Overview
Run by a husband-and-wife team with over 40 years of combined teaching experience, The Tutor Duo brings an unusual depth of credentials to the table. Nathan Hurwitz holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and has been a tenured professor at NYU, Syracuse, and several other universities. Dana Hurwitz has spent over 20 years teaching elementary and middle school subjects.
Based in Newtown, PA, they cover a wide range from kindergarten through graduate school. Dana handles the younger students, focusing on math, reading, language arts, and humanities with dynamic, interactive lessons tailored to different learning styles. Nathan works with 7th graders through college and graduate students, tutoring pre-Algebra through Calculus, Statistics, and humanities.
On the test prep side, Nathan covers SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and AP exams. Their philosophy is straightforward: every student can succeed when given the right support. They create individualized learning plans and focus on building confidence alongside academic skills. They can be reached at (203) 613-9262.
What Parents Are Saying
Reviewers give The Tutor Duo a perfect 5.0 rating, with particular praise for Nathan's SAT and SSAT preparation, where parents report significant score improvements including a 30% SAT score boost and a 96th percentile SSAT result. Reviewers consistently describe Nathan as patient, professional, and knowledgeable, while Dana is praised for her ability to engage reluctant learners. Both are commended for their personalized approach and genuine investment in each student's success.
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