In addition to his tutoring background, Paysen brings a strong record of academic achievement and professional advising experience. At Angelo State University, he was awarded a Distinguished Graduate Scholarship while maintaining a 4.0 in his graduate program in security studies. Before becoming a private LSAT tutor, Paysen spent over three years as a family service counselor, an advising-heavy role that increased his ability to guide people through high-stakes, often unfamiliar decisions—a skill set he applies directly to LSAT prep.
As an LSAT tutor, Paysen has explored numerous resources and tested strategies to ensure that his approaches work for all test-takers, from pre-law students to career changers. He believes that LSAT tutoring should be heavily student-centered. He adapts his approach to cater to a student's needs, whether they prefer more formal instruction or a more laid-back atmosphere. Paysen believes that every session should be comfortable and engaging.
Paysen’s approach to tutoring focuses on the fundamentals. He helps students develop consistent question identification, leading to an understanding of the question's purpose. Instead of the overwhelming task of improving the LSAT generally, Paysen helps to break down the test, questions, Logical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension into distinct parts that are much more manageable for students, leading to substantial score increases.
A fun fact about Paysen is that he has played the guitar for three years and loves writing his own songs and music.
