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Kevin A. Doty

Rocket Scientist turned Master Tutor

Hi! I am a private tutor who helps students learn test taking skills on the way to being better learners. I have helped students master the SAT, the ACT, calculus, chemistry and physics as well as a host of other subjects.I use what my parents have called "my ridiculous over-education" and over 8000 hours of one-on-one professional tutoring experience to make your student a better learner.You can find me on socials @kadotytutors or on my website at www.kevinadoty.com

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math problems the "4th grade" way
Featured Post

"Sometimes the ancient ways are the best"

Hi Reader One of my students (I’ll call him Andrew) is a junior in an intensive intro to Calculus course. He’s the type of student most parents hope for: conscientious, prepared, cares a lot about performing at his potential. In fact, he’s usually harder on himself than anyone else is. When he makes a mistake, he gets frustrated and disappointed, not because his parents are pressuring him, but because he holds himself to a high standard. Recently, we hit a strange pattern. We were working on...

7 months ago • 2 min read

Kevin's Newsletter Kevin A. Doty I teach students to be amazing learners. Hi there! If you're a new subscriber, welcome! So glad you're here! And whether you're new or returning, I hope you get a ton of value from this week's newsletter. As always if you have questions, send me a reply. I'd love to help! "While most students close their laptops and forget about the digital SAT, they're missing the hidden opportunity that contains valuable data disappearing by the hour—here's how to capture...

over 1 year ago • 3 min read

Kevin's Newsletter Kevin A. Doty I teach students to be amazing learners. Hi there! If you're a new subscriber, welcome! So glad you're here! And whether you're new or returning, I hope you get a ton of value from this content. As always if you have questions, send me a reply. I'd love to help! SAT or ACT - Deciding which test is right for your student. Testing season is ramping up for high school juniors. Many students have already taken the PSAT in the fall and are planning to take their...

over 1 year ago • 2 min read

Kevin's Newsletter Kevin A. Doty I teach students to be amazing learners. Hi there! If you're a new subscriber, welcome! So glad you're here! And whether you're new or returning, I hope you get a ton of value from this week's newsletter. As always if you have questions, send me a reply. I'd love to help! How To Help Your Student Actually Improve their Learning in 2025. Happy New Year! Like you, I am ramping up into 2025 and getting all of my systems and processes going after a relaxing break....

almost 2 years ago • 3 min read

Kevin's Newsletter Kevin A. Doty I teach students to be amazing learners. Hi there! If you're a new subscriber, welcome! So glad you're here! And whether you're new or returning, I hope you get a ton of value from this week's newsletter. As always if you have questions, send me a reply. I'd love to help! Finals are hard. Here are some ways to make it easier for everyone. We are in mid-December which means students are in the midst of finals. Over the last 16 years I’ve helped hundreds and...

almost 2 years ago • 2 min read

Kevin's Sunday Newsletter Kevin A. Doty I teach students to be amazing learners. Hi there! If you're a new subscriber, welcome! So glad you're here! And whether you're new or returning, I hope you get a ton of value from this week's newsletter. As always if you have questions, send me a reply. I'd love to help! Overcoming Test Anxiety: How to Stay Calm and Focused on Test Day 🧠 Managing emotions is a critical part of test performance. Managing emotions is aspect of test preparation is often...

about 2 years ago • 5 min read

Kevin's Sunday Newsletter Kevin A. Doty I teach students to be great test-takers. Hi there! As we dive into the fall season, many parents like you are beginning to think about their teen's preparation for the PSAT, SAT, or ACT. The timing of when to start studying can be a tricky question, especially if your teen isn’t exactly thrilled about the prospect of more studying. However, getting the timeline right can make a big difference in their college admissions journey. Whether your teen is...

about 2 years ago • 2 min read
The best boy Nashville

9 Things I learned from Nashville, the bestest boy in the whole world. Two weeks ago we had to say goodbye to our dog Nashville. This was as unexpected as it was devastating. It’s taken me this long to put my thoughts on paper. It feels cliche to say that Nash was a perfect boy; it feels like everyone thinks that their pet is the best. Truly Nash was the best of the best. It feels cliché to say that Nash was a perfect boy; it feels like everyone thinks that their pet is the best. Truly Nash...

about 3 years ago • 5 min read
white table with black chairs

If you're taking the SAT, today is a big day. Except that it’s also not. Here’s what I need you to know - know in the deepest depth of your being. Tomorrow is just one test out of many you have taken before, and many that you will take in the future. Of course the SAT test measures a bunch of stuff that you know and that you’ve practiced: circles, commas, vocabulary and science concepts to name a few. But remember there are also more important things that the SAT does not measure. Your...

about 3 years ago • 1 min read