Tutoring · Albany, NY & online

Tutoring that finally clicks.

1-on-1 SAT and GED math help from a certified teacher who finds the one or two missing pieces — and fixes them, for good.

Certified teacher Ivy League graduate First session: diagnostic included
Inside a sessionSAT Math

If 3x + 7 = 25, and the test asks for 6x + 14 — most students start solving for x…

SEE IT6x + 14 is exactly double 3x + 7
SODouble the answer you already have: 25 × 2
DONE50 — in ten seconds, no algebra spiral

That's the difference between tricks and understanding.

What we teach

One tutor. Every subject that matters.

Your student works with the same certified teacher every session — never a rotating stranger, never a call center.

SAT Math

Built around your test date: timed practice, real strategy, and the math underneath the questions.

Flagship

GED Math

A self-paced path through all four GED subjects, starting with math — built for adults with jobs and families.

Flagship

Grades 7–12

English, science, history, languages, and homework help across every major subject.

All subjects

Essays & Study Skills

School essays through college applications — plus study systems that make every class easier.

1-on-1

How it works

Simple from the first call

Swipe through the three steps — most families start within the week.

1

Book your first session

Your first session is a regular paid session ($55/hr) — and it includes a free diagnostic and study plan, so we start exactly where your student is stuck and what date you're aiming at.

2

A plan with a finish line

You get a written plan: where the student is, what we're tackling next, and what success looks like — a score, a pass, a grade.

3

Sessions, in person or online

Meet at Colonie Town Library or by video from anywhere. Short practice between sessions keeps progress compounding.

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Progress you can see

Monthly check-ins on Focus and Intensive plans, so you always know what's improving and what's next.

Pricing

Honest pricing, up front

One rate — $55 an hour — in person or online. Packages simply make it cheaper.

Single Session
$55 / session

Try it, prep for one test, or get unstuck.

  • One full hour, one topic
  • Personalized study plan
  • No commitment
Start with one session
Focus Plan · Most popular
$200 / 4 sessions

Save $20 vs. single sessions

  • Four 1-hour sessions, weekly
  • Standing weekly time slot
  • Monthly progress check-in
  • Practice material included
Book the Focus Plan
Intensive
$396 / 8 sessions

Save $44 vs. single sessions

  • Eight 1-hour sessions, twice weekly
  • Built around your test date
  • Written study plan + priority scheduling
Book the Intensive

10% sibling discount on packages · Payment in advance by Venmo or cash · 24-hour cancellation policy · First session includes a free diagnostic + study plan

Meet your tutor

A real teacher, not a tutoring franchise.

Core Focus Prep is one certified high school teacher — an Ivy League graduate who has taught in classrooms and one-on-one, including college-level students. The person you meet in the first session is the person who teaches every session.

The approach is simple: find the real gap, teach the why underneath the math, and give every student a plan they can see themselves finishing.

A note on reviews: we're a growing practice, so this space is reserved for student stories as families share them — we'd rather show you an empty box than borrowed praise. References available on request — just ask.

"Most students aren't bad at math. They're missing one or two foundational pieces. Find those, and everything downstream gets easier."

FAQ

Parents ask us…

Where do sessions happen?

In person at Colonie Town Library (Albany, NY) or online by video call — anywhere in the world, same price.

How do we start?

Call (518) 241-6085 or send the form below. Your first session is a paid session at $55/hr, and it includes a free diagnostic and study plan. We don't offer a free consultation — we'd rather our first meeting be real teaching. If we're not the right fit after that session, we'll tell you honestly.

What ages and subjects?

Grades 7–12 in all major subjects, with SAT math and GED math as the flagship specialties. Adults preparing for the GED are very welcome.

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancel up to 24 hours ahead at no charge. No-shows are billed at half rate. Payment is arranged in advance by Venmo or cash — never at the library.

Book your first session

Tell us the test date you're aiming at — or just where things feel stuck. We'll get back to you with session times.

Call or text(518) 241-6085

Colonie Town Library, Albany NY · Virtual worldwide

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