Isaiah Taylor

 
 

Meet Isaiah Taylor - Expert Aerospace Engineer, Math, and SAT/ACT Prep Tutor

Isaiah Taylor is an Aerospace Engineer at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab who brings over 8 years of tutoring experience to his students. With a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (2025) and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Isaiah specializes in making difficult concepts understandable. He combines his technical expertise with proven strategies for SAT/ACT preparation and K-12 math, helping students achieve measurable academic improvement.

Areas of Expertise:

  • SAT & ACT Test Preparation: Led "SAT/ACT Math Summer bootcamps" where parents reported increased scores.

  • High School Math: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus.

  • Advanced Mathematics: Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, and Engineering Mathematics.

  • Engineering & Coding: Professional expertise in Aerospace Engineering, MATLAB, and Introduction to Coding.

  • Test Strategy: Scored in the 96th percentile for SAT Reading and 84th percentile for SAT Math.

Teaching Philosophy:

"My approach is results-oriented and focused on measurable improvement. I have a track record of helping private clients 'improve by a letter grade' across all math subjects. Whether leading an 'SAT/ACT Math Summer bootcamp' or tutoring undergraduate engineering students, I believe in tracking progress and adapting my methods to ensure every student masters the material."

What Makes Isaiah Special:

  • Proven SAT/ACT Success: Isaiah has led high school SAT/ACT bootcamps for Scholarship Lady DC, resulting in "increased scores" for his students.

  • Engineering Expertise: As a professional Aerospace Engineer, Isaiah helps students understand the "why" behind math concepts by connecting them to real-world applications.

  • Consistent Results: His private math tutoring clients have consistently "improved by a letter grade" in subjects ranging from Pre-Algebra to Pre-Calculus.

  • Top-Tier Test Taker: With personal scores in the 96th percentile (Reading) and 84th percentile (Math), he knows exactly how to navigate the challenges of standardized testing.

Education & Achievements:

  • University of Alabama Huntsville: Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering: Hypersonics (2025).

  • Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (2019).

  • Math Specialist: Math Mastermind (2015-Present).

  • Aerospace Engineer: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab.

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