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Michael
- Rate Ksh. 9,059
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Ksh. 9,059/hr
SAT/ACT Prep That Gets You Results, Taught by an Experienced Prep Professional
Lesson location
- Online
Recommended
Michael is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Michael
I have tutored all parts of the SAT and ACT for years and years, helping students achieve success. I work to help students gain content mastery and understanding, so they can face what comes on the exam.
I have a degree in mathematics, and I have tutored all levels of math, algebra through calculus and statistics, for decades. I can help with test content and test strategies, and with using the TI-84 and Desmos to make some questions easy. I can help you achieve success with tutoring, with targeted practice on specific concepts, and, your time permitting, practice work you could do on your own, outside of tutoring. I am glad to share whatever resources will help you succeed.
I have a degree in philosophy, and so have done lots of reading and writing in college, and since. On the GRE, decades ago, I was in the top 3% of all test takers on the verbal section. Since then, I have studied grammar on my own, reading through some books on sentence diagramming and doing the exercises, and I have taught grammar through sentence diagramming in some online short courses. I'd love to help you learn more about reading, writing, and grammar, and help you do better on the ACT.
The ACT Science I have also tutored for years, and like to help students understand the concepts and master the questions. We'll work on strategies like finding patterns to make some questions easy (lots of the test is actually math: the math of tables, charts, graphs, etc.), we'll work on some reading strategies for some "conflicting viewpoints" passages, and we'll work on some analysis strategies for questions about experiments. I come at the ACT Science with a variety of tools: a degree in mathematics, a degree in philosophy (reading and writing), a minor in physics, experience tutoring math and science, and years spent studying the history of physics. .
I have a B.S. in Mathematics, a B.A. in Philosophy, and a Texas Teacher Certificate (Secondary Mathematics). I have decades of experience with students in public schools, homeschools, elite private schools.
I'd love to help you succeed and increase your score!
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
We will work on all sections of the test, or only targeted sections, as you need. You'll learn test content, test-taking strategies, section-specific techniques, and thinking skills to help you succeed. We'll use real test questions, and content-specific extra practice.
You get results. "I wanted to let you know that Emily got a 33 on her most recent ACT. She was beyond happy. Her college list just expanded. She is being recruited by some schools, so she has a number of options, which makes this fun but challenging. She had a 29, so she’s gone to a 30 and then a 33. On her recent ACT, she was up 2 points in English and Science, 1 point in Reading, and 5 points in Mathematics: from a 30 to a 35. We appreciate all of your help." –John M (father of high school student)
“Thank you again for your efforts and wonderful tutoring for both the SAT and ACT prep classes. I think the benefits reach far beyond good scores on standardized tests. I believe the skills you teach and emphasize have a tremendous impact on our kiddos' critical thinking as well. You are greatly appreciated by our family!” –Michelle F, parent of a high school student (Her daughter made a 32 on the ACT, with a 35 on the English.)
“With Mr. Gold’s help I managed to get a golden SAT score!!! My SAT score increased from a 1630 to a 1970!” –Tia Z, high school student (when the SAT was out of 2400, instead of the usual 1600)
“My son says: ‘Great experience. It really helped me improve my average score (statistics from practice tests) from about a 29 to a 32.’ “ –Parent, “ACT Test Prep!,” 20 Jun 2020
DL, a high school football player, who I worked with for 10 sessions, brought his SAT score up from an 890 to an 1190.
“When I met Michael Gold at a high school open house in 2008, I was impressed by qualifications and expertise in tutoring. Our daughter Maggie had a full schedule and opted for semi-private and private tutorials. Maggie got the remediation and test tactics she needed from Mr. Gold in half the traditional time it takes through testing companies. Our fees were also considerably less. He hones in on student needs and builds from there. We were very pleased with our SAT and ACT test results. She is getting letters from many upper-tier private colleges. I would recommend Mr. Gold to any ambitious high school junior.” –Carol V, parent of an ex-high school student
“My son really enjoyed this instructor. He was knowledgeable and had great presentation skills. He also included a ton of information in follow-up emails which was helpful.” –Ellen, parent, “SAT Test Prep!,” 19 Jul 2020
“My son is a 9th grader so this class was a little early for him and might have been better in a year (but that was my fault). Still, my son was engaged throughout the whole class. I felt the class gave an excellent overview to SATs and taught some tips and tricks of how to go quickly and do better overall. I’m glad he took it and think it helped.” –Jennifer W., parent, “SAT Test Prep!,” 25 May 2020
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Michael Gold is an outstanding tutor in philosophical logic, combining intelligence with a deep and wide-ranging academic background. He goes far beyond just being a teacher, not only in his mastery of complex concepts but in his ability to explain them clearly and thoughtfully. Patient, kind, and remarkably perceptive, he brings sound judgment and genuine care with him every session. I strongly recommend him for anyone.
Michael is a capable tutor of logic and philosophy. I have done a half dozen podcast interviews with him over the past few years. As a teacher of philosophy for 35 years, I can say that he’s capable of deep thought and helping others make logical connections.
I met Michael when I needed tutoring for precalculus during my senior year of high school. He helped me better understand the concepts I struggled with by linking them to my interests and the field of study that I would later go into. I also worked with Michael when I needed tutoring for chemistry during my second year of college.
His methods of bringing real-world logic/examples and applying them to the subject being studied have helped me a lot throughout college. He also supplies supplemental and insightful readings, worksheets, or breakdowns of helpful concepts that he comes across.
He makes sure that you can truly understand the subject rather than just memorize it. My current studies in ecology apply the subjects that Michael helped me visualize specifically for this field.
I highly recommend Michael, and his methods of improved thinking skills have helped me a ton.We’ve had an excellent experience with Michael. He has been incredibly effective in helping our high schooler with math, physics, and SAT prep. Michael is able to explain difficult concepts clearly and build both understanding and confidence.
Our son has become much stronger academically and far less stressed in these subjects. The sessions are always productive, focused, and encouraging. We highly recommend them to any family looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and supportive tutor.View more recommendations
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- Ksh. 9,059
Pack prices
- 5h: Ksh. 42,062
- 10h: Ksh. 84,123
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You get results. "I wanted to let you know that Emily got a 33 on her most recent ACT. She was beyond happy. Her college list just expanded. She is being recruited by some schools, so she has a number of options, which makes this fun but challenging. She had a 29, so she’s gone to a 30 and then a 33. On her recent ACT, she was up 2 points in English and Science, 1 point in Reading, and 5 points in Mathematics: from a 30 to a 35. We appreciate all of your help." –John M (father of high school student) “Thank you again for your efforts and wonderful tutoring for both the SAT and ACT prep classes. I think the benefits reach far beyond good scores on standardized tests. I believe the skills you teach and emphasize have a tremendous impact on our kiddos' critical thinking as well. You are greatly appreciated by our family!” –Michelle F, parent of a high school student (Her daughter made a 32 on the ACT, with a 35 on the English.) “With Mr. Gold’s help I managed to get a golden SAT score!!! My SAT score increased from a 1630 to a 1970!” –Tia Z, high school student (when the SAT was out of 2400, instead of the usual 1600) “My son says: ‘Great experience. It really helped me improve my average score (statistics from practice tests) from about a 29 to a 32.’ “ –An Outschool parent, “ACT Test Prep!,” 20 Jun 2020 DL, a high school football player, who I worked with for 10 sessions, brought his SAT score up from an 890 to an 1190. “When I met Michael Gold at a high school open house in 2008, I was impressed by qualifications and expertise in tutoring. Our daughter Maggie had a full schedule and opted for semi-private and private tutorials. Maggie got the remediation and test tactics she needed from Mr. Gold in half the traditional time it takes through testing companies. Our fees were also considerably less. He hones in on student needs and builds from there. We were very pleased with our SAT and ACT test results. She is getting letters from many upper-tier private colleges. I would recommend Mr. Gold to any ambitious high school junior.” –Carol V, parent of an ex-high school student “My son really enjoyed this instructor. He was knowledgeable and had great presentation skills. He also included a ton of information in follow-up emails which was helpful.” –Ellen, parent, “SAT Test Prep!,” 19 Jul 2020 “My son is a 9th grader so this class was a little early for him and might have been better in a year (but that was my fault). Still, my son was engaged throughout the whole class. I felt the class gave an excellent overview to SATs and taught some tips and tricks of how to go quickly and do better overall. I’m glad he took it and think it helped.” –Jennifer W., parent, “SAT Test Prep!,” 25 May 2020
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