PrepNow Tutor - Daniel B.
Danny has several years of experience working with 7th graders and up in math and SAT/ACT prep; he also taught college-level students as a student professor for sophomores and up.
He earned a BS in math and a BA in psychology with a minor in computer science from the University of Alabama Honors College. “I pursued an education concentration within my mathematics degree because I was always frustrated with how tough math was to understand in school, and now I can channel that passion for engaging education into students,” he shares. Upon graduating, he worked for six months as a registered behavior technician, helping children on the autism spectrum ages 2-10 achieve developmental goals in a clinical framework. Since then, he has worked as an AI trainer, applying his math and coding experience to improve how large language models use datasets to “think.” He hopes to enroll in law school at some point to become a civil rights attorney.
He began tutoring at his high school's math center and between summer jobs. “My passion for the work only grew. I am most proud of my work with a high school junior who constantly struggled with grammar rules throughout the fall and winter. After trying all the normal methods to no avail, we finally found that mnemonic devices and silly sayings were what he needed to remember grammar rules!” Thanks to Danny’s help, the student made significant score increases on their next reading and writing-heavy test.
Danny’s approach prioritizes his students’ strengths, gaps, and learning preferences. He’s quick to pivot to find the most efficient method that not only builds strong foundations but also boosts confidence. When it comes to test prep, he’s all about strategy. “The test rewards strategy just as much as knowledge, so I focus on spotting how the SAT is designed to trick students; once they see where the pitfalls are, they won't fall into them on test day!” Above all, he aims to foster a learning environment that is “low-pressure, engaging, and focused on building confidence along the way.”
Danny’s stellar PSAT score earned him a National Merit Scholarship, granting him a full ride to the University of Alabama’s Honors College, where he won the James P. Hayes Moral Forum Champion award by debating global issues. Named by the American Mock Trial Association as “an exceptional attorney and witness” 11 times, Danny shares, “This is the most of any competitor in my university’s history.” He also won two All-Regional and an All-National awards for skills in courtroom advocacy.
In high school, he played the trombone in the marching band and performed in a musical. In college, aside from four years of competitive Mock Trial, he was VP of a club dedicated to walking sheltering dogs.
In his free time, he likes to tap into his creative side while listening to some background jazz. “While I'm an awful artist, I find a lot of fun in painting abstract art to wind down,” he says. He also enjoys volleyball, rock climbing, listening to legal gossip podcasts on his daily walks, and playing board games. “My collection of board games is also growing out of control, but I won't give up that hobby anytime soon!”
