Meet Our Tutors

Abenezer (AB) A.

graduated from Hamilton College, where he studied Biochemistry. After graduating, he worked as a Research Associate for 2 years at Geneius Biotechnology. AB is now a dental student at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. At Hamilton, AB conducted a 2-year independent research project where he presented his findings at national conferences and wrote a senior thesis paper. At Geneius, AB worked with fellow scientists to design and produce a product for cancer treatment. AB is currently working toward becoming an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. AB has an extensive experience tutoring Biology, Chemistry, and Math courses, including SAT Math. Moreover, he has a diverse knowledge, skillset, and expertise that will allow him to tutor and mentor students at various fields and education levels.

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Alex K.

has been a high school math teacher for over 11 years. He spent his first nine years in Chicago teaching Precalculus, Algebra I and II, and Geometry. He currently teaches Common Core Algebra. Alex graduated with honors in Mathematics and a minor in Psychology from SUNY Albany. While at Albany, Alexander served as a tutor for math, the GRE, and Praxis. Alexander continued his studies as a graduate student at DePaul University where he earned two master’s degrees in Education and Educational Leadership & Administration. In addition, he earned a superintendents license.

SUBJECTS:

Math (All Levels), ISEE, ACT, SAT.

Alexa M.

graduated from Princeton University with a BA in History, magna cum laude, and a certificate in musical performance. She is currently a PhD candidate in History at the University of Notre Dame, where her research has received several awards, including a University Presidential Fellowship from 2017-2023. She has earned teaching certificates on multiple topics, such as online course design and collaborative teaching and learning strategies. As a tutor, she prioritizes compassion and understanding to encourage her students to reach their academic goals. She has years of experience tutoring and teaching at the high school and college levels, including tutoring writing and various history topics. She also coaches students to improve their scores on the verbal section of the SAT and ACT by teaching them how to analyze and deconstruct passages and questions.

SUBJECTS:

English, Writing, History, SAT Verbal, ACT Verbal.

Alexis S.

graduated summa cum laude from Duke University, where she double majored in French and International Comparative Studies and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Her honors thesis in French was awarded the James Rolleston Prize, which annually recognizes the best honors thesis written in a foreign language at Duke. As an undergraduate, she tutored students in French, calculus, and psychology. Upon graduation, she was awarded a three-year scholarship to complete an MA in the humanities at the prestigious École normale supérieure in Paris, France. She currently is a Mellon-Berkeley Fellow and PhD candidate in French at UC Berkeley, where her research focuses on the French Enlightenment and Media Studies. Alexis has received awards and honors for her teaching and research, including Phi Beta Kappa’s 2022 Walter J. Jensen Fellowship (in recognition of her “exceptional work as a scholar and teacher of French language, literature, and culture”), and UC Berkeley’s Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award. At UC Berkeley, she has designed and taught courses in French language and literature, as well as in reading, writing composition, and research. With over ten years of experience as a tutor, teacher, and French-English translator, Alexis loves sharing her passion for learning with her students.

SUBJECTS:

French.

Alisa T.

graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University, where she studied Public and International Affairs and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. For her thesis, she analyzed New York City’s stop-and-frisk practices and won Princeton’s prize for the best thesis on a law-related subject.  After graduating, Alisa spent two years at the U.S. Department of Justice.  She then completed a JD-MPA at Yale Law School and Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs. She is an avid writer and has been published in a variety of publications, including the Journal of Public & International Affairs and the Yale Law Journal.  She also has extensive experience as a teaching assistant.  That experience spans from assisting a middle school science class, to working with college students to develop and present independent research projects to a federal interagency council, to helping first-year law students learn constitutional law.

SUBJECTS:

College Essays, Law School/MPA/MPP Applications.

Amber S.

received her MA in French and Francophone Studies from UC Berkeley and is currently a PhD candidate there in French and Francophone Studies with an emphasis in Film and Media. At Berkeley, she is the recipient of a prestigious Chancellor’s Fellowship, the William V. Power Award, and the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award, amongst many others. She has been teaching French, French studies, and French-American studies for more than 10 years. Prior to Berkeley, Amber graduated from the University of Texas–Austin with departmental honors in French, a distinction in European Studies, and an Outstanding Senior Thesis Award. At UT-Austin, Amber was a first-year tutor and mentor in their French language programs, and after graduating, she interned at Sorbonne Université in Paris, where she was an English tutor and French-English translator at the Sorbonne’s publication house. She later was offered a teaching assistantship in the Paris suburbs, where she taught high school English with an emphasis in literature, politics, and French-American comparative studies before making her way back stateside for her doctorate.

SUBJECTS:

French.

Andrew B.

received his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia and is currently a third-year medical student at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Andrew served as a Peer Tutor at UVA and now tutors and mentors incoming medical students at his school. Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge in the medical sciences and scored in the 97th percentile on the MCAT.

SUBJECTS:

Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, Kinesiology, Psychology, Neuroscience, MCAT.

Ann K.

is reading for an MSc in Health Sciences at the University of Oxford where she holds a prestigious scholarship. She also holds a PhD in Business and a BA in Economics from the University of Maryland where she specialized in statistics and economics with a minor in mathematics. She scored a 99 percentile in her GREs and a 98 percentile in her SATs. She has tutored for bespoke tutoring services at Oxford, UK and in New York, USA. She has 18 plus years of experience in tutoring students for SAT, GRE and GMAT and a proven track record of raising grades by 10-30% as she focuses on evaluating an individual student’s learner style and working with them to improve understanding of the subject matter. In addition, she has taught sophomore and senior level classes in statistics, mathematics, business and economics. She also has published academic papers in several journals and has scored a distinction on the much touted Oxford essay.

SUBJECTS:

Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Linear Algebra, Calculus), English (Writing, Reading Comprehension), Business (Marketing, Management), Statistics, Biology, History (World, British, South-East Asia, Arabia, United States). US Exam Boards (ACT, AP, SAT, GRE, GMAT). UK Exam Boards (GCSE, O, A, AS levels). College Essays for UK and USA.

Arezoo K.

graduated with highest departmental honors from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Human Biology and Society and minor in Global Health on the pre-dental track. While studying at UCLA, Arezoo was on the Dean’s List and received the Chancellor’s Service Award. Arezoo worked as a science teaching assistant at UCLA and has been involved in four research labs to further advance her knowledge of healthcare. Arezoo has been tutoring for over six years. She has experience with students of all ages and loves to create rapport with her students.

SUBJECTS:

Biology, Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Math (K-Precalculus), Probability, Writing, English, Elementary (Math, Science, Grammar, Handwriting, Reading, Writing), AP (Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, Psychology), PSAT, ACT, SAT, DAT.

Ashley B.

graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University with distinction in her two majors, Italian and International Studies. She grew up in New York City and attended Convent of the Sacred Heart School for 13 years, graduating as the Salutatorian. Ashley is fluent in five languages and has studied all the languages that she speaks in their native countries: Italian at the Università di Bologna, French in Paris while interning at an advertising agency, Spanish at CSA Academy in Guatemala, and German at Goethe-Institut in Hamburg. She has used her languages to facilitate communication while working as an Italian, Spanish, and French medical interpreter in hospitals, as a legal interpreter and as a translator of documents in the medical, legal, arts and culture, and journalism spheres.

Ashley is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others and seeing their excitement when they understand difficult concepts and ideas. While at Sacred Heart, she tutored other students in math and at Yale was part of the Yale College Tutoring Program. She has additional experience teaching Italian at the Dante Alighieri Institute, and private tutoring in languages, math, and English.

SUBJECTS:

English, Math, French, German, Italian, Spanish, ACT, SAT.

Atreya T.

graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service with a B.S. in International Political Economy. Prior to attending Georgetown, Atreya grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where he studied at Corona del Sol High School. At Corona del Sol, Atreya completed 14 Advanced Placement Tests and received a score of 5 on 12 of the 14 exams, including Calculus BC, Chemistry, Microeconomics, Statistics, Biology, and US History. In college, Atreya served as a teaching assistant for economics courses, including Introduction to Microeconomics and International Finance. His primary focus in coursework centered primarily around public sector economics, electoral politics, and corruption schemes, and in senior year, Atreya completed a thesis discussing the effect of electoral quotas instituted in India on underrepresented minorities. Atreya currently works in economic consulting, where he performs financial valuation-based modeling and research for arbitration cases. He is eager to work with students to explore alternate methods to solve problems, develop their own approach to studying and testing, and help them excel in any academic goal..

SUBJECTS:

SAT (all sections), ACT (all sections), Mathematics (including AP Calculus BC), Economics, Statistics, Chemistry, French.

Brad T.

SUBJECTS:

Math (K-12, undergraduate), SAT (math), ACT (math), GRE (math), Physics.

Brent K.

graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in Public and International Affairs and a Certificate in the History and Practice of Diplomacy last May. He is currently preparing to attend law school. On campus, Brent received the Lynde Prize Debate Award and completed a Princeton In Civil Service internship. Brent also received the 4-year Army ROTC Scholarship and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the New Jersey National Guard. Brent has a passion for teaching and has experience tutoring college admissions exams, in addition to specific subjects.

SUBJECTS:

English, Writing, U.S. History, Math (Pre-algebra to Calculus), PSAT, SAT, ACT, APs (English Literature, US History, Calculus BC).

Brian Harding

graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in History. In between undergraduate and graduate school, he worked for three years as a classroom and private SAT test prep tutor and tutored live online sessions in history and algebra. After receiving his Master’s in History (United States History major, Atlantic World History minor), Brian has been teaching history as a college professor for 16 years, teaching United States History, World History, and many subfields of both, ranging from Greek and Roman humanities to the history of the Holocaust to African American History. Brian has a combined 19 years of experience as a teacher and tutor. He scored in the top 1% in the ACT, SAT, and GRE as a student.

SUBJECTS:

History, Algebra, ACT, SAT, GRE.

Brooke S.

is a media artist, technologist, educator, and researcher based in New York City with over 15 years of experience teaching new media at the college and graduate levels. As an artist, she has exhibited both nationally and internationally including at MoMA/PS1, The Whitney Museum of American Art, the Warhol Museum of Art, The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and the Neuberger Museum of Art. She has received commissions from Open Society Foundations, Madrid Council’s Department of the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Eyebeam Art + Technology Center, and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), among others.

Brooke has been interviewed by NPR’s All Things Considered and Where We Live, along with several other public radio stations. She has contributed chapters to books, such as Net Works: Case Studies in Web Art and Design, as well as articles in peer-reviewed, academic journals. She is currently an Associate Professor of New Media at SUNY Purchase and was chair of the department from 2009–2016.

SUBJECTS:

Art School Applications

Caci P.

received her BFA from Fordham University of Lincoln Center. She graduated from the Alvin Ailey/Fordham BFA Program as an E. Corrigan Scholar and Sr Leadership Awardee. She was the first student at Fordham to major in Dance with a concentration in Pre-Med studies. From her Pre-Med studies, she began tutoring students in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, etc. In addition to tutoring, Caci also has extended teaching experience working with students in the Arts and as an after school homework aid for ages K-12. Caci is a patient, encouraging, and efficient tutor, well-versed in a plethora of subjects.

SUBJECTS:

English, Creative Writing, Grammar, History, Math, World Religions, Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Theater and Performance, PSAT, ACT, SAT.

Charlotte K.

graduated from Harvard College, where she studied Organismic and Evolutionary Biology and Global Health and Health Policy. While at Harvard, Charlotte worked with CrimsonEMS as an EMT, which she continued professionally in Boston after graduating. She is currently a master’s student at Brown University where she studies Medical Science with a focus on community health. Before attending Brown, she carried out clinical research in the Emergency Department at Massachusetts General Hospital on patients with venous thromboembolism.

SUBJECTS:

Math, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, ACT, SAT.

Chelsea S.

graduated from The Boston Conservatory of Music where she studied Music and Vocal Performance. After graduating, she attended NYU Steinhardt and received a Masters Degree in Music in Musical Theatre. Chelsea has worked as a performer and music teacher. Most recently, she has taught Math (K-8) and ELA (K-8) in NYC private schools.

SUBJECTS:

Writing, Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Theater and Performance, Math (K-8), AP (US History, English).

Christine C.

graduated from St. Joseph’s College, where she studied Elementary Education. After graduating, she attended Long Island University and obtained a Masters Degree in Special Education and an Elementary Reading Degree. For the last fifteen years, Christine has been an Elementary Special Education Teacher on Long Island. She has taught small group and one-on-one instruction in mathematics, as well as intensive reading intervention programs, such as Wilson Reading. Her diverse educational background allows her to use her expertise in multiple elementary school subjects.

SUBJECTS:

Pre-K and Kindergarten Prep, Early Childhood School Readiness, Kindergarten Readiness, Playgroup Readiness, English (K-8), Reading (K-8), Writing (PreK-5), Math (K-8), Executive Functioning, Handwriting, Organization Skills, Reading Intervention, Vocabulary Development (K-5), AABL.

Christine M.

attained her M.S.Ed In Reading from St John’s University. While studying for her Master’s, she was awarded a fellowship in the Reading & Literacy Department where she assisted in the implementation of research involving language acquisition and vocabulary development.

Chris began her career in education as a Reading Specialist in NYC Public Schools and taught 3rd grade. Chris is a tutor, a curriculum developer and an author of several books including titles related to education, homeschooling and dyslexia.

SUBJECTS:

Elementary; History; Writing; English; English, World History, and American History NY State Regents; SAT Verbal.

Colleen M.

worked at The Churchill School and Center for 11 years where she became the 8th Grade English/Math Teacher, the Head of 8th Grade, and the Head of Middle School Assistants. Her experience at Churchill was invaluable. Through her classroom experiences, Colleen learned how to scaffold concepts as well as breakdown materials and create English, writing, note-taking, reading comprehension, and Math worksheets to assist her students with grasping both simple and more intricate topics. Additionally, her time spent at Churchill allowed her to become proficient with various assistive technological devices.

In September 2009, Colleen was hired by The Dalton School in their Learning Support Services program. For the last 10 years, she has been a learning specialist in the fields of reading comprehension, writing, organization, and executive functioning. In addition to these responsibilities, Colleen teaches two small writing classes where the emphasis is placed on students acquiring and mastering the components of the writing process.

For the last 16 years, Colleen has tutored students ranging from PreK to 10th grade in reading comprehension, writing, math, history, and science. In addition, she can also assist with executive functioning and organizational difficulties. She is trained in the Windward Writing curriculum as well as the Preventing Academic Failure reading instruction program.

SUBJECTS:

English, History, Math, Science, Executive Functioning, Organizational Skills, PAF, ISEE.

Daniel K.

graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University, where he studied Chemical Biology and Mathematics, and he also graduated valedictorian of his high school class. Daniel has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and classroom teaching for high school and college students, both as director of a National Honor Society tutoring program in high school and as an undergraduate Teaching Fellow in Chemistry and Math at Harvard. He twice received the Harvard Bok Center Certificate of Distinction in Teaching and he was an invited Guest Instructor in the Harvard Initiative for Learning & Teaching. Daniel also received an A grade in the Expository Writing course required for all Harvard freshmen and was recognized by the Harvard College Writing Program. He has extensive standardized test prep experience and is well versed in both Math and English.

SUBJECTS:

Writing, History (K-8), Math (All Levels), Science, Physics, SSAT, AP Biology, SAT, ACT.

Elias B.

is a native New Yorker with years of tutoring experience. After attending Collegiate School on the Upper West Side, Elias enrolled at Brown University, where he graduated with honors in Comparative Literature and served as a Writing Fellow. Elias speaks French and Portuguese fluently, and he worked as a travel writer in Reykjavik, Rio de Janeiro, and Tel Aviv. In addition to tutoring writing, standardized tests, and academic subjects, Elias has also worked as an ESL tutor.

SUBJECTS:

English, Reading, Writing, History, SSAT, ACT, SAT.

Elizabeth S.

is a seasoned educational practitioner with over twenty years of experience teaching and designing curriculum in a range of sectors (public, private, international, local, lower to upper grades). She completed her doctorate in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, and received her MAT in Political Science and Philosophy from Tufts University. Elizabeth is currently a full-time classroom teacher whose primary objective is developing curriculum that blends evidence-based practices and the contextual needs of students. She is also a researcher and published co-author of texts on facilitating discussion and culturally sustaining pedagogical practices. Elizabeth specializes in supporting effective nonfiction and historical reading and analysis, writing instruction, and culturally responsive teaching.

SUBJECTS:

English Language Arts, Social Studies/History, Formal Essay and Creative Writing, Research, Study Skills.

Ella H.K.

graduated from St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD, with a B.A. in Philosophy and the History of Science and Mathematics and a minor in Literature. This fall, she is beginning her J.D. at Harvard Law School, where she plans to focus on technology and privacy law. Prior to attending college, Ella attended the University Scholars Program, a rigorous Gifted Education school in the Philadelphia area, where she excelled in a wide variety of AP classes and studied as an exchange student in France throughout high school. In college, her senior thesis was nominated for the senior essay prize. Additionally, she was President of the academic branch of student government, as well as the leader of her school’s chorus, the largest club on campus. Ella scored in the 99th percentile on her LSAT and was admitted to law school at Harvard, Penn, Columbia, Duke, Georgetown, Northwestern, and Cornell. Ella has ample experience as a tutor and is passionate about helping her students tackle even the most complicated concepts. She is eager to help students find study methods and strategies to help them excel.

SUBJECTS:

Writing, English (including AP Language and AP Literature), History (all subjects, including AP), French (all levels), PSAT Verbal, SAT Verbal, ACT Verbal, Psychology (including AP), LSAT.

Elyse S.

holds three degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, including a BS in Economics, an MBA from Wharton, and an MSEd from the Graduate School of Education. She served as a Teach For America high school math teacher in Philadelphia, where she obtained a certification in Mathematics 7-12 and received TFA’s Regional Transformational Teaching Award for her impact inside and outside of the classroom. As a teacher, Elyse led Model United Nations, financial literacy, and civic leadership programs for high school students. Outside of tutoring, Elyse is an independent producer. She was previously Chief of Staff to the CEO of Group Nine Media and worked in investment banking covering communications and media companies at Barclays. Elyse enjoys mentoring students and helping them develop the critical thinking skills they need to excel academically.

SUBJECTS:

Math (K-9), SAT (Math), Study Skills, Test Prep.

Felice S.

is a native New Yorker. Felice earned her B.A. in Semiotics at Brown University. From elementary school through college, Felice managed to juggle her studies with a professional acting career, appearing in films, television programs, and plays. At the same time, she studied at the prestigious School of American Ballet, dancing with the New York City Ballet, and the visiting Bolshoi and Stuttgart companies as well.

After years in front of the camera and on stage, Felice moved behind the scenes into film and television production and freelance writing. Throughout her career, she managed to travel and live around the world, gaining fluency in Spanish. Her teaching career began with volunteer tutoring at the East Harlem Tutorial Program and the Red Cross Homeless Shelter, assisting children with reading and homework. These experiences inspired Felice to apply for the New York Teaching Fellows program. As a Fellow, Felice gained hands-on classroom experience working with children with various disabilities, including students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, speech impairments, and emotional disorders. Her students increased their reading and/or math scores, and some were even mainstreamed out of special education classrooms. Because of her success, she was asked to teach the AIS and Newton after-school programs, assisting children in the general community with test preparation. She was also recruited as the summer internship coordinator at the well-known KIPP Academy charter school in the Bronx, providing high school students with career skills, building opportunities such as resume writing and interview preparedness.

Felice is currently an ABA therapist in New York City. She is passionate about tutoring and is an ERB & AABL specialist. She considers her greatest accomplishment to be that of bringing her son, William, into the world in October 2005.

“Each child learns differently. I believe in empowering children to overcome their individual challenges in order to achieve their unique potential.”

SUBJECTS:

English, Math, Spanish, Organizational Skills, Study Skills, AABL, OLSAT, WISC-V, CTP, ISEE, SAT.

Gabe R.

graduated Valedictorian of Maimonides High School in Brookline Massachusetts. He was one of only seven students to receive a perfect score on his SATs in the state of Massachusetts and was a National Merit Scholar. Gabe studied economics and classics at Harvard University, receiving the Dean’s award and graduating with honors in both subjects. During his time at Harvard, Gabe was a member of the National Champion Harvard Mock Trial team and performed research at the Harvard Kennedy School. As a senior, he was accepted into the 2+2 program, offering deferred admissions to Harvard Business School to promising candidates. After graduation, Gabe began working in the Asset Management division of Goldman Sachs in New York. He has now returned to Harvard and is enrolled in a joint JD/MBA program at Harvard Business School and Harvard Law School. Gabe has previous experience tutoring SAT Math and SAT Verbal as well as tutoring college economics.

SUBJECTS:

Science (K-12), PSAT, ACT, SAT, AP (Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Government & Politics, English, Economics, English, Economics, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History, World History), GMAT, GRE, LSAT.

Gemma S.

Gemma S. graduated from Brown University, where she studied History. She grew up in Brooklyn and attended Hunter College High School. At Brown, she wrote an award-winning honors thesis on reproductive education in 1930s women’s magazines and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in her junior year.

She also served as a Writing Fellow at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning and a staff writer and editor for the College Hill Independent. She has worked in a wide range of fields, from nonprofit policy research to interior design. She is passionate about writing, editing, literature, and politics.

SUBJECTS:

Writing, Grammar, Social Studies, English, College Essays, History (K-college, including World, US, and Art History), Politics, Research, Study Skills, Hunter Test, AP English.

George S.

graduated from the London School of Economics with a Masters Degree in the History of Political Thought. He then graduated with a PhD in International Relations from London Metropolitan University. He has worked as a journalist for many years, writing for a variety of publications. He scored a V- 168, Q- 170 on the GRE exam and he scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT, enabling him to mentor students preparing for law school. He has also taught the GMAT (780 on a mock test in August 2016), TOEFL and SAT, receiving great reviews from students following the substantial score improvement they obtained after studying with him. He has been a tutor for more than 12 years. As a result, not only does he have mastery of numerous academic subjects, he has a clear understanding of all of the standardized tests and of the different strategies students need to follow in order to reach their desired scores.

SUBJECTS:

English, Grammar, History, Logic, Math (Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra), Statistics, Hunter Test, IB Exams, SHSAT, SSAT, ISEE (All Levels), AP Calculus, AP Government & Politics, AP English, AP US History, AP World History, ACT (Math and Verbal), SAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT.

Georgie H.

earned a bachelor’s in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology from Purchase College, and a master’s in Earth & Geological Sciences from Queens College. Currently, she is receiving her PhD in Earth & Environmental Sciences from the Graduate Center – City University of New York. Throughout her graduate degrees, Georgie has worked as a marine biogeochemist at the NY Advanced Science Research Center, conducting research related to marine microbes and water chemistry in coastal waterbodies. Additionally, Georgie is an adjunct lecturer at a City University, where she has taught and created the curriculum for multiple levels of Environmental Science. Prior to her time as an adjunct, she worked as a tutor to assist undergraduate and AP students in natural sciences. Moreover, Georgie possesses a plethora of skills to assist students in comprehending scientific topics, and lead students to their educative goals.

SUBJECTS:

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Science (K-12).

Grant A.

is an Adjunct Lecturer of Chemistry at Lehman College and is the sole high school science tutor at the Trinity School. He graduated with honors from Lehman College, where he was a Presidential Scholar (full merit-based scholarship) and majored in Chemistry. He developed a strong interest in sharing his methods of success in difficult science classes and was a tutor and workshop leader throughout his college career for students enrolled in General and Organic Chemistry, Biology, as well as Physics. He tutors students in these subjects and enjoys sharing his passion for the sciences with his students.

SUBJECTS:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), MCAT.

Haley S.

graduated from University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. While studying at Boulder, Haley worked as a Research Assistant in an Evo-Devo laboratory and as an after-school science tutor for young students. Haley has spoken Spanish fluently since she was young. Following her graduation, she received a Fulbright Fellowship to conduct an independent research project with the Water Research Institute of Granada, Spain, where she spent nearly a year working and living in Spain, speaking and writing in Spanish daily. Throughout her research career she has written for scientific journals and publishers including Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, and Development. Through her experiences, Haley has gained extensive experience teaching elementary through college science courses, as well as standardized test prep and Spanish. Haley prioritizes personal involvement in her students’ academic growth and seeks to inspire genuine interest in the subject material.

SUBJECTS:

English, Writing, Executive Functioning, Spanish, Math, Algebra, Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Life Sciences (Middle School), Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Genetics, Group Science Classes (K-12), ISEE All Levels, AP (English, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish), ACT, SAT.

Jack L.

Jack L. graduated from Columbia University, where he received his MFA in Nonfiction Writing and taught in the Undergraduate Writing Program.

SUBJECTS:

English (9-College), Writing, College Essays.

Janaina A.

earned a Master’s Degree in Childhood Education from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education. She began her teaching career at The Dalton School, where she taught kindergarten and first grade. At Dalton, in addition to teaching, she led playgroups for elementary admissions. She has taught first and second grade at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School as well as reading in grades K through 3rd. Most recently, Janaina is teaching kindergarten at Avenues: The World School. Janaina is trained in Fundations, a Wilsons Language Program, and PAF (Preventing Academic Failure), an Orton-Gillingham based reading program. Janaina is trilingual in Italian, Portuguese, and English.

Janaina has used many different math and reading curriculums, including Singapore Math, Recipe for Reading, and Teachers College Reading and Writing workshop.

SUBJECTS:

Reading, Math, Italian, Portuguese, Early Literacy, Elementary School Enrichment, Playgroup Readiness, AABL.

Jessica R.

graduated from Princeton University, where she took classes in English, Creative Writing, History, Politics, and World Affairs. She grew up in St. Louis where she attended a small public school, graduating as the Valedictorian. After arriving at Princeton, Jessica focused on mentorship as deeply as she focused on her studies, acting as a Residential Advisor and Mentor for first-gen low-income students with backgrounds similar to her own. While at Princeton, Jessica broadened her studies through multiple immersive study abroad experiences; she spent one summer in Argentina developing proficiency in Spanish, time in Cambridge developing relationships abroad, and another summer in Thailand teaching and helping students develop their own English skills. After graduating from Princeton, she moved to New York City to pursue education nonprofit work, putting much-needed services and supplies directly into the hands of students. Missing working with students directly, Jessica began tutoring and has tutored and mentored in some capacity since, going on 5 years now. Jessica currently works as a Marketplace Analyst at a national ed-tech nonprofit. Her coursework, time mentoring at university, experience tutoring and teaching in the Socratic method, and current analysis position, qualifies Jessica to teach a range of subjects across disciplines.

SUBJECTS:

English, Reading, Writing, ACT, SAT, Resume Writing.

Jessie T.

Jessie is a dual Swiss/American citizen who grew up in Switzerland and England. While she was living in England, Jessie attended an international school in London that offered both the IB and AP curriculums. While she holds an IB diploma, she has also completed a number of AP classes, including AP European History and AP American History.

Jessie went on to graduate from St. John’s College in Annapolis, MD in 2022 with a B.A. in Philosophy and the History of Science and Mathematics and a minor in Literature. Currently, Jessie is completing a master’s degree in urban planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Prior to starting her program at MIT, Jessie worked in a variety of countries, including Estonia, France, Ukraine and Cambodia, focusing specifically on the NGO and humanitarian sectors. Most recently, she worked for a Cambodian NGO called the Harpswell Foundation, which aims to empower the next generation of women leaders in Southeast Asia. While she was there, she offered a variety of classes to the young women enrolled in the program that focused on building their leadership skills and critical thinking abilities.

SUBJECTS:

History, French, AP European History, AP U.S. History, IB Human Geography, IB Math SL, IB English Language and Literature, IB Physics, IB Art, IB French SL.

Joanna S.

SUBJECTS:

Reading, Writing, Math, Kindergarten Readiness, Organizational Skills, AABL, NNAT, OLSAT, Stanford-Binet.

Karen K.

graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. She was accepted into the History Honors Program and invited to Oxford University and Brasenose College, where she finished her minor in Geography.  Upon graduation, she was hired by Baker Botts in Austin, TX, where she assisted with litigation in the Environmental Law department. Karen later attended graduate school at Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University where she studied Philosophy, Religion, and Ancient Languages, including Greek, Latin, and Hebrew. While at TCU, Karen was on the Dean’s List, and was awarded a Faculty Book Award for Leadership. Karen holds multiple teaching certifications and has taught students in grades ranging from Pre-K through College for more than 15 years. She also served as Director of Education at Sylvan Learning and as an assistant principal at an elementary school in Dallas. She currently teaches philosophy and logic at Lone Star College and has written a children’s book, among other educational materials.

Karen’s diverse educational background has allowed her to connect with students and help them reach their academic potential, especially on SAT, ACT, and STAAR exams. She has a passion for teaching and is dedicated to helping her students achieve, and surpass, their academic goals.

SUBJECTS:

Math (K-Statistics), Astronomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Art History, Computer Science & Coding (C/C++, Java), College Essay Writing, Economics, Executive Functioning, Interview Prep, Organization Skills, Orton-Gillingham, Playgroup Readiness, Public Speaking, Research & Study Skills, Stanford-Binet, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, STAAR, ACT, SAT, AP (Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Government & Politics, French, Italian, Latin, Physics, Psychology, Spanish, US Government & Politics), IB (Extended Essay, French, History, Theory of Knowledge) GRE (Math), GMAT, LSAT, MCAT.

Kathleen R.

has worked as a 4th-grade teacher for the past 20 years in Westchester. She has two master’s degrees in School Leadership and in Multicultural Education.

She uses a multitude of teaching strategies incorporating multiple modalities of learning to meet the needs of each student in a way that works best for them. She utilizes a multitude of math and reading programs. She builds academic curiosity in students while developing skills and strategies so that they can become autonomous learners and build confidence in and out of school. She finds methods of engaging students and creating personal goal setting intervention plans to help children meet their learning goals and build confidence in themselves. She also teaches parents skills and strategies to feel more at ease and can better support their children at home.

SUBJECTS:

Early Childhood School Readiness, Pre-K and Kindergarten Prep, Vocabulary Development, Reading, Handwriting, Grammar, English, Math, Writing, AABL.

Kayla M.

graduated from the Postbac Premed Program at Columbia University, having made the Dean’s List in the sciences for Fall 2016 to Spring 2017. She graduated Cum Laude from Colgate University with Honors in Psychology and a minor in English Literature. Kayla grew up in Aspen, Colorado, where she was part of the National Honors Society and graduated with an I.B. Diploma.

Kayla has experience and interests in a wide array of subjects, from English, and Studio Art, to Biology and Chemistry, making her a well-rounded academic. After graduating from Columbia University, Kayla tutored students at Columbia in Organic Chemistry, Lab, and Biology. During her Postbac program, Kayla taught a nutrition course to middle school students and held various mentoring roles during her undergraduate career. Kayla is passionate about helping students overcome test anxiety and build confidence.

SUBJECTS:

English, Writing, Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, ACT, SAT, AP (Chemistry, Biology).

Kenneth H.

graduated from the University of Chicago with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a minor in Physics. He has several years of experience tutoring math, science, robotics, computer science, and electrical engineering to high school and college-level students through independent organizations and as a Teaching Assistant at his university. Currently residing in New York, Kenneth is prepared to teach a wide range of STEM-focused subjects to students of varying education levels.

SUBJECTS:

Computer Science, Physics, K-12 Mathematics, Coding/Programming (C, C++, C#, Java, Python, and more), Electrical Engineering.

Kirini K.

holds a BA and MA from Oxford University, where she graduated with a First Class degree (summa cum laude) in Modern History and Politics. While at Oxford she was awarded a scholarship for outstanding written work in the subject of History. She was also an active member of the Oxford Union debating society where she served as Chair of Communications Committee and inaugurated the position of Women’s Officer. She also holds an MA in Contemporary Arts from Oxford Brookes. After finishing her degrees, Kirini lived in the UK for several years, working for Greene’s Tutorial College, Oxford where she was the in-house writing tutor, coaching students in small groups and one-on-one intensives. She also designed and taught courses in study skills and writing, which included extensive lessons on researching, note taking, drafting, and editing written work geared towards high school and college-aged students. Since joining Arete, she has tutored students in History, Politics, French, English, Math, Science and SAT/ACT preparation.

Her approach to teaching is deeply affirming of the individual student, and she seeks to activate each student’s passion for and command of the subject matter through personal goal setting along with rigorous accountability and firm but nurturing mentorship. She believes in setting high expectations for her students and has found that with the right kind of support, they rarely fail to meet them. Her love of language and writing extends beyond her teaching practice: Kirini writes poetry and is working on a book of personal essays. Her visual artwork has been featured in print and online publications, on album covers, and in shows in the UK and New York. She is also currently working on her first full-length studio album. Kirini speaks French, German, and Greek.

SUBJECTS:

English, Writing, History, Math, French, Art, Business, Economics, Politics, Social Sciences, Executive Functioning, Study Skills, ACT, SAT.

Kristin W.

is currently a Doctor of Dental Surgery candidate at Columbia University and received her bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in December of 2020. Kristin has been tutoring chemistry and biology as a private tutor and a tutor for the division of intercollegiate athletes at UIUC. Kristin has worked at a microbiology lab at UIUC studying Caulobacter crescentus and is continuing her microbiology research interests at Columbia, studying the relationship between Fusobacterium nucleatum and neurodegenerative disease.

SUBJECTS:

Chemistry, Biology, DAT.

Kyle T.

received his degree in Romance Language Studies from UC Santa Cruz and is currently a UC Berkeley doctoral candidate in the Romance Languages and Literatures program. Kyle’s research has benefited from numerous fellowships, including a Fulbright/FLAD Open Study Award, and his current dissertation project focuses on underacknowledged voices in contemporary Spain, Italy, and Portugal. Kyle received pedagogical training through the Spanish Ministry of Education, and he was honored to be awarded the Giampiccolo Prize for Excellence in Italian Studies in 2022. He has ample teaching and tutoring experience in Spanish, Italian, and the English language, and has taught all ages of students, from elementary schoolers to mature adults. He happily creates and seeks out engaging material to make language learning exciting and relevant to real-life experiences. Having taken Spanish in high school and scored a 5 on the AP test, he is well-acquainted with standardized testing in Spanish and has extensive experience helping students with speaking and conversation practice.

SUBJECTS:

Spanish, Italian.

Laura G.

has been in education for over a decade, with ten years of experience as a classroom teacher of students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. She has worked in general education as a middle school English teacher, and as a special education teacher and case manager in a variety of settings, including as an elementary resource teacher, middle school modified language arts teacher, and high school math co-teacher. As a tutor, she has spent the past eight years working with students on test prep for standardized tests (SAT/ACT/ISEE/HSPT), reading/writing/math, and executive functioning and study skills. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Northeastern University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Tufts University, and also maintains teaching certifications in California and Massachusetts, having taught in both states. She has worked extensively with students with learning differences (ADHD, autism, specific learning disabilities, dyslexia, etc.), and loves breaking down challenging concepts into concrete steps, as well as leveraging student strengths and interests to build success. In 2023, she transitioned from full-time classroom teaching to working with students primarily online, which has allowed her to provide more individualized instruction and support students at their own pace and instructional levels.

SUBJECTS:

Reading, Writing, Math (K-Precalculus), SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, Executive Functioning, Study Skills.

Leroy J.

is a professional mathematician and physicist with over 15 years of experience studying, researching, and teaching at some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States. He obtained a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and M.S. in Engineering from Brown University after graduating at the top of his undergraduate class with degrees in both Physics and Mathematics. Not only is Leroy the go-to expert for these subjects, but he also has a proven track record of helping students of all ages and backgrounds succeed in them. Having taken pedagogical training at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, Leroy knows how to break down any concept from fractions to functional analysis and explain it in an accessible, illuminating way. His teaching style emphasizes practical problem-solving skills while empowering students to make their own scientific discoveries.

SUBJECTS:

K-12 math and physics, college math (e.g., AP Calculus, AP Statistics, multivariate calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, discrete math), college physics (e.g., AP Physics, classical mechanics, electromagnetism), upper-level math (e.g., analysis, abstract algebra, topology), upper-level physics (e.g., quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics), engineering, computer science, SAT, GRE.

Lydia W.

graduated cum laude from Princeton University, with a degree in English, Creative Writing, and Gender & Sexuality Studies. Originally from New York City, she attended Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn Heights. For the last few years, she has tutored college application essays, writing, and reading. In addition to tutoring, Lydia works in the TV industry, and had previously been in publishing. An avid reader and writer, Lydia loves sharing her passion for storytelling with her students.

SUBJECTS:

College Applications, Creative Writing, Reading, English, History, Social Studies, Math (middle school), AP English, Interview Prep, Study Skills, Public Speaking.

Matt R.

graduated from Trinity College with a degree in Classics, and considers himself fortunate to have taught Latin and occasionally Greek ever since. First teaching at an alma mater in New Hampshire, Matt enrolled at the University of Virginia, graduating with a Master’s in Teaching. Completely dedicated to the idea that anyone can learn Latin, and that it should be fun, Matt has taught for over twenty years with that perspective. Well-versed in nearly every textbook currently in use (and some that aren’t any longer), Matt is very confident about being able to customize the teaching of Latin to anyone at any level no matter what textbook(s) they’ve used. Having grown up in Florida but educated in New England, Matt experienced and participated competitively in nearly every conceivable sport, and has since coached a number of them. Very comfortable in the outdoors, Matt relishes the northern Virginia verdant, rolling hills, the proximity to the Appalachian Trail and waterways, and the onset of cool weather.

SUBJECTS:

Latin.

Matthew L.

began tutoring high school entrance exams (ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT) and math (from algebra and trigonometry to pre-calculus) in 8th grade at the Oliver’s Scholars Prep to Prep Program in New York City. There, he spent five summers preparing high achieving, underprivileged 7th and 8th grade students for acceptance into the most elite public, private and boarding schools on full scholarships, as well as founding and leading the program’s chess elective. For eight years, he traveled nationally playing competitive chess, placing in the top three nationally several times — both individually and with his school team. Matthew graduated Magna cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Business School, where he concentrated in finance.

Throughout his university years he worked with an NYC-based Venture Capital firm, helping found Flex Rent. As the Head of Research, he used customer opinions and feedback to help optimize the product and build Flex’s website and mobile app, being largely responsible for the site’s content, flow and user engagement. He has also published more than three dozen stock-based articles on SeekingAlpha.com, where he continues to explore his love of business.

He has a strong aptitude for standardized tests, landing in the 99th percentile himself on both his high school and college entrance exams, as well as on the AP Calculus BC and SAT II Math II exams. He draws on his own experience and study techniques to tutor and mentor a broad variety of students from middle school to college.

SUBJECTS:

High School Entrance Exams (ISEE [upper + lower levels], SSAT, SHSAT), College Entrance Exams (ACT, AP Calculus AB and BC), Math (Middle School – College): Algebra I + II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Calculus (1 [AB], 2 [BC], Multivariable), Economics, Finance, Business Development, Website and App Development.

Michael F.

grew up in Illinois and graduated valedictorian from Aurora Central Catholic High School with a 36 on the ACT. He attended the University of Notre Dame and graduated with honors in Physics and Mathematics. While there, Michael conducted research on a number of topics within astrophysics, including exoplanets, the formation of the first elements after the Big Bang, and supernova cosmology. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Astrophysics at Harvard University working on simulations and observations of star formation. Highlights of his recent collaborative work include a new 3D model of the Orion star-forming region and a discovery that provides an explanation for nearly all the star formation within 1000 light years of the Sun, which was featured in the New York Times.

He has been/is currently a National Merit Scholar, a Goldwater Scholar, a recipient of a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. He also studied abroad and performed astronomical observations in Chile. He speaks Spanish fluently and has presented his research at many locations internationally. Michael is also passionate about several causes that seek to increase diversity in STEM, make science more accessible, and ensure quality science education for everyone. He is the first graduate student ever appointed to the American Astronomical Society Education Committee, which is responsible for promoting and recommending best practices for astronomy education in the United States. Michael has taught several science courses at the undergraduate and graduate level at Harvard, receiving awards for teaching excellence. He also serves as a tutor for incarcerated individuals working towards their GED. In his free time, you can find him playing volleyball and soccer, singing acapella, and skiing.

He enjoys helping students discover their talents and passions, and he has mentored students in both classes and applications for college and scholarships. Michael received over $300,000 in academic scholarships when he applied for college and was named a National Merit Scholar and US Presidential Scholar Semifinalist. For graduate school, he was admitted to Harvard, Stanford, Caltech, Cambridge, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins and others, receiving a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and a Gates Cambridge Scholarship (funded by Bill Gates for full graduate study at Cambridge). He has developed a good eye for what admissions committees are looking for, and he offers strategies and advice throughout the entire college essay process.

SUBJECTS:

English, US History, Math, Biology, Physics, Spanish, Astronomy, Economics, World Religions, College Essays, ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE.

Michelle F.

has been an early childhood and elementary educator for over 21 years. After graduating from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and her permanent New York State certification (PreK-6th grade), Michelle worked in children’s publishing as an editor and writer for Golden Books. During her seven years at Golden Books, Michelle managed and wrote several children’s books with an emphasis on early learning skills. Michelle received her Masters in Elementary Education from Hunter College and taught 1st and 2nd grade at The Dalton School in New York City. She has taught Pre-K at The International Preschools, Kindergarten at The Trevor Day School, and most recently taught 2nd grade at The Hackley School. While at Hackley, Michelle led an after school math program for students who required extra teacher support. She also supported the lower school admissions team by assessing potential new students, writing reports on each applicant, and reading/evaluating student files. Michelle has extensive experience tutoring students in New York City, Westchester, and the Hamptons. Michelle is able to effortlessly connect with each student, establish clear and appropriate goals, and makes learning fun!.

SUBJECTS:

Early Childhood School Readiness, Math (PreK-4th), Reading/Phonics (PreK-6th), Writing/Handwriting (PreK-6th), Grammar/Vocabulary (PreK-4th).

Mirella C.

earned a Bachelors in International Relations from Pace University and a Masters in Education with Spanish Teaching Certification from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a native of Barcelona, Spain with 18 years of experience teaching Spanish to children and adults. Mirella is dedicated to differentiated instruction while having fun learning a new language. Aside from teaching, she enjoys participating in outdoor activities, especially skiing.

SUBJECTS:

Spanish, Italian, Kindergarten Readiness.

Monica W.

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Moshe W.

graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. As an Egleston Scholar at Columbia, Moshe conducted several years of neuroscience and engineering research, and he has worked as a Research Associate at Columbia studying the use of stem cell engineering to better understand neuropsychiatric diseases. Moshe is completing his MD-PhD at Columbia University and is researching the use of focused ultrasound as a novel tool for depression treatment. Moshe is passionate about providing individualized attention and mentorship to his students.

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Myles B.

was born and raised in Manhattan. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Education. Currently he is a third-year law student. Prior to law school, and for eight years, he taught all subjects in New York City public and charter schools. He has taught SAT Reading and scored in the 95% percentile on the LSAT.

SUBJECTS:

Reading, Writing, English, College Essays, Social Studies, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Study Skills, Special Education, Executive Functioning, Resume Writing, SAT (Verbal), GRE, LSAT, AP English.

Otto B.

received his bachelor’s degree in Social Studies from Harvard University, his master’s degree in Comparative Social Policy at Oxford University, and is currently attending Harvard Law School. As an undergraduate, Otto was a John Harvard Scholar, awarded to the top 5% of the undergraduate class, as well as a Detur Book Prize and Endicott Peabody Saltonstall Prize recipient. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude with high honors in his major.

Otto attended Hunter College High School and is a lifelong New Yorker. He has five years of experience teaching and tutoring students and is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals.

SUBJECTS:

History, Social Studies, English, Math (including BC calculus), Physics, PSAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT.

Noah W.

received his undergraduate degree in Applied Physics from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and his graduate degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Princeton University. He has taught courses in introductory physics, computer science, and machine learning and has privately tutored students in math and science at the high school and college level. Noah has a background working in a variety of research labs, spanning from data science to materials science, and currently works full-time as a research scientist. He has experience working with a broad range of abilities and ages, from middle school to high school and early college. Noah believes in a growth mindset and wants to help all his students achieve their full potential.

SUBJECTS:

Physics, Math (K-8), Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, ACT, SAT.

Patricia G.

graduated from Western Governors University with a degree in Educational Studies. She is currently a Graduate Student in Western Governors University’s Masters of Elementary Education program. A versatile and dedicated student advocate, Patricia has over 21 years of teaching experience in East Hampton, NY. She possesses a strong focus on the individualized needs of all students including general education students, students with special needs, and second language learners. Patricia is an empathetic tutor and mentor who is flexible and accommodating in the implementation of hands-on lessons to enhance student achievement.

SUBJECTS:

English (Pre-K-8), Writing (Pre-K-8), Reading (K-8), Language Arts, History (K-8), Math (K-8), Science (Pre-K-8), Spanish (K-6), Stanford-Binet, WISC.

Peter M.

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Phoenix G.

Rhys R.

received his Masters in Applied Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the summer of 2021 and is working on a Ph.D. In mathematics. His undergraduate degree was in Mathematics with a Physics minor, during his time in undergrad he was on the Dean’s list for five semesters and entered the Honors College during his second semester. Rhys has been teaching mathematics at various levels for six years now, he currently works as a Teaching Assistant for college level mathematics courses at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranging from Multivariable Calculus to Real Analysis, in his undergrad he also had work as a teaching assistant and a tutor for mathematics courses ranging from Calculus I to Differential Equations. After graduating undergrad Rhys helped tutor for SAT Math and ACT Math/Science before starting his Ph.D. Program. His extensive background in Mathematics means he can teach almost any mathematics course and his Physics minor means he can teach many physics based courses.

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Richard H.

graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences. After graduating, he began teaching for Baltimore City Public Schools while simultaneously working on his Master’s degree in teaching. He has since been working in education for 13 years and has taught and tutored students in grades 5-12 in both math and science. Richard has taught in both public and private schools in Maryland, New York and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In addition to teaching, Richard has a passion for athletics and has played many sports growing up, including playing cornerback for the Johns Hopkins Football team and has coached football and track and field. Richard’s diverse teaching experience enable him to form strong connections with his students, as well as differentiate material and motivate students to achieve their goals. Richard’s strengths include tutoring the SAT, ACT, math and the science.

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Riley R.W.

graduated from Brown University, where she studied Studio Arts. Her honors thesis merged her love of conceptual art with literary theory by examining the role and nature of critique in the development of an exhibition. She has a Master’s Degree in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, where she was able to synthesize her passions for philosophy, literary theory, writing, and public health. She is dedicated to the craft and artistry of strong writing and is excited to share that enthusiasm with her students.

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Ruchi R.

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Ruiwen L.

has a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development from Columbia University as well as a Master’s in Public Affairs from Princeton University, where she graduated with a certificate in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. As teaching assistant at Columbia University and New York University, Ruiwen has helped many students with a range of topics regarding economics and environmental policy. Professionally, her experience includes data-driven economics research and analysis as a Research Scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and as an Economics Fellow at the Environmental Defense Fund. Ruiwen enjoys helping students understand economics, especially by using real-world examples and visual aids to illustrate abstract concepts.

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Sally B.

graduated with honors from Princeton University, where she studied English as a pre-medical student in the Global Health & Health Policy Program. Her senior thesis was a double award-winning narrative about the impact of an infectious, stomach cancer-causing bacterium on the First Nations populations of Northern Canada. Fluent in French and passionate about medicine, Sally has been involved in a variety of medical research in Canada, France, America, and the UK. After completing a Non-Profit Service Fellowship upon graduating from Princeton, she completed Columbia University’s Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program. Desiring a deeper understanding of the social and historical dimensions of health and medicine, Sally then completed an MPhil in Health, Medicine, and Society at Cambridge University, where she received first-class honors for her dissertation. She is currently a Research Associate at Cambridge, working on a European Research Council-funded project that aims to better characterize and understand the changing dynamics of diagnostic innovation in the realm of cancer screening. She intends to complete an M.D./Ph.D. combined degree in the coming years.

Sally’s passion for teaching spans across all ages and subjects: as a member of the Arete team, Sally comfortably transitions from grade school learners to graduate students, helping to break down difficult science concepts, while at once working to elevate reading and writing skills. Her experience as a student of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences has equipped her with the ability to recognize and communicate the connection between these seemingly disparate worlds in a way that inspires and energizes her students. As a four-year Varsity Women’s Ice Hockey team member at Princeton, Sally also has extensive experience with the drive, commitment, and skill necessary to excel in elite-level athletics. While at Cambridge, she earned her Full Blue (the highest honor that may be bestowed on a Cambridge athlete) for her performance on the Women’s Ice Hockey Team and rowed in the first boat for her college. Sally’s experience with both the American and British educational systems means that she is well-equipped to advise not only on what Ivy League schools are looking for in a prospective student but also what a successful Oxbridge application entails.

SUBJECTS:

English, Writing, Math (K-Algebra), Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, French, Group Science Classes, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT.

Sarah C.

graduated from Wellesley College with a bachelor’s degree in political science and East Asian studies. She went on to get a master’s at Yonsei Graduate School of International Studies in Seoul, Korea. After working in Korea for five years in the field of education (high school, university-level, and adult language acquisition), Sarah returned to Dallas, the city she grew up in. Since 2019, Sarah has worked on her PhD in English rhetoric and composition. As she grows a passion for her own research in digital platforms, communication, cultural studies, writing, and multimodality, Sarah works as a lecturer at University of North Texas in Dallas. With extensive experience in writing centers and first-year composition courses at the university, she prepares her students of all ages to become strong writers by building upon their understanding of audience and the various strategies they can use to achieve their composition goals. Additionally, her background in teaching yoga allows Sarah to incorporate meditative writing practices to guide students to be more mindful and reflective of their daily experiences. 

SUBJECTS:

Essay Writing, Academic Research, College Essay, Resume, English Composition, Literature, Test Prep (SAT/ACT), Communication, World History, Meditation and Mindful Practices 

Sharlee T.

attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied Linguistics and Theater. After making the Dean’s List two years in a row, Sharlee graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.88 and the Mark Goodson’s Prize for Distinguished Talent. While completing her undergraduate degree, Sharlee had the opportunity to study abroad in both Ecuador and Spain, perfecting her Spanish language skills. Sharlee then attended Harvard University, completing a Master of Fine Arts in Theater. Sharlee has a passion for tutoring and continues to develop myriad tutoring techniques while living in New York City.

SUBJECTS:

English, Reading, Writing, History, Spanish, Economics, ISEE, ACT, SAT.

Silas G.

graduated from Columbia University with a dual major in physics and mathematics. Silas tutored throughout their time at Columbia, working with students from elementary school to college level, teaching physics up to and including Quantum Mechanics, simple and advanced mathematics, competition (AMC/AIME/PUMAC) mathematics, astrophysics, symbolic logic, Latin, and standardized tests, including the ACT, which Silas received a 36 on (99.98th percentile). Upon graduation, Silas moved to Geneva, Switzerland for 3 months where they were engaged in work to upgrade the Large Hadron Collider. Since that time, they have worked for the US Patent and Trademark office, leaving there to pursue a PhD in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York. Silas is currently engaged in research to better understand the strong nuclear force using mathematical and computational tools. Silas has continued to tutor both in-person and remotely and develops courses that focus on alternative approaches to mathematics education.

SUBJECTS:

Math (Pre-K-12), Singapore Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Probability, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, College-Level Math, Differential Equations, Discrete Math, Finite Math, ODEs, PDEs, Astrophysics, Physics, Physical Science, Latin, C/C+, Mathematica, Microsoft Excel, Hunter Test, ISEE (Lower, Middle, & Upper Levels), SHSAT, SSAT, AP Calculus, AP Physics 1 & 2: Algebra-based, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, IB Math (SL & HL), IB Physics, NY State Regents (ELA & ELA and Math), PSAT, ACT, SAT, GRE, National Latin Exam.

Spencer C.

graduated from the University of Notre Dame where he studied Physics. After graduating, he was hired as a data scientist by UnitedHealth Group in their Research and Development department, where he currently works in addition to tutoring on improving healthcare using machine learning and mathematics. This past summer, he served as a Teaching Assistant for a data science onboarding program in his office. At Notre Dame, Spencer participated in research in astronomy, writing a senior thesis as part of the Glynn Family Honors Program. He studied broadly in college, earning a minor in Energy Studies and taking many elective courses in a variety of science subjects. Spencer served as a mentor for student-athletes in the football program and tutored others in Calculus and Physics.

SUBJECTS:

Chemistry, Physics, Math, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Algebra, AP (Physics, Calculus), ACT (Math), SAT (Math).

Stanley W.

graduated from Northwestern University, where he studied Biomedical Engineering and received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. While studying at Northwestern, he worked as a Research Assistant in a biochemical engineering lab working on experiments in biomaterials, drug delivery, and systems biology. After graduating, he worked as a technology consultant, designing and implementing IT systems for various health and public service organizations.  Stanley is currently a medical student at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and a research fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center performing translational and clinical studies in kidney cancer. His diverse background and strong communication skills allow him to use his knowledge and skills in a multitude of subjects. Stanley is dedicated to helping achieve whatever goals students may have, whether that is improving at a specific subject in school, learning ahead, or preparing for a standardized exam.

SUBJECTS:

English (K-8), Writing (PreK-5), History (K-8), Math (Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus), Science (PreK-8), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Genetics, Neuroscience, Spanish (PreK-8), College Essays, Resume Writing, Research, Interview Prep, AP Biology, SHSAT, PSAT, ACT, SAT, MCAT, College/Medical School/PA School/MPH/MPP Applications.

Timi H.

graduated from Farleigh Dickinson with a Master’s in Education, and from Syracuse University with a Bachelor’s in Communication. She has worked with students with learning differences who need extra support with a focus on executive function, as well as gifted and talented students looking for enrichment. Timi is best known for her ability to connect with students and use innovative and outside-the-box, hands-on lessons that capture the student’s imagination and cultivate success. Her inspired work was recognized by the Tenafly Public School Board when she was awarded ‘Teacher of the Year’ before reaching tenure. After many inspirational summers with the Reading and Writing Institute at Teachers College, Timi went on to become a literacy coach for Rutgers University’s Center for Literacy Development and Children’s Literacy Initiative, leading professional development for educators in best practices in all areas of literacy in the classroom. She continues to tutor both public and private school students at all grade levels, enthusiastically sharing in their success. Timi is a natural, empathetic mentor who excels at meeting each individual where they are and bringing out their best, most successful self.

SUBJECTS:

English (K-8), Writing (PreK-6), Creative Writing, Kindergarten Readiness, Executive Functioning, Handwriting, Math (K-8), Science (K-8), Organization, Study Skills, OLSAT, ISEE (All Levels), SSAT.

Tina C.

graduated from Seton Hall University with a dual degree in Elementary and Special Education. She received a Masters Degree from Kean University where she studied School Counseling. She has been working in education for the past 21 years. She taught 4th grade and 5th grade Special Education classes. In addition to working for Arete Educational Consulting, Tina is a School Counselor working with students to guide them both emotionally and academically throughout their time in school. Tina’s educational background allows her to help her students achieve their academic goals and build the foundation for success.

SUBJECTS:

Kindergarten Readiness, Vocabulary Development (K-5), Reading Comprehension, Writing, Reading, Language Arts, Grammar, Math (K-8), English (K-8), AABL, ISEE (Primary and Lower Level).

Tra N.

graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Psychology and Global Studies. Tra is a recipient of the Brown Scholarship and Frances Phillips Travel Scholarship, and she was awarded a place on the Dean’s List at UNC for over 6 semesters. Since graduating, she worked for an education and mentoring non-profit where she developed fun and highly engaging curriculums as well as lead and facilitated programs in the Arts and STEAM. Additionally, Tra has lead year-round Elementary Programs, which aimed to improve student’s reading and math skills for the NY State Standardized tests. With a passion for socio-emotional and project-based learning, she has a wide variety of expertise in a multitude of subjects. Tra is currently pursuing her Masters in Youth Development.

SUBJECTS:

Math (K-8), Kindergarten Readiness, Writing, Vocabulary Development, Reading Comprehension, English, Social studies, ISEE (Primary 2-4), ELA and Math NY State Regents.

Tracey S.

received her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the College of New Rochelle, and completed the Reading and Writing Institute at Columbia Teachers College. Additional coursework includes Juilliard: Teaching Opera to Young Children, Metropolitan Opera House: Teaching Drama to English Language Learners and Roundabout Theater: Teaching Theater Techniques to Elementary Students Since 1998, she has worked with the NYC Department of Education both as an Elementary School Teacher and as a Certified NYC Gifted & Talented Test Administrator. She has over ten years of scoring ELA and Math State exams and is an Academic Intervention Provider servicing students struggling in reading and writing. She is trained in Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention, Fundations, PAF (Preventing Academic Failure), Words Their Way, New York Ready Test Prep and Guided Reading. She is not only an AIS provider but one of the coordinators who run an intervention program for 86 students. She ensures that each child is matched with the most effective programs and she monitors the progress of all 86 students.

SUBJECTS:

Reading, Writing, Math (Pre K-4), AABL, ECAA, KRT, OLSAT, Stanford-Binet.

Will M.

attends the University of California, Berkeley, where he studies Computer Science and Mandarin Chinese. At Berkeley, he has served as a student instructor for the introductory Computer Science course and led the instruction of a systems administration class. Additionally, Will is a project lead at Blockchain at Berkeley, the United States’ largest and oldest university blockchain group, where he manages teams of 6-8 students on paid consulting projects for corporate clients. While completing his degree, Will has accrued over twenty months of internship experience, including at Amazon and Goldman Sachs. Will has a long history as an educator, and his patient, upbeat demeanor enables him to serve as an excellent tutor for Computer Science students of all levels.

SUBJECTS: 

Computer Science.

Willa Y.

graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of Business. She was a dual major in Management & Accounting and minored in Chinese. Willa graduated cum laude with an honors distinction as a Joseph Wharton Scholar. After graduating, she worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers in their audit & advisory division. Soon after, she worked for Viacom and NBCUniversal, where she last served as their Senior Director of Finance. On the side, Willa was also a producer & writer for Descendant Films, LLC, where she produced music videos, commercials & short films. Currently, she is at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Willa’s diverse professional background allows her to use her expertise in college essay writing and applications.

SUBJECTS:

College Essays.

William R.

Attended Columbia University, where he studied Mathematics-Statistics. While studying at Columbia, he was on the Dean’s List and inducted into the School of General Studies’ Honor Society. William has been privately tutoring a breadth of mathematical subjects for over 11 years, working wonderfully with both secondary and college students. Previously, William worked as a calculus tutor at Columbia’s Academic Resource Center where he was certified as a CRLA Level II Tutor, which focuses on the metacognitive and psychosocial requirements for tutoring. William establishes a great rapport with his students and has a keen intuition for how his students learn.

SUBJECTS:

Math (K-College Level Calculus), ACT (Math), SAT (Math), GRE, GMAT.

Zoe Z.

graduated from Princeton University, where she studied Environmental Engineering and the full liberal arts curriculum. After graduating, she completed an internship in implementing renewable energy systems and carbon reduction measures for the world’s leading architects at TransSolar KlimaEngineering. With more than five years of tutoring experience, Zoe is practiced at guiding students through STEM coursework and language learning. She teaches her students infallible reasoning skills and ensures that they have the opportunity to actively reinforce knowledge during sessions through open-ended questions, active involvement in the lesson at all times, and plenty of opportunities to apply new-found knowledge through practice questions. She tutored fellow students at Princeton University and has tutored on online platforms for several years, making her very comfortable with the virtual lesson space. She has taught SAT, IB, AP, GRE, and ACT courses most of all, but is able to use her varied teaching experiences to apply her knowledge to an array of tests. She has accumulated over 500 hours of teaching experience by now, both one-on-one and for groups. Zoe scored in the top percentiles in the GRE Analytical Writing and Verbal Reasoning and SAT Math and Physics Subject tests, while also graduating with High Honors. She is fluent in English and German, speaks French conversationally, and is learning Spanish and Hindi. Zoe received a Princeton PIIRS grant for her senior thesis research and was presented with a Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Award for the same. She is looking forward to accompanying you in your learning journey to build analytical and deductive reasoning skills.

SUBJECTS:

English, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Linear Algebra, IB Math, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, IB Environmental Systems and Societies, French, German, Research, IB Extended Essay, IB TOK, ELA and Math NY State Regents, PSAT, SAT/ACT, GRE, Resume Writing, Interview Prep.