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About
For over 7 years, I have helped hopeful scholars and professionals maximize their scores on standardized tests (SAT, GRE, GMAT), while tutoring students in core subjects like math, world history, biology, etc.
I graduated with a double-major in Japanese & International Studies from Carolina (UNC Chapel Hill), and just recently earned an Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) degree from University of California, San Diego. I have tutored clients in NYC, NC, San Diego, and abroad in Tokyo. While I am fairly new to Thumbtack, I have numerous Yelp reviews and personal references upon request!
From my experience in academic + Japanese instruction, I've concluded that teaching is definitely a two-way street. My favorite part of the job is learning from my clients as I help them achieve their goals! Aside from being a doctor, I have a lot of experience counseling and mentoring students to maximize their potential.
Overview
Hired 12 times
Serves Los Angeles, CA
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1 employee
16 years in business
Business hours
Sun9:00 am - 8:00 pmMon9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
Excellent 4.9
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Sheila C.
Mar 10, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Anish has been my tutor for about two months now and he’s very patient with me. I am very veryyy bad at math and it’s hard to find people who don’t embarrass me but who actually help me and apply the right pressure. He is very understanding and has all the awesome qualities a good tutor should have!!!
Details: College • GRE • Math • Not yet scheduled • Remotely (phone or internet)
Test Prep Services
Nandan T.
Jul 29, 2016
Anish was extremely professional and really worked with my learning style. He motivated me to stay on top of my GRE study, and reviewed my practice exams to pinpoint what we needed to review together. On top of that, he even helped me polish my personal statement! I would strongly recommend him to anyone for private tutoring!
Smita P.
Aug 22, 2020
We had fun! I trusted Anish to manage my progress and studying and he followed through. He was really focused and attentive. He often went overtime to help me. He also provided a lot of moral support and comfort. I looked forward to our lessons and could count on the fact that my performance will improve with each class
Ava B.
Aug 6, 2020
Anish is such an amazing and well-rounded tutor. He is so dedicated and has helped me immensely while preparing for the GRE. He is so qualified, professional, and has such great advice for all subjects. I have been working on writing with him for the past month and feel so confident going into the exam. He also has extremely helpful resources and slides that are easy to understand and remember. I really recommend working with Anish I feel extremely prepared for the GRE with all of his help!
Aastha G.
Jul 29, 2016
Anish is hands down the best tutor in this area! I needed someone to tutor me for the GRE and he was exceptional. His teaching style and experience is exactly what you need to score high on the exam. Additionally, he offered to edit my personal statements for graduate schools. His feedback was amazing and he responds in a timely manner. Due to his help, I was able to write the perfect statement and score in the 90th percentile. I am going to attend my dream graduate program in the fall and I have a lot to thank him for. I am forever grateful for this tutor and his dedication to help people!
SAT | GMAT | GRE Master Trainer's reply
Thanks Aastha! All the best with your continued success.
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Anish Thakkar
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing depends on factors like what subject / test the student is preparing for and the distance traveled (if any). Generally, my rate is $80 an hour.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to sit down and get to know my clients, in order to get a better feel of their learning style and overall objectives. This helps me build us both team up to build a customized lesson plan moving forward!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated with a double-major in Japanese & International Studies
