| Susan Dykeman |
Tests:
ACT, PSAT, SAT,
SSAT, ISEE, HSPT Subjects: Literature,
Math
Philosophy:
I've always enjoyed taking
standardized tests, and enjoy sharing my
enthusiasm with students. It's great to empower
students by exposing the predictable structure
of the tests, and by helping them elucidate
their own personal learning style. This
understanding, coupled with plenty of practice,
reduces anxiety and increases test-taking
confidence and ease. It's so satisfying to see
a student's efforts translate into improved
scores, as they can carry their sense of
self-knowledge and achievement with them into
their future endeavors.
Bio:
Born and raised in Bethesda, MD,
Susan Dykeman is a graduate of the Sidwell
Friends School. She earned a B.A. in
Literature, cum laude, from Yale University and
studied Biology and Ecology at UCLA after
graduation. She earned a California Teaching
Certificate in Secondary Science, and taught
Biology and Ecology for three years in the Los
Angeles school system. Returning to the DC
area, Ms. Dykeman surfed the telecommunications
wave, working in legal, contracts and finance
at telecom law firms and start-up companies in
the area's burgeoning technology sector, most
recently as Director of Leasing Operations at
Teligent. Returning to school as an acupuncture
student, Ms. Dykeman enjoys one-on-one tutoring
as an opportunity to slow down and invest time
in individuals in order to help them overcome
barriers and achieve their personal goals.