Master Tutor
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Mentor
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Impressive Results
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Positive Imprint
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The Best
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Valuable Insights
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Highly Recommend
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Master Teacher
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Skill in Program Development
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Consummate Professional
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Master Tutor • Mentor • Impressive Results • Positive Imprint • The Best • Valuable Insights • Highly Recommend • Master Teacher • Skill in Program Development • Consummate Professional •
“Joan Barickman is a master SAT tutor. She worked with my daughter to prepare her for the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT exam. The results were remarkable and my daughter attributes her success to her work with Joan. In fact, after the test, my daughter commented that she felt she could hear Joan’s voice as she took the exam, reminding her of the best strategies for attacking each question. With Joan’s guidance, my daughter saw extraordinary improvement in her scores from her first practice test to the actual SAT administration, and she needed to take the SAT exam only once to achieve her desired scores.
Joan also worked with my daughter to prepare her for the SAT Subject Test in Literature and the AP exams in both English Language and Literature. Not only did Joan help my daughter achieve excellent results, she also provided a supportive and engaging environment during the tutoring sessions. Instead of viewing her tutoring sessions as drudgery, my daughter looked forward to working with Joan and found that the support Joan provided significantly reduced the stress of the test-taking process.”
A.Z., Parent, Briarcliff Manor, NY
“Joan provided SSAT and writing tutorial services to my child. He learned and was motivated by her. More importantly, he built a relationship that will leave a positive imprint during his life.”
David S., Parent, Chappaqua, NY
“We have been most fortunate to have found a tutor, mentor and advocate for our son. In Joan we have seen our son grow from a disorganized, poorly-focused student into a relatively self-sufficient young man. From the academic guidance given in preparing for the SAT, her charge has matured into a better pupil, and raised his College Board scores precipitously. We are currently fielding offers from a host of schools, some prepared to offer academic scholarships to him.
We plan on securing time with Joan for our next child in the Fall. What could be a better testament for the Barickman approach?”
Pamela S, Parent, Bedford Corners, NY
“I hired Joan to work with my daughter who was a weak writer. Not only was Joan able to engage my daughter, which was not an easy task, but she was able to harness her energy, humor and creativity and direct it toward writing with impressive results.”
Donna S., Parent, Chappaqua, NY
“I have used Joan for many years, with great success. From the SSAT to the SAT. For help with coming up with ideas on the college application to critiquing the essays. Joan is the best.”
Anthony, Parent, Bedford, NY
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“I have known Joan Barickman through most of her teaching experiences. She is a pro. . . a master teacher. Whether working with an individual student to help prepare for an exam or learn how to do their best during an academic year, Joan gives 100 % plus of her energy. For every hour of seat time with a student, I can guarantee she spends another hour prepping for their unique needs. What is even more amazing is Joan’s skill in program development. Running an Alternative Education School for many years was a love for her, filled with finding opportunities for growth in every event.”
Toni N., LCSW, Friend and Colleague
“Joan supported my son through his SAT/ACT testing and college application process. She provided him valuable insights and coaching that enabled him to move forward with more confidence and capability. I would definitely look to Joan for support again if needed and would highly recommend her services in language arts and standardized testing strategies.”
Joanne B., Parent, Yorktown, NY
“If I had children that needed English Tutoring – I would choose Joan. I would give her my highest personal recommendation. She is “THE BEST.”
Allan S., Colleague
“I’ve been working as a math teacher and tutor for years now. I met Joan many years ago. She is the consummate professional. Joan is extremely personable and well liked. However, more importantly, she is as good a tutor for the SAT’s as anyone I’ve come across. Whenever any parent asks me if I know the very best tutor for college prep tests, I unhesitatingly recommend Joan. It’s been my pleasure to know her and work with her.”
Marty B, Colleague
“We brought our PSAT results to Joan and she tutored both my daughter and my son. She figured out that the ACT would be a better choice for my daughter and the SAT would be better for my son. They both did so well and we were so pleased.”
Ronni H., Parent, Pound Ridge, NY
Joan’s skills are without question. More important is her ability to use those skills with her students. I recommend Joan without reservation.
Ira C., colleague
“I have used Joan for many years, with great success. From the SSAT to the SAT, for help with coming up with ideas on the college application to critiquing the essays. Joan is the best.”
Anthony, Parent, Bedford, NY