Episode Description

Dr. Joseph Krupnick and Andrew Kletzien discuss their journey into teaching and the development of the Krupnick approach to test prep. Dr. Krupnick shares how his passion for teaching led him to start his own tutoring practice, focusing on ACT/SAT and college essays. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven strategies and the collaboration among tutors to develop effective teaching methods. Andrew Kletzien shares his experience of starting as a tutor in high school and how his love for one-on-one teaching led him to join the Krupnick approach. The Krupnick approach is characterized by its specialist model, data-driven techniques, and fully integrated college prep services. Dr. Joseph Krupnick and Andrew Kletzien discuss the Krapnik approach to tutoring and education. They emphasize the importance of personalized learning, critical thinking, and teaching students how to think rather than just memorize information. They also discuss the challenges and benefits of one-on-one tutoring versus group classes. Dr. Krupnick shares his vision for a school that focuses on teaching essential skills and encouraging independent thinking. Overall, they highlight the need for a more holistic and flexible approach to education.

Key Takeaways

Dr. Krupnick's passion for teaching led him to start his own tutoring practice, focusing on ACT/SAT and college essays.
The Krupnick approach is characterized by its specialist model, where tutors specialize in specific subjects, and its data-driven techniques.
The Krupnick approach offers fully integrated college prep services, including academic coursework, college selection, and essay assistance.
Collaboration among tutors and a strong student-teacher relationship are key elements of the Krupnick approach. The Krapnik approach emphasizes personalized learning and teaching students how to think critically.
One-on-one tutoring allows for a more tailored and focused learning experience.
Group classes require a different approach and logistical considerations.
There is a need for a more holistic and flexible approach to education that encourages independent thinking and teaches essential skills.
The focus should be on the pursuit of truth and developing students' ability to think and analyze.

Meet Our Guest

Andrew Kletzien is a seasoned math and science tutor specializing in skill-building and conceptual understanding. Since 2010, he has tutored one-on-one and in groups for ACT, SAT, GRE, K-12 math, social sciences, and executive functioning. Andrew focuses on helping students understand the problems that skills and concepts solve and their relationships within mathematical and scientific toolboxes. He emphasizes directed, independent study and experimentation. With a BA in Political Science and Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago and an MA in Social Science from the University of Chicago, Andrew's expertise also extends to political theory and moral philosophy. Dr. Joseph Krupnick, with 15 years of experience, specializes in tutoring students with academic and learning difficulties, including ADHD, learning differences, and motivation challenges. He offers individualized academic tutoring, educational therapy, and consulting for middle-school, high school, and college students in the Chicago area. Dr. Krupnick focuses on executive functioning, language processing, attention, and subject matter to help students develop compensatory skills and build intellectual self-confidence. He collaborates with students, teachers, and parents to create personalized learning programs. Trained at Harvard University (BA, MA, PhD), Dr. Krupnick has worked with over 500 students, fostering academic growth through trust and intrinsic motivation.