the AP Chemistry test, the SAT Chemistry Subject test, and on the chemistry and organic chemistry portions of the MCAT. Emilio is our expert in all levels of organic and inorganic chemistry. He earned a B.S. in chemistry from MIT and an M.S. in organic chemistry from UC Irvine before working as a medicinal chemist at SmithKline Beacham developing potential medications for AIDS.
$180/hour
Support in Statistics
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Charles Shuman
Charles Heath Shuman has been teaching and tutoring Mathematics and Statistics courses for over 30 years at Drexel University, Temple University, and Penn State university. He holds a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from Drexel university and also a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
$180/hour
Support in Physics
Jim Popiel
Dr. Popiel received his PhD in physics from Temple University in 1990. After publishing several papers on Quantum Mechanics, he came to a fork in the road: Understand Physics more deeply by moving forward traditionally OR understand it by following the multiple paths that precede it.
$180/hour
Eusha Hasan
Eusha holds a B.A. in Physics, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022. As a student, Eusha was heavily involved in tutoring peers and younger students in Python, mathematics, and physics. He is passionate about explaining difficult concepts in a digestible manner, empowering his students to learn complex ideas by first understanding the fundamental principles. Eusha also enjoys making close friendships with each student, allowing him to personally tailor his tutoring strategy.
Through his rigorous study of the natural sciences, Eusha has become fluent in Python, arguably the most flexible and common coding language taught in high schools and colleges. He believes that with enough understanding of how to implement the basic tools and properly structure a project, anyone can learn to use Python.
$180/hour
Support in Biology
Susan Dorfman
Dr. Susan Dorfman holds a Ph.D. in Anatomy from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and a BA in Biology from Temple University. After completing two post-doctoral fellowships in neurology at UPenn Medical School and working eleven years in a research lab, Susan became a teacher at the pre-college level in the independent school system.
$180/hour
Lisa Queeno
Lisa graduated with honors and worked as a research assistant and lab coordinator for introductory and upper-level biology courses. Currently Lisa works as an upper school science teacher.
Lisa teaches biology, chemistry, environmental science, and zoology. She has also experience tutoring students in earth science and geology. Growing up on a farm in Upstate NY inspired Lisa's love of science, nature, and the outdoors.
$180/hour
Support in Spanish
$120/hour
Mathias Fink
Spanish
Mathias is a former Haverford School student who is now teaching Spanish at the Baldwin school. He teaches all levels of middle school and high school Spanish, including Honors Spanish 4. Both of Mathias’s parents are from Spanish speaking countries and he has a long standing love of the language, literature, art and culture, a love he brings to his instruction to help inspire his students. He played tennis and soccer throughout his college years and still enjoys those sports today. He brings that passion for sports and competition to his coaching at Baldwin.
Support in History
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James Holmes
James has known he wanted to be a history teacher since he was a sophomore in high school, when his European History teacher was out sick and the other students asked James to teach during the absence. In order to achieve that goal, James earned a Bachelor’s in History from the University of Northern Colorado, and then a Master’s from Villanova University, which brought him to the Philadelphia area.
$180/hour
Support in Economics
Igor F
Igor is a dedicated and experienced teacher/tutor who takes pleasure in assisting students of all ages to overcome academic obstacles and transform them into opportunities for success. With a passion for helping students achieve their goals, Igor has vast experience in test preparation for university students, providing pre-exam reviews for those studying data analysis fundamentals, and guiding kindergartners in learning how to play chess in a fun and engaging manner.
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Aside from teaching, Igor has a background in computer programming, economic data analysis, and consulting work. He received his B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in economics and advanced techniques for data analysis. Igor has also cultivated interests in foreign languages and traveling, making him a well-rounded and knowledgeable educator.
$180/hour
Clifford Welby
Clifford Welby graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Business, and continued his education studying Community and Economic Development. Clifford has provided students with learning support in the fields of Business, Economics, Accounting, Algebra, and Personal Finance for over 10 years.
He has a passion for helping students reach their academic goals, and holds steadfast the educational philosophy of Booker T. Washington: “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he (or she) has overcome while trying to succeed.”
$180/hour
Not accepting new students at this time
Support in Latin
$180/hour
Mark Nakahara
Mark Nakahara graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 with a degree in Classics. After graduation he taught all levels of Latin and Ancient Greek at Scranton Preparatory School, a co-ed private high school in Scranton, PA. In addition to teaching, Mark worked on the staff of the Santa Susana Archaeological Project in the summer, helping to oversee the excavation of a Roman villa in rural Portugal. After teaching for five years, Mark then entered law school, graduating from Penn Law in 2020. He now works as an attorney in Philadelphia but has never lost his love of the classics.
Support in Python
Eusha Hasan
Eusha holds a B.A. in Physics, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022. As a student, Eusha was heavily involved in tutoring peers and younger students in Python, mathematics, and physics. He is passionate about explaining difficult concepts in a digestible manner, empowering his students to learn complex ideas by first understanding the fundamental principles. Eusha also enjoys making close friendships with each student, allowing him to personally tailor his tutoring strategy.
Through his rigorous study of the natural sciences, Eusha has become fluent in Python, arguably the most flexible and common coding language taught in high schools and colleges. He believes that with enough understanding of how to implement the basic tools and properly structure a project, anyone can learn to use Python!
$180/hour