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Mark graduated Cum Laude from Duke University’s Engineering School with a double major Electrical/Biomedical Engineering degree and a minor in French; then graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Tulane Graduate School of Science and Engineering, where he earned two Masters in Engineering (Biomedical and Electrical), plus an “ABD” (all but dissertation) towards a PhD in Robotics Engineering. Mark began his career designing robots for factory automation with a specialty in computer vision with Texas Instruments. Subsequently, Mark graduated Summa Cum…
Read MoreMark builds his own super computers from scratch and is a self-taught pianist.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- SHSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Calculus,
- Calculus AB,
- Calculus BC,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Logic,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Statistics,
- Trigonometry
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physical Science (Elementary),
- Physics,
- Physics B,
- Physics C,
- Physics with Calculus,
- Organic Chemistry
AP Exams
- Computer Science,
- Calculus AB,
- Calculus BC,
- Statistics,
- Biology
SAT Subject Tests
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Biology,
- Physics
Computer Science
- Computer Science,
- Python
Graduate Exams
- GMAT,
- GRE Prep
Martin hails from “Lawn Guyland,” New York, though years in New England--and, more recently, Olde England--have rendered him more presentable to polite company. As a non-legacy student from a large, unexceptional school district, he received admissions offers from Cornell, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Dartmouth, Brown and Harvard, his alma mater, where he graduated with honors in 2016. Martin has nearly 7 years tutoring and 5 years consulting in college admissions and college essay writing. He has consulted in the…
Read MoreMartin has been a Game Master in Dungeons & Dragons for six years and runs a continuous monthly campaign.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- College Admissions Coaching
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- SHSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- European History,
- U.S. History & Government,
- AP Geography
English
- English Language,
- Literature,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
History
- European History,
- Global Studies,
- Government and Politics,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Graduate Exams
- GRE Prep
SAT Subject Tests
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Cecilia has worked full-time and part-time for various tutoring agencies and learning centers, both one-on-one and in a classroom setting, for the past five years. She specializes in test prep, languages, and writing. Born and raised in Washington D.C., with a mother from Argentina, she grew up fluent in Spanish. In fact, she is trilingual in English, Spanish, and French, having taken French classes for twelve years. She graduated from Wesleyan University where she double majored in Theater and Psychology.…
Read MoreI grew up with a pet rabbit that I walked on a leash around D.C.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Trigonometry
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- French,
- Spanish
Language
- French,
- Spanish
SAT Subject Tests
- French,
- Spanish,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2
Science
- Psychology
Teresa is a born and bred New Yorker who is familiar with going to school in the city, having attended Stuyvesant. After graduating from Brown University, she moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands to work in education for the next 14 years. Teresa just earned her Masters in Developmental Psychology at Teachers College Columbia, where she focused on the social and neurocognitive processes of learning. She has helped countless students find success in everything from learning how to read, passing…
Read MoreTeresa is a proud left-hander who once had the pleasure of teaching an entire class of left-handers (there were only three students)!
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- TACHS,
- Hunter College HS admissions
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Statistics,
- Trigonometry
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physical Science (Elementary),
- Physics,
- Psychology
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Biology,
- Chemistry
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
Geography
- Geography
History
- Global Studies,
- Holocaust Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Eloise attends Harvard University, pursuing her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience with a secondary in Educational Studies. She plans to go to medical school after graduation in anticipation of becoming a pediatrician. Originally from New York City, she graduated from Spence where she was selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist. For over ten years, Eloise has been helping students ranging in age from 5-18. She has tutored in math, sciences, writing and test prep for more than seven years. Eloise…
Read MoreEloise has a Pez collection of over 500 dispensers; her favorite is an Astronaut from the 1982 World Fair.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Calculus,
- Calculus AB,
- Calculus BC,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Pre Calculus,
- Trigonometry,
- Common Core math
AP Exams
- Calculus AB,
- Calculus BC,
- AP Calculus
Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Education
SAT Subject Tests
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2
Learning Differences
- Organization
English
- Writing
Laura graduated Williams College, earning a B.A. in English and Art History & Studio Practice. As an undergraduate, she was a teaching assistant in the art department, and taught frequently at Hopkins Forest, leading children on ecology and history-themed field trips. Laura was also captain of the track & field team and an a capella singer. Based in New York City and Eastern Long Island, Laura loves encouraging students to explore their inquisitive and creative pursuits. She believes that an…
Read MoreLaura runs a weekly writing group for her friends and colleagues, and is organizing a mentorship program for students historically unrepresented in the arts.
Subjects
Math
- Algebra,
- Elementary Math
Art History
- Art History
AP Exams
- Art History
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- TACHS
Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Education
English
- English Language,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
History
- Global Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Raphael is a filmmaker, writer and animator, starting an MFA program in Creative Writing at NYU in the Fall of 2020. Born in California, he grew up in Costa Rica and attended a French lycée, so is fully fluent in Spanish, French and English. He graduated with Honors from Wesleyan University in 2015, where he tutored his peers in language learning, essay writing, and instructed inmates through the Wesleyan Center for Prison Education. After graduation, he taught Spanish in New…
Read MoreRaphael was named after the 16th century Renaissance painter or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, depending on who is asking.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- TACHS,
- HSPT,
- Hunter College HS admissions
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Trigonometry
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry
AP Exams
- World History,
- French,
- Spanish,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- French,
- Spanish,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
History
- European History,
- Social Studies,
- World History
Language
- French,
- Spanish
Graduate Exams
- GRE Prep,
- HSPT
Portia is a filmmaker, crossword developer for the New York Times, and educator. Born and raised in New York City, she attended the Hewitt School where she started peer tutoring in 7th grade. She graduated with honors from Wesleyan University in 2014, majoring in Psychology and Classics. After graduation, she taught English in Spain before working as a counselor for the nonprofit Henry Street Settlement, where she tutored 9th and 10th grade students in all subjects, including prepping for the…
Read MorePortia has won several Harry Potter Trivia Championships and can offer tutoring for anyone interested in claiming her title.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- TACHS,
- Hunter College HS admissions
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Calculus,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Linear Algebra,
- Logic,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Statistics,
- Trigonometry
Art History
- Art History
AP Exams
- Art History,
- English Literature,
- European History,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Latin,
- Statistics,
- Biology,
- Physics
Science
- Biology,
- Physical Science (Elementary),
- Physics,
- Physics with Calculus,
- Psychology
SAT Subject Tests
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Biology,
- Physics,
- Psychology
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
History
- European History,
- Government and Politics,
- Holocaust Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Graduate Exams
- GRE Prep
Language
- Latin
Sam is a native New Yorker and proud alumnus of Stuyvesant High School. In 2008, he graduated from Middlebury College with departmental honors, majoring in English and minoring in Spanish. While at Middlebury, Sam was invited to attend the prestigious Bread Loaf Writers Conference for his work in fiction. He was also one of a handful of American students to participate in a student exchange program with the University of Havana in Cuba, where he spent two full semesters. Following…
Read MoreSam helps organize a film festival in a small town in southern Italy every summer.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Elementary Math
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Writing,
- Essay writing
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Spanish
Language
- Spanish
SAT Subject Tests
- Spanish
Isabelle grew up in New York City in a French/American family and did all her schooling at New York City schools, including the Lycée Français de New York, the Salk School of Science, and the specialized High School of American Studies at Lehman College. She holds two degrees from NYU, making Dean’s List all four years undergrad, then earning her M.A. in International Relations in 2019. Her graduate research centered around socio-historical and environmental issues in the global fashion industry.…
Read MoreShe is surprisingly accurate at lip-reading!
Subjects
College Prep
- College Essay
Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Education,
- Early Writing,
- Early Reading
Early Childhood Education
- Early Reading
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Regents English,
- Essay writing
Learning Differences
- Executive Functioning,
- Test Anxiety,
- Processing Deficits
Language
- French,
- Spanish
History
- Global Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Entrance Exams
- SHSAT
AP Exams
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Dennis, who grew up in Baltimore, is a natural teacher: he has been tutoring since 8th grade. This experience pushed him intellectually and resulted in broad, diverse intellectual interests. Perhaps, as a result, Dennis had trouble deciding on a major when he started at Cornell University; he ended up graduating with three majors (history, government and philosophy) and a 3.99 GPA. He later attended Yale Law School, where he focused on business and corporate law, and completed coursework at the…
Read MoreDennis has two adorable cats, including one who is under the mistaken impression that he is a dog -- he even plays fetch!
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Calculus,
- Calculus AB,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Logic,
- Macroeconomics,
- Math Level 1,
- Microeconomics,
- Pre Calculus,
- Probability Theory,
- Statistics,
- Trigonometry
AP Exams
- European History,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Calculus AB,
- Macroeconomics,
- Microeconomics,
- Statistics
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- SHSAT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
History
- European History,
- Global Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Graduate Exams
- GMAT,
- LSAT
SAT Subject Tests
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Math Level 1
Philosophy
- Philosophy
Computer Science
- Python
Appointed by Teach for America, Divya teaches special education at South Bronx Preparatory High School. She is a graduate of Baruch College, CUNY with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Psychology Honors Society, Psi Chi) and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Special Education for Adolescents, Grades 7-12 and Generalist Grades 5-9 at Relay Graduate School of Education (formerly part of Hunter College). She has tutored extensively for three years at Kumon Tutoring Center specializing in writing and reading…
Read MoreDivya owns a salon with her family and gets to express her artistic side with elaborate henna designs.
Subjects
Learning Differences
- Dyslexia,
- Executive Functioning,
- Test Anxiety,
- Dysgraphia,
- ADD/ADHD,
- Processing Deficits,
- Dyscalculia (math)
Math
- Algebra,
- Geometry
History
- Global Studies,
- U.S. History & Government
English
- Reading,
- Writing
Entrance Exams
- SHSAT
Michael, a recent graduate with honors of the University of Chicago, is now studying at the NYU Wagner School of Public Service. He serves as Director of Strategic Initiatives at Bay Ridge Center-- a nonprofit community center in Brooklyn. At age 14, he founded Points for Patriots, which he has expanded into Maroon Veterans Alliance, a nationally recognized non-profit. At UChicago, Michael served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Chicago Journal of Foreign Policy, and also served for First Lady Michelle…
Read MoreMichael is (sadly) a lifelong New York Jets fan, and he traveled on the team plane in the 2012 season to an away game in Buffalo. Shockingly, the Jets won 27-11 that day. Coincidence?
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- TACHS
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- European History,
- Government and Politics,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- AP Geography
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Psychology
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
History
- European History,
- Global Studies,
- Government and Politics,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Psychology
A New York native, Nicole attended Stuyvesant High School. After graduating from Binghamton University with a BS in Integrative Neuroscience and a minor in Comparative Literature, she scored in the 98th percentile on her MCAT. She attributes this success to a combination of invaluable help and hard work. Nicole is about to start her first year at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she currently works as a Research Technician, studying various behavioral processes. She also volunteers as a Crisis…
Read MoreAsking Nicole if you can see some photos of her dog will make her feel like she just won the lottery!
Subjects
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Trigonometry
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics,
- Physics B,
- Psychology
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics,
- Psychology
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- Math Level 1,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics,
- Psychology
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- SHSAT
College Prep
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
Graduate Exams
- MCAT
Language
- Russian
Ly Tran is a Vietnamese immigrant who grew up in New York City. She attended the Bronx High School of Science where she was co-founder and co-captain of an award-winning Robotics team called the Fe Maidens (Fe as in the atomic symbol for Iron). She majored in Creative Writing and Linguistics at Columbia University, graduating summa cum laude and phi beta kappa. Ly’s writing has earned her a fellowship at the MacDowell Colony, a residency at the Yaddo Artist Colony…
Read MoreUsing the International Phonetic Alphabet, Ly wrote, designed and illustrated the first book ever written in Ikota, an endangered language with no writing system, spoken in the Gabonese Republic. It was a pop-up book called How Ihiako (The Ant Who Bites) Got Its Name.
Subjects
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- Hunter College HS admissions
College Prep
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature
History
- Global Studies,
- Social Studies,
- World History
Science
- Psychology
Language
- Spanish,
- Vietnamese
Ayesha graduated with honors from the University of Chicago in 2016, with a double major in History and South Asian Languages and Civilizations. She speaks three languages, a fact that reflects her experiences living (and teaching!) in two countries beside the US- India and Spain. In her eight years as an educator, she has worked with students of all ages and with wide-ranging academic goals and interests. She believes that every individual has the potential to be a curious and…
Read MoreA lifelong lover of books, Ayesha started a library out of her bedroom in the fifth grade, along with a few friends. The only card-carrying member was one of their younger siblings.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Linear Algebra
Art History
- Art History
AP Exams
- Art History,
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- European History,
- Government and Politics,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Science
- Biology
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- World History,
- Biology
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
History
- European History,
- Global Studies,
- Government and Politics,
- Holocaust Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Language
- Spanish,
- Hindi
Mark graduated Cum Laude from Duke University’s Engineering School with a double major Electrical/Biomedical Engineering degree and a minor in French; then graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Tulane Graduate School of Science and Engineering, where he earned two Masters in Engineering (Biomedical and Electrical), plus an “ABD” (all but dissertation) towards a PhD in Robotics Engineering. Mark began his career designing robots for factory automation with a specialty in computer vision with Texas Instruments. Subsequently, Mark graduated Summa Cum…
Read MoreMark builds his own super computers from scratch and is a self-taught pianist.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- SHSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Calculus,
- Calculus AB,
- Calculus BC,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Logic,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Statistics,
- Trigonometry
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physical Science (Elementary),
- Physics,
- Physics B,
- Physics C,
- Physics with Calculus,
- Organic Chemistry
AP Exams
- Computer Science,
- Calculus AB,
- Calculus BC,
- Statistics,
- Biology
SAT Subject Tests
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Biology,
- Physics
Computer Science
- Computer Science,
- Python
Graduate Exams
- GMAT,
- GRE Prep
Martin hails from “Lawn Guyland,” New York, though years in New England--and, more recently, Olde England--have rendered him more presentable to polite company. As a non-legacy student from a large, unexceptional school district, he received admissions offers from Cornell, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Dartmouth, Brown and Harvard, his alma mater, where he graduated with honors in 2016. Martin has nearly 7 years tutoring and 5 years consulting in college admissions and college essay writing. He has consulted in the…
Read MoreMartin has been a Game Master in Dungeons & Dragons for six years and runs a continuous monthly campaign.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- College Admissions Coaching
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- SHSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- European History,
- U.S. History & Government,
- AP Geography
English
- English Language,
- Literature,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
History
- European History,
- Global Studies,
- Government and Politics,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Graduate Exams
- GRE Prep
SAT Subject Tests
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Cecilia has worked full-time and part-time for various tutoring agencies and learning centers, both one-on-one and in a classroom setting, for the past five years. She specializes in test prep, languages, and writing. Born and raised in Washington D.C., with a mother from Argentina, she grew up fluent in Spanish. In fact, she is trilingual in English, Spanish, and French, having taken French classes for twelve years. She graduated from Wesleyan University where she double majored in Theater and Psychology.…
Read MoreI grew up with a pet rabbit that I walked on a leash around D.C.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Trigonometry
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- French,
- Spanish
Language
- French,
- Spanish
SAT Subject Tests
- French,
- Spanish,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2
Science
- Psychology
Teresa is a born and bred New Yorker who is familiar with going to school in the city, having attended Stuyvesant. After graduating from Brown University, she moved to the U.S. Virgin Islands to work in education for the next 14 years. Teresa just earned her Masters in Developmental Psychology at Teachers College Columbia, where she focused on the social and neurocognitive processes of learning. She has helped countless students find success in everything from learning how to read, passing…
Read MoreTeresa is a proud left-hander who once had the pleasure of teaching an entire class of left-handers (there were only three students)!
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- TACHS,
- Hunter College HS admissions
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Statistics,
- Trigonometry
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physical Science (Elementary),
- Physics,
- Psychology
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Biology,
- Chemistry
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
Geography
- Geography
History
- Global Studies,
- Holocaust Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Eloise attends Harvard University, pursuing her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience with a secondary in Educational Studies. She plans to go to medical school after graduation in anticipation of becoming a pediatrician. Originally from New York City, she graduated from Spence where she was selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist. For over ten years, Eloise has been helping students ranging in age from 5-18. She has tutored in math, sciences, writing and test prep for more than seven years. Eloise…
Read MoreEloise has a Pez collection of over 500 dispensers; her favorite is an Astronaut from the 1982 World Fair.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Calculus,
- Calculus AB,
- Calculus BC,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Pre Calculus,
- Trigonometry,
- Common Core math
AP Exams
- Calculus AB,
- Calculus BC,
- AP Calculus
Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Education
SAT Subject Tests
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2
Learning Differences
- Organization
English
- Writing
Laura graduated Williams College, earning a B.A. in English and Art History & Studio Practice. As an undergraduate, she was a teaching assistant in the art department, and taught frequently at Hopkins Forest, leading children on ecology and history-themed field trips. Laura was also captain of the track & field team and an a capella singer. Based in New York City and Eastern Long Island, Laura loves encouraging students to explore their inquisitive and creative pursuits. She believes that an…
Read MoreLaura runs a weekly writing group for her friends and colleagues, and is organizing a mentorship program for students historically unrepresented in the arts.
Subjects
Math
- Algebra,
- Elementary Math
Art History
- Art History
AP Exams
- Art History
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- TACHS
Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Education
English
- English Language,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
History
- Global Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Raphael is a filmmaker, writer and animator, starting an MFA program in Creative Writing at NYU in the Fall of 2020. Born in California, he grew up in Costa Rica and attended a French lycée, so is fully fluent in Spanish, French and English. He graduated with Honors from Wesleyan University in 2015, where he tutored his peers in language learning, essay writing, and instructed inmates through the Wesleyan Center for Prison Education. After graduation, he taught Spanish in New…
Read MoreRaphael was named after the 16th century Renaissance painter or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, depending on who is asking.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- TACHS,
- HSPT,
- Hunter College HS admissions
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Trigonometry
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry
AP Exams
- World History,
- French,
- Spanish,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- French,
- Spanish,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
History
- European History,
- Social Studies,
- World History
Language
- French,
- Spanish
Graduate Exams
- GRE Prep,
- HSPT
Portia is a filmmaker, crossword developer for the New York Times, and educator. Born and raised in New York City, she attended the Hewitt School where she started peer tutoring in 7th grade. She graduated with honors from Wesleyan University in 2014, majoring in Psychology and Classics. After graduation, she taught English in Spain before working as a counselor for the nonprofit Henry Street Settlement, where she tutored 9th and 10th grade students in all subjects, including prepping for the…
Read MorePortia has won several Harry Potter Trivia Championships and can offer tutoring for anyone interested in claiming her title.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- TACHS,
- Hunter College HS admissions
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Calculus,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Linear Algebra,
- Logic,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Statistics,
- Trigonometry
Art History
- Art History
AP Exams
- Art History,
- English Literature,
- European History,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Latin,
- Statistics,
- Biology,
- Physics
Science
- Biology,
- Physical Science (Elementary),
- Physics,
- Physics with Calculus,
- Psychology
SAT Subject Tests
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Biology,
- Physics,
- Psychology
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
History
- European History,
- Government and Politics,
- Holocaust Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Graduate Exams
- GRE Prep
Language
- Latin
Sam is a native New Yorker and proud alumnus of Stuyvesant High School. In 2008, he graduated from Middlebury College with departmental honors, majoring in English and minoring in Spanish. While at Middlebury, Sam was invited to attend the prestigious Bread Loaf Writers Conference for his work in fiction. He was also one of a handful of American students to participate in a student exchange program with the University of Havana in Cuba, where he spent two full semesters. Following…
Read MoreSam helps organize a film festival in a small town in southern Italy every summer.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Elementary Math
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Writing,
- Essay writing
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Spanish
Language
- Spanish
SAT Subject Tests
- Spanish
Isabelle grew up in New York City in a French/American family and did all her schooling at New York City schools, including the Lycée Français de New York, the Salk School of Science, and the specialized High School of American Studies at Lehman College. She holds two degrees from NYU, making Dean’s List all four years undergrad, then earning her M.A. in International Relations in 2019. Her graduate research centered around socio-historical and environmental issues in the global fashion industry.…
Read MoreShe is surprisingly accurate at lip-reading!
Subjects
College Prep
- College Essay
Early Childhood
- Early Childhood Education,
- Early Writing,
- Early Reading
Early Childhood Education
- Early Reading
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Regents English,
- Essay writing
Learning Differences
- Executive Functioning,
- Test Anxiety,
- Processing Deficits
Language
- French,
- Spanish
History
- Global Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Entrance Exams
- SHSAT
AP Exams
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Dennis, who grew up in Baltimore, is a natural teacher: he has been tutoring since 8th grade. This experience pushed him intellectually and resulted in broad, diverse intellectual interests. Perhaps, as a result, Dennis had trouble deciding on a major when he started at Cornell University; he ended up graduating with three majors (history, government and philosophy) and a 3.99 GPA. He later attended Yale Law School, where he focused on business and corporate law, and completed coursework at the…
Read MoreDennis has two adorable cats, including one who is under the mistaken impression that he is a dog -- he even plays fetch!
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Calculus,
- Calculus AB,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Logic,
- Macroeconomics,
- Math Level 1,
- Microeconomics,
- Pre Calculus,
- Probability Theory,
- Statistics,
- Trigonometry
AP Exams
- European History,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Calculus AB,
- Macroeconomics,
- Microeconomics,
- Statistics
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- SHSAT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
History
- European History,
- Global Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Graduate Exams
- GMAT,
- LSAT
SAT Subject Tests
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Math Level 1
Philosophy
- Philosophy
Computer Science
- Python
Appointed by Teach for America, Divya teaches special education at South Bronx Preparatory High School. She is a graduate of Baruch College, CUNY with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Psychology Honors Society, Psi Chi) and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Special Education for Adolescents, Grades 7-12 and Generalist Grades 5-9 at Relay Graduate School of Education (formerly part of Hunter College). She has tutored extensively for three years at Kumon Tutoring Center specializing in writing and reading…
Read MoreDivya owns a salon with her family and gets to express her artistic side with elaborate henna designs.
Subjects
Learning Differences
- Dyslexia,
- Executive Functioning,
- Test Anxiety,
- Dysgraphia,
- ADD/ADHD,
- Processing Deficits,
- Dyscalculia (math)
Math
- Algebra,
- Geometry
History
- Global Studies,
- U.S. History & Government
English
- Reading,
- Writing
Entrance Exams
- SHSAT
Michael, a recent graduate with honors of the University of Chicago, is now studying at the NYU Wagner School of Public Service. He serves as Director of Strategic Initiatives at Bay Ridge Center-- a nonprofit community center in Brooklyn. At age 14, he founded Points for Patriots, which he has expanded into Maroon Veterans Alliance, a nationally recognized non-profit. At UChicago, Michael served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Chicago Journal of Foreign Policy, and also served for First Lady Michelle…
Read MoreMichael is (sadly) a lifelong New York Jets fan, and he traveled on the team plane in the 2012 season to an away game in Buffalo. Shockingly, the Jets won 27-11 that day. Coincidence?
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- TACHS
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- European History,
- Government and Politics,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- AP Geography
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Psychology
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
History
- European History,
- Global Studies,
- Government and Politics,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History,
- Psychology
A New York native, Nicole attended Stuyvesant High School. After graduating from Binghamton University with a BS in Integrative Neuroscience and a minor in Comparative Literature, she scored in the 98th percentile on her MCAT. She attributes this success to a combination of invaluable help and hard work. Nicole is about to start her first year at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she currently works as a Research Technician, studying various behavioral processes. She also volunteers as a Crisis…
Read MoreAsking Nicole if you can see some photos of her dog will make her feel like she just won the lottery!
Subjects
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Geometry,
- Math Level 1,
- Math Level 2,
- Pre Calculus,
- Trigonometry
Science
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics,
- Physics B,
- Psychology
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics,
- Psychology
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- Math Level 1,
- Biology,
- Chemistry,
- Physics,
- Psychology
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- SHSAT
College Prep
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing
Graduate Exams
- MCAT
Language
- Russian
Ly Tran is a Vietnamese immigrant who grew up in New York City. She attended the Bronx High School of Science where she was co-founder and co-captain of an award-winning Robotics team called the Fe Maidens (Fe as in the atomic symbol for Iron). She majored in Creative Writing and Linguistics at Columbia University, graduating summa cum laude and phi beta kappa. Ly’s writing has earned her a fellowship at the MacDowell Colony, a residency at the Yaddo Artist Colony…
Read MoreUsing the International Phonetic Alphabet, Ly wrote, designed and illustrated the first book ever written in Ikota, an endangered language with no writing system, spoken in the Gabonese Republic. It was a pop-up book called How Ihiako (The Ant Who Bites) Got Its Name.
Subjects
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing,
- Hunter College HS admissions
College Prep
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
AP Exams
- English Language,
- English Literature
History
- Global Studies,
- Social Studies,
- World History
Science
- Psychology
Language
- Spanish,
- Vietnamese
Ayesha graduated with honors from the University of Chicago in 2016, with a double major in History and South Asian Languages and Civilizations. She speaks three languages, a fact that reflects her experiences living (and teaching!) in two countries beside the US- India and Spain. In her eight years as an educator, she has worked with students of all ages and with wide-ranging academic goals and interests. She believes that every individual has the potential to be a curious and…
Read MoreA lifelong lover of books, Ayesha started a library out of her bedroom in the fifth grade, along with a few friends. The only card-carrying member was one of their younger siblings.
Subjects
College Prep
- ACT,
- College Essay,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Entrance Exams
- City & State Exams,
- ISEE,
- SHSAT,
- ACT,
- SAT Math,
- SAT Verbal Reasoning,
- SAT Writing
Math
- Algebra,
- Algebra II,
- Elementary Math,
- Linear Algebra
Art History
- Art History
AP Exams
- Art History,
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- European History,
- Government and Politics,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Science
- Biology
SAT Subject Tests
- Literature,
- World History,
- Biology
English
- English Language,
- English Literature,
- Literature,
- Reading,
- Regents English,
- Writing,
- ESL
History
- European History,
- Global Studies,
- Government and Politics,
- Holocaust Studies,
- Social Studies,
- U.S. History & Government,
- World History
Language
- Spanish,
- Hindi