Hesley Harps
Hesley Harps graduated summa cum laude from Sewanee: The University of the South, one of the nation’s top liberal arts universities, with degrees in Environmental Studies: Ecology and Biodiversity and Theater Arts. She is a proud member of Phi Beta Kappa. Hesley has been working as a tutor and teacher for many years and is […]
Pod Tutoring
Archimedes Learning Pod tutors can provide: Distance learning/homework support for all ages, including college level students Elementary school specialists Math specialists Core concept lessons and support Enrichment activities like Spanish and French lessons, creative writing, science experiments, video production, game design, math games, art, and more. Test prep for the HSPT/SAT/ACT College essay and application guidance […]
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Learning pod tutors can provide: Distance learning/homework support for all ages, including college level Elementary school specialists Math specialists Core concept lessons and support Enrichment activities like Spanish and French lessons, creative writing, science experiments, video production, game design, math games, art, and more. Test prep for the HSPT/SAT/ACT College essay and application guidance . […]
K. L.
I wanted to thank you SO much for sending Rachel our way this summer. She was an incredible help to our daughter! Always super prepared, Rachel spent timing prior to each session working through the lengthy summer math pages and even prepared supplemental materials for practice and support. I think our daughter’s sessions with Rachel […]
Chris B.
We love that Dayna incorporates Chris’ extracurricular activities and interests in enhancing his verbal-related skills for the ISEE, like helping him fine-tune his informative speech for his speech/debate tournament and discussing U.S. Presidents, which is Chris’ hobby. We think that the most important thing about education is to foster the love of learning and that is best […]
Kaitlyn M.
I highly recommend Dayna Bowers from Archimedes Academics for the best parent and student support out there! My daughter has struggled with math since 3rd grade. After spending time, quite a bit of money and a lot of frustration on other tutors that were unsuccessful in really helping her to understand what she was missing, we were […]
Max B.
David Needell was one of the best tutors we ever had. Aside from being incredibly knowledgeable and professional, he was easy to work with and excellent at explaining Calculus material. Always cheerful, patient, punctual and passionate about tutoring. We would have no hesitation recommending him and Archimedes to other families. Florinda B., Mother
Haley H.
“Dear Hesley, I am sending you this to thank you for the easy and successful transition from you to Dayna Bowers. Dayna has provide excellent help with Haley for this challenging senior year. Thank you for all of your years of a hard work with Haley and continued effort through Dayna. The diligence both of […]
Marshall C.
I’ve been meaning to reach out to you regarding Marshall’s HSPT scores for Loyola and St. Francis. He was accepted to both schools and ultimately chose Loyola where he is having a great time. He scored in the 98% overall both times he took the test. We will be back for SAT’s/ACT’s. Hopefully, Edward will […]
Garrett B.
My son Garrett was tutored by Edward after our first test results from the practice HSPT were less than perfect. Each session with Edward, Garrett was engaged and excited about learning how best to utilize his testing time for improving his scores. Edward challenged Garrett and taught him excellent time management. Garrett ended up scoring above 97% and got accepted […]
S.M.
Our daughter worked hard and she diligently followed her tutor’s (Richelle Meiss) guidance, but without her tutor’s insights about the test and process she would not have been prepared. Math is not our daughter’s strongest subject, but her tutor reassured her she could do it, celebrated her efforts, and showed her strategies that elevated her […]
SAT/ACT Workshop
A two day workshop designed to cover the foundational skills and strategies required for the SAT or ACT. It’s a great way to kick start a group of students’ prep. You chose dates that work for you and a group of friends and we will book a classroom space and provide materials and an instructor. If you pick […]
Eli E.
From Sophia E., Eli’s mom, “Neal was very energetic and the right fit for our son. Neal mapped out an aggressive schedule and covered the material with ease and with each week our son’s confidence level grew. After each session, our son was always in great spirits and equipped with strategies. Eli scored a 95% […]
Jack B.
Jennifer, Jack’s mom, writes, “I wanted to be sure to thank Neal for the exceptional assistance he gave Jack this past year in studying AP European history and in preparing him for the national exam in May. He earned consistently solid grades in the class all year, achieved a passing score on the national exam, […]
AJ M.
AJ’s mom, Kimberly, says, “AJ routinely scored low in all standardized tests and suffered from a great deal of anxiety and low self esteem. We worked with Hesley for over a year – and AJ is a different student now. Not only did he get into both St Francis and Loyola, but the techniques he […]
Hannah Douglas
One of the best things in the world is an email with the subject line, “Congratulations and Welcome,” which is exactly the email that Hannah forwarded to me (Hesley) from her first choice school, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy! Hannah says, “Working with Hesley was a great experience. Hesley made it easy to learn and was very […]
Lucas C., Daniel B., and Graeme R.
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say is Archimedes’ rigorous and highly rewarding workshop in writing the college admissions essay. It’s also my favorite class to teach! More about the workshop from Lucas: “I thought that class was going to be just like a teacher conference where you give us a structure you want […]
Maddie C.
Maddie’s Honors Chemistry grade is two whole letters higher since she began working with Nancy! Go, Maddie, go. From Lisa, Maddie’s mom, a few weeks in: “I think tutoring is really making a big difference for Maddie. The last test she studied with Nancy she received a 96%. Thanks so much for your help. It’s […]
Isabella S.
Bella scored 20 percentage points higher on her final ISEE than on her initial practice test! (Note: All this progress happened in only three months of weekly sessions.) Alicia, Bella’s mom, writes: “Archimedes tutors clearly stand out from the competition because they really know their material. They are thorough and experienced in the test-taking techniques, […]
Henry C.
Henry was sharp and inquisitive and completely delightful to work with. Zora, Henry’s mom, writes: “Henry got into Loyola and is over the moon excited. We had dinner last night with some Loyola friends who wrote recommendations etc., and he glowed among his Cubs! We are so very grateful for your tutelage. You encouraged Henry […]