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Author: Sean Alexander

COMMAND PILOT, OWNER Sean has been a professional educator for 15 years and has taught math, physics, and astronomy at all levels.  His experience ranges from working at a high school for severe learning differences to teaching advanced physics at Stanford.  After completing his graduate work in theoretical physics Sean founded Alexander Tutoring, with the mission of revealing the deep connections between math and nature to as many students as possible. 

What Is a Good PSAT Score for a Sophomore?

50th Percentile If you’re part of the 50th percentile, you scored higher than 50% of all 10th-grade PSAT takers. In 2022, students needed a total score of 980 to land in the 50th percentile. For each section, sophomores reached the 50th percentile if they scored 510 for ERW and 480 for Math. A 50th percentile score…

Summer Learning Activities To Keep Students Engaged

1. Join a Summer Reading Program Many public libraries host free summer reading programs to encourage children and teens to read books. Young readers often receive prizes for completing books, which can be a powerful motivator. Research shows that participating in summer reading programs can prevent summer slide. Plus, summer reading helps students improve skills like…

Is Virtual Learning Effective?

Differences in Student Engagement Student engagement is a key aspect of education, no matter the classroom setting or size of the class. One point that can be made for online learning programs is that they provide students with a variety of ways to interact with the classroom. Tools like breakout rooms, clickers, chatboxes, and more…

ACT Study Resources To Help Students Prepare for Test Day

Online Courses One route that your student can take is to sign up for online courses that teach test-taking strategy specifically for this exam. Many of these online courses won’t be free, but your child will get valuable insight into taking the ACT exam. What’s great about the variety of courses available is that you…

Benefits of Having a Well-Written Resume

Who Needs a Resume? Understanding the common uses of a resume can help you decide if you should write one. The primary purpose of a resume is to outline your qualifications for jobs, scholarships, or other opportunities. The reader can skim the document to see if you’re a competitive candidate. Creating a resume can be…