Building confidence in math and SAT success.
Personalized one-on-one tutoring designed to help students strengthen skills, improve scores, and gain confidence.
With more than 10 years of tutoring experience and a passion for helping students succeed, Mike provides personalized instruction in high school math and SAT preparation. His goal is to help every student build confidence, strengthen skills, and achieve measurable results.
Two specialties. One patient approach.
High School Math Tutoring
Personalized instruction designed to strengthen understanding, improve grades, and build confidence in mathematics.
- Customized study plans
- One-on-one instruction
- In-home tutoring
- Library-based tutoring
SAT Test Preparation
Targeted SAT preparation focused on improving performance, reducing test anxiety, and maximizing scores.
- Practice test analysis
- Test-taking strategies
- Customized study plans
- One-on-one instruction
- In-home tutoring
- Library-based tutoring
Certified SAT Instructor
Mike Hlinak has completed professional SAT instructor training and earned Full Test Certification (#10223) through standardized tutor training. This certification recognizes demonstrated concept mastery across all sections of the SAT and reflects a commitment to providing students with high-quality, evidence-based SAT instruction.
Comprehensive SAT Knowledge
Demonstrated mastery of all sections of the SAT.
Professional Training
Completed more than 20 hours of standardized SAT instructor training.
Personalized Instruction
Customized one-on-one SAT preparation tailored to each student's strengths and goals.
A focused range, taught deeply.
Mike specializes in the high school math sequence and every section of the SAT.
A simple, structured start.
Free Consultation
A short conversation to discuss your goals.
Personalized Learning Plan
A diagnostic session and a written plan tailored to your student's needs.
One-on-One Tutoring
Weekly sessions — in-home or at the library — focused on real progress. Group lessons on request.
Track Progress & Build Confidence
Regular check-ins so families see growth and students gain confidence.
In their words.
"Mr. Hlinak has been such a blessing to our family. He is patient, caring, and truly invested in our children's success. He always goes the extra mile, and his warm personality makes him feel like family."
"Mr. Mike has a gift for making difficult math concepts approachable while building confidence along the way. Our daughter improved her math skills and developed a much more positive attitude toward the subject."
"Mr. Hlinak has helped my daughter tremendously in Geometry and Algebra II. He connects with teenagers while making learning enjoyable with his humor and engaging teaching style."
"After two years of tutoring, my daughter is excelling academically and placed fifth in her class. Mr. Hlinak inspires students to enjoy learning and believe in themselves."
"I'd give Mr. Hlinak a million stars if I could. He's an outstanding tutor, genuinely cares about his students, and there's a reason kids love learning from him."
"Mr. Mike helped me so much in geometry this year. Math has never been my strongest subject, but he always explained things in a way that actually made sense and never made me feel bad for asking questions."