🎓 Private Tutoring & Academic Mentorship
Your student Doesn't need more pressure. They need the right Person in their Corner.
Ellyn has been working with high-achieving, multi-passionate students since 2007 — the ones doing AP everything, varsity sports, and extracurriculars while pretending it's all fine. She doesn't just teach the material. She teaches them how to handle being that student.
By the Numbers
15+ years tutoring and mentoring high school and college students
Former Premium-tier tutor at Revolution Prep — World's Top EdTech 2024
SAT improvements of 100–200+ points
Students accepted to Michigan Honors, Boston College, Wash U, Case Western
Former research scientist with 3 published studies — can mentor aspiring scientists
GAME ON
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Settle the Score
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Leave it ALL on the Field
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In the Pocket
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For the LOVE of the Game
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If you STAY Ready, You Don't Have to GET Ready
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GAME ON 🏈 Settle the Score 🥇 Leave it ALL on the Field ⚽ In the Pocket 🏆 For the LOVE of the Game 🏐 If you STAY Ready, You Don't Have to GET Ready 📋
How I Work with Students
More than a tutor.
Ellyn has been working with high schoolers and undergrads since 2007. She specializes in high-achieving, multi-passionate students — the ones juggling AP classes, varsity sports, and extracurriculars while putting on a brave face. Her approach combines academic instruction with mentorship, executive functioning support, and stress management so students don't just perform — they sustain.
Subjects & Services
What Subjects We Can Work on together…
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra I & II
- Geometry & Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus & AP Calculus AB
- Middle School Science
- Biology (incl. AP, Microbiology, Genetics, Cell Biology)
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Environmental Science & AP Environmental
- Biomedical Science Research (College)
- Middle & High School English
- AP Literature & AP Language
- Writing (College-Level)
- Reading Comprehension
- Digital SAT
- Computer-Based ACT
- PSAT/NMSQT
- College Essay Writing
- Application Strategy
- Time management & planning systems
- Perfectionism & fear of failure
- Study strategy & habits
- Managing academic pressure
- Organization & task management
Services & Pricing
Two ways to work with Ellyn.
Private 1-on-1 tutoring for any subject, any grade. Or a self-paced vault for motivated students who want structured test prep resources on their own schedule.
| Package | Hours | Pay in Full | Payment Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Session | 1 hr | $150 | — |
| Standard | 12 hrs | $1,500 $125/hr |
$550/mo × 3 months |
| Plus | 24 + 4 bonus hrs | $3,000 $107/hr · 28 total hrs |
$800/mo × 4 months +2 bonus hrs |
| Premium | 36 + 8 bonus hrs | $4,500 $102/hr · 44 total hrs |
$800/mo × 6 months +4 bonus hrs |
| Elite Best Value | 48 + 12 bonus hrs | $6,000 $100/hr · 60 total hrs |
$850/mo × 8 months +12 bonus hrs |
- 1-on-1 virtual sessions (1 hr each) — any subject listed
- Unlimited email tutoring support between sessions
- Household-wide access — share across multiple students
- Video Resource Library (ACT, SAT, Digital SAT, and more)
- Bonus: Student Notion Digital Planner
From the Scoreboard
What students & Parents Say…
"It's like when you find a really good doctor that you will follow wherever they go. You're that for our family."
"She did it! 1530!!!!! Ellyn, we have no words to thank you for everything you did. You are special."
"I got a 1430 on the December SAT!! Thank you so much for all of your help."
"Genuinely, I get SO much more out of this than my Princeton Review class."
"In at Michigan Honors, Wash U in STL, Case Western, and Boston College! Thanks for all the help on the SAT!"
"I hope you take a lot of pride in your work, because you are an amazing tutor and a delightful person!"
"Ellyn is creative, patient, and pushes my daughter in ways that I can't. They get so much done in their sessions. She has a magic touch and my daughter loves her!"
"I absolutely love Ellyn tutoring me! She makes such a hard and boring subject much more fun. My test score improved 20% to 30%."
Academic Background
Credentials for the skeptical parent.
Ellyn has been serving as a mentor, teacher, and tutor to undergraduates and high schoolers since 2007 — including over 7 years as a Premium-tier (highest rank) tutor for Revolution Prep, ranked in the 2024 World's Top EdTech Companies. She has 10+ years of experience as a certified professional coach and stress management coach.
- B.S. in Microbiology, Cum Laude with Honors — Washington State University
- B.S. in Genetics & Cell Biology — Washington State University
- M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology — University of Michigan
Ellyn has three published research studies — and can mentor students interested in science careers, lab life, graduate programs, and research:
Free Resources
Free resources for students
& parents.
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your student.
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