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06101 Pre-Algebra (Chapter 1-5) 准备小学升初中数学分班考试 (Grade 5)

Instructor: Hannah Kapoor

13 sessions on Wednesday to teach Pre-Algebra Chapter 1 to 5

05021 English Grammar Workshop for Writing  (Grade 5) 五年级英语语法与写作 (New)

Instructor: Jessica Fonvergne

13 lessons to work on Grammar needed for better writing for Grade 5 students

06021 English Grammar for Writing 语法与写作 Grade 6

Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher

14 sessions to teach Grammar and Writing for Grade 6 students

Textbook: https://www.amazon.com/English-Grammar-Workbook-Grades-Punctuation/dp/1641520825

10021 English Grammar for Writing 语法与写作 Grade 10

Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher

14 sessions to teach Grammar and Writing for Grade 9 students

Textbook: Sadlier Grammar for Writing Grade 9

05150 Elementary School 1-on-1 tutoring 小学科目一对一辅导 

Instructors: TBD

14 sessions for the Fall Term

Tutoring Subjects

English Vocabulary and Reading
English Grammar and Writing
Singapore Dimensions Math Grade 2A to 5A
Numbers to Algebra
Pre-Algebra (for Placement test)
ITBS Test Prep
CogAT Test Prep
SSAT/ISEE Test Prep (for Private Middle School Application)

08150 Middle School Subjects 1-on-1 tutoring  中学科目一对一辅导

Instructor: TBD

14 sessions in Fall term

Tutoring Subjects:

English Vocabulary, Reading, Grammar, Writing
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, AGS 1, 2, 3 
AOPS Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, AMC8
SSAT/ISEE Test Prep (for Private High School Application)

12150 High School Subjects 1-on-1 tutoring 高中或AP科目一对一辅导  

Instructors: TBD

14 sessions in Fall Term

Tutoring Subjects:

High School English Vocabulary, Reading, Grammar, Writing

AP or IB Level English, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Standardized Test Prep: PSAT11, SAT, ACT

College Application Essay

08040 Writing Workshop for Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (Grade 7-8)

Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher

13 sessions in Fall term

The nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens https://www.artandwriting.org/awards/

This course will guide students through the process of writing an essay for the “Personal Essay and Memoir” category of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards – “the nation’s longest running, most prestigious program for creative teens.” Instruction will include step-by-step guidance and skill-building in the stages of writing personal narratives, examination and analysis of exemplary model essays, and continued feedback on students’ developing essays. (Contest submission requires students to be 13+ years old by the December 7 deadline, in grades 7 through 12, and “Residing in the United States, U.S. territories or military bases, or Canada.” $10 entry fee.)

10090 Effective Academic Writing Level 3: Researched Essay (Grade 9-10)

Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher

Step-By-Step Instruction takes students through the complete academic writing process starting at the sentence level and ending with the researched essay.

Textbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/019432348X

08090 Effective Academic Writing Level 2: Short Essay (Grade 7-8)

Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher

-Step-by step Writing Process guides and refines writing skills.
-Timed Writing practice prepares students for success on high-stakes tests.

Textbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0194323471

07080 Literary Reading/Analysis/Writing for Grade 7-8 (New Books)

Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher

Students will explore literary genres, elements, and devices to think about and write literary analyses that examine the authors' employment of techniques such as symbolism, theme, point of view, voice, and characterization. The course will include strategies for decoding new vocabulary, reading comprehension, annotating and note-taking, brainstorming unique ideas, and crafting well-articulated analyses.

Books:

1.) Exostar by Rae Knightly

2.) Watership Down by Adam Richards

3.) The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman (From borrow from Library or buy from Powell’s, Thriftbooks, or Better World Books. Please note: this is not the graphic novel version or the movie.)

11950 SAT Math 数学考试准备December 6th SAT Test

Instructor: Hannah Kapoor

13 sessions to review all SAT Math and prepare students for December 6th SAT test.

Required Testbook: The College Panda's SAT Math: Advanced Guide and Workbook

09621 Competitive Programming for USACO (计算机奥林匹克竞赛) Course 1 for Bronze

Instructor: Colby Brown

13 sessions work on Competitive Programming CP4 Book 1 using C++ or Java. CP4 Book 1 suitable for High School Students who are competing in the annual USACO, International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) (including the National or Provincial Olympiads) as the it covers most of the current IOI Syllabus.

USA Computing Olympiad website: USACO http://www.usaco.org/index.php  Preparing Resources http://www.usaco.org/index.php?page=resources

在USACO.org注册账户后， 学生自动进入Bronze division 竞赛 参加12月第一轮的比赛， 然后凭成绩晋级。 Access training materials 需要再在http://train.usaco.org 注册一个 账号， 然后就可以看到上面这些内容。 这个竞赛是个人赛，凭个人能力晋级Bronze, Silver，Gold

Colby has extensive experiences on Competitive Programming. He competed in a variety of academic competitions, including Texas UIL computer science and physics and ACM collegiate programming competitions, where he regularly placed.

09622 Competitive Programming for USACO (计算机奥林匹克竞赛) Course 2 for Silver

Instructor: Colby Brown

13 sessions work on Competitive Programming CP4 Book 1 using C++ or Java. CP4 Book 1 suitable for High School Students who are competing in the annual USACO, International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) (including the National or Provincial Olympiads) as the it covers most of the current IOI Syllabus.

USA Computing Olympiad website: USACO http://www.usaco.org/index.php  Preparing Resources http://www.usaco.org/index.php?page=resources

This course is for students who already in Bronze and would like to improve ability for Silver. 

Colby has extensive experiences on Competitive Programming. He competed in a variety of academic competitions, including Texas UIL computer science and physics and ACM collegiate programming competitions, where he regularly placed.

09623 Competitive Programming for USACO (计算机奥林匹克竞赛) Course 3 for Gold

Instructor: Colby Brown

14 90-minutes sessions work on Competitive Programming CP4 Book 1 using C++ or Java. CP4 Book 1 suitable for High School Students who are competing in the annual USACO, International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) (including the National or Provincial Olympiads) as the it covers most of the current IOI Syllabus.

USA Computing Olympiad website: USACO http://www.usaco.org/index.php  Preparing Resources http://www.usaco.org/index.php?page=resources

This course is for students who already in Silver and would like to improve ability for Gold. 

Colby has extensive experiences on Competitive Programming. He competed in a variety of academic competitions, including Texas UIL computer science and physics and ACM collegiate programming competitions, where he regularly placed.

08121 AOPS Intermediate Algebra (covering topics in Algebra 2 and Precalculus)

Instructor: Colby Brown

in 14 sessions, Dr. Brown will cover first part of the book in Algebra 2 contents.

Required Textbook

A comprehensive textbook covering Algebra 2 and topics in Precalculus. This book is the follow-up to the acclaimed Introduction to Algebra textbook. In addition to offering standard Algebra 2 and Precalculus curriculum, the text includes advanced topics such as those problem solving strategies required for success on the AMC and AIME competitions.

07631 Intro to C++ Programming s (Grade 6-8)

Instructor: Dr. Colby Brown

VEX IQ Building and Programming Open lessons for 2025-26 Competition Season

Instructor: Lynn Wang

14 sessions to choose from.

Teach Building and Programming VEX IQ Robotics for 2025-26 conpetition season