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Damian
Welcome! I’m Damian. Last summer I self-studied a 1540 SAT (790 Math, 750 RW) as a non-native English speaker, scoring in the top 1% of test takers in the US. Now, I bring my experience to methodically improve your score.
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My approach
Foundation First:
I build strong thinking from the basics – no bandaids, no shortcuts. Once the foundation solidifies, improvement is certain and linear.
System > intuition:
Every question has a system – formula, clear steps, definite answer. No guessing. This approach guarantees improvement and makes a perfect score possible.
Peak Performance:
Drawing from 10+ years of professional chess and swimming, I maximize peak performance on the test day.
About me
As a National Chess Master and Varsity Swimmer, I developed mental and physical endurance required for peak performance under pressure. I use and refine these systems daily: from 7 AP/IB class courseload, to Presidency of the National English Honor Society, to coordinating humanitarian aid Internationally, I push my community and myself to leave the greatest impact possible.Off the clock, I am half-cowboy. Seriously, I rock full-on Wrangler-jeans Lakota-fringe thick-belt fit! My 10 years on a farm mean weekend hikes and constantly open windows – fresh air makes minds sharper.
Teaching Chess at South Forsyth High's Chess Club
Services
1-on-1 Tutoring – $45/hr
• Intensive sessions tailored to your weak points.
• Specialized lessons available for every SAT concept.
• Best for students who want the fastest improvement
The Game Plan – $180
• A one-hour deep-dive into your goals, weaknesses, and schedule.
• Followed by a custom, comprehensive day-to-day study and performance plan through the test day.
• Best for students that are disciplined and want a clear plan.
Not sure which to pick? Book a free 15-minute call – I'll point you in the rightdirection.
I am available in-person or online in Forsyth and neighboring counties.470-695-8382
Student testimonials
"Thank you! This was super helpful. He broke down the vocab in context questions in a way that was very easily digestible, even if you would've known none of the words. He also actually tries to understand how and why someone would choose the wrong answer on a question and gears the explanation towards that mistake. He also shared the slides used for reference (which is very appreciated) and a quizlet deck of common SAT vocab words. All in all, this was a very easy to understand lesson on the vocab-in-context SAT questions."-Learner, 6 months ago
"Thank you for this session! I've been scoring in the 750 range, but have plateaued recently. These tips you provided, are definitely a bit different than others I've heard a lot more, and I'm sure they'll help me hit that high score I'm aiming for. You also kept the session so engaging and clear, so I've learned some tips for my tutor journey as well! :)"- Learner, 4 months ago
"Thank you so much! I tried a couple of problems with the steps that you taught and my accuracy has increased by a lot!"- Learner, 6 months ago
"Thank you Damian! The strategies you taught us were super helpful and I will definitely start going by a formulaic approach instead of "going by the feel." Keep tutoring! You're great at it. Very straight-forward and valuable information"-Learner, 5 months ago
"Really appreciate how patient you were especially with repeating questions! I also loved how you noted smaller items like good sleep and food which I feel like are usually very overlooked!"- Learner, 6 months ago
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