Lucas Penick Test Preparation & Tutoring

Contact: Penick, Lucas

Business Description: Lucas Penick is a North Carolina educator with an 20-year record of demonstrated success. Previously a nationally-ranked debate coach, he scores in the 99th percentile on each exam he teaches. His students: •Approach Tests Strategically & with Confidence •Master Test-Taking Skills through Focus, Timing & Self-Awareness •Discover New Strengths & Avoid Self-Defeating Behavior •Achieve High Scores & Gain Entrance to the Program of their Choice Lucas was born in Miami but grew up in the mid-west, where he was trained in classical violin (Suzuki method) and classical dance. He had already performed with a half-dozen orchestras and toured the United States and Europe when he graduated as Outstanding Student of Forensics from City High School in Iowa City, Iowa. A National Merit Scholar, he studied International Relations at the University of Chicago before turning his focus to teaching. Never one to avoid a challenge, Lucas taught some of the brightest students in the nation as one of the most successful young nationally-ranked debate coaches, while simultaneously co-founding several independent film production companies. After moving to North Carolina in 1998, Lucas turned his focus to writing, directing and acting, making more than a thousand stage appearances. As the Education Coordinator and Senior Writer for North Carolina Kids' Theatre, Lucas spent six years teaching hands-on science and creative problem-solving to Triangle-area students as "Professor Prove-It," the whimsical leader of `Science Rules!' He also taught six- to twenty-year olds methods of acting. Lucas teaches ACT, DAT-PA, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT-V, PSAT & SAT, and scores in the 99th percentile on each test he teaches. He often sees his role more as coach than instructor. As Lucas says, "Students create their own meaning from the information teachers provide; it's my job to guide my students to a meaningful, effective understanding of the materials so they can truly achieve their potential on one very important day. This begins, first and foremost, by fostering each student's desire to learn and succeed when confronted with arduous challenges."

Services: Tutoring

In Business Since: 2010

Service Area: Chapel Hill-Charlotte-Durham-Fayetteville-Greensboro-Raleigh-Winston-Salem

On Angie's List Since: 6/28/2011

Warranties: ASK FOR DETAILS

Free Estimates: Yes

Office Hours: Mon 07.00 AM - 11.30 PM, Tue 07.00 AM - 11.30 PM, Wed 07.00 AM - 11.30 PM, Thu 07.00 AM - 11.30 PM, Fri 07.00 AM - 11.30 PM, Sat 07.00 AM - 11.30 PM, Sun 07.00 AM - 11.30 PM, By Appointment

Excluded Services: I make myself available to my students 24/7/365; however, there is only one of me, so if you try to contact me and get my voicemail, please leave a message, or send a text message or email, and I will reply as soon as I become available.

Features: Emergency Service

Licensed: Yes, I am appropriately licensed for my trade
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Senior Discount: 10%

Cities Served: National