BETH HUMAN is an English, Social Studies and Latin
teacher at Thomas Jefferson School, and well as Assistant
Director of College Counseling. She received her Ph.D.
and M.A. in English from Saint Louis University, and a B.A.
in English and History from Willamette University. Her
scholarly research focused on ghosts in Early Modern
historiography, as well as the mythological past as a
tool for nation building. Beth began tutoring students for
college entrance exams in 1997, and has continued ever
since, both individually, in school settings, and through
test prep companies.
Education:
B.A. Willamette University
M.A. St. Louis University
Ph.D. St. Louis University
Astronomy
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HEIDI PIERONI is a Math and Science teacher at
Thomas Jefferson School. She studied art history as an
undergraduate and healthcare ethics in her graduate
work, focusing on body image and eating disorders. As
a native St. Louisan who attended and works in private
schools, she is knowledgeable about secondary private
schools in the area and the application process. She has
been doing private SSAT tutoring and offering workshops
since 2000.
Education:
B.A. Saint Louis University
M.A. University of Pennsylvania
M.A. Saint Louis University
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MATTHEW TROUTMAN is the Associate Director of
Academics at Thomas Jefferson School. He currently
teaches math and science, from 7th grade to 12th
grade (including AP courses). He received a Ph.D. and
M.S. in Physics from Clemson University, an M.Ed. from
Teachers College at Columbia University (expected 5/17),
and a B.S. from Roanoke College. His previous research
included studying planet formation, and he has worked at
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and the University
of Missouri-St. Louis. He is passionate about exploring
how students best learn through research-based
teaching practices in order to create the best educative
environment for students.
Education:
B.S. Roanoke College
M.S. Clemson University
Ph.D. Clemson University
M.Ed. Teachers College at Columbia University
(expected 5/17)
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an additional fee
For students who have completed grades 4 or 5.
All test preparation materials provided.
Description: The SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) is used
by independent schools to assess the abilities of students applying
for admission. This four-day workshop devotes a day to strategies
for completing each section of the SSAT (quantitative, verbal, reading
comprehension, writing). The fifth day is an optional practice test.
INSTRUCTOR: HEIDI PIERONI
PRE-ACT/PRE-SAT PREP
Monday-Friday
June 5-June 9
9:00-12:00pm
$350
For students who have completed grades 7 through 9.
All test preparation materials provided.
Description: Even though you’re not ready to take the ACT and SAT
yet, there are still strategies and techniques you can start practicing!
Critical thinking, active reading, and a logical, methodical approach
to questions are skills that you can hone now, and have ready when
you do have to take college entrance exams. After all, practice makes
perfect!
INSTRUCTOR: BETH HUMAN, PH.D.
Monday-Friday
June 5-June 9
1:00-5:00pm
$425
ASTRONOMY: THE FUTURE OF HUMANS (AND ALIENS)
IN THE UNIVERSE
For students who have completed grades 9 through 11.
All test preparation materials provided.
Description: In this intensive, 5-day course, students will cover
content and strategies for all the sections of the ACT (including the
optional writing section). Before the course begins, students will
complete and submit a sample exam, and will receive individuallytailored feedback on strengths and weaknesses. During the course,
students will have an hour of practice each night, to further cement the
strategies and concepts covered that day, and to prepare for the next
day’s class. Following the course, students will receive a personalized
action plan to use as they prepare for the test.
INSTRUCTOR: BETH HUMAN, PH.D.
SAT BOOTCAMP
Monday-Friday
July 31-August 4
1:00-5:00pm
$425
For students who have completed grades 9 through 11.
All test preparation materials provided.
Description: In this intensive, 5-day course, students will cover
content and strategies for all the sections of the SAT (including the
optional writing section). Before the course begins, students will
complete and submit a sample exam, and will receive individuallytailored feedback on strengths and weaknesses. During the course,
students will have an hour of practice each night, to further cement the
strategies and concepts covered that day, and to prepare for the next
day’s class. Following the course, students will receive a personalized
action plan to use as they prepare for the test
INSTRUCTOR: BETH HUMAN, PH.D.
Please bring pencils, calculator, snack,
and a drink. to the test prep camps.
Monday-Friday / July 17-July 21 / 9:00am-12:00pm / $200
For students who have completed grades 5 through 7.
Description: This course will explore some of the big questions about
space and our place in the universe: how did the Earth form? Is it likely
that we will find evidence for life on other planets or moons? How might
our species to venture out in the universe? What is the eventual fate of the
universe? For students completing grades 5-7.
INSTRUCTOR: MATT TROUTMAN, PH.D.
INTRO TO ROBOTICS
Monday-Friday / July 17-July 21 / 12:30pm-3:30pm / $200
For students who have completed grades 5 through 7.
Description: This course is designed for students who are interested in
getting started in robotics or may want to get more experience, particularly
if students are going to schools where a robotics program exists. We will
begin by going through the principles of safety, design, building, and a bit
of programming through a hands-on, problem-solving approach. By the
end of the week students will complete a simple robot that they will be
able to control and drive.
INSTRUCTOR: MATT TROUTMAN, PH.D.
THE SCIENCE OF LEARNING
Monday-Friday /July 31-Aug 4 / 9:00am-11:00pm / $250
For students who have completed grades 5 through 9.
Description: Just in time for the beginning of school, this course will
examine how to take a students’ learning to the next level. Inspired
by research, we will look at methods for how to best learn. This is not
intended to provide strategies just to get an A (although we will discuss
those), but instead provide methods to gain lasting, effective, and life-long
knowledge and understanding through demonstrated, scientific research.
INSTRUCTOR: MATT TROUTMAN, PH.D.
Please bring a snack and drink for these camps.
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$150 - Friday
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Description: What makes a monster a monster? Why were the Greek
gods so petty? What exactly do you have to do to be a hero? And perhaps
most importantly, why were ancient human beings so obsessed with
magical apples? These are just a few of the questions we will consider in
this course. Students will study Greek mythology, language and theatre, in
an active, playful environment. With games, sports, and art, students will
explore some of the foundational myths of western culture.
INSTRUCTOR: BETH HUMAN, PH.D.
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For students who have completed grades 3 through 7.
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Monday-Friday /July 24-July 28 / 9:00am-12:00pm / $200
Test Preparation
SSAT BOOTCAMP
GREEK MYTHOLOGY: GODS, HEROES, AND MONSTERS
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