SAT Reading/Writing Prep
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide instruction in the SAT grammar and reading. Students will review and learn the conventions of standard written English including punctuation, sentence structure, grammar and usage, style, and organization. They will learn how to identify and answer question types on each test.
We will show students how to recognize the grammatical errors they must know as well as the strategies to think about reading on a critical level. We will use released exams and mock exams to show students how to approach the timing, the order of answering questions and any other strategies.
Students will learn a list of errors used in grammar, transition words and when to use them. Regarding reading sections, you will learn inferencing, supporting evidence, and the techniques of active reading.
SAT Reading/Writing Prep (基础班)
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide instruction in the SAT reading. Students will learn inferencing, supporting evidence, and the techniques of active reading. They will learn how to identify and answer question types on each test.
We will use released exams and mock exams to show students how to approach the timing, the order of answering questions and any other strategies.
Students will learn a list of errors used in grammar, transition words and when to use them.
SAT Grammar
Course Description:
This course is designed to equip students with the essential grammar skills necessary for success on the SAT. Through a structured curriculum, students will explore key grammatical concepts, enhance their understanding of sentence structure and punctuation rules, and practice applying these skills in the context of SAT-style questions. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in identifying and correcting common grammatical errors found on the SAT, ultimately boosting their confidence and performance on the exam.
Course Objectives:
1. Develop a solid understanding of fundamental grammar concepts.
2. Master the rules of punctuation, including comma usage, semicolons, colons, and dashes.
3. Identify and correct errors in subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, and modifier placement.
4. Enhance sentence clarity and coherence through effective sentence structure.
5. Practice applying grammar skills in the context of SAT-style questions.
ACT Reading and Grammar 普通班
The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. It also offers an optional direct writing test. In this course students will familiarize themselves with the foundational concepts needed to succeed on both the Reading portion and the English portion of the ACT. Students can expect to encounter evidence-based reading comprehension exercises and review conventions of standard English through targeted practice.
CT Reading and Grammar 强化班
The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. The ACT test covers four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. It also offers an optional direct writing test. In this course students will familiarize themselves with the foundational concepts needed to succeed on both the Reading portion and the English portion of the ACT. Students can expect to encounter evidence-based reading comprehension exercises and review conventions of standard English through targeted practice.
SAT Math (强化班)
Throughout the course students will learn about necessary strategies and skills to be successful on the exam. Students will learn best practices to do their personal best on the test. Students will practice going through questions from many past exams building up from doing a few questions at a time to an entire exam. Students will build up their endurance in order to get through the whole exam without losing any focus or concentration. The goal is to have students be exposed to and if needed taught each concept on the exam and then practice those skills on practice exams.
ACT Math (强化班 )
Get ready to boost your ACT Math score with focused, effective preparation! This course is designed to build your confidence and mastery across all key math topics tested on the ACT, including: Pre-Algebra & Elementary Algebra Intermediate Algebra & Coordinate Geometry Plane Geometry & Trigonometry You’ll learn proven strategies for solving problems efficiently, managing time wisely, and avoiding common mistakes
SAT Reading/Writing Prep:
Alison is an experienced English Language Arts educator with over 15 years of teaching across high school, college, and adult education. She holds a B.A. in English: Teacher Licensure from Elon University and an M.A. in Composition and Rhetoric from Miami University. Her passion for writing instruction began as a Writing Consultant, supporting students one-on-one through all stages of the writing process. Alison taught high school English for six years, including AP English Language and Composition, where nearly all her students scored a 4 or 5 on the AP exam. She has also taught French, college-level writing, and provided SAT/ACT tutoring and college essay support. Her students consistently see score improvements and gain confidence in their writing. With 10 years of experience teaching English to adult immigrants and refugees, Alison brings empathy, energy, and adaptability to her classroom. She enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, and spending time with family in her free time.
Kirstie女士拥有哈佛大学文科学士学位和中等教育硕士学位以及9年的授课经验。她目前是佛州6-12年级认证教师,Kirstie作为一名高中英语老师的丰富经验使她能够迅速提高学生的技能,尤其是通过精心定制的练习,指导学生在AP英语语言和AP文学方面取得令人印象深刻的5分。除此之外,Kirstie还擅长教授高中写作课和SAT,她在大学申请文书指导方面积累的丰富经验把很多学生送进了哈佛、MIT和斯坦福,她在SAT教学上也硕果累累,学生在英文部分获得800满分比比皆是。
"Ms. Kirstie was hands down the best AP English teacher I've ever had! She guided me through the course materials, ensuring I had a deep understanding of the subject matter. Her patience and kindness when assisting both me and my classmates were remarkable. Thanks to her dedication in making sure everyone grasped the material thoroughly, the coursework and the AP test felt like a breeze." - Brooklyn Strader
SAT Reading/Writing :
Amy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and brings over a decade of teaching experience to her work. She has taught a variety of subjects, including reading, writing, science, and history at the middle school level, and has worked extensively with a diverse range of students. Beyond classroom teaching, Ms. Amy has been invited to design specialized curricula focused on enhancing students’ reading comprehension, language skills, essay organization, writing proficiency, vocabulary, and analytical reasoning.
She is an expert in standardized tests such as ISEE, HSPT, SSAT, SHSAT,HSAT, ACT, and SAT, and her students have consistently achieved outstanding results under her guidance. Ms. Amy’s exceptional teaching skills have made her highly sought after by numerous educational institutions.
Ms. Amy is deeply committed to the belief that perseverance and hard work can lead students to remarkable achievements. She recognizes the uniqueness of each child and strives to create an educational environment that supports their physical, mental, emotional, and social growth. Her ultimate goal is to inspire and empower students to reach their full potential in a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere.
SAT Grammar
April has been teaching English for 17 years. She earned her master’s degree in English from Northern Arizona University. Since then, she has taught all ages including teaching for a community college for the past 10 years. She loves working with children and has 9 children of her own; 5 have graduated from college with honors: one is an engineer, one has a master’s and degree in English, and one is getting his doctorate in physics. In her free time, she enjoys running marathons and competing in Ironman triathlons.
家长评价1:滿校,我要強力推薦Ms April. 我女兒Olivia第一次上Persuasive Writing本以為她會抗拒。沒想到一下課就主動寫作業,對課程特別感興趣,謝謝你
SAT Math (强化班, 备考班)
Mr. Shuhua has a B.S. in Geographic Information Science with a minor in Computer & Information Science from The Ohio State University. He scored a 5 in AP Computer Science, Chemistry, Calculus BC, and both Physics C exams, as well as top scores in both the ACT and SATs. He has been teaching math and computer science for over 5 years now, with students regularly achieving above average scores in Math Olympiad and AP exams. Students enjoy his friendly and supportive teaching style, giving them a chance to develop their problem solving skills through cooperation and practice.
SAT Vocabulary
Tracy holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and brings over two decades of teaching experience to her classroom. She spent 15 years teaching Grades 2 through 5 in Muncie Community Schools and an additional 7 years in the Wake County Public School System. Throughout her career, she has served as a Reading Interventionist, Team Leader, and Data Coach, earning the admiration of students and colleagues alike.
Tracy is especially passionate about guiding children as they transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” fostering curiosity and independent thinking. One of her greatest strengths is helping students develop a love for vocabulary building through engaging and memorable strategies.
In her free time, Tracy enjoys playing with her dog, Tuffy, crafting mosaic stepping stones, and visiting her three adult children in Indiana, Ohio, and Mexico.
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| Public Speaking and Debate | {{ '4th grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 4th grade ∼ 12th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Students will learn tips and tools to gain confidence to "think on their feet" while public speaking. |
| AMC 8, AMC 10 and AP Calculus AB | {{ '4th grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 4th grade ∼ 12th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Develop problem-solving strategies |
| Math Reasoning | {{ '2nd grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 2nd grade ∼ 4th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Students will learn to think critically and utilize logic to solve problems. |
| Singapore Math | {{ '4th grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 4th grade ∼ 5th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Math, calculation, numbers, solving, thinking |
| Computer Coding - Python, Java and web Programming | {{ ''.slice(0, -5) }} ∼ | 18+ {{ '8 yrs'.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ 'Over 18 yrs'.slice(0, -3) }} | Coding Classes taught by computer sciences majors. |
| Wordly Wise 3000 | {{ '1st grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 1st grade ∼ 5th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Helps students successfully comprehend content-area texts and improve test results. |
| Maliping Chinese 马立平中文 | {{ 'Kindergarten'.slice(0, -5) }} Kindergarten ∼ 8th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Maliping Chinese Review, Grade (k-8), MLP |
| New Shuangshuang Chinese 新双双中文第一册至第四册 | {{ 'Kindergarten'.slice(0, -5) }} Kindergarten ∼ 7th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | New Shuangshuang Chinese 新双双中文 K-5 |
| Honor Chemistry | {{ '7th grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 7th grade ∼ 9th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Honors Chemistry |
| English Grammar | {{ '2nd grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 2nd grade ∼ 8th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | English Grammar |
| AP Courses | {{ '7th grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 7th grade ∼ 12th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Our AP instructors are all high school teachers who are either AP certified, AP test readers or AP exam developers. |
| Free Classes | {{ 'Kindergarten'.slice(0, -5) }} Kindergarten ∼ | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Free class, cooking, Learning Chinese, Arts, crafts, DIY, hands on, Communicating, Vocabulary, Grammer,math, coding |
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| Chinese Calligraphy and Chinese Brush Painting for Adult (成人书法课 & 成人国画课) | {{ ''.slice(0, -5) }} ∼ | 18+ {{ 'Over 18 yrs'.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Chinese calligraphy, drawing, Chinese tradition, Chinese brush painting |
| 四五快读 | {{ 'Kindergarten'.slice(0, -5) }} Kindergarten ∼ 1st grade | 18+ {{ '4 yrs'.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ '6 yrs'.slice(0, -3) }} | 四五快读 Chinese Fast Reading |
| Physics, Chemistry and Biology | {{ '8th grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 8th grade ∼ 10th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Physics Bowl (Grade 8 & up), Pre-High School Physics, High School Physics |