Expert Test Prep & Academic Tutoring

Since 2013, Derek Mahan Tutoring has tutored students across the learning spectrum and supported hundreds of students through the test preparation process for college and high-school readiness exams.

Derek Mahan Tutoring provides customized tutoring services for the ACT®, PSAT®, SAT®, and ISEE®.

Derek works to build academic skills while also honing students’ test-taking abilities, study skills, and time and stress management, ultimately, helping students transfer content knowledge to standardized tests.

Tutoring sessions are one-on-one and individualized to each student’s needs and are held at Derek’s office and online via Zoom.

Derek Mahan Tutoring also offers academic tutoring for high school and college level math and physics.

About Derek

Our Services

  • Derek prepares students for all sections of the ACT, SAT, PSAT, and ISEE. Derek recommends that students begin a tutoring program with him by taking a proctored practice test at his office to determine where students are in their test-taking abilities. Then, Derek works to build students up until they’ve reached their testing goals.

  • Derek Mahan Tutoring offers academic tutoring primarily for high school and college level math: Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus. Physics tutoring is also available.

  • Tutoring sessions are held at Derek’s office and online via Zoom. In-home tutoring sessions are not an option at this time. Most tutoring sessions last 60 minutes.

  • Practice testing is an essential part of measuring student growth and informing the teaching process as Derek helps students prepare for standardized tests. Additionally, practicing under conditions similar to the official test is a great way to condition students for success. Practice tests are proctored at Derek’s office using the same guidelines used for official test administrations.

What clients are saying.

  • "We were incredibly lucky to find Derek, as he is a phenomenal tutor. Derek created a personalized experience for our student that met his needs perfectly. He had an excellent rapport and listened to our student. The result exceeded our expectations with a 36 ACT score!"

    Walter Payton College Prep Parent

  • "Derek is a first class tutor. He helped my son and daughter achieve scores they were striving for. He adapts to the learning style of the student and pushes them effectively to reach their potential. I HIGHLY recommend Derek."

    Latin School of Chicago Parent

  • "Derek gave me the resources and wisdom to study in the way that works for me. After learning about how I like to study, Derek accommodated my methods and was an essential factor in my high scores."

    Latin School of Chicago Student

  • "I had a great experience with Derek. His dedication to supporting each student is unmatched, and he strives to put his all into improving your score."

    Latin School of Chicago Student

  • "Derek is the best tutor ever! I was able to improve my score by 6 points in only a short span of time with his guidance. His approach to test prep is the best out there and it is 100% worth it to study with Derek! I have tried other test prep services and Derek's was by far the best. I will always recommend Derek for test prep to anyone who needs it. He is that good!"

    Whitney Young Student

  • "Derek's tutoring was effective for me because he personalized his approach to how I learn and how I operate. This made a huge difference. I feel I learn in a specific way, so to have someone alter their approach for me really helped my development."

    Saint Ignatius College Prep Student

Get in Touch

If you’d like to learn more about Derek and his test preparation and academic tutoring services, feel free to contact him.