ABOUT ME

ACT ▌SAT ▌Math SAT I+II subject tests ▌PSAT
ISEE ▌SSHAT ▌SSAT ▌NY state tests ▌Regents
ERB ▌Hunter exam ▌Matholympiad ▌Math Kangaroo ▌AMC

all school math subjects 1-12 ▌Singapore math ▌Exeter math ▌AP calculus AB/BC

university level math: ▌multivariable-calc I-III ▌linear algebra ▌introduction to real analysis

international: IB O and A Levels (England) ▌Abitur (German Gymnasium) ▌BAC (French Lyce)

Hello! My name is Gregory Stodolsky, UC Berkeley/Sorbonne magna cum laude mathematics grad and published mathematician (College Mathematics Journal: :https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07468342.2024.2334191).

I offer math subject and standardized exam tutoring and am an author of math-help materials. A genuine love of helping students achieve their full potential has lead to 25 years of proven results at all levels. I’ve worked with many of the premiere and widely respected tutoring companies in the Tri-state area.

For both the English and the math sections of standardized exams  I can share insights and methods and a huge arsenal of extremely granular knowledge.

The banner above is from last year and should be updated to reflect:” 4 years straight” and “15 out of 16” SHSAT students of mine accepted into the highly competitive specialized high schools, more often than not into their first choice as well. A truly remarkable feat- if I may say so myself!

My personal most recent scores (2019) are:

SAT 1580 (M 790, E 790) .

ACT 36 (E36 R36 M36 S36)

The other half of what I do is math subject tutoring. The combination of my mathematical background, and 25 years of hands-on experience tutoring is unique in mathematics education . Please see the school-math page for more elaboration.

Overall I try to emphasize the fundamental concepts that reappear throughout both math and English. I believe that tutoring should be more than just rote memorization to pass the next exam, as this does not does not lead to any real long-term progress for the student. In fact, one of the flaws of my business model is that too many students gain enough skill and confidence and no longer need me!

In reality, of course, sometimes students do simply have to get through the next exam. Over the years I have developed nuanced approaches to best help each particular type of student and their particular needs.

A good part of my clients are also exceptional students doing work well above their grade levels. Some are considering a future in science or even math itself. I do a lot of calculus AB/BC, college multi-variable, linear algebra and more.

In every case, students will be glad to have a tutor who provides a meaningful learning process, while at the same time offering a path to immediate improvement. I am looking forward to working together!

Hailing from a highly academic background (see resume) I majored in math at UC Berkeley and received a “Licénce de Math” from the 7th branch of the Sorbonne (Jussieu, Paris 7) where I received a “mention bien” (magna cum laude) on my first pass. (see below)

A Licence de Math at the 7th branch of the Sorbonne (Jussieu, Paris 7) is the pride of the grand nation and notoriously rigorous. A Licence de math is also far more extensive mathematically than a US mathematics BA, to which it is legally equivalent, even from a great school like UC Berkeley. In France you study only pure mathematics, no other subjects, and so many consider a Licene de Math to be much more like a MA than a BA in mathematics. Only 30% even pass their Licence on their first attempt.