Owen M

I really loved the session's emphasis on interactiveness! I gain a lot from explaining and listening to others explain even if I got the practice question right, and the tutor prepared detailed slides for the tips section.

Learner · 12 days ago

OWEN IS EXCELLENT TEACHER, HE KNOWS EVERYTHING

Learner · 1 mo. ago

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your sessions! Your explanations are so detailed and clear.Your session is perfect for anyone aiming to score high on the SAT! The detailed explanations you provide help me realize why I get certain questions right in the easier modules, but then struggle with more difficult ones. You really helped me understand the gap—why I could handle the easy questions but falter when the difficulty increased. thx U again!!! I also love how you take photos of notes and summaries and share them with us—it’s such a helpful way to keep everything organized. Plus, having the pre-assessment and post-assesment in a Google Doc that we can freely annotate is genius! Since we can also compare our result and keep a "copy" of our progress. Your friendly tone, inviting everyone to participate, makes the sessions feel so inclusive and welcoming. The entire format is excellent, and I’m really enjoying the learning process. Please keep me posted if you host more sessions—I definitely don’t want to miss out!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

You have a gift of teaching! Thank you for helping me! I finally get it!

Learner · 2 mo. ago

I found today’s session super helpful, especially the fact that it is something we can use on the SAT. Now it makes more sense when looking at a graph. Owen, thank you so much for your patience and explanations.

Learner · 3 mo. ago

thank you for the super friendly, informative, and interactive session! i appreciate all the effort you put into the slides and questions to make the lesson fun. thank you so much!

Learner · 3 mo. ago

Thank you for giving us plenty of opportunities to ask questions, including ample time for chat responses. I hadn't heard about the cross method of factorization before, so thank you for explaining that, as well.

Learner · 3 mo. ago

Thank you for the help! I like that you explain how to do each problem in detail and answer the questions during the problem so that no confusion is left. I liked that you showed the alternative methods in case a similar question floats up.

Learner · 3 mo. ago

Very slow paced but learned a lot. Would recommend keeping the session to an hour but I enjoyed having others answer the question. Good Job

Learner · 3 mo. ago

-I like that you explained each answer choice when going over the pre-test! You give the situation in which each transition word would be used and prove why they would or wouldn't apply in these questions. I can tell that your explanations were aimed towards learners, beginners, and that you weren't just thinking out loud, which demonstrates how deep your understanding of the subject is. -Thank you for calling on specific learners to explain their thought process behind certain problems. This allows you to see how well they picked up on the information from the sessions you've hosted, and if necessary, what mistakes the learners may be making. You also make sure that almost all of the learners get the spotlight, which is a pretty large feat considering 15 people were present in this session. -I like that you called back some of the tips you already mentioned and showed the thought process you recommended (going through each option and identifying what it's best used for) in action. This way, the learners get to see why certain options are wrong instead of just why the correct answer is right. You also talk about how connotation changes in a passage can narrow down what the correct transition word is.

Tutor · 3 mo. ago

Thank you for this session. I found the notes u provided very useful

Learner · 3 mo. ago

These questions were challenging, but Owen explained them so well. I feel more confident with challenging questions, after this session! Thank you!!!

Learner · 3 mo. ago

The session was awesome. The tutor's explainations are good and he teaches in a funny way, which I really like.

Learner · 4 mo. ago

Having the learners answer questions in the session and explain their thoughts and how they got the answer is clear here and there is ample evidence that the learners have made progress. Keep up the good work!!

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

Asking about the learners' prior knowledge is crucial, and you have done it in a truly innovative manner. Checking with the learners regularly to see if they have understood the question is also really good. Amazing practice to establish a very open, question friendly environment in the start of the session, Great job!. Constantly asking the learner to answer the question first and explain their thought process is also really important and you have nailed it! Great job getting the learners to first answer the questions and then guiding them to the correct answer whenever incorrect.

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

You did a great job getting the learners to speak up and try before you explained it yourself, awesome!

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

You created a great learning environment where it felt okay to make mistakes, but you emphasized the importance of speaking up and trying first. Great!

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

The environment is comfortable for the students to ask questions and get the response. The overall session is conducted in a safe environment, so no further review is needed.

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

Thank you so much! I loved your explanations. You're such a great tutor :))

Learner · 4 mo. ago

Thank you for this session! This was a great first experience on schoolhouse with you!

Learner · 5 mo. ago

Thank you. I like the quick quiz at the end of the session. The quick tips are also very helpful.

Learner · 5 mo. ago

Thank you so much for today’s session. I am working better on the ‘Form, Structure, and sense’ questions now. Your tips are really helpful to identify the answer.

Learner · 5 mo. ago

Yes, there is evidence that the learners made progress since they were completing practice questions all on their own and working on finding the right answer.

Tutor · 5 mo. ago

Thank you for the session. It’s really helpful to learn to answer the questions algebraically and with Desmos.

Learner · 5 mo. ago

Thank you for the session. Owen is very friendly and patient with us. He always gives good explanations.

Learner · 5 mo. ago

The session was great! Thank you for always provide us different approaches on how to answer the question. And your strep by step explanation is really helpful too!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you so much for today's meeting! I I feel more confident between the difference of semi-colons and commas.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

This is Akshay, the Schoolhouse team member who dropped in. I wasn't there the whole time, but I thought you did a wonderful job preparing slides, being warm and friendly with your learners, and engaging them throughout the session! If I had one tip for next time, I've found the cold-calling learners can actually be quite helpful for those moments where people are more hesitant to respond. Keep it up and thanks for being a Schoolhouse tutor!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thanks Owen! You motivated me to study for SAT everyday. I feel more confident every time after joining your session!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Very well explanations! Thank you Owen, I really like how you explained the questions. I can learn more than the question we are working on. The process of elimination is excellent!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you so much please can you make your session more longer like 1hour or so if you don't mind it's fine thank you so much byee

Learner · 6 mo. ago

I love that the way you answer the question always different than mine. The way you answer the question is so much easier and right to the point. Thank you so much! I learn a lot today.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you for the session! Now I have so much more confidence to answer the systems of two linear equations, especially the questions with no solution. Appreciate your time and hard work teaching us.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you so much for the session. Your explanation is so detail and easy to understand. Your session is always great, keep it up!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you so much for today you have really being a good tutor I wish you all the best byeee

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Very good session. It’s as good as his Math session. I like how you explain the right answer and why the other answer not fit. And how to approach the questions, all of these are super helpful.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

It was a great. I learn a lot from today’s session. I love the explanation.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Owen is very friendly and good explanation on each question. Thank you!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you Owen. You are so patient in explaining the questions both in Desmos and by calculation. That is really helpful.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you so much for the session! It was great as usual! My math skills improved a lot!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank for the lesson, I had fun reviewing triangles with everyone!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you so much for the session! I will response better on next session! See you again tomorrow!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you for this lesson! I was confused on number 10, but you explained it very well and I fully understand it. Have a beautiful day too! :)

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you for sharing the extra tips of how to answer the student produce response questions. I never aware of that!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Another great session! I think I can do so much better on my next SAT! Thank you!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you for this session! I was able to identify my strengths and weaknesses better!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

I learned something new every time I joined your session! It really helps me a lot! Thank you!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Yes! Your slideshow was great. You used Desmos to illustrate certain concepts, which I think your learners appreciated.

Tutor · 7 mo. ago

Yes! I think the learners were guided through problems, but never given too much help. You definitely called on people enough.

Tutor · 7 mo. ago

Thanks again! I set my alarm early to join your session!😊

Learner · 7 mo. ago

I really like the reference for the surface area! Now it make so much easier to visualize and answer the questions!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Great session! I like all the other learners are also helpful and engaging in the session!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Owen gave good explanations for each question, I understand the topic so much better now! Thank you so much!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you Owen, your help helped me a lot to improve my SAT Math score.

Learner · 8 mo. ago

He was incredibly helpful and explained the concepts with clarity and precision. I really enjoyed his SAT Crash Course on Circles as it provided a lot of great and helpful information. I also really appreciated his encouraging praises that he gave throughout the session.

Learner · 8 mo. ago

Thank you for explaining how you got to the answers in great detail! :) This shows your knowledge of the topic.

Learner · 8 mo. ago

Great job having a slideshow prepared for the session! It was evident that you were ready to dive right in and there was a very specific structure of the session that you were able to explain.

Tutor · 8 mo. ago

Hi Owen, Good job on your first tutoring session at Schoolhouse. You were well prepared, provided good explanations of the concepts, and worked on the practice problems with the learners. I liked the way you started the session with a specific goal and had a clear agenda for the session.

Tutor · 9 mo. ago

Owen applies good techniques in approaching each question

Learner · 1 mo. ago

Even though your session may seem simple at first, that's exactly why I joined—I thought it would be straightforward. But I actually learn new things every day! Every small detail and subtle difference between questions reflects how detail-oriented you are, covering every single perspective of the topic. Thank you so much for your dedication and thoroughness!

Learner · 1 mo. ago

The concept got harder and harder but your explanations were really helpful. Thank you so much for the session.

Learner · 2 mo. ago

Owen, thank you for taking the time to explain and make sure we understand each concept. I would recommend setting the given session length in the description to an hour and thirty minutes instead of an hour since that's how long they usually take : ) I'm so grateful I've had the opportunity to attend these sessions, and I'm looking forward to the others in the series!

Learner · 3 mo. ago

Thank you so much for this session, Owen! Your explanations were very clear. Thank you for explaining regression models on Desmos; I think it will be a real time-saver on the SAT and in my future math classes. I'm looking forward to attending more sessions in this series.

Learner · 3 mo. ago

This is a great review session! It is really helpful and now I get a better understanding the concepts. The tips you provided also great, it helps a lot when we get stuck! Thank you so much!

Learner · 3 mo. ago

thank you for all the help and clear explanations, it was very informative and interactive. thank you!!

Learner · 3 mo. ago

Excellent as usual. Interactive, patient, and very knowledgeable.

Learner · 3 mo. ago

Owen, you did a great job going through difficult transition words in this session! I like how you annotated some of key words in each passage to demonstrate how the learners should be looking at the type of problems that you covered. You provide detailed tips about how to narrow down the answer rather than pinpoint the correct one; this is great because oftentimes, learners have to rely on the former to increase their SAT score. The way you guided the learners through the questions shows that you have a deep enough understanding of the subject as to not fully give away the answer yourself. Well done!

Tutor · 3 mo. ago

Thank you for greeting the learners at the start of the session! I'd recommend a different greeting though- one that takes into consideration different time zones (a simple "hello" works!). I like that you affirm the learners' answers with positive phrases like "great explanation!" This definitely helps build their confidence and encourages the learners to continue. I also like that you thanked the learners for joining at the end of the session. You can never have too much gratitude!

Tutor · 3 mo. ago

Thank you for this session! You are incredibly patient and do an excellent job in making sure that everyone is actively participating and grasping the review material!

Learner · 3 mo. ago

Thank you so much for all your help! I was struggling with finding the right transitions before this session and it really cleared up the topic for me.

Learner · 3 mo. ago

Using a very friendly, welcoming and encouraging tone, you have set a very respectful environment and address and treat learners with the utmost respect. Amazing!

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

Amazing, interactive presentation with a really good variety of questions. Well Done!!

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

Owen was very helpful with explaining and giving feedback on specific questions and details, and he gave good ways to look at and understand certain situations when tackling boundaries questions!

Learner · 4 mo. ago

You engaged the learners by calling on them by name, and built off of their ideas on how to solve a problem before you explained them yourself. When a learner couldn't use the zoom annotation tool, that's when you stepped in, which was great!

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

Yes, because the learners were able to solve and walk through the problems on their own.

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

There are few hard problems discussed in this session and the learners made progress towards their SAT exam.

Tutor · 4 mo. ago

Thank you. It was a great session! Medium level is definitely harder than the easy level! I need to work harder.

Learner · 5 mo. ago

Thank you for the session. The hints you gave me was really helpful for me to solve the problems!

Learner · 5 mo. ago

Thank you for the session! I like that you teach us how to identify the type of questions. I think it will be a great help in speed up answering.

Learner · 5 mo. ago

I appreciate you stopping to check if there are any questions for a given problem's solution before moving forward. I also would like to mention that the overall structure of the section was nicely designed--with Engage, Participate, Learn! as well as a poll at the beginning to see how familiar the learners are with the material. This piece of information can prove super helpful when trying to assess where the learner's are in terms of knowledge. Maybe one thing you could add is a quick check for understanding at the end of the session or exit-ticket type of activity.

Tutor · 5 mo. ago

The tutor was encouraging by saying things like, "Good work everyone!" Also it seems like there was a positive interaction between the learners and tutor as the session lasted for a long period of time with many questions.

Tutor · 5 mo. ago

Very good explanations and now we completed all the questions at the easy level. Can’t wait to join the medium level! Thank you so much for the sessions.

Learner · 5 mo. ago

I am always confused with the apostrophe, thank you so much for the good explanations. Now, it’s so much easier. Thank you!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you so much for giving us tips on how to use punctuation. Now I know what I should look at to determine the right choice. And thanks for sharing the question bank with us. You are the best!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Great session as always. I think I do better every time after joining your session. I understand better and learn the best approach how to answer the question. You are always so patient and friendly. Thank you Owen.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

It was a great session. I understand so much better how to work on the linear inequalities problems. I like to work on the hardest questions because it makes easier to answer the other levels questions. Thank you so much, Owen!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

I liked your selection of problems. I got tricked by one that I thought I was confident in, which reminded me to pay more attention to details.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

I like that you are not only teaching us short cut for SAT, I like that you make us to learn how to work in Desmos as well as algebraically. It is very important for me because my teacher at school requires us to show our work. I want to get good grade in SAT and at school.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Even the questions are kind of easy but it is so good to learn the explanations on each questions. And thanks for the quick tips at the end of the session! Appreciate your time teaching us.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you so much for the session. I like the end of the session tips. The tips are so helpful to answer the questions or eliminate the wrong answers. I really like that you are not teaching us which one is the correct answer but give explanation to the wrong answers!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you for the tips! It’s really useful to answer this type of transition questions! I also like you show us how two sentences related to determine the answers! Great tips!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

I like today session so much! Before I can answer the questions but I might be guessing the answers. Today, I know much better why the answer is better than the other. Your explanation was excellent! Thank you so much!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank so much for the session. You are always so patient to answer everyone questions. You did such a phenomenal job!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Owen's sessions are very well structured and prepared ahead-of-time. In particular, he brings in difficult questions and uses a variety. Owen himself is kind and takes the time to explain his methods (and any questions you might have). It was also really nice how he responded to my chat messages and gave praise when I got the answer right.

Learner · 6 mo. ago

The last question was a bit challenging, but you seem like solve it without a sweat! Thank you so much for the session!!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

I think I can answer the systems of two equations so much better now. I know how to answer both in calculation and Desmos (most of the time)😊 Thank you Owen!

Learner · 6 mo. ago

Thank you for the session. And I will keep practicing! Your explanations are very helpful and easy to understand.

Learner · 7 mo. ago

It was a great session and the practice test was not that challenging!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Wow!! I feel so great to work on the medium level questions today! I think I am really ready for the “hard” level of the SAT questions! Thank you so much Owen for teaching us everyday!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

I am so glad that I join your sessions. I can see my improvement of understanding and how to answer the questions more effectively. Thank you so much, Owen!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Owen did a great job keeping us on time and explaining the lessons.

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you so much for this session . I didn't have any question I forgot to leave the meeting

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you for the session it was super helpful!! I'd love to attend more in the future.

Learner · 7 mo. ago

It was a great session! I really enjoyed it a lot! Thank you so much for showing us both in Desmos and in calculation!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you so much for the session I am so sorry for coming late to the session

Learner · 7 mo. ago

You used a really effective Desmos model to explain a difficult concept. I loved that you did the work on paper and had a camera to show it. That's so much easier and clearer than writing on the computer!

Tutor · 7 mo. ago

You did a really great job of being friendly and engaging. I didn't see your camera on, however. You probably have good reasons for this, but if you are able, it might be better to show your face next time! It will make the learning feel more personal.

Tutor · 7 mo. ago

Thank you for the session. I love the explanations and how interactive it was!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you for all the explanation and I really enjoy the session! I come to your session everyday to prepare my SAT!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thank you Owen! Your explanations made the question seem so much easier all of a sudden!!😊

Learner · 7 mo. ago

Thanks, Owen! I really like today’s class at Schoolhouse, my first one. I learned a lot, especially the tricks you showed us in Desmos!

Learner · 7 mo. ago

He’s an amazing tutor! He has helped me tremendously in understanding what I need to know for the SAT via this section.

Learner · 8 mo. ago

Thank you for this session! It was really helpful to see you work out the problem. I have always struggled with geometry (specially triangles) and attending this session has taught me a lot.

Learner · 8 mo. ago

Owen did a good job presenting admittedly "HARD" subject matter (the session literally was focused on HARD questions only). We got stuck on one question because it was apparent a couple of folks had NO idea about the formula and method being used (completing the square). They didn't know what it was called and didn't have any clue how to use it. Owen tried to teach them and was very patient. However, it negatively impacted the entire class as we spent nearly 40% of the class time on one problem to help 2 learners. A little better balance of when to move on and circle back with folks is needed.

Learner · 8 mo. ago

You encouraged the learners to attempt the problems, asked questions, and confirmed they understood the concepts. Your session was quite interactive and kept the learners engaged. In the future, encourage the learners to talk and explain the steps they used to solve the problems.

Tutor · 9 mo. ago

I liked your positive and appreciative tone throughout the session. You addressed the learners by their names which is great. In the future, you can take a few minutes to introduce yourself and ask the learners to introduce themselves. You can also add a few icebreaker questions.

Tutor · 9 mo. ago