Online tutoring · Philadelphia · 20 years
Smart students get stuck. Let’s figure out why.
Some students understand the material but lose points on the test. Others study for hours and still feel stuck. Some can’t get organized enough to begin. Different problems — different fixes.
I’m Andrés — Cornell grad, former NYC public-school math teacher. One-on-one online tutoring, middle school through grad school.
§ 01 — The approach
I don’t believe in more work for the sake of more work.
I want to know why something isn’t clicking. Once we find the real problem, we can actually work on it.
“I know the material. I lose points on the test.”
They take the slowest possible route through every question. We work on strategy, timing and when to skip.
→ SAT · GMAT
“I study for hours and still feel stuck.”
The same algebra mistake, because fractions never really made sense. We find the step that broke, repair it, and build from there.
→ Math · Economics · Essays
“I can’t get organized enough to start.”
Starting, tracking assignments, hitting deadlines, following through. We build systems they’ll actually use.
→ Executive functioning
§ 02 — What I teach
From math to test prep to getting organized.
§ 03 — How it works
What working together looks like.
We talk
The first conversation is free. Tell me what you’re working toward, where you’re stuck, and what you’ve tried. I’ll tell you how I’d approach it.
We get to work
One-on-one sessions built around what you actually need. We talk through your reasoning, so you understand what you’re doing.
You practice, we adjust
Between sessions you practice in Homework Forge on exactly what you need next. When something isn’t working, we change the plan.
The goal isn’t to need tutoring forever. It’s to become a stronger, more independent student.
§ 04 — Results
Real students. Real scores.
Individual results. About nine in ten of the students I’ve tracked improved, and the average SAT gain is +87 points. See the full record →
§ 05 — In their words
What students and parents have said.
“I just wanted to let you know that I got in early decision to Emory. I cannot thank you enough for all your help with the ACT and Essay.”
“Fantastic news to share! [H] was accepted to Columbia! Thank you so much for your help.”
“As [K] told you, he scored a 1550 on the SAT that he just took May 4! We are so happy for him and want to sincerely thank you for helping [K] get prepared in a short period of time.”
“Your patience, empathy, and consistency truly made a difference and it showed. Angie passed both regents, the ELA and Algebra 1. Your guidance helped build both her confidence and understanding, and Angie and I are incredibly grateful to have had you on the team.”
“[S.] looked forward to each session with Andres and it was clear that he felt relaxed about the entire process thanks to Andres. He found in Andres the mentor that he always hoped to find.”
“Just wanted to let you know I got into Brown! Thank you so much for all the help — all the long nights writing essays and everything.”
“I got into both ESCP and INSEAD! So the 2 programmes that were my top choices, thank you for everything again!”
“Thanks to everything you taught me about how to stay calm cool and collected, I was able to stay focused and pulled through. From starting with SAT studying all the way to the end, I couldn’t have done it without you.”
Let’s figure out what you need.
Tell me what you’re working toward. I’ll tell you how I can help, and if I’m not the right tutor, I’ll tell you that too.