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Abbey Jackson
Georgia State University
Senior at Georgia State University majoring in biology on the premed track. Multiple Dean's List and President's List honors. Competitive rock climber.
About Us
Northside Tutoring & Robert Feagin
The story behind Atlanta's boutique tutoring standard — and the educator who built it.
The Founder
Meet Robert Feagin.
Westminster · Stanford · Oxford. The seed of a boutique.
Robert's educational journey began at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, where he excelled both in academics and leadership. From winning the Yale Book Award to becoming a National Merit Finalist, Robert was a standout student. He graduated third in his class and scored in the 98th percentile on the SAT.
After high school, Robert attended Stanford and Oxford, earning a degree in history. During his time at Oxford, he discovered the transformative power of one-on-one tutoring — the seed of what would become Northside Tutoring.
He worked extensively with students from different backgrounds, including tutoring a young student in East Palo Alto in English as a Second Language, and participated in after-school mentoring programs.
How Results Are Guaranteed
The Northside Method
Every student succeeds through our four-stage framework. No guesswork. No generic programs. Just precision tutoring that delivers measurable outcomes.
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Assessment
We identify exactly where your child is — academically, emotionally, and strategically — before a single lesson is taught.
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Perfect-Match Coach
Your child is paired with the ideal elite tutor for their goals, temperament, and learning style.
- III
Bespoke Plan
A fully personalized roadmap built around how your child specifically gets stuck — and exactly what it takes to get them unstuck.
- IV
Adaptive Coaching
Every session, we read what’s happening in real time and adjust. The right response to a student who is frustrated looks nothing like the right response to a student who is bored. We know the difference.
A Word from Northside
How SSAT tutoring transforms private school admissions
The Standard
Why choose Northside?
We have fifteen tutors who scored 1530+ on the SAT, several with perfect scores on both the SAT and ACT. Every tutor has deep expertise across subjects — the quality of our team is what makes us stand out in the Southeast.
Whether your child needs help in AP-level subjects, preparing for college entrance exams, or improving study skills, we have the team to help them succeed.
A Community Effort
More than tutors — partners.
Robert grew up in Buckhead's Tuxedo Park and is deeply connected to the Atlanta area. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta and active in both the Stanford and Westminster alumni associations.
At Northside, we are more than just tutors — we are partners in your child's educational journey.
Why Students Actually Improve
The Northside Approach
The most common mistake in tutoring is treating every student the same way. Cover the material. Assign the practice. See what sticks. This works for some students. For many, it does not — because the obstacle was never the content to begin with.
Over a career spanning more than twenty-five years and thousands of students, Robert Feagin developed a framework for understanding why a given student is struggling in this moment — and what that moment calls for. Not every student who is stuck needs more explanation. Some need to step back. Some need a confidence reset. Some need a foundational gap closed before the current material can make sense. Some need silence and space. Some need the right question asked at the right time.
This diagnostic precision, delivered with a level of compassion and attentiveness that goes well beyond what most families have experienced in tutoring, is the engine behind the results we see. It is also why students retain more. When learning is matched to where a student actually is in their learning journey — emotionally and academically — it lands differently. It sticks. The test gets passed, and the knowledge stays.
We do not share the internal mechanics of the Approach with families — and honestly, you should not have to think about it. You hired us to handle that part. What you will notice instead is a child who starts showing up to sessions without the dread, who asks questions they would have been too intimidated to ask before, and who starts to suspect that learning might actually be enjoyable.
We take what we do seriously. We just refuse to make it feel that way. Because the score matters — and so does the student behind it. We are developing critical thinkers, curious minds, and confident young people who will carry what they learn here into everything that comes next.
Most of all, we restore something that struggling students often lose along the way: belief in what is possible — and in where their learning journey can take them.
Community
Northside in the community
Our Story
The growth of Northside Tutoring
For over twenty-five years, Robert has poured his heart into building Northside Tutoring — initially as a one-man operation. Today, Northside has grown into a highly respected tutoring service with an elite team of expert tutors. What has never changed is the core of what we do: read each student precisely, understand why they’re stuck, and respond with the exact intervention that moves them forward.
We specialize in subjects ranging from math and science to college essays, and we prepare students for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and SSAT. Our tutors come from top schools — including Ivy League institutions — with a track record of helping students gain admission to prestigious colleges and private schools.
Recent admissions —
Schools Our Students Now Attend
- 01Duke
- 02UVA
- 03UNC
- 04Vanderbilt
- 05University of Southern California
- 06Stanford
- 07UCLA
- 08University of Miami
- 09UF
- 10Rice
Our Guarantee
The Best Fit Guarantee
Guaranteed —
We guarantee the perfect match coach. Every student is paired based on subject expertise, personality, grade level, and learning style — and if the fit isn't right, we replace the tutor at no charge. Our Best Fit Guarantee ensures every family gets the right match, not just an available one.
Last year, of 5 students who applied to Westminster, 4 were accepted; the 5th secured a place at Marist with a 98th percentile SSAT score. Our students have gained acceptance to UGA, GA State, Emory, GA Tech, and Ivy League institutions including Stanford, Vanderbilt, Duke, UVA, and Georgetown.
Become a Tutor —
Interested in joining the Northside team?
We maintain a 300+ person waitlist and accept only the top 1% of applicants. If you have the credentials, we would love to meet you.
The Roster
Tutors at Northside Tutoring
21 dedicated educators, hand-picked from the top 1% of applicants. Serving Buckhead and Greater Atlanta — plus students nationwide via online sessions.
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Alex Yuan
Georgia Tech
Hi! I'm Alex, and I am a Stamps Presidents Scholar at Georgia Tech, a merit scholarship awarded to <0.1% of applicants. I am second year majoring in Biomedical Engineering with minors in Spanish and Medical Sciences and currently have a 4.0 GPA. I plan to complete my degree in 3 years. I graduated from the Westminster Schools, where I was a National Merit Finalist, Top 5% in my class, and got 5's in 15 AP exams. My favorite subjects to tutor are STEM subjects. Outside of school, I enjoy artistic hobbies like painting and dancing!
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Angelina Guan
Georgia Institute of Technology
Freshman at Georgia Tech majoring in Industrial Engineering. National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, and Westminster top 5%. Earned a 1540 SAT and 35 ACT. Received 5's on AP Calc BC, AP Stats, AP CSP, AP CSA, AP Chem, and AP Bio. Served as President of Mu Alpha Theta and received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
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Amy Goetze
University of Michigan (Ph.D.)
Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan, plus M.S. in Mathematics and B.A. with Honors from Williams College. Former leadership roles at Kaiser, CHOA, and IBM.
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Andrew Channer
Georgia State University
Graduated GSU in Neuroscience. Brains & Behavior Fellowship Scholar. Extensive tutoring experience in biology, chemistry, and history.
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Balaji Balachandran
Stanford University
Senior at Stanford University majoring in computer science. 1570 SAT. Took AP BC Calc, Physics C, Stats, Chem. Loves Spikeball, basketball, and Batman.
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Caroline Kent
Duke University
Caroline recently graduated cum laude from Westminster, where she was honored as Homecoming Queen and received Westminster's Clare Haverty Ridley Award for positivity and scholarship. She's also a recipient of the Georgia Certificate of Merit and the President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) in Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Caroline earned a 35 composite on the ACT (36 English, 35 Science, 35 Math, 33 Reading), and she brings that same command of standardized testing to her work with students. She is also an AP Scholar with distinction, scoring a 5 on various STEM AP courses such as AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry. This fall, Caroline heads to Duke University, where she plans to major in Music with a possible second major in Economics or Chemistry. Beyond the classroom, Caroline has spent three years as an Odyssey counselor, giving her real, hands-on experience connecting with kids and making learning fun!
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Joy Johnson
Two master's degrees (Applied Mathematics and Physics). Taught math since 1999 at Alabama A&M, UAH, and other institutions. Experience at NASA and Intergraph.
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Kristina Schaufele
Duke University
Westminster salutatorian. 36 ACT. Presidential Scholar nominee. 11 AP classes including CSP, CSA, Spanish Lit, Euro History, English Lit, Physics 2, Calc AB.
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Khushi Sharma
Georgia Institute of Technology
Westminster 2022 grad, Georgia Tech BSMS in Computer Science. 36 ACT, 1580 SAT. National Merit Scholar.
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Kyle Laney
University of South Florida (M.S.)
UMiami undergrad in music business. Biomedical science at UC Denver and Johns Hopkins. Master's in genomics at USF. K-8 teacher at an independent school.
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Max Pincus
Stanford University
Stanford grad, Mathematical and Computational Sciences with Economics minor. 1560 SAT, 800 Math 2. 5's on Calc AB/BC, Stats, Bio, Physics.
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Saanjali Ganesh
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Tech student double-majoring in Public Policy and Economics. Four-time Dean's List recipient, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Cup honoree, and recipient of Georgia Tech's Leaders, Progress, and Service Distinction. Her writing and memos have been used in Georgia Tech research, and Atlanta news outlets have contacted her about her policy research.
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Siya Kalra
The University of Chicago
First-year at UChicago, Business Economics and Computer Science. AP experience in Biology, Chemistry, Stats, Calc AB/BC, English, Latin.
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Sriya Kantipudi
Emory University
First-year at Emory majoring in Economics and Finance. Westminster alum, Atlanta-based.
Computer Science
Jalysa Garner
Hi, I'm Jalysa! I'm a Software Engineer with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for helping students build confidence in technology and problem-solving. I have professional experience developing real-world applications using AI, LLMs, MCP tools, Java, JavaScript, React, AWS, and other modern technologies. As a tutor, I focus on making complex concepts easier to understand through examples and step-by-step guidance. My goal is to create an encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and developing the skills to solve problems independently.
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Zal Ekinci
Johns Hopkins University
Zal Ekinci is a recent graduate from Johns Hopkins University with double majors in Chemistry and Biology. He was also a Hodson Merit Scholar at Hopkins. Zal has experience with the SAT and the MCAT exams, and has taken AP Chemistry, Biology, and Calculus AB/BC. His previous work experience includes the healthcare information technology industry and research in life sciences and clinical projects.
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Isaiah Hughes
Currently training for Orton-Gillingham certification. Isaiah is an educator pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Special Education while completing his RBT certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. His academic and clinical training strengthen his ability to support students with diverse learning needs and provide effective, individualized interventions. He currently serves as a paraprofessional in Atlanta Public Schools, supporting kindergarten students and drawing on his strong background in Autism (AU) classroom instruction. Isaiah provides structured, patient guidance that promotes independence, social-emotional development, foundational academics, and positive behavior strategies for early learners. Isaiah's passion for mentorship began in high school when he founded You&Me, a one-on-one mentorship program for young learners. Since then, he has gained extensive tutoring experience with students ages four and up, helping them overcome academic and behavioral challenges with a strengths-based, supportive approach.
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Samson Dessalines
Johns Hopkins University
Samson Dessalines is a Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Engineering graduate (3.91 GPA, MCAT 521) with over 5 years of tutoring and teaching experience across the Baltimore area. He has worked with more than 250 students from kindergarten through college, covering the MCAT, SAT, ACT, and a wide range of subjects including biology, physics, statistics, calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and organic chemistry. He raised his own MCAT score by 11 points in 10 weeks, finishing at a 521, and brings that same structured, efficient approach to his students. Samson builds individualized improvement plans, coaches students through test anxiety, and has a track record of measurable results.
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Jerry Chen
Tulane University
Hello, I'm Jerry, a senior at Tulane University, majoring in Mathematics, Economics, and Political Science. I know firsthand how stressful standardized tests can be, but I'm here to prove that with the right strategies, anyone can succeed. I managed to score a 178 on the LSAT. In addition, I received 36 on the ACT and was a National Merit Scholar. I also scored 5's on 7 different AP exams (AP Calc AB, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP European History, AP Biology, AP Psychology, AP English Literature). My favorite tests to tutor are the LSAT and ACT. Outside of tutoring, I love trying out new recipes, hiking, and going to the gym!
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Stephanie Wang
Johns Hopkins University
Stephanie Wang obtained her B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Rochester and an M.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics from Johns Hopkins University. Since earning a 1590 SAT/36 ACT and 166 Verbal/167 Quantitative GRE, she has been mentoring and tutoring students in those subjects, as well as AP Calculus, for over five years. Her teaching philosophy is built on the idea of psychological safety––that is, the importance of cultivating an educational space where students feel safe, seen, and heard. She believes in allowing students to make mistakes to learn from them, and encourages all questions, comments, and suggestions. Most of all, her approach is holistic and tailored to the needs of the student, whether they are currently struggling or looking to get ahead. Outside of academic coaching, Stephanie is an active research scientist in mathematical pedagogy and algorithm optimization. She also enjoys watching films, playing volleyball, and the company of her two cats.
Intern
Meet our interns
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Harper Bateman
The Westminster Schools
Hello! I'm Harper Bateman, a senior at Westminster taking AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, AP English Language, AP European History, and post-AP Spanish. I've played violin for 13 years, and I hope to continue into college. I've gotten 8+ 5's on my past AP exams, and a 36 on the ACT. I'm currently playing in the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra for my third year. Outside of school, I enjoy hiking, painting, and sewing!
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Nathan Ye
The Westminster Schools
Nathan is a rising 11th grader at The Westminster Schools. Nathan has scored 1580 on the SAT, qualified for the AIME four times, and competed at the MATHCOUNTS National Competition. He also represented Georgia at ARML as one of the top 15 math students in the state. Outside the classroom, he enjoys playing squash and viola. He also co-founded the nonprofit Rule the Board, expanding access to chess for underprivileged kids. At The Learning Company, Nathan works on the web design and deployment side, helping bring improvements to the app.
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