SAT Training for Teachers
Digital SAT training for teachers empowers teachers to bring effective instruction for the digital SAT into their classrooms.
Full-day training seminars offers teachers eight hours of professional development. The Digital SAT curriculum is available to teachers and admininstrators who participate in Curvebreakers’ professional development program.
After completing Curvebreakers’ SAT training, teachers will be able to:
- Interpret and explain the format, timing, and scoring of the Digital SAT.
- Employ and instruct their students on how to apply Curvebreakers' Test-Taking Strategies to achieve favorable outcomes on the Digital SAT.
- Use Curvebreakers' digital SAT curriculum to plan, organize, and run Curvebreakers’ SAT signature partnership course.
Digital SAT Curriculum
Digital SAT Curriculum Includes:
- Decoding the Digital SAT Student Course Workbook
- 8-Session Lesson Plan
- Answer Keys and Explanations
Adaptive
The digital format of the SAT is new, and Curvebreakers learns more about the exam with each official administration. Our development team regularly revisits the curriculum and evaluates its effectivness by tracking students’ practice test scores before, during, and after the course.
Collaborative
Every school has its own goals when it comes to preparing students for post-secondary education. Curvebreakers molds its curriculum around the needs of each stakeholder, providing a shortened or more robust program than the out-of-the-box 8-session / 18-hour course.
Student-Centered
One of the greatest challenges of group preparation is the varying skill level of the participants. Our flexbile curriculum supports the learning of each student by being able to give more time to specific concepts or question types. Student participation is necessary to work through questions and strategies, and the first session is dedicated to establishing a comfortable and inviting learning atmosphere.
The SAT Training Process for Teachers
INFORM
We stay up to date on the latest trends in the world of the SAT so you don't have to. What is an adaptive test? What is a DESMOS calculator? How do my students annotate a digital test? Our team will make sure that you have all of the latest and most important information ready to impart on your students when you begin your school's SAT program.
MODEL
Our highly-trained master instructors will model for you our proven strategies and teaching techniques that make our SAT program effective. We realize that you know your students better than anyone, so you choose the teaching techniques that you feel are best suited for your school's population.
ENGAGE
"Engagement" is an enigmatic word when it comes to education and it is a large part of our training and SAT program. The goal is to have you engage with us, each other, and the materials. This is done through a series of activities, deep dives, and teachbacks. Lastly, we want you to see how you can make even something as seemingly boring as the SAT engaging for your students.
SUPPORT
Our job is not done when the training is done. You will inevitably have questions after we say goodbye. When you do, we're here for you. We will check in regularly and be on call when you need assistance running your school's SAT program. Call us, email us, Zoom us. We're here for you.
SAT Training Instructors
Nicholas LaPoma
Founder & President
Nicholas LaPoma, also known as Nick The Tutor on TikTok and across various social media platforms, is the owner and founder of Curvebreakers. After graduating from one of New York’s top Law Schools and beginning a career in litigation, he discovered his true passion in tutoring.
Nick began his tutoring career working for one of the large test prep companies, where he picked up on the many shortfalls of their canned material and rigid class structures.
When Nicholas began Curvebreakers, he rolled out a different approach, creating an adaptable methodology for each student.
Mark Hellman
Director of Partnerships / Head Training Instructor
Mark Hellman is a retired senior management professional with a successful second career as a College Test Prep Instructor, bringing over 15 years of experience in the industry. Mark's current roles at Curvebreakers Test Prep include Director of School Partnerships, Pro Tutor, and Master Trainer. He is dedicated to improving student outcomes through live and virtual SAT and ACT classes. Mark is also responsible for developing all of the strategies and content for Curvebreakers’ comprehensive workbooks.
Ryan Russo
School Partnership Coordinator
Ryan Russo spent 10 years as a New York City ELA teacher and ELA Department Leader. There he honed his curriculum development, team building, and student/teacher relationship building skills. As Curvebreakers' Partnerships Coordinator Ryan assists in the planning and execution of all school
programs from instructor recruitment to scheduling and materials development. Ryan's goal is to assure that each program meets the wants and needs of each individual school community and is as effective as possible for the students.
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Contact:
Ryan Russo
School Partnerships Coordinator
516-728-1561