Lu Agnew is a New Yorkโbased educator and creative professional who recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in Philosophy and Art Practice (Honors, 3.9 GPA). With a 1570 SAT (770 in SAT English/Reading & Writing) and a strong academic record, Lu brings both analytical rigor and creative problemโsolving to their teaching. Beyond the classroom, Lu has worked in professional creative environmentsโrefining illustrations with generative AI at a tech startup and serving as a set designer on productions for clients including Chanel and Hugo Bossโexperiences that inform a practical, innovative approach to learning.
In tutoring, Luโs focus is helping students build confidence, master strategies, and reach concrete goals through clear feedback and structured practice plans. They support highโschool and undergraduate learners across SAT Reading & Writing (primary), SAT Math support, college essays/personal statements, and writingโintensive coursework, drawing on years of leadership and design work to make complex ideas accessible. Students describe Luโs sessions as calm, encouraging, and resultsโorientedโshort and sweet, with meaningful progress every time.
