What’s your telos?

In ancient Greek, telos means purpose, goal, or ultimate aim. At Telos Tutors, we believe every student has a unique telos: their reason for striving, learning, and achieving. Our mission is to help students discover and reach their goals, whether it’s acing the SAT, building confidence in their abilities, or unlocking their full academic potential.

A letter from our founder

In high school, I took a one-month SAT class with a well-known company and scored a 1540 on my only attempt. While the practice tests were incredibly helpful (but too few), the instruction felt average and lacked personalization. Even as a strong student, I knew I could have benefited from a more tailored approach, something that catered to my specific strengths and challenges.

Fast forward to today, I’ve made it my mission to provide the kind of support I wish I had during my own test prep journey. Over nearly two decades of teaching and tutoring, I’ve immersed myself in these exams, studying every question type, refining strategies, and learning how to break it all down for students. I’ve seen firsthand how the right approach can turn what seems like an immovable obstacle into an achievable goal.

At Telos Tutors, we don’t just teach test strategies; we build confidence. Whether it’s identifying content gaps, learning how to approach tricky questions, or managing test anxiety, our goal is to equip every student with the tools they need to succeed.

We’re not just about test prep; we’re about empowering students to believe in their abilities and take on challenges with resilience. Telos Tutors is proud to be part of the Huntingdon Valley community, helping students realize their full potential, one goal at a time.

Ren Abraham
Founder & President

Our Team

Ren founded Telos Tutors in 2016 with a vision: to provide students with more than just test-taking tips, but with the tools, strategies, and confidence to thrive academically and beyond. With nearly two decades of teaching and tutoring experience across STEM and humanities, Ren brings both expertise and empathy to every session.

A 99th percentile SAT scorer himself, Ren continues to sit for the SAT to stay sharp and up-to-date with the evolving exam. His students regularly achieve extraordinary gains thanks to his structured yet responsive approach. Ren specializes in helping both high-achieving students aiming for top scores and those who struggle with motivation, procrastination, or learning differences.

Ren’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that anyone can learn anything with the right combination of time, support, and practice. He integrates research-based strategies into tutoring while maintaining a warm, encouraging relationship with his students.

Alex has been tutoring and instructing students for seven years, specializing in high school and college level Science, Engineering, and Math classes. Alex also has experience assisting with preparation for general standardized tests and improving writing skills. He loves learning and enjoys helping others to love learning.

Alex believes that nearly all difficult concepts can be broken down to a level where most people can understand. He enjoys connecting real world applications and current events to student interests, as any learned information can be practically used. From history to chemistry, there is always a lesson for today.

In his down time, Alex experiments in the kitchen and in the garden, playing with his dog, catching up on television, and spending time with his family.

Amos is a dedicated tutor with over six years of experience in test preparation and three years teaching high school calculus. He specializes in working with students of all skill levels, from those aiming for top scores to those just beginning to build confidence in math. Whether guiding students through the SAT, ACT, or any math topic, Amos adapts his teaching to meet each student where they are.

A hallmark of Amos’s approach is his ability to put students with math anxiety at ease. He believes that a calm, clear, and encouraging learning environment can transform a student’s relationship with math—and his students consistently report greater confidence and understanding under his guidance.

With a deep knowledge of standardized testing and classroom instruction alike, Amos blends proven strategies with genuine care. His goal is not just to help students perform well on exams, but to foster lasting self-belief and intellectual independence.

With over 25 years of experience in education, Jeff views teaching not as a job but as a lifelong passion cultivated in the elementary school setting. Beginning as a classroom teacher, he gained broad expertise across all grade levels before specializing as an English Language Development teacher, where his true instructional strength lies: providing individualized attention. Jeff excels at collaborating with classroom teachers and working with small groups of students, offering each child the tools and encouragement needed to overcome challenges. Skilled at breaking down complex concepts, he builds strong foundational knowledge for K–5 learners.

Outside the classroom, Jeff enjoys traveling with family, attending live music events, playing guitar, and watching movies. He is dedicated to helping every student grow in confidence and academic success.

Palak keeps Telos Tutors running smoothly and helps our students thrive. As our Operations Lead, she makes sure families feel supported and every detail behind the scenes is handled with care.

Before joining Telos Tutors, Palak consulted for Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and public sector organizations, where she specialized in building efficient systems and simplifying complex operations—skills she now brings to our work with students and families.

With a background in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and over five years of tutoring experience, Palak loves helping students in Math, Biology, and Chemistry gain confidence and clarity. She’s especially skilled at supporting learners with dyslexia, ADHD/ADD, and ASD, always finding ways to make lessons “click.”

Coming to us from Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Palak brings both analytical precision and genuine warmth to everything she does, whether she’s guiding a student through a tricky concept or improving the systems that make our work possible.