Advantage Testing of Houston

1455 West Loop S.
Suite 650
Houston, TX 77027

Phone: 713.520.6188
Email: PC@advantage-houston.com

Romy Cassack, Director
Dejan Krunic, Director
Jay Resh, Director Emeritus
Valerie Densen, Program Consultant

 

Advantage Testing of Houston has delivered outstanding educational services to the Houston community for over 20 years. Launched by Jay Resh in 1994, we have helped thousands of students reach their academic and professional goals.

Our tutors have the specialized knowledge and years of professional experience necessary to offer exceptional one-on-one tutoring for a wide range of academic subjects, from elementary-level courses and reading remediation to graduate school studies. Our deep knowledge of curriculum allows us to tailor our instruction to each student’s coursework and learning style. In addition to academic tutoring, we provide assistance with organizational and study skills.

We also bring our passion for long-term, rigorous preparation to standardized exam tutoring. Using a combination of official tests and proprietary materials, we help students excel on ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP Exams, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, PE Exams, NCLEX, DAT, Bar Exam, and general placement exams. Additionally, we help students improve writing skills and prepare for interviews, and we help families find and apply for college scholarships and navigate the college financial landscape.

SOAR, a specialized pre-K school readiness and early elementary enrichment program, prepares our youngest students for academic success. SOAR builds a strong foundation for literacy and nurtures executive functioning using literature, games, puzzles, and other interactive activities.

Our tutors care deeply about their students and often maintain working relationships with them throughout their academic careers. We strive to develop trusting, supportive connections with every student as we help them achieve their goals.

Tutors in Houston

Christopher Bias /

Christopher Bias

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, ISEE, HSPT, Mathematics, Science

B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Houston.
Officer in the U.H. Society of Physics Students; Founding Member of the U.H. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Julia Blackmore /

Julia Blackmore

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, MCAT, ISEE, PSAT, Mathematics, Science

Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Baylor College of Medicine.
B.A., magna cum laude, in Biology from Luther College.
Phi Beta Kappa; Beta Beta Beta (Biology); Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics).

Elizabeth Bradley /

Elizabeth Bradley

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, OLSAT, PSAT, Mathematics, Social Studies, English

M.P.P.A. from the University of St. Thomas.
B.A. in Political Science from the University of St. Thomas.
Dean’s List; Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society.

Fern Bryan /

Fern Bryan

Tutor of: Academic Advantage Program, English, Languages, Miscellaneous

M.A. in Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities from Northeastern University.
M.S.W. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
B.A. in the Teaching of English from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Education Specialist.
Strategic Learning Coordinator.

Romy Cassack /

Romy Cassack

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE, English, Miscellaneous

M.A. in Journalism from Drake University.
B.A. in English from Drake University.
A.O.S. in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute of Houston.
Independent Educational Consulting Certificate from the University of California, Irvine.
Director of Advantage Testing of Houston.

Carolyn Clancy /

Carolyn Clancy

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, Mathematics

M.A.T. in Secondary Math Education from Rice University.
B.S. in Civil Engineering from Villanova University.

Justin Dice /

Justin Dice

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, MCAT, Social Studies, English

M.A. in Teaching from Marian University.
B.A., with honors, in English Literature and Creative Writing from Butler University.
Teach For America; Writing Fellow; Fiction and Poetry Awards at Butler University.

Andrew Dimond /

Andrew Dimond

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, PSAT, Social Studies, English, Languages

M.F.A. in Fiction from the University of Houston.
B.A. in English and Religious Studies from Rice University.
National Merit Finalist; National Latin Exam Gold Medalist; Rice Century Scholar; Rice Trustee Distinguished Scholar; University of Houston Presidential Graduate Fellow; First Editor-in-Chief of Rice English Literary Journal.

Danielle DuBois /

Danielle DuBois

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, English, Miscellaneous

M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston.
B.A., summa cum laude, in English from Rice University.
Phi Beta Kappa; Pi Beta Phi; Academy of American Poets; Minter Outstanding English Major Award; University of Houston Certificate of Teaching Excellence.

Buck Elkins /

Buck Elkins

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, ISEE, Mathematics, Science

M.A. in Teaching Mathematics from Relay Graduate School.
B.S. in Economics from the University of Houston.

Barbara Farley /

Barbara Farley

Tutor of: ACT, SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, Mathematics, English

M.A., summa cum laude, in Math Education from the University of Houston.
B.A., cum laude, in Intermediate Education from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
University of Houston Middle School Mathematics Program National Science Foundation Grantee; Who’s Who of American Women; Who’s Who Among American Teachers.

Jarrod Ford /

Jarrod Ford

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, GMAT, ISEE, GMAT Class, Mathematics, Science, Languages

M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Davis.
B.S. in Civil Engineering from Rice University.
Achievement Scholar; National Merit Finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction.

Daniel Garson /

Daniel Garson

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, ISEE, PSAT, Mathematics, Science, English, Admissions Counseling

M.S. in Geology from the University of California, Riverside.
B.A., with honors, in Biology and Geology from Oberlin College.

Marti Goehringer /

Marti Goehringer

Tutor of: ISEE, SOAR Preschool and Elementary, Academic Advantage Program, Mathematics, English, Miscellaneous

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Houston Baptist University.
B.S. in Communication Science and Disorders from Texas Christian University.
Professor in Pragmatic Studies at the University of St. Thomas; Teaching Certification in Early Childhood–Sixth Grade with Additional Training in Gifted and Talented Instruction.

J. Patrick Hanley /

J. Patrick Hanley

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, LSAT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE, Bar Exam, Social Studies, English, Languages, Business, Law

J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law, Camden.
B.A. in Political Science from the Honors College at the University of Houston.
Texas Aerospace Scholar.

Jennifer Herbst /

Jennifer Herbst

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, ISEE, SOAR Preschool and Elementary, Mathematics, Science, Miscellaneous

Ph.D. in Chemistry from Purdue University.
B.A. in Chemistry from Grinnell College.
American Society for Mass Spectrometry Member; American Chemical Society Member.

Cyndi Jones /

Cyndi Jones

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, GMAT, English

M.S. in College Teaching and English from Northeastern State University.
B.A. in English from Northeastern State University.

James Jung /

James Jung

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, ISEE, PSAT, Mathematics

B.S. in Accounting from the University of Southern California.
Global Leadership Program.

Dejan Krunic /

Dejan Krunic

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, SSAT, ISEE, GMAT Class, Mathematics, Science, English

M.S. in Structural Engineering from Stanford University.
B.S., summa cum laude, in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Arkansas.
Stanford Graduate Fellow.
Director of Advantage Testing of Houston.

Christopher Saad Mahmoud /

Christopher Saad Mahmoud

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, Mathematics

M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rice University.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rice University.
Vice President's Appreciation Award.

Jason Mishaw /

Jason Mishaw

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, Mathematics, Science

M.S. in Finance from the University of Houston’s Bauer School of Business.
B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Rice University.
B.A. in Economics from Rice University.
Chartered Financial Analyst; National Merit Finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction.

Noah Montierth /

Noah Montierth

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, Mathematics, Science, Miscellaneous

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Temple University.
Entrepreneurship Institute; Internship in Renewable Natural Gas.

Erin Oldham /

Erin Oldham

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, ISEE, Mathematics, Science

B.E. (in progress) in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University.
St. John’s School Graduate; University Honor Council; Engineering Council; Society of Women Engineers; Reformed University Fellowship.

Vraj Patel /

Vraj Patel

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English

M.S. (in progress) in Management Information Systems.
B.S. in Psychology with Minors in English and Political Science from the University of Houston.
Dean's List.

Jay Resh /

Jay Resh

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, GMAT Class, Mathematics, Science, English

Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Houston.
M.S. in Physics from the University of Houston.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University.
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society; NASA Space Grant Fellow; Sigma Pi Research Honor Society Award.
Director Emeritus of Advantage Testing of Houston.

Joshua Ripple /

Joshua Ripple

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, ISEE, Social Studies, English

M.A. in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research.
B.A., with honors, in English from Stanford University.
Mary Louise Rosenberg Thesis Prize; Outstanding Master of Arts Graduate Award.

Diana Tang /

Diana Tang

Tutor of: SAT, ACT, ISEE, English, Miscellaneous

M.A. in Educational Leadership at the University of Houston.
B.A., with honors, in English Literature from Johns Hopkins University.
Teach for America Trainer; National Merit Finalist; Phi Beta Kappa; Student Director for The Tutorial Project.

Lauren Wiggins /

Lauren Wiggins

Tutor of: ISEE, SOAR Preschool and Elementary, Academic Advantage Program, Mathematics, Science, Miscellaneous

M.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
B.S. in Biology from Texas Southern University.
Certified Autism Specialist from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards.

Jackson Williams /

Jackson Williams

Tutor of: Mathematics, Business, Miscellaneous

Website development.