Westside Tutoring & Testing Services
Westside Tutoring & Testing Services

Westside Tutoring & Testing Services

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I work with all of my students one-on-one and face-to-face, and my students excel. When we part, my students come away with the knowledge and the study/time management skills that will last a lifetime. Please read the testimonials here, on Google, and on my website. Many students struggle with test-taking in general, and others struggle with the difficulties they face as a consequence of online or hybrid learning. Whatever your child needs, I can help. Westside Tutoring & Testing Services has been rated one of the top tutoring and test preparation services in Northern Ohio by CBS Online. Over the last 41 years, I have helped hundreds of students earn top 1-2% (98-99th percentile) scores on the ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, PSAT, PLAN (practice ACT), ACT, SAT (old & new), SAT Subject Tests, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, ASVAB, MCAT, and other high school, college/university, and graduate/professional school admissions examinations, as well as a myriad of work-related proficiency examinations. My “job” is to work myself out of a job. In other words, my “job” is to teach my students how to stand on their own as quickly and effectively as possible. I love what I do and the students I work with. I hesitate to call my job a “calling,” but that's how I feel about it—it’s a calling. I can’t imagine doing anything else with my life. While I routinely work with students who have been diagnosed with learning difficulties, including ADD, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, dyslexia and related reading difficulties, auditory and visual processing disorders, and many others, I accept all students. I also help students who struggle with test anxiety, study skills-related issues, time management challenges, and the like. The results of our Gifted Students Program and Twice-Exceptional Programs are second-to-none. NOTE: Westside Tutoring & Testing Services is back to face-to-face, one-on-one sessions. That said, for students who require online tutoring, we will continue to offer one-on-one, online test preparation, and academic tutoring via Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom, primarily Zoom. Enrollment is limited, so contact me ASAP. I never take on more than 10-12 students at any one time, but I will do my best to make room for a student who really needs my help. Whatever you decide, let’s talk before you make a final decision. I’m sure you will find your time well-spent. I am proud of my track record and my students' long list of achievements—in and out of the classroom—from Secret Service Agents to teachers, professors, physicians, attorneys, engineers, accountants, CEOs, CFOs, small business people, and many, many more. The success of Westside Tutoring & Testing Services’ academic tutoring and test preparation course students fuels my determination to help even more students succeed. Nothing I do provides greater satisfaction than watching my students succeed, regardless of the student's current level or the subject matter involved. Contact me, John P. J. "Jack" Zajaros, Sr., Ph.D., for a FREE in-person consultation and assessment.
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Amy D.
Sep 20, 2017
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Apr 9, 2018
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Details: 11th grade • English • Math • Reading • Science • Writing • Not yet scheduled • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6pm) • Morning (9am - noon) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • Late afternoon (3pm - 6 pm) • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • $71 - $100 per hour • Ready to hire the right teacher now • The ACT tutor travels to me

ACT Tutoring
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Elizabeth A.
Jul 7, 2017
We decided to use Westside Tutoring (Jack- AKA Professor Z) based on a phenomenal review given by a work colleague's sister. Her son had gone to Jack for tutoring and increased his score considerably. He was ultimately accepted by his number one college choice and they gave me his contact information. I knew that I was going to need to look into tutoring for my daughter Lauren and I wanted something individualized as opposed to a large class setting or internet based service. Lauren is an excellent student and receives great grades. However, she is not very good with timed tests, and would become overly anxious. Moreover, some of her scores were surprisingly lower than anticipated based on her normal schoolwork/grades. I enlisted the help of Professor Z at the end of January 2017. He came to our home, met with us and laid out the plan. We felt very comfortable with the wealth of knowledge he had regarding the various tests (ACT, SAT etc.) as well as the methodology he would utilize to help Lauren learn HOW to take the ACT test, the clues to look for, the ability to pick up speed (a problem for Lauren was taking too much time). From January thru the start of June, Professor Z worked with Lauren 2-3 times weekly. She would further be given timed testing and simulated ACT's. We decided that June would be our final test and worked the timeline to meet this date. I am so impressed with Jack's work, the rigor of study and the care he gave Lauren. She was treated like a family member and he worked around her difficult schedule. Lauren improved her scores in EVERY subject with considerable increases. English and Math increased by 4 points, Science 3 points and Reading by a whopping 10 POINTS!!!! Reading was the area we had the largest concern-based on her low score- it seemed that she could not finish the sections and then didn't overly comprehend what was needed. Jack taught her what was needed for speed, comprehension and how to select the correct answers. Overall composite score increase of 5 points!! I cannot say enough about Professor Z, he is really wonderful and I would highly recommend!!! Elizabeth Aguirre, mom of Lauren Vajentic Avon High School.
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Karen K.
Sep 11, 2017
Where to begin....utilizing a tutor wasn't on our minds for the standardized tests for college. Fortunately my daughter didnt fall into a category that we felt it would be necessary. However, when she took her first pass at the SAT her junior year in high school, she found timing her responses on this test properly and recalling her math from years prior were holding her back from her potential. From here, my mind opened to the option of considering a tutor. I let my daughter help make the decision as well, as it would be an investment. I have heard countless stories of putting good money after bad, and I didn't want to find myself and my daughters efforts on the short end of that stick.... Then comes Professor Z & Westside Tutoring Services........ Through a little online research, my gut and a personal friend's positive experience (after a few weeks of her high schooler working with Prof Z) we asked him to consider tutoring our daughter. I found him as delightful in person as in his referrals online... Once in awhile in life, you find that person who has a true passion for what they do....& makes sure not only THEY succeed but those people around them do....this is Prof Z. He leaves little to chance. He has created a pretty fool proof way of approaching tutoring that will allow your students true potential to come through in results. It is efficient, focused, and worth every dime. His family is a beacon of kindness and support. I would (and have) told anyone considering tutoring to be extremely careful. Don't waste money on questionable tutors....it's not something to gamble with. After Prof Z's tutoring for 3-4 months and my daughter's hard work, she achieved her personal goal of a 1560 on her SAT. She even left this second go around of the test happy and cautiously confident. Who does that at these painful 3 hour sittings?! Thank you Prof Z....proving to my college bound daughter that hard work pays off. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, and to all the lucky community of students who cross your path......
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Jeff W.
Aug 3, 2018
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