Shay

5 (6 reviews)

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Response 5h
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Number of students Shay has accompanied since joining Superprof
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Number of students Shay has accompanied since joining Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

R649/h

Expert Test Prep Tutoring for SSAT, SAT, ACT & More — Proven Score Improvements

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About Shay

Hello! I’m Shay, an experienced academic and test prep tutor passionate about helping students reach their full potential. I specialize in preparing students for the SSAT, SAT, ACT, and other standardized tests, as well as strengthening core reading, writing, and math skills. With a background in law, education, and writing, I teach students not just what to study, but how to think strategically under time pressure. My sessions are personalized, interactive, and focused on developing confidence as much as competence. Over the years, I’ve helped students improve their scores, build stronger study habits, and discover that test prep doesn’t have to be stressful—it can be empowering and even enjoyable with the right approach. Whether your child needs to raise a score, master tough concepts, or simply feel more confident before test day, I’m here to guide them every step of the way.

About the lesson

My test prep approach is personalized, strategy-based, and results-driven. Every student learns differently, so I start by identifying strengths, weaknesses, and test-taking habits through an initial diagnostic assessment. From there, I design a customized plan focusing on:

Concept Mastery: Strengthening core reading, math, and verbal reasoning skills.

Test-Taking Strategy: Teaching timing, pacing, and elimination techniques to reduce errors.

Confidence Building: Using guided practice, feedback, and positive reinforcement to reduce test anxiety.

Real Practice: Incorporating official-style questions, timed drills, and full-length practice tests.

My lessons emphasize understanding why answers are correct, not just memorizing patterns—so students develop lasting critical-thinking skills that extend beyond the exam.

Lesson Plan Example

Session Length: 60 minutes (in-person or via Zoom)
Typical Structure:

Warm-Up (5–10 min): Quick review of previous material or timed mini-quiz.

Skill Focus (20–25 min): Targeted instruction on one area (e.g., vocabulary strategy, reading inference, algebraic reasoning).

Guided Practice (20 min): Students work through test-style problems with step-by-step coaching.

Review & Reflection (10–15 min): Discuss mistakes, note patterns, and assign customized homework for mastery.

Every few weeks, students take a mock test to track progress and adjust focus areas. This ensures consistent improvement in both accuracy and pacing.

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Brianna

If you are looking for someone to get you to your educational goals Shay is exactly the right person for you. She is reliable, patient, and educated. Shay uses effective and useful teaching methods to ensure all her students success. Her teaching is clear and engaging. I would recommend Shay to anyone looking to achieve their educational goals.
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Brianna
If you are looking for someone to get you to your educational goals Shay is exactly the right person for you. She is reliable, patient, and educated. Shay uses effective and useful teaching methods to ensure all her students success. Her teaching is clear and engaging. I would recommend Shay to anyone looking to achieve their educational goals.
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Randi

Shay is truly awesome! She is kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. She truly wants to help students succeed!
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Randi
Shay is truly awesome! She is kind, understanding, and knowledgeable. She truly wants to help students succeed!
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Millena

Shay is patient, welcoming, and kind. She is supportive, easy to understand, and always willing to help. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive and knowledgeable teacher!
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Millena
Shay is patient, welcoming, and kind. She is supportive, easy to understand, and always willing to help. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive and knowledgeable teacher!
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Ila

Shay is excellent at flexing to her students learning style. She explains things in a way that’s easy to understand across numerous subjects.
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Ila
Shay is excellent at flexing to her students learning style. She explains things in a way that’s easy to understand across numerous subjects.
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Ali

Shay is a great communicator. Cares about people. Great with organization skills and time management. She also has tutored many students in several different subjects. Also including music. She is working her way through law school. We are always confident when Shay is tutoring our kids.
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Ali
Shay is a great communicator. Cares about people. Great with organization skills and time management. She also has tutored many students in several different subjects. Also including music. She is working her way through law school. We are always confident when Shay is tutoring our kids.
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Lucinda

Shay was a TA in my daughter’s middle school class. My daughter sees her twice a week. Shay monitors her Canvas throughout the entire week to watch my daughter’s grades and class work completion. My daughter absolutely loves her and I couldn’t recommend her enough.
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Lucinda
Shay was a TA in my daughter’s middle school class. My daughter sees her twice a week. Shay monitors her Canvas throughout the entire week to watch my daughter’s grades and class work completion. My daughter absolutely loves her and I couldn’t recommend her enough.
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