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Mark Edwards

Mark Edwards

Senior Tutor
Helping students improve scores and academic confidence through decades of teaching experience and unusually clear, approachable explanations.
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25+ years of teaching and tutoring experience.

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Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Elementary Education.

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Certified in Elementary Education, English, and special education-related teaching roles in New Jersey.

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Works across ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, HSPT, ISEE, and grades 4–12 reading, writing, and math.

Teaching Philosophy

Mark believes students learn best in an environment of mutual respect, clarity, and encouragement. He is particularly skilled at taking complex or intimidating material and explaining it in language students can actually use. His goal is not only improved performance, but stronger self-belief and better habits for handling demanding work.

Teaching Principles

  • Explains difficult ideas in simple, engaging language.
  • Builds respectful learning relationships that keep students invested.
  • Treats confidence as a genuine driver of academic growth.

Best Fit For Students Who

  • Need a veteran tutor with broad experience across verbal and quantitative work.
  • Benefit from clear, straightforward explanations.
  • Want support for both standardized-test prep and academic skill-building.
  • Respond well to a tutor who balances encouragement with structure.

Subjects & Services

  • ACT English, Math, Reading & Writing
  • COOP mathematics, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, analogies, sequences & reading/language arts
  • CPS Academic Center Entrance Exam verbal, quantitative & spatial skills
  • CPS HSAT Reading Comprehension & Mathematics
  • HSPT language, mathematics, quantitative, reading & verbal sections
  • ISEE all levels — verbal, quantitative, reading, mathematics & essay sections
  • MAP reading, language usage, mathematics & science
  • PreACT English, Math, Reading & Writing
  • PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10 & PSAT/NMSQT Math, Reading & Writing
  • SAT Math, Reading & Writing
  • SSAT all levels — reading, quantitative, verbal & writing sections
  • TACHS reading, written expression & mathematics
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • K–8 Mathematics
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Earth Science
  • K–5 Science
  • American Literature
  • British Literature
  • Comparative Literature
  • Composition
  • Creative Writing
  • Journalism
  • K–8 Reading & Language Arts
  • K–8 Writing & Grammar
  • World Literature
  • K–5 Social Studies
  • Academic/AP support
  • Directed study

Experience Highlights

Proven Student Success

Has a long record of helping students build confidence and work toward ambitious academic goals.

Verbal + Math Instruction

Works comfortably across both verbal and math instruction.

Classroom + Special Education

Brings classroom-management experience and special-education-related training.

More About Mark Edwards

Mark Edwards brings more than 25 years of proven teaching and tutoring experience to The Krupnick Approach. He has worked across ACT and SAT preparation, entrance-exam support, and grades 4–12 reading, writing, and math, and he is especially effective at making complex material feel simpler and more approachable.

His academic background includes study in English and education, along with multiple teaching certifications. Students and families benefit from his combination of breadth, clarity, and steadiness. Mark’s tutoring style is grounded in mutual respect, strong communication, and the belief that when students truly understand the material, improved scores and stronger confidence follow more naturally.

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We’ll help match students and families with the right support for their goals.

ACT or SAT® Prep
College Consulting
Academic Tutoring