Allan Knight
Meet Allan Knight – Expert SAT/ACT Prep, History, Physics, Early Math, & Executive Functioning Tutor
Allan Knight is an elite educator and research statistician who combines distinguished academic honors with cognitive psychology expertise to support learners at all stages. Holding a B.A. in Psychology with high honors from Cornell College and post-baccalaureate pre-med training from Loyola University Chicago, Allan specializes in SAT/ACT Prep alongside building elementary foundational skills in early math, history, and executive functioning. With additional high-level instruction in AP World History, AP Physics, and advanced data sciences, Allan bridges cognitive science with practical learning strategies to help students build lasting academic confidence and conquer high-stakes exams.
Areas Of Expertise
Test Prep (SAT & ACT): Strategic coaching for standardized tests, focusing on high-impact math strategies, data interpretation, and science reasoning to maximize scores.
History & Humanities (Up to AP Level): Expert instruction in AP World History, World History, and Social Sciences. Helps students master historical analysis, document-based questions (DBQs), essay structuring, and thematic concept mapping.
Physics (Up to AP Level): Expert support for AP Physics 1, 2, and C. Allan uses his background in statistical modeling and physical sciences to demystify mechanics, thermodynamics, and electricity.
Early Math & Elementary Foundational Skills: Expert coaching in early elementary math, helping young learners master number sense, foundational arithmetic, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning.
Executive Functioning & Cognitive Coaching: Grounded in his degree and laboratory research in cognitive psychology, Allan actively builds essential executive functioning skills including task initiation, working memory, organization, focus, and structured step-by-step problem-solving.
Mathematics & Statistics: Core Math (Algebra I/II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) and statistical software (R, SQL, Excel).
Science (Biology & Chemistry): Extensive experience in clinical trials (TAPUR study), genomic data review, and psychopharmacology research.
Grade Levels: Highly comfortable teaching elementary students through high school, college, and adult learners.
Teaching Philosophy
"I believe in meeting students where they are. When a student struggles with a concept—whether it's an early math concept, complex physics, or AP World History essay analysis—my strategy is to retrace steps, asking targeted questions to identify exactly where the confusion began. By combining executive functioning tools with patient instruction, I aim to clear up foundational misunderstandings and empower students with the cognitive tools they need to succeed independently."
What Makes Allan Special
Standardized Test & Humanities Strategist: As a former Supervisory Statistician for the U.S. Census Bureau, he brings a unique, real-world mastery of logic, data, structured essay writing, and analytical framework to SAT/ACT Prep and AP World History, helping high school students decode complex exam patterns.
Cognitive Psychology & Executive Functioning Focus: With a B.A. in Psychology and dedicated undergraduate laboratory research in cognitive psychology and experimental design, Allan understands how brains learn, process, and organize information. He directly translates this knowledge into tailored executive functioning, history writing, and early math strategies.
Pre-Med Academic Rigor: Allan's intensive Pre-Med training at Loyola University Chicago provides the high-level scientific foundation required to teach challenging AP science curricula with ease.
Adaptable & Patient Educator: His diverse background includes tutoring college-level Psychobiology and teaching English in Guatemala, making him a patient, empathetic communicator for young elementary learners and advanced AP students alike.
Education & Achievements
B.A. in Psychology, Cornell College (High Honors, Dean's List, Chaffin Fellow, Astley Lab).
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med, Loyola University Chicago.
Former Supervisory Statistician, U.S. Census Bureau.
Published Researcher, Journal of Experimental Psychology & Cornell Fellows.