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Luke Rickford

Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 tutor

location Newport Beach, CA
education Stanford University
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About Luke

Since 2003, I've been working with students throughout the Bay Area to improve critical thinking, reading, math and writing skills, gain a competitive advantage for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, and develop good study habits. I also provide premier college counseling services, including help with application essays. My approach is simple: we identify your goals, make a concrete plan, and work until we achieve the results you need. I believe learning should be engaging, personalized, and empowering–always.

One of the points I emphasize is that the best students don't just learn the right answer, they learn where the right answer comes from. By consistently focusing on deep conceptual learning, I am able to empower students to think critically, engage with the material organically, and find their unique path to success. I will never tell your student to put the thesis at the end of the first paragraph; instead, we'll explore why so many writers do this, and what risks and benefits arise when an essay is organized differently. I won't teach them to plug in numbers to solve SAT Math questions quickly just because "it works," but I will show them two ways to solve a problem and ask questions to help them realize the best approach.

Today's schools are putting more pressure on students than ever before. I get it—no one wants to spend two hours on homework when they could get away with one. But the secret, as I tell my students, is that two focused hours today can save you ten hours down the road. My tutoring sessions will challenge your student to think independently, ask questions, and always look for ways to study smarter, not harder. Let's discuss how I can use my experience to help fulfill that vision for you.

Education

Harvard University

Bachelors

English

2004

Stanford University

Bachelors

English

2006

Awards & Honors

National Merit Scholar

2002

National AP Scholar

2002

Subjects

Math

Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Calculus
Elementary Math
Prealgebra
Precalculus
Probability
Trigonometry

Test Preparation

ACT Writing
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science
College Counseling
COOP/HSPT
GRE
ISEE
PSAT
SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
SSAT
TOEFL

ACT

ACT Writing
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science

SAT

SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing

English

English (K-8)
High School Level English
College Level English
ESL/ESOL
Essay Writing
Grammar
Literature
Reading & Comprehension
Phonics
Proofreading
Study Skills
Vocabulary

Language

ESL/ESOL
Public Speaking
Reading
Spanish

Professional

Public Speaking

Social Studies

U.S. History

Other

ADD/ADHD
Dyslexia

Music

Piano

Athletics

Chess
Track & Field

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