Investing In Education? Worth it.

My name is Mary and I am a virtual multi-subject tutor and academic mentor who has helped hundreds of K-12 and university-level students around the world see a return on that investment.

STEM

SAT/ACT/ISEE/SSAT Prep

English-Language Arts

Essay Coaching

Executive Function Coaching

Any of the following sound familar?

You or your child are finding the school material confusing and need it explained in a way that's easy to understand.

You seek academic mentorship that goes beyond good grades. You want it to include habits, strategies, and skills that will make them thrive in school, work, and life.

You or your child plan to take the ACT, SAT, ISEE, or SSAT and need expert guidance to reach your goal score.

You or your child have been called a "bad test taker."

You or your child are seeking rigorous academic enrichment outside of the school material, or you’re an adult learner looking to advance in a subject area for personal or professional growth.

You or your child need guidance with turning your story into a compelling, well-crafted essay—whether that’s for college admissions, scholarships, or professional applications.

You’re a globally mobile adult, or your child is a Third Culture Kid, and you need flexible academic support that fits your lifestyle.

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About Me

As a longtime educator and a lifelong learner, I am passionate about showing students that learning goes beyond just passing the next test; it involves developing skills, creating systems, and cultivating mindsets that will serve them for the rest of their lives. While I am based in Los Angeles, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of students around the world through virtual mentorship, helping them implement those building blocks that lead to real growth. I’m excited at the prospect of supporting you or your child’s learning journey and celebrating your success story.

Some achievements I am proud of

19 years as an Educator

I’ve spent nearly two decades as a teacher and tutor. My journey began during my freshman year of high school; I was hired by my school as an algebra tutor, and it has evolved into such a rewarding career.

18 countries reached

Thanks to virtual tutoring, I have worked with students and families all over the USA and in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. My life is enriched by their diversity.

5000+ Test Prep Instruction Hours

I began coaching students through test prep almost a decade ago, the digital SAT, ACT (paper and digital), ISEE, and SSAT.

9 years serving neurodivergent students

Both as a school teacher and a private tutor, I have gotten years of experience helping students with mild to moderate learning differences. They include (but are not limited to) ADHD, autism, dysgraphia, dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, and selective mutism.

Over 90% of Students Supported in two or more Academic Subjects and Standardized Tests

I have garnered years of experience effectively teaching and tutoring STEM subjects, English-Language Arts, Test Prep, and Essay Writing. Click the "Services" tab for the full breakdown.

AP Students Earning a 5

The overwhelming majority of my AP Biology and AP Chemistry students earn a 5 on their AP Exams.

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Words from my Clients

“Mary is patient, engaging, and has fun with my child. My child is building skills and confidence with Mary's support.”

Priscilla P. – Parent of a Chemistry and Algebra II Student

“She is a great tutor that really puts a lot of effort and consideration in on how to help her students. 6/5 stars from me!”

Brandon B. – AP Biology and Organic Chemistry Student

“I love my hour with Mary every week. She is fantastic at making me feel comfortable asking questions and she is very thorough!”

Ila H. – High School Biology Student

“She is always very kind, and is very helpful in my studies. When I had trouble with chemistry she explained the material in easy to understand ways, and now during ACT I’m learning a lot.”

Sebastian B. – AP Chemistry and ACT Prep Student

“Mary has been beyond helpful when it comes to all my tutoring needs. She goes way above expectations by helping me outside of our class time and giving quick tricks to difficult solutions!”

Mark S. – ACT Prep Student

“Mary is a joy to work with. She's lots of fun and has it has great insights. I needed help writing my personal statement when I applied for my masters. She made a detailed analysis of the strengths and areas that needed improvement in the application. She proofread for errors and also give great advice on how to structure the content. She asked stimulated questions that help guide me as I wrote. Thanks Mary for helping me get accepted to my masters.”

Kolbe G. – Graduate School Application Writing Student

“Mary is fantastic! My son enjoys the sessions and is learning a ton!”

Kristen Z. – Parent of an ACT Prep and Pre-Calculus Student

Your math mistakes repeat. That's the good news.

This free guide is built on learning research to show why capable students lose easy points: attention and memory issues tend to be the culprits, not low math knowledge. It also includes some approaches that I bring to my one-on-one sessions. I offer five mindful-math habits that can be applied to any level of math and math-containing subjects (SAT and ACT math, chemistry, physics, etc.).

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Notes from Mary

One week it’s what an admissions dean told me at a conference. Then, it’s why a student keeps missing the same kind of math problem. After that? How students can use the “due date” vs. “do date” distinction for better planning in school. Notes from Mary is my free newsletter where I share what I learn—and what I think—from the people I meet, the research I read, and the students I’ve learned from over the past two decades.

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