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Ellie offers a variety of services to support your academic goals. Services are available virtually nationwide and in-person to students in the Triangle area of North Carolina (Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Wake counties).

Test Prep

Tutoring

Study Skills

Test Prep

Comprehensive, personalized test preparation helps students achieve their best scores. Ellie employs proven strategies and a supportive approach to ensure each student is fully prepared and confident on test day.

Effective preparation takes time—starting up to six (6) months

in advance is recommended.

Ellie's experience working with a leading test prep company informs her independent practice. By working independently, she combines that expertise with a personalized approach to each student’s unique needs and goals.

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Standardized curriculum

Specific resources & limited options

Focus on what works for most

Tailored study plans

Custom plans to maximize study time and target key areas for score improvement

Flexibility & Adaptability

Curriculum, scheduling, methods, and pace change as needed

Personalized attention

One-on-one focus with targeted support for each student, considering diverse needs

High variability in class sizes and instructors

Consistency & Expertise

Confidence in choosing an experienced instructor dedicated to you until your goals are met

Each Student Receives

Insight into Testing Strategies
How to approach different question types, manage time effectively, and use techniques such as process of elimination and educated guessing to boost performance.

Focused Content Review
Thorough content review sessions, covering all sections of each test, to ensure students have a strong grasp of the material.

Practice & Feedback
Regular practice tests familiarize students with the test environment and focus further review. Ellie provides detailed feedback, highlighting strengths and pinpointing areas for improvement.

Materials

The option to work with your choice of books or other programs. Ellie frequently uses Kaplan or Powerscore materials, but we can explore incorporating resources you've found useful.

Early preparation can make all the difference so don't wait to get started!

Click the icons below for details on testing dates and registration.

SAT

LSAT

GRE

ACT

Tutoring

ITPT offers expert tutoring across a range of subjects, including math, science, reading, and writing.

Math

Algebra, Geometry, Calculus,

Statistics

Build a strong foundation by breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps to improve confidence and competence.

Science

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science

Develop understanding of fundamental principles and scientific thinking to improve lab skills and prepare for exams.

Reading

Identify main ideas, analyze themes, make inferences, expand vocabulary, improve fluency

Texts matched to each student's reading level and interests enhance reading comprehension and critical analysis skills.

Writing

Brainstorming, outlining, researching, drafting, revising

Practice the writing process to improve grammar and style with emphasis on clarity, coherence, and creativity.

Study Skills
Development

Strong study skills facilitate academic success, yet many students struggle to develop effective habits on their own. ITPT equips students with practical strategies tailored to your unique learning styles to boost performance and reduce academic stress.

The Fundamentals of
Effective Study Skills
Concrete strategies to support executive functioning

Time Management

Personalized Schedules
- Learn to create realistic study schedules that balance schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and downtime.
Prioritization Techniques
- Use tools like to-do lists or digital planners to focus on high-priority tasks and break assignments into manageable steps.

Organization

Mental organization
- Organize and retain information by understanding how memory and the brain work.
Material Management
- Learn to organize study materials, binders, and digital files to easily locate resources.

Active Learning Strategies

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Interactive Techniques
- Techniques like summarizing material aloud, creating flashcards, or teaching back concepts to reinforce understanding.
Self-Testing
- Use practice quizzes and recall exercises to strengthen memory and build exam readiness.

Reading Comprehension

Improve understanding and retention by learning to skim for key information, annotate texts effectively, and summarize readings.

Focus and Concentration

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Environment Optimization
- Plan and create distraction-free study spaces with proper lighting and minimal noise that meet each student's needs for sensory-seeking or avoidance.
Time Management
- Create a study schedule, learn strategies to stick with it and adjust it, as needed.

Goal Setting

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Short-Term Goals
- Set specific, achievable goals for each study session.
Long-Term Planning
- Outline objectives for the semester or year; stay on track with major projects or exams.

Stress & Motivation

Mindfulness Practices
- Option to incorporate stress-relief techniques like deep breathing or short mindfulness exercises to keep students calm and focused.
Positive Reinforcement
- Ellie celebrates progress with students, helping them stay motivated and confident in their abilities.

Self-Awareness

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Personalization
- Explore unique needs to develop routines and systems that reinforce academic goals, such as: lesson length and taking breaks; adjusting background noise; and making visual adjustments in lighting and screens to manage overstimulation and prioritize physical comfort.

Explore ITPT's services

Test Prep

Large Companies

ITPT

Each Student Receives

Insight into Testing Strategies How to approach different question types, manage time effectively, and use techniques such as process of elimination and educated guessing to boost performance.

Focused Content Review Thorough content review sessions, covering all sections of each test, to ensure students have a strong grasp of the material.

Practice & Feedback Regular practice tests familiarize students with the test environment and focus further review. Ellie provides detailed feedback, highlighting strengths and pinpointing areas for improvement.

Materials

The option to work with your choice of books or other programs. Ellie frequently uses Kaplan or Powerscore materials, but we can explore incorporating resources you've found useful.

Early preparation can make all the difference so don't wait to get started!

Click the icons below for details on testing dates and registration.

SAT

LSAT

GRE

ACT

Tutoring

Math

Science

Reading

Writing

Study Skills Development

The Fundamentals of Effective Study Skills Concrete strategies to support executive functioning

Insight into Testing Strategies
How to approach different question types, manage time effectively, and use techniques such as process of elimination and educated guessing to boost performance.

Focused Content Review
Thorough content review sessions, covering all sections of each test, to ensure students have a strong grasp of the material.

Practice & Feedback
Regular practice tests familiarize students with the test environment and focus further review. Ellie provides detailed feedback, highlighting strengths and pinpointing areas for improvement.

Study Skills
Development

The Fundamentals of
Effective Study Skills
Concrete strategies to support executive functioning