Reading Boost Camp/Heather is an amazingly perceptive, patient and kind teacher. My daughter…read moreenjoyed going to her camp and she is happily reading at grade level. She continues to use the tips and tricks that she has learned at Reading Boost Camp, and is a happy 2nd grader. We are so thankful to have had this resource in our lives, and will be forever grateful for Heather's help.

Working with Marc and Tom was the best thing for my son. He went up 190 points on the SAT and 3…read morepoints on the ACT. He was able to get the score he needed for the colleges he wants to apply to. I can't thank them enough for really understanding my son's learning style and giving him the individualized instruction that he needed. I highly recommend them!

I found overseeing Zack do his college essay a struggle. I was tired of the arguing, so I hired…read moreMarc and washed my hands of the situation. Best money spent! Essay is soooo good and Zack (as most kids) responded much better to anyone that's not a parent. He worked with him via technology, so anyone, anywhere can use him. I've used his team members for tutoring as well. Really easy, definitely worth it!

This guy canceled on us twice and never returned our phone calls. I think he is out of business.read more

From the owner: I have been tutoring math for over 10 years now. I have experience teaching ALL ages and grade…read morelevels. I have worked with students with a wide variety of struggles, including those with learning disabilities. I also have experience tutoring adults who are continuing education who haven't looked at a textbook in years.

Alyssa is fantastic! She was recommended to us as a writing tutor by my sons' former principal…read more She worked w/ him on both his writing & on ACT test prep. She helped him improve both dramatically. In addition, I have recommended her to others & all have reported that their childrens' test scores have improved. I will definitely use her for my 2nd son if she can take him.. Strongly recommend!

From the owner: Students Who Attend Alyssa Petrone Test Preparation Can:…read more Learn concrete strategies and methodologies that help "demystify" the test, thereby putting the student in control of the test rather than succumbing to it. Learn how to "pace" and work comfortably within the arbitrary time constraints of the test. Develop confidence and reduce test anxiety through regular, disciplined practice. Improve critical reasoning abilities through mastery of frequently asked question types including: inference, weakening/strengthening arguments, uncovering assumptions and comparing and contrasting Points of View. Develop higher levels of thinking by learning how to "synthesize" information. Identify and learn to overcome barriers to good performance such as, "overthinking", making unwarranted assumptions, and carelessness. Learn the grammar most commonly used on the SAT, ACT, GRE and GMAT as well as the "tip offs" to spotting the errors on the tests.