Mark L. Wyzant
Cambridge, MA · Teaches online · $195/hr · ★ 5.0
Subjects: Elementary (K-6th), Common Core, ACT English, ACT Math, Algebra 1, Common Core, Elementary (K-6th), Elementary Math, GED, Prealgebra, PSAT, SAT Math, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, SSAT
Testimonials (77)
“I am a student of Mark, who tutored me during the month before my SAT exam with classes twice a week. Mark’s concise explanations and fast methods of solving problems were instrumental in my success on the SAT, on which I scored a 1560 (my previous score being a 1460). For students who want to understand the why behind a problem, Mark is an excellent resource. He knows what kind of problems to expose students to and will help you understand where you went wrong in your own approach. Overall, I highly recommend him!”
— Vasudha, 9 lessons with Mark
“Mark helped my daughter improve her SAT Reading and Writing score by 110 points in just four weeks. We specifically sought his help for the Reading and Writing section, and he quickly identified the areas where she needed the most support. He was responsive and flexible with scheduling, even with last-minute requests for additional sessions. Communication was always easy, and he consistently replied promptly. I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for SAT tutoring, whether for Math or Reading and Writing.”
— Nicki, 9 lessons with Mark
“Mark has been helping my daughter review for the math portion of the SAT. He has done a great job getting her up to speed on what she needs to know. She has been gaining more confidence with each lesson.”
— Sophia, 2 lessons with Mark
“Highly recommend Mark. His guidance helped my son increase his ACT Reading score by 6 points - went from 30 to 36. That too with just three sessions. Very approachable too.”
— Am, 3 lessons with Mark
“Mark tutored my son in both Math and English for the SAT over the course of seven sessions, and the experience was outstanding. They began with math, and from the very first lesson, my son felt confident in Mark’s expertise. Mark had a clear ability to explain concepts in a way that truly resonated with him. He quickly identified the areas where my son was struggling and focused their time on working through those specific problems. When they transitioned to English, Mark provided valuable strategies that helped my son better understand what each question was asking and how to identify the correct answers with confidence. With Mark's tutoring, my son was able to increase his SAT score by 140 points! I would highly recommend Mark and plan to work with him again when my daughter begins preparing for the SAT.”
— Zach, 7 lessons with Mark
“My daughter's scores came out today, and she got a 35 Math, up from a 25 prior to her 13 sessions with Mark. She's a kid who has aptitude but what she refers to as a "math allergy." I don't think she could have achieved this success without someone patient and calm like Mark. Her sessions with him lowered her anxiety and helped her learn how to solve the harder problems.”
— Beth, 13 lessons with Mark
“I’ve always done well in school, but math has never been my thing — it’s just straight-up nonsense to me most of the time. Mark explained things in a way that finally made sense. Like actually made the chaos make sense. Highly recommend!”
— Chaya, 3 lessons with Mark
“Mark prepared my child for SAT Reading + Writing sections of SAT. While at the beginning my child had many holes in his knowledge, very soon he became much more prepared. Thank you, Mark for your efforts.”
— Oleg, 9 lessons with Mark
“Thanks Mark! You have been great!! Aidan’s understanding of the fundamentals have been exponential. We look forward to working with you again.”
— Linda, 3 lessons with Mark
“My daughter took the ACT several times and no matter how much she studied (self-study and private tutors), her score stayed at 29 or under. She started working with Mark about 2 weeks before the 9/5 ACT. She had a total of 5 lessons. Her score increased 3 points to a 32. I can only wonder how far Mark could have taken her had they had more time. Needless to say, we recommend Mark. He is very organized, easy to work and study with, identifies the needed areas for the improvement and makes the student work!”
— Svetlana, 5 lessons with Mark
“My son had a fantastic experience working with Mark to prepare for the SAT. Mark was incredibly responsive, professional, and easy to work with from the very beginning. Scheduling sessions was smooth and flexible, which made it easy to fit into my son’s busy schedule. Most importantly, Mark’s sessions were highly effective. My son’s Reading/Writing SAT score improved by 50 points, and he is motivated to continue studying under Mark for another attempt to improve even more. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for meaningful results in a short time.”
— Nakia, 8 lessons with Mark
“It was great to work with Mark L he increased my son's SAT Maths score from 700 to 750 within a span of 6 -7 sessions and he could master all the concepts in SAT Maths. Great Job and highly recommended tutor”
— Prasanna, 5 lessons with Mark
“My daughter enjoyed her first session with Mark. We will continue with Mark as he is a good fit for her. I am hopeful that working with him will help her attain the text results she seeks.”
— Dovey, 8 lessons with Mark
“My Son says he explains maths very well ; answers all the questions. As a parent I like the way he approaches to explaining stuffs and assigning homework to keep him engaged.”
— Endra, 8 lessons with Mark
“Mark was super helpful. He and my daughter plowed through many questions and definitely made the most of the hour. We are going to book them again soon as it is a super efficient way to study”
— Karen, 2 lessons with Mark
“Very grateful after tutoring my daughter in math her PSAT score improved 120 points. Her original math score was 470 & after a few sessions with Mark she now has a 590. Mark is great he was able to pinpoint her strengths & weaknesses and created a focused plan.”
— Nadine, 29 lessons with Mark
“Mark went over diifficult SAT Math questions and explained how to solve them. He was well prepared and effective. I highly recommend him. He was able to help my son.”
— Rachel, 1 lesson with Mark
“Great session! The session was enjoyed and appreciated by my daughter preparing for SAT. Patient and clear explanations. We’re immediately scheduling another session!”
— Chris , 3 lessons with Mark
“He's been very gracious with us with scheduling. Helped with questions and also provided tips for taking the ACT and how to move faster with the questions. He's been very helpful for my daughter.”
— Christine, 3 lessons with Mark
“He has very organized lesson plans. He is patient and is always on time. My daughter enjoys her lessons with him and understands the concepts better now. He is an excellent math tutor.”
— Denise, 13 lessons with Mark
“My son enjoys working with Mark on SAT prep. He is organized and responds quickly. He is also very accommodating. We have been working with Mark for almost a month, SAT right around the corner, he has been a very knowledgeable tutor.”
— Nicole, 4 lessons with Mark
“Mark was very professional, helpful, and honest. Very resourceful, and I recommend him to anyone who needs tutoring on the Math portion of the ACT! Thank you Mark L.”
— Ann, 2 lessons with Mark
“We have only used Mark a couple of lessons so far, but he is very good at explaining things not understood. And we are confident that the end results will be what we’re looking for.”
— Jeff, 10 lessons with Mark
“My daughter is preparing for ACT Math with Mark. Structured and efficient lessons. Reviews incorrect answers. My daughter is finding his approach very helpful. Would recommend!”
— Liz, 3 lessons with Mark
“Excellent tutoring, my son’s feedback was very positive, which allows us to proceed with Mark. We have a lengthy journey and I hope my son will achieve his goal with Mark’s support. I am hopeful and I believe in their compatibility. The teaching style and good vibe in the class are very crucial for a desired success.”
— Gokcen, 16 lessons with Mark
“In a matter of merely 17 sessions, I was able to improve from a 680 to a 780 in math. With Mark's help, I was able to solve questions with much more speed and accuracy than before, and I had a good 7 minutes to look over my answers in each section. The strategies that he taught helped me save so much time on the test, and answer with confidence. Secondly, the wealth of resources that he uses in the classes helps so much; he makes sure to go through the problems thoroughly, so that there are no doubts in any portion. That thoroughness, as well as the combination of resources and books that he uses to teach are truly lifesavers. He makes sure to go beyond the basics, and tackle any problem that the SAT may ever have. I have really enjoyed taking classes with him. While I do not usually like math, his eagerness to teach and enthusiasm made his classes very enjoyable, and I was able to understand the content very well. I highly recommend him to anyone that wants to learn SAT math!!”
— Srividya, 17 lessons with Mark
“I liked the speed we moved at and felt like all of my questions were answered in a way that made sense. Any time I got stuck Mark was willing to help and get me on the right track!”
— Amy, 4 lessons with Mark
“Mark is excellent, he truly helped my daughter focus on what’s really important for the Math portion of the SAT. He was very thorough and loved his feedback. He always answered questions quickly and let us know the next steps on how to study. My daughter went from 530 to 710 on the math portion. A meteoric improvement.”
— Chidi, 11 lessons with Mark
“He helps with SSAT math, he gives a good amount of homework and well explains the material. He is gentle and kind with kids, so they are not intimidated to ask questions.”
— Zhanna, 47 lessons with Mark
“My daughter sought Mark's help with ACT Math. He was flexible with timing, friendly, patient and extremely knowledgeable around the format, types of questions on SAT/ACT. I would gladly recommend him to anybody who is trying to crack these tests! HIs tips, tricks and strategies really helped my daughter, so go ahead and schedule some time with him, you will not regret it.”
— Ujjainy, 15 lessons with Mark
“After a few sessions with Mr. Mark, my son has already noticed an improvement in his SAT math skills. He gives practice questions from many books and resources so my son can understand the concepts thoroughly. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their SAT math score.”
— Anonymous, 14 lessons with Mark
“My daughter’s SAT math score reached the 99 percentile after working with Mark (about 8 sessions). According to my daughter, Mark is very knowledgeable about SAT math and his explanation is very easy to understand. In addition, he is very easy to talk and accommodating. Overall, he is an excellent tutor!”
— Kaori, 18 lessons with Mark
“Mark has structured way of teaching just as other reviews have mentioned. He is very thorough and makes sure the student gets the concept. He focuses on foundation before student can attempt any homework. This was my son's first session and we look forward to many more sessions with Mark as we are positive our son will gain much clarity before attempting the exam.”
— Archana, 20 lessons with Mark
“Mark is a fantastic tutor! We reviewed basic math concepts for the SAT and he went over some test taking strategies and questions. I already feel very confident and I truly believe my score will improve.”
— Afroditi, 9 lessons with Mark
“Mark was very responsive when we reached out for SAT/ACT tutoring. My son felt that the first session was very helpful, and has homework to practice before his second session, to reinforce concepts he/Mark are reviewing. So far, we feel confident that Mark will help prepare my son for the upcoming exams.”
— Claire, 2 lessons with Mark
“Mark has been tutoring my son with his upcoming SAT test and he has been great at explaining the concepts in a step by step process that my son can understand.”
— Anonymous, 7 lessons with Mark
“Helped my son with the Math portion of SAT and explained concepts my son could understand. Accommodating with his schedule.”
— Anonymous, 7 lessons with Mark
“Mark was a very kind and responsible tutor. He understands student very well and led him well. He was good at verbal and attitude. I want him to teach my son for a long time.”
— Garden, 181 lessons with Mark
“Mark was able to step in at the point my son needed help. I have found other tutors tend to teach “their way” Mark was able to understand my son’s personality and how to motivate him as well as hit the ground running.”
— Amy, 3 lessons with Mark
“Mark helped me with SAT math practice. Especially made me realize how when there is a fraction equal to a fraction you cross multiply. As well as, made me remember core formula like compound interest formula and the difference between area vs circumference of circle. I feel I have improved much and practiced a lot through Mark. All good words :)”
— Kristina, 12 lessons with Mark
“Mark did a great job with SAT math tutoring for my son. He is keeping him engaged and very responsive. He explains things well and goes over things that were missed.”
— Judy, 4 lessons with Mark
“Mark and I went over ACT math practice problems. He patiently corrected each one that was done incorrectly and explained how to do them in the correct way. Afterwards, he made sure to assign a list of problems as homework assignments so that we can also go over those next lesson, thanks Mark!”
— Claudia, 2 lessons with Mark
“My daughter really liked her class. She said he was very straight forward and easy to understand. He was prepared and got right to work with her. We were a bit confused on some tech issues and he was very understanding.”
— Mary, 1 lesson with Mark
“Communication was a breeze with Mark. My 11th grader needed to boost her SAT Math score, Mark indeed is very experienced in the subject. Continuing with weekly lessons with Mark.”
— Franccini, 2 lessons with Mark
“Great teacher, I really loved his teaching style— very patient and attentive to students! Individual approach to SAT maths section learning”
— Alila, 12 lessons with Mark
“He did an excellent job helping our child understand difficult concepts. He was able to understand what she did not understand, communicate effectively what she needed to correct her error, and provided her the skills she needed to succeed.”
— Shazia, 7 lessons with Mark
“Helped solved ACT practice problems my daughter was having difficulty with and provided helpful tips for taking the math section of the ACT. My daughter was pleased with the sessions!”
— Christi, 2 lessons with Mark
“Mark worked with my son & adjusted or modified the work according to his needs. He is very thorough & follows through with all questions or work my son had trouble with. His knowledge, effort and kindness was very much appreciated. You won’t be disappointed.”
— Diane , 3 lessons with Mark
“Mark is such a phenomenal teacher. He approaches each equation with consideration of your current math ability. His methodical approach is essential when preparing a pupil for a standardized test. You walk away from his session feeling like a Genuis! Thank your Mark for your patience. I look forward to learning from you again.”
— Valerie, 1 lesson with Mark
“Mark helped my daughter so much with preparing for the ACT. He is very flexible and relates very well to his students. Thank you for all your help!!”
— Kristin, 10 lessons with Mark
“You are working hard and hope till the next year they will familiar with all the math problems .The good thing is that we found a right tutor !”
— Shazia, 21 lessons with Mark
“Mark’s style of tutoring is to cater to the individual’s needs. My son is already a good student, yet Mark was still able to identify his weaknesses in certain math topics. And this matters, going into his upcoming ACT. Highly recommended.”
— Ben, 14 lessons with Mark
“Prior to tutoring, my son scored a 600 on the SAT math section and has increased his score 110 points to a 710 after working with Mark. Mark is a highly skilled tutor who knows his stuff! He has an organized approach to his lessons and explains concepts in a simple, easy to understand manner. He was able to identify and focus areas where my son needed the most help and made sure that he fully understood concepts before moving forward all while efficiently progressing through the material. Mark is also extremely flexible. Initially, Mark was tutoring my son for the ACT, but we decided to sign up for an SAT 5 weeks out. When we told Mark this at the beginning of a lesson, he switched gears and immediately began tutoring my son for the SAT. It was a seamless and effective transition. Mark is approachable, reliable, patient and kind. My son developed a great rapport with him and will definitely continue to work with Mark in the future. I highly recommend him.”
— Anonymous, 48 lessons with Mark
“Mark is very patient, professional and helpful. He is definitely some I would recommend. We are looking forward to having more lessons with him.”
— Kumar, 3 lessons with Mark
“My son who is 10th grader in high school. And he needs to prepare for upcoming PSAT test. Mark is very patient and know how to teach his knowledge. We are very thankful to him.”
— Fumiko, 6 lessons with Mark
“Helping our Senior in High School prepare for the SAT math. He is very patient in explaining the concepts and does a great job in encouraging her and building her self confidence.”
— Christy, 1 lesson with Mark
“student excited about future lesson and learned a lot during the last session. Great approach and will use again for more tutoring lessons, knowledge is key but the approach is even more important, Mark did amazing”
— Jane, 4 lessons with Mark
“He is very nice. He’s knowledgeable about how to prepare for the test and identifies areas of weakness to explain things clearly. He makes sure there’s a thorough understanding of all the topics that needed work.”
— Caroline, 13 lessons with Mark
“I started off with a score of 610 in the math section with little to no knowledge of how to do well on the SAT. Mark L. was understanding of my situation and started me with solid explanations of the concepts. As time went on, he gave me many practice problems that strengthened all kinds of math skills for the SAT. I finally took it again and received a 740, so I improved over 100 points thanks to Mark! I would definitely recommend him as a tutor, he is extremely helpful and also kind, there is no judgment for your ability! I would not have been able to improve without him.”
— Raj , 23 lessons with Mark
“Introduce strategies for sat test. Draw interesting in study from students. Punctuation, have flexible schedule for students. Will definitely introduce more friends.”
— Nga, 37 lessons with Mark
“It's been 4 months since we have been studying PSAT/SAT math problems. He always gives a good lesson. Since he is knowledgeable and kind tutor, I would highly recommend him to my friends if they need a math tutor.”
— Elin, 12 lessons with Mark
“Mark did an excellent job helping my student grasp the concepts of Algebra 1. His online methods for relaying information and demonstrating how to work the problem where very effective. Mark has been very understanding and flexible with scheduling sessions. I will definitely seek him out as a tutor again should my student have needs with Algebra 2!”
— Tracie, 27 lessons with Mark
“My daughter, who struggles with math and has always had a math tutor, has worked with Mark a little over a month and has said he is the best math tutor she has ever had. Highly recommend.”
— Susan, 21 lessons with Mark
“Mark is interactive, conscientious, and professional! He encourages full engagement from the student, while providing knowledgeable guidance as to the best way for the student to comprehend the material. He also disarms a lot of the stress behind the learning process, and puts a student at ease. Most notable, Mark is flexible with his style of teaching (i.e., heavily structured and by-the-book, or more relaxed to allow the student to "brush up" on troubled areas).”
— Teresa, 2 lessons with Mark
“Mark has been helping my middle schooler in math. He has been great to engage and teach foundations that my child was struggling with. My child really looks forward to the tutoring sessions.”
— Annelise, 21 lessons with Mark
“Mark L is good and patient. I would recommend him. excellent!! He helped me. He has good matters and considerate. I like the fact that he explains everything number by number. He also explains again without judgment. He 5/5 from me.”
— Sirad, 3 lessons with Mark
“Mark is my math teacher, and I like the fact that he explains math clearly. He's very patient and dedicated. Super easy to work with. He's very responsible and reliable. Happy I found him!”
— Stewart, 5 lessons with Mark
“Mark was a great tutor!! Very knowledgeable and helpful!! My son needed help in the evening and Mark was available to help within in 15 mins. My son was very happy with the results he got. I would recommend Mark anytime.”
— Zahiya, 2 lessons with Mark
“Mark is very patient and professional SAT Math Tutor. He understands that certain concepts take time to grasp and is happy to explain them through examples as many times as needed so you feel confident. He is prepared for the class and and enjoys teaching. He provides additional practice material if needed. He adapts to the individual subject needs and learning abilities of the student so the class time can be used effectively. I would recommend Mark as a Highschool/college Math tutor”
— Anagha, 3 lessons with Mark
“Mark offers alternative explanations to better grasp the core concepts of math problems. He explains thoroughly so you are left with a better understanding. He is also very non-judgemental and understanding and makes sure that you can comprehend a problem fully before moving on. Overall, Mark provides you with a session that leaves you feeling more confident in your abilities.”
— Jay, 1 lesson with Mark
“Mark really has a passion for his job, he was very understanding and patient and explains the content with ease. I asked him to help with my math assignments and we got through it and in an hour I really learned a lot. 10/10 would recommend.”
— Yumi, 1 lesson with Mark
“My very first time using this platform not only has he made a very comfortable but he’s also guided me and was very patient with me during our first session I will be working with him in the near future again”
— Tynequa, 1 lesson with Mark
“Mark is turtoring my 7 grade grandson. An excellent tutor with knowledgeable math . Mark makes sure my grandson comprehends before moving forward. Also, he impliments different stagy to solve math problems .”
— Shah, 3 lessons with Mark
“He is a really good tutor, I learned a lot of new things. He thoroughly explained everything I had trouble with. Would recommend.”
— Hanan, 5 lessons with Mark
“Mark L is a very helpful, detailed tutor that has helped me understand the concept of Algebra. Definitely someone that I would recommend!”
— Andrea, 2 lessons with Mark
“I asked my daughter, "What is Mark's best quality?" and her answer was, "he is patient." This is the first time my daughter agrees to attend classes without argument. She herself proposes the time for classes.”
— SHILPA, 10 lessons with Mark
“MARK MADE LEARNING FUN. MY SON NO LONGER HATES DOING MATH. IT HAS BEEN SO MUCH BETTER WITHOUT FIGHTING. HE'S GETTING HIS MATH NOW. THANK YOU MARK, YOU HAVE MADE THIS A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR MY SON. MERRY CHRISTMAS.”
— Shanda, 3 lessons with Mark