Peter Scotch has been teaching high school English for over 23 years, first at Byram Hills and then at Hastings-on-Hudson Schools, where he teaches English 10, 11, and Film classes.
He loves how this variety of subjects complements his work with students that range from the honors classrooms to those of the alternative school, where he has gained valuable experience working with different learning styles. One of his primary goals is to find and nurture the unique passion every individual brings to class.
Peter has been teaching Carnegie Prep’s test prep classes since 2008, and he also privately tutors for the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the PSAT, SAT, and the ACT. Additionally, he helps students with their college essays.
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I got a 1570 on my SAT with a 780 in Writing and a 790 in Math. Overall, I am super happy with how I did, and I just want to say a big thank-you for helping me achieve my goals for the test!
AM, Student
I wanted to share with you the great news. R. scored a total of 227, with a 70 in Critical Reading, 80 in Math, and 77 in Writing. These scores are a 52 point increase from his PSAT last year. R. is thrilled at the results. I was glad that he went into the PSAT feeling confident and prepared.
AG, Parent
I took the ACT prep class, and I received my scores back from the September testing date. My composite score was a 31, which I am very pleased about! Thank you to Austin and Peter for helping me perfect my ACT skills and giving me so much study material to work with and useful test-taking techniques, it all paid off!
GB, Student
Thank you thank you! My daughter so loved the ACT Blast with Peter and Marshall! She said that she understands now how kids who take a course have such an advantage over those that do not. The strategies she learned she could not get from a book or through practice on her own.
RC, Parent
Great news for B!!! He got a 33 (up from a 26 in Dec when he took it unprepped)!!!! We can’t thank you enough for all of your assistance…..you really have a great system with great prep materials – so glad that we made the effort to have B attend the session!! High five to Carnegie and all of its awesome tutors – you guys are amazing!!
JL
My daughter did well on her ACT, a marked improvement from before taking your [Pre-Season ACT] class with Peter and Austin. She got a composite of 31! We are very pleased – she had months of private tutoring before we found you, and she never improved until your class. Thanks again.
JK, Parent
A big thank you to the team, and in particular to Amelia and Peter. My son just got back his SAT results – a 2290 (730 Reading, 770 Math and 790 Writing). The communication, professionalism and availability of your team gave my son the skills and confidence he needed. There is no doubt I will use your classes with my other children!