OUR AMAZING TUTORS

Hi, I am Abby! I am originally from Maryland and have lived in NYC for a couple years now! I am currently a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University focusing on pediatric cardiology research. I went to undergrad at the University of South Carolina and while I was there I started a non profit, called HOPE, that 3D prints prosthetic devices for children. Before attending graduate school, I was a long term substitute teacher in Baltimore County High Schools where I taught Physics AP and Math to 9-12th graders. I have been a tutor for about 9 years now and have helped students in math, science, english, and homework help! I have tutored from 1st and up and I have also tutored a student with Autism. In addition to being a PhD student, I am also a dancer. My favorite styles are Musical Theatre and Jazz. While I am not dancing, I love to explore nyc, grab coffee with friends, and go to broadway shows! A little fun fact about me is that I have a twin sister! I love teaching students and creating an environment where they feel they can succeed and understand their course even if it is not their strong suit.

Adina Yoffie earned her Ph.D. in European History from Harvard in 2009 and then held postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton and New York Universities from 2009 to 2012. She has many years of experience teaching history and writing on the college level, and she has tutored high-school students in SAT, ACT, and AP prep, as well as history, English, writing, and Hebrew. She likes the Giants and the Mets.

I'm a PhD candidate (at Boston University) in computational biology and genetics, with an undergraduate background (from the University of Toronto) in both computer science and biology.
I've taught undergraduate introductory statistics classes at Boston University (MA213; co-instructor) and Lesley University (CMATH2142), and have also worked as a teaching fellow in biology (human physiology) and various Computer Science classes. I've also worked in a high-school biology classroom as an NSF GK-12 teaching fellow.
In computer science, I'm most fluent in Python, but have also taught in courses that use Java and C. I have expertise in most aspects of bioinformatics and computational biology, applied statistics and machine learning, molecular biology and genetics, and biochemistry.

I grew up on the Upper East Side in Manhattan and attended The Birch Wathen Lenox School, a small private school from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I currently work there and teach the following: Kindergarten Reading and Math and Kindergarten and 1st Grade Art!
I received a BA in studio art with a minor in communications and media arts from Marymount Manhattan College.
During my time in college, I began my teaching career at The Birch Wathen Lenox School as a Lower School intern.
Once I graduated from college, I was given an assistant teacher position and worked with various grades including Pre K, Kindergarten, and 3rd Grade.
As I was working, I studied early childhood, general and special education at Bank Street College of Education and graduated with a Masters of Science in that field.
Besides being a teacher and tutor, I love to do ceramics! In fact, I sell my wares at some local stores in Brooklyn. In addition, I love to pick up a good romance book, put my feet up and read! I'm a huge Fast and Furious Movies Fan as well a the Rocky movie series! Broadway is also something I love to attend!

Alex teaches in the writing program at Rutgers University, where he received his PhD in English Literature in 2017 (he also holds an MA in English from Rutgers and a BA from Rice University, where he graduated magna cum laude, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in 2010). His dissertation, on the connections between experimental science and the early British novel, was awarded the prestigious Dan David Prize in Literature by an international committee chaired by novelist Jamaica Kincaid. After graduate school, Alex taught at Ashoka University, an innovative liberal arts school near New Delhi, India. Outside the classroom, Alex has been a private tutor for nearly a decade, working with elementary, middle, and high school students to develop their critical reading, writing, and math skills. He has extensive experience helping students with standardized test preparation, including the SSAT, ISEE, ACT, and SAT, as well as personal statements and other application materials.

I earned a B.S. in biology with a concentration in microbiology from Cornell University. After graduation, I worked in a research laboratory studying bacterial pathogens at Columbia University. I am now a MD/PhD student in NYC.
I have experience tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, and geometry at the high school level. I also attended Brooklyn Technical High School, so I have a good understanding of common standardized exams that NYC students often take (i.e. SHSAT, regents exams). In addition, I have experience teaching biology and biochemistry at the undergraduate level. When I’m not working, I enjoy playing squash, spending time with friends, and traveling!

Alex is a patient and dedicated tutor who brings the same analytical skills and discipline from his career in finance and real estate to helping students succeed academically. Before becoming a tutor, Alex built and managed a value-add real estate portfolio in New York and worked in structured finance at a large institution, managing a fixed income portfolio of CMBS and CRE CLO bonds.

He earned his M.S. in Real Estate Development from NYU’s Schack Institute of Real Estate and uses his strong quantitative and problem-solving background to make math, reading, and writing approachable and engaging. Alex tailors lessons to each student’s learning style, focusing on building confidence, critical thinking, and long-term success.

Hello! I’m Alexa, I was born in Boston, attended high school in South Florida, and I am a lifelong equestrian (it’s been 30+ years since my first riding lesson). In NYC, I served as a High School Advisory Coordinator and previously led the College & Career Readiness programming and taught AP English; I designed aligned CCR/advisory systems, coached teachers, and helped seniors craft standout essays (one of my all-time favorites was about matcha). I hold an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (Boston College) and a B.A. in English (Rhodes College), along with NYS English 7–12, College Board AP Lang, and Columbia’s College Advising Program credentials. I love partnering with students and families to build best-fit college lists, demystify financial aid, and celebrate the moment a plan becomes a pathway. When I’m not cheering seniors on, I’m usually ringside with my horses, Carl and Casper.

Hello! I'm Alexandra. I’m originally from South Florida, and I moved up to NYC to attend Barnard, where I majored in Environmental Science and minored in Architecture. Fun fact: I was on the varsity rowing team at Columbia for four years. After undergrad, I made a detour to Baltimore for a few years, where I completed an MS in Healthcare Management at Johns Hopkins. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, and I'm currently working on an MPH with a concentration in Health Policy and Management, also at Johns Hopkins. I have been tutoring and working with children of all ages for many years and previously was a mathematics teacher with Breakthrough Collaborative. Additionally, I was a teaching assistant in the Department of Environmental Science in undergrad and have been a TA for Health Care Law and Regulation, Business Law, and Negotiations at the graduate level since 2014. In my free time, I love running in Central Park, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and baking!

Ali earned her B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Educational Studies from Colgate University in 2012. After graduation, she spent two years teaching math, science, and Focus (1:1 remediation) at the Winston Preparatory School in Norwalk, Connecticut. In order to pursue a career as a speech-language pathologist, Ali moved to New York City to obtain her M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2016. Since then, she joined Winston Prep NYC's team, where she currently teaches Focus and middle school history. In addition to her background in speech and language disorders, Ali also has ample experience working with middle/high school students with and without learning disabilities across all subject areas. In her free time, she enjoys attending exercise classes, especially spin.

Allan is an experienced academic coach specializing in Upper Level Math/CS and test preparation. With a strong background tutoring students both independently and as a Instructional Assistant at Georgia Tech’s OMSCS program, he brings a balanced and effective approach to helping learners at the high school and early college levels. He works to ensure every student feels confident not only across all sections of an exam, but the encompassing environment and mental state as well. His passion for tutoring stems from the joy of helping students connect the dots in their own unique way and reach those “lightbulb” moments. Originally from upstate New York, Allan holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Rochester, as well as a master’s in Computer Science with a specialization in Machine Learning from Georgia Tech. Outside of academics, he is an avid sports fan, gamer, and NYC foodie who loves staying active.

Annika Karody is an artist based in New York City. She previously worked as an editorial assistant at Penguin Random House, where she edited titles such as Rio Cortez's National Book Award-nominated poetry collection "Golden Ax," Barbie Latza Nadeau's long-form journalistic work "The Godmother," and Tim Murphy's novel, "Speech Team." She graduated magna cum laude from UCLA in December 2019 with a B.S. in Human Biology and Society, and a minor in English. Her time in publishing sparked her passion for helping people write, and her time studying biology imbued her with a deep love of math and science. In her free time, you can find her writing, acting, playing music around the city, and just plain old hanging out.

I am currently a Kindergarten teacher at the Birch Wathen Lenox School, and my favorite classes are Reading and Science; I have previously worked in Kindergarten and 1st grade since joining BWL. I also taught art at Grace Church School, where I, myself, attended before heading to Wesleyan University. Painting and drawing are two of my favorite things to do when I am not teaching or taking my puppy to the park!

My name is Caroline and I am a dedicated, compassionate tutor who with an unwavering commitment to helping students attain their academic goals. Currently, I am pursuing a master's degree in Early Childhood and Special Education, driven by my ultimate goal of becoming a teacher.
I am committed to helping students overcome their difficulties by taking the time to get to know each of my students and understanding they're unique learning styles and tailoring my approach to help them succeed.
I approach each student with patience, creativity, and a determination to find the best way to reach them. I understand that every student has their own unique way of learning, and I work hard to find the approach that works best for them. I hope to help students to unlock their potential and achieve their dreams.
I have been working for the NYC Department of Education since the 2020/2021 school year, where I subbed as the lead 2nd grade teacher for the year.
I continue to work with the DOE, substituting at various schools across Brooklyn and Manhattan, specifically NEST+m on the Lower East Side.
Through these experiences I am very familiar with NYC Public School's curriculum as well as teaching reading and writing.
I have worked with students from grades 3k (3 years old) through 5th grade.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy indulging in the magical world of Harry Potter, spending time with my beloved cat Iris, and attending acting classes. I am thrilled at the prospect of partnering with you to unlock your academic potential and make your dreams a reality.

After a career as an Olympic sports writer and editor for Pindar Press, I teach literature and writing to students who are as wonderfully barmy as any bobsledder and at the same time can probe the deep questions about conscience and human dignity. I teach how to read for complexity, or as one student said, “In previous years, I would read a piece of text without going into depth, but you helped me realize that every little thing an author does is for a reason.” I teach my students how to read for literary devices, how to unpack their first impressions, and then how to turn those observations into a debatable argument with concrete support. I taught several years in middle school and at Beacon High School where I developed methods for writing academic and personal college application essays that stand out because my students harness their creative voice.
I received an M.A. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia after graduating Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, and receiving the Blanche Colton Williams Award from Hunter (Honors Program). If you had told me in high school when I was focused on becoming a professional dancer that one day I would be a writer and editor, I would have guffawed. I build confidence in my students so they can be concise, clear, compelling writers from the start.

My name is Chloe Ling. I am a graduate student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, on track to obtain my masters degree in Bioinformatics. My background is strong in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. I obtained my BSc. in Biochemistry at the University of Southern California just this May. I have also been apart of Teach for Los Angeles at USC, a tutoring program for children in math and reading. I was part of this for 2 strong years. On my free time, I enjoy visiting art galleries and museums, as well as making my own art.

I left Italy, where I was working as a science high school teacher and doing research in a immunology and brain pathology lab, to pursue my master’s degree in Neuroscience and Education at Teachers College. I am currently conducting a study at Columbia University’s Fear, Anxiety and Biosocial Behavioral Laboratory, where we use sophisticated neuroimaging techniques to take a peek into human brains as they experience different types of emotions. The line of inquiry I am most passionate about explores how socioemotional skills can be cultivated to promote the development of coping strategies that build resilience and allow people to face stressful and demanding situations in adaptive and productive ways. I’m extremely passionate about science research and there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing this passion with my students, guiding them through the same concepts I struggled with in school and encouraging them to think critically in order to achieve the kind of knowledge that made me want to become a scientist. I strongly believe that each and every student is capable of achieving great results if appropriately mentored. This is why I spend a lot of my free time volunteering with organizations devoted to closing the opportunity gap in education and teaching neuroscience courses in the schools of underserved communities. I also enjoy making art and often use it to turn “abstract” science concepts into 3D models as a means to enhance students’ learning experiences. Oh and I’m a big fan of old school east coast hip hop.

I received my Ph.D. in English in 2019 from Stony Brook University, where I have taught courses in poetry, ancient world literature, Shakespeare, Renaissance literature, film, and writing and rhetoric. I have also taught English at Queensborough Community College, CUNY. I graduated from Dartmouth College magna cum laude with a B.A. in English, and I hold a graduate certificate from the Cornell School of Criticism and Theory. Born in Flushing, I have studied and lived abroad in Paris and Seoul, and currently reside in Brooklyn. As a native New Yorker, I am eager to help local students cultivate their intellectual abilities and achieve their highest potential for our increasingly competitive and complicated world and time. Besides my passions for literature and teaching, I am a lover of science, philosophy, music, basketball, cooking, crossword puzzles, and my cat.
“I do not know which of us has written this page.”
—Jorge Luis Borges, “Borges and I”

I received my PhD in physics at the University of Connecticut where I taught undergraduate physics for 6 years. Before that, I received my MS in physics from Brown University where I taught summer physics classes to middle and high school students. Teaching math and physics is my passion. My own educational journey did not start off smoothly because I am dyslexic. I know firsthand what a life changing difference it can be to get specialized one-on-one attention from an educator who understands that everyone learns differently. In my years of teaching, I have worked with students of all different backgrounds. Often when students feel lost in math and physics classes it is because there was a concept early on which they were not taught clearly. Math and physics classes provide a unique challenge to students because of how the concepts build on each other and how critical it is to establish a solid foundation. I work with students to help them find and correct the root source of their confusion and I emphasize that the key to success is not memorization, its learning the relationships between an interconnected web of concepts. There are always many different paths to the correct answer and many different ways of understanding the meaning of the steps taken along a given path. Once a student finds the approach which makes the most sense to their unique brain, they achieve a feeling of accomplishment that no one can take away from them.

I am a certified Elementary and Special Education teacher (K-6). I graduated with honors from Syracuse University’s School of Education, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Education. I am now a student at Teachers College, Columbia University where I am working towards my Masters in Teaching and Curriculum. I am currently doing research on dual-language programs in a NYC public school. I am looking forward to making learning fun for students and encouraging them to succeed to the best of their ability. I enjoy participating in “aha” moments with my students and am eager to continue making all students feel comfortable with challenging content. I pride myself on teaching culturally relevant content while holding high expectations for all students. My teaching pedagogy stems from authentic, valuable, and exploratory learning. My interests include taking walks in NYC parks, taking dance classes, watching comedy TV shows, and spending time with my friends. I look forward to learning and growing with your children!

My name is Darrah and I currently teach kindergarten in Mahwah, NJ. I have been a teacher for over 8 years with experience in grades K-5. Most of my teaching experience is with kindergarten and first grade. I have a Bachelor’s degree in sociology and a Master’s degree in teaching. When I am not in school I love to spend time with my family and friends. I also love to listen to music, dance salsa, and sleep late. I play guitar (just a little) and am learning how to play the piano!

David Zax is an experienced writer, researcher, and teacher, whose varied career has taken him from writing for the New York Times, to conducting user experience research for Google. A former English major at Yale and Columbia-trained journalist, David excels at all things verbal; as a tech-industry consultant and sometime hobbyist programmer, he's also no slouch on math. Most of all, he enjoys the empathic process of teaching, sitting with students to help understand just what is needed on their next step towards understanding.

Devin is a licensed Creative Arts Therapist and tutor with over nine years of experience specializing in supporting students with learning differences (ADHD, auditory processing disorder, and autism) and SSAT and ISEE prep. She has worked as a private tutor and as a college counselor at KIPP NYC and the Heckscher Foundation for Children, where she supported students throughout the college admissions and financial aid processes to matriculate to top universities. Devin currently works as a therapist with children and adolescents in psychiatric care. In her free time, she loves to take dance classes around New York City!

My name is Donna, and I'm originally from Toronto! I am currently a D1 at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. I graduated magna cum laude from Ohio State with a degree in Biology and a minor in French. I've been tutoring since high school and throughout college, specifically in STEM-related subjects. I have experience working with younger children as both a babysitter and a tutor. Additionally, I have worked with students to help them prepare for the DAT and SAT.
In my free time, I love to read (I have a personal goal of reading 50 books a year), go on walks, and explore new stores in New York!

Elizabeth holds a BA from Amherst and a master's from Harvard. She has taught in Boston, New York, Mexico City and Seoul. She trains teachers for the NYC school system. She is also a playwright and recently completed a fellowship at the Soho Rep Theater. She is an avid traveler and loves making all sorts of creative dishes with her farm share veggies and fruits!

Emily is a teacher at Hollingworth Preschool at Columbia University and a current first-year student in the Teachers College MA in Applied Linguistics program. She holds a bachelor's degree Summa Cum Laude from Juniata College in both Early Childhood and Spanish Education. Prior to moving to New York, Emily taught PreK in Madrid, Spain at the American School of Madrid for two years and on a prestigious Fulbright Teaching Fellowship grant for one year. Emily also taught kindergarten in Pennsylvania during her undergraduate year and beyond. During her experiences in early childhood education, Emily also has tutored elementary literacy, mathematics, and Spanish. She enjoys creating personalized learning plans for students and helping them reach their full potential. When she is not in the classroom, she loves boxing and traveling. Some of her favorite places she has visited include Portugal and Mexico.

I graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with a BA in English literature, and then received my MA in English Education from Stanford University. I am currently a Ph.D. student at Columbia University, studying 19th Century British Literature--though I'm very passionate about all forms of literature. I used to teach English Language and Literature to high school juniors and seniors, and my favorite class that I taught was a Science Fiction literature elective. At Cornell, I tutored for their Writing Workshop, and at Stanford I received a teaching credential along with my MA that certifies me to teach English Language and Literature with an English Learner Authorization, which means I am formally trained in helping English Language Learners as well as native English speakers. In my free time, I tutor with the Petey Greene Program, which is an organization that provides academic enrichment to incarcerated youths. I am always excited to get to work with my students--tutoring is consistently the best part of my day!

I am a New York State Professionally Certified Teacher. I have a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching from Columbia, Teachers College. I also have a dual BS degree in Elementary Education/Sociology.
I love to learn and experience new things.
I love to share the following activities with others because I am passionate about them: swimming, yoga, arts and crafts, painting, drawing, baking/cooking, reading, writing, experimenting, movies, music, goal-setting, self-improvement, etc...
Other interests I am pursuing right now include: investing, property management, mentoring/coaching, health/nutrition, non-profit organizations, travel, learning new languages, blogging, inventions, coding and STEAM programs. I am also very interested in trying active sports such as, rock climbing, sky diving, zip lining, surfing, and so on. I will try almost anything at least once.
I have worked in the NYC charter school system for 5 years, in the South Bronx, as well as Harlem. I have also tutored professionally and privately, at various institutions for over ten years.
Taking on a holistic approach, I utilize differentiation to meet the diverse needs of students, and support growth in various areas of development. I hold steadfast to the idea that we need to invest in building a foundation for a love of life-long learning in our students. I firmly believe every child can and will succeed if we encourage students to reach high expectations, think critically, ask questions, work collaboratively to form solutions, and take asocial justice. I also believe every child learns differently. Therefore, every child can succeed when given the most favorable support and guidance. I will be committed to meeting these needs and making sure your child succeeds!!

Teaching and tutoring mathematics and physics have always been my passion. I earned a BA from NYU in math and physics and an MA in math education from Hunter College. I have 13 years of tutoring experience as an independent math and physics tutor with all levels and all ages; I have tutored extremely gifted students as well as students with disabilities. I have the most experience tutoring college level calculus and statistics --AP Calculus AB and BC as well as college Calculus I, II, III and Statistics at the major universities in NYC. I tutored remedial math in the Mathematical Thinking program at the Courant Institute and taught physics laboratory courses as an adjunct at NYU for 4 years. When I was at Hunter during my masters program, I taught Geometry at Brooklyn Technical HS.
During my early professional years, I worked as an actuary and statistical analyst.
I enjoy telescope making, traveling, learning foreign languages and playing Bach on the piano.

Gabrielle Maisels is a tutor, educational trainer, executive coach, actor, playwright, and acting teacher. She is the writer/performer of two acclaimed solo shows, Two Girls and Bongani, inspired by her family’s experiences in South Africa. Gabrielle studied Political Theory at Harvard and Columbia, acting with Carol Fox Prescott, and playwriting with Matt Hoverman, and along the way authored two books for The Princeton Review -- Cracking the Regents: Comprehensive English, 1999 and High School Comprehensive English Review, 1999 -- and served as editor of another -- Cracking the AP European History, 2005. Gabrielle’s tutoring students have been admitted to every school you could possibly want to go to, achieved perfect scores on several standardized tests or sections therein, and have received personal phone calls from deans declaring their application essays, “the best I have ever read.” You can see Gabrielle in action at her website, www.gabriellemaisels.com, and can even now bring her into your living room in the beautiful movie, Now, Forager, available on iTunes!

Hello, I'm George! I enjoy music, performance, art, and being active. I have been tutoring since 2014 with students from middle school to college on test prep, homework help, and writing support. I am passionate about supporting students in developing foundational skills in reading, writing, math and any other subject they need to succeed in school and for the future. I received my PhD from the RAND School of Public Policy, my MPH from Columbia University and my BS in Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame.

After several years as a lawyer, I realized that my favorite projects were pro bono cases involving social justice and education. So I became a middle school teacher in New York's public schools. I left teaching after seven years when my son was young, and found that I love tutoring, with its one-on-one relationships and wide variety of subjects.

Hallie Wannamaker has taught for over 30 years in PreK-4th grade classrooms. She holds certification in Elementary Education, Social Studies, ESL, Gifted/Talented, and the Orton Gillingham Method for teaching reading. She began her teaching career as a creative movement/dance teacher at Bank Street School, Columbia University PreK, the International School, and the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts. She then became a full-time public school classroom teacher in NYC and Teaneck, NJ. Since retiring in 2020, she now tutors students who have challenges in decoding/encoding. She believes combining the multi-sensory, structured OG approach with movement and creativity best engages students encouraging them to enjoy learning and reach their full potential. She also believes engaging the parents in their child’s learning process is key to a student’s success.

Hannah graduated from NYU Gallatin with an individualized major called "The Classroom as a Model for Society," which explores how to empower individuals as political agents through creative writing pedagogy. She minored in Mandarin Chinese, and has interned at PEN America and the Asia Society Policy Institute. Upon graduating NYU, Hannah moved to Shanghai to tutor university students at NYU Shanghai in academic writing. Hannah has previously taught creative writing and English at University Settlement, an adult literacy center in the Lower East Side, and has worked with Chinese high school students applying to American colleges on writing the personal essay as well as their verbal interview skills. As a poet, Hannah is often reading and writing in Prospect Park, and is currently earning her MFA in Poetry at Brooklyn College.

My name is Heather Burnett. I am a middle school Special Education Teacher who provides SETSS (Special Education Teacher Support Services) to students participating in the inclusion program in a General Education classroom. My specialty is with students on the spectrum, students with learning disabilities and emotional disturbance. I have helped many of my students navigate the general education curriculum and be successful in the standardized tests. For all my students, both in school and those I tutor at home, I strive to create an individual plan with the student according to their strengths and interest, all in the effort to help them realize their full potential. My passion is children, and I am dedicated to their success!

Hi Everyone! I grew up in Saint Louis Missouri and went to a wonderful high school there called John Burroughs School. While there my love of learning and science was fostered as by performing ecological projects, training rats to do cognitive puzzles, and overall how to think critically. My passions for animal behavior was then further developed during my undergraduate at Duke University where I worked in a baboon behavior lab, the Duke lemur center with live lemurs, and even made and shot arrowheads into ballistic gel for a published research paper. After graduating I spent a year living in the field in Kenya working as a research assistant for a Spotted Hyena behavior lab, and then went on to grad school at the University of New Mexico to study wild Chimpanzees for my masters in Evolutionary Anthropology. Soon after graduating, I felt that I could really help fellow researchers with their statistical analysis for their projects and got my second masters in Statistics at Texas A&M University. I have had many eclectic interests over my life from swing dancing, and quidditch, to my current obsessions of Sumo wrestling (both watching and competing) and competitive weightlifting. Throughout my studies and travels, I have always tried to teach others about the wonders of science and animals, as a friend, teacher’s assistant in grad school, and as a private tutor. My philosophy that any student can understand any material, you just have to adjust the context to something they understand, whether that be a sport, a video game, or even DnD. I look forward to helping your child become the best student they can be.

I grew up in a small town in Maine and attended college at an even smaller town in New Hampshire. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 2010, I completed my Masters Degree in Special Education at Hunter College. I have worked in public high schools in Brooklyn for 4 years, mainly in Algebra and English classrooms with students having an extremely broad range of levels and backgrounds. In my free time I enjoy traveling, bowling, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.

I graduated from Boston University with my degree in Spanish and my minor in philosophy. I have three years of teaching experience at Success Academy Charter School. I have won two awards from my school for excellence in teaching. I am currently enrolled and receiving my master degree in General and Special Education from Grades 1-6. I have taught math, reading, and writing. During my free time I love to paint, read, and play the piano!

Hello! My name is Jasmine. I discovered my passion for teaching while volunteering as an English teacher for migrant schools within Shanghai during my undergraduate years at NYU Shanghai. I proceeded to receive her Master's Degree in the Art of Teaching Childhood Education from Queens College and has worked for the Department of Education as a substitute teacher for elementary schools. I have also worked as a prep school teacher providing accelerated practice for advanced students across grades 1-6. I teach all things related to ELA and Mathematics for Elementary School aged students. In my free time, I enjoy dabbling in painting with watercolor and gouache, drawing with charcoal and pencil, and reading upmarket fiction novels.

I have been an language educator for 30 years. I am a published Author, a Painter, and a Mom. I am fluent in German, Spanish and French and teach at the Laguardia School as a French Language and Literature teacher.

Jennifer received her PhD in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014. She is currently a medical student at NYU and is studying to become a physician scientist. Jennifer graduated summa cum laude from Emory University in 2009, where she double majored in Physics and Mathematics. She worked as a teaching assistant in introductory physics courses at both UPenn and Emory. Jennifer has worked as a private tutor in Philadelphia for the past 5 years and works mostly with high school and college students in math and science courses.

I am a New York state certified teacher in Adolescent Social Studies education grades 7-12 with 23 years of experience in the classroom. I attended Fordham University and graduated summa cum laude with a major in Medieval history and a minor in political science. I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching from SUNY Empire State in Urban and Multicultural Education. Today, I teach students across many learning styles and act as mentor to many in my school. My approach is rooted in the belief that learning is a lifelong process that each of us continues to refine throughout our schooling and our lived experiences. By recognizing who we are as learners, we can form habits and behaviors that will continue to help us deepen our knowledge of the world through study and intentional learning experiences. When I am not in the classroom, I am pursuing my passion for history by traveling with students and my family. I am an avid hiker in NY and abroad and love curating historical spaces through preservation and restoration.

Jennifer earned her MA in Early Childhood and Special Education at Teachers College, Columbia University in 2013. She has been teaching preschool and elementary school students since 2010. Jennifer has worked in private, public, and charter schools all over NYC. She published a children's book titled "Z's Box" in 2014 in order to increase awareness for autism. In her free time, she likes to learn how to cook and travel the world.

A busy private tutor -- having been with Central Park since 2009 -- as well as a substitute teacher at several New York private schools and an acting teacher for teens, I enjoy aiding a student's development of his/her powers of learning. The beneficiary of a very empowering education myself -- Montessori, then Sidwell Friends School, then Brandeis University -- I focus on unlocking each student's individual potential for transformative, effective thinking and persuasive means of communicating that thinking. In the past, I have worked as a bi-lingual journalist, specializing in Latin America-related politics and film, and my writing has appeared in The Huffington Post, NYRemezcla, Gotham Gazette, conectom, and other places. I also spent time as a paralegal in the arts; and, for the past eight years I have served as a dramaturge and performer with a 30-year-old experimental-theatre company, where I am now a senior member, often leading training sessions and assisting in leading workshops. I also create and direct original works of performance and serve as a tour guide for student groups and tourists at Lincoln Center. I will start teaching acting for teens at Abrons Arts Center this school year, as I also begin my MFA at Brooklyn College.

Hello! My name is Jesse. I hold a Master's in Art of Teaching Degree from Ithaca College. I have successfully worked with students ranging from kindergarteners to college-bound seniors. I am currently a high school social studies teacher in lower Manhattan. My expertise is in 10th grade Global History, 11th grade US History, and 12th grade AP Government. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, and hiking in the great outdoors. Additionally, I have played drums since 5th grade and am always down for musical conversations or recommendations!

Jessica graduated from New York University with a BA in history, and she continued to study at NYU to earn her MA in history. The focus of her thesis was Socio-political history of the Cold War in Russia. Through her high school and university career, Jessica has worked as a tutor and teacher. She has taught many classes including Algebra I, Introduction to the History of Education, and Global Culture Wars. Jessica’s diverse academic interests and experience allows her to help students with a variety of subjects from test prep to chemistry to writing.
Jessica also loves languages, and she’s currently applying for linguistics Ph.D programs. She studied French language and culture in Paris, and she hopes to study Russian in St. Petersburg someday.

I have a B.A. from UC Berkeley in Psychology and Linguistics, and a M.A. from Teachers College in Special Inclusive Elementary Education. I am currently teaching in NYC as an elementary special education teacher where I differentiate and modify instruction to meet the needs of my diverse learners. I am trained in various Orton-Gillingham reading programs including PAF, Recipe for Reading, and Sounds Sensible. I am also CELTA certified, and have experience teaching English to adults speaking other languages.
I am a lover of languages, speaking 5 myself (English, Mandarin, French, Cantonese, Taiwanese) and wanting to learn more! In my spare time I like to spend time with friends, enjoy a cup of coffee, and explore different neighborhoods in NYC.

My name is Jodi and I’m a hardworking and dedicated professional who has a strong strong passion for teaching. I have a Masters degree in Reading and Language Arts which I obtained from Central Connecticut State University. I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. I’ve taught on the elementary, middle and the high school level. Currently I work as a ELA Learning Specialist in a middle school. I love traveling, when I’m not teaching I’m by the beach enjoying the sun, sea and sand. I

Hello! I graduated from New Paltz with my Masters's Degree in Teaching. During my undergrad at Western Connecticut State University, I majored in History. I have student taught at Pawling High School and Rhinebeck Middle School. I taught 11th-grade US History and 8th-grade US history. During my free time, I snowboard during the winter and surf in the summer. My favorite movie is The Dark Knight because Batman is my favorite superhero.

"Every parent wishes for the genius in their child to unfold..." That's the first sentence in my educational thesis. And I am here to help unfold and bring out those geniuses. As a Waldorf teacher, a special ed teacher, and as a university professor this is my goal with every single student.
I love working with teenagers and young adults, love listening to their dreams, and love figuring out a way toward the realization of those dreams. Most often this includes preparing for and passing tests.
I've already lived an incredible life on three continents, in Zimbabwe, Namibia, Romania, Scotland, Norway, Germany, France, and the US. and in many different countries, teaching, learning, and doing some business. Here's the shortest version of my bio:
Prof. Johanna Sophia - MfA Columbia, Diploma (MA) Waldorf Education Institute Witten-Annen - international speaker, coach, and author, award-winning Filmmaker, professor of Writing, Directing, Producing Film, Waldorf teacher and lecturer in Languages, has taught at Yale and Columbia Universities among others, built schools and businesses, a food manufacturing company, Johanna's Raw Foods, the new umbrella corporation R-AwesomeLife, PBC, and future R-AwesomeLife University. She consults on matters of Self-Healing with food, Sustainability, Raising Confident Kids, and new forms of Education. She resides in upstate New York.

I have years of experience tutoring beginning in undergrad at Yeshiva University where I received my B.A. in Mathematics & Physics (and a minor in Arts!) I continued on with a Master’s from Columbia University in STEM Education. I recently finished my second Master’s in Applied Math also at Columbia University. Throughout this time I have been teaching in a variety of roles, from Elementary School to the University level, specializing in Mathematics at all levels. Additionally, I enjoy helping students develop their skills in coding and engineering. As a teacher, connecting with my students in a meaningful way is one of the most powerful experiences; I find they are truly impactful and far-reaching. I take a humanistic approach to learning, one that recognizes each person as a whole that comes with its own unique context. These aspects are not only key in learning new material but also in finding meaning and purpose in those same topics within their lives. My goal is to get to know my student and, beyond that, empower them to get to know themselves and their style in learning as we work on each problem. I can help them rediscover the material in a new light, in a way that better connects to the student's life, world, and interests. I myself grew up with a whirlwind of influences, languages and cultures and enjoy a diverse range of interests; my newest passion is bouldering! I hope I get to uncover your student’s potential together and bring them a new love of learning.

My name is Joliette and I am an elementary educator and photographer. I am dedicated to helping students see learning as fun and accessible, and I love seeing the "a-ha!" moment in their faces as a new concept clicks.
I taught for four years at Samara Community School, a dual-language elementary school in the Bronx. During my time in the classroom, I taught reading, math, writing, science, and social studies. After leaving the classroom, I spent time as a Curriculum Specialist at NY Sun Works; an education nonprofit that brings climate education and science into classrooms through hydroponics. I graduated magna cum laude from Boston University with a BS in Elementary Education and Teaching English as a Second Language, and later received my MS in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Urban Education from CUNY The Graduate Center.

Hi there, I’m Judy and I’m so glad you’re considering me on your student’s literacy journey! I received my B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University and my Orton-Gillingham training through the Orton-Gillingham Association for Practitioners and Educators (OGAPE).
Prior to becoming an Orton-Gillingham instructor, I’ve enjoyed working with students and families in various capacities, including as a camp counselor at a residential summer camp for children with communication disorders as well as as a teaching assistant at an elementary school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
In my free time, I enjoy experimenting with different learning technologies, spending time with friends and family, walking in nature, and listening to Taylor Swift.

I am currently a PhD candidate in political science at Yale University where I am a Teaching Fellow and study political violence, gender, and humanitarian law. I previously worked for Human Rights Watch and for the Harvard Program on International Health and Human Rights.
Originally from California, I have worked in Bangladesh, India, Turkey, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka and now call Brooklyn home. Like my path to New York, I know there are infinite pathways to academic success. I look forward to figuring out together which path works for each student.
I hold an MA in Political Science from Yale University and a B.A. with honors in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College.
In my spare time I like to read cookbooks, build furniture, run, and play endless fetch with my dog.

Hi! I’m a Licensed K-6 General and Special Education teacher. I got my undergraduate degree at Indiana University where I studied curriculum adaptations for learners of all levels. After graduation, I moved to Seattle, Washington to teach at a school with a very high international presence. I just moved to the area to pursue a Master’s Degree in Developmental Disabilities at Columbia University Teachers College. I have a passion for helping students with learning differences and believe relationships are the foundation for learning. I do my best to get to know each student as an individual. I do my best to incorporate Social Emotional Learning into my tutoring sessions by helping my clients recognize and respond when they may be frustrated, distracted, or otherwise having a hard time. My interests include reading, taking walks with my dog, exploring my new neighborhood, cooking, and watching Marvel movies. I look forward to meeting your student, and helping them realize their full potential.

As a tutor, Justin specializes in helping clients to achieve targeted and definite aims, organize their systems of thought and execution, bolster their knowledge base, increase rates of accuracy, and develop enthusiasm for learning and adhering to academic standards. Justin is a data-driven tutor focused on setting goals, instilling confidence, and providing each pupil with problem-solving tools necessary for achieving his or her highest potential. He works with students in Grade 4 all the way through graduate school and is known for his ability to achieve results and build lasting, life-affirming rapports with students and parents. He has four years of intensive experience tutoring the following subjects: Art History, English Language, English Literature, Reading, Expository Composition, U.S. History, World History, U.S. Government, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Elementary Math, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science, Sociology, and Psychology. Justin has also had significant experience and success in preparing students for the following exams and related areas: SAT, ACT, SAT II, AP, PSAT, Regents, NY State Exams, Common Core, High School Entrance Exams (SHSAT, ISEE, SSAT, HCHS Entrance Exam, etc.), and High School and College Admissions Coaching. Justin's students consistently demonstrate considerable score increases averaging 30 percent or more, cumulatively. Justin motivates test prep students by teaching about simply ways to systematize process-of-elimination strategy application, understanding content, building stamina, harnessing critical thinking, and practicing effective time management and organization. Hence, Justin's work with clients inevitably includes the development of self-confidence. He teaches expository writing in depth, covering thesis development, paragraph structure, and syntax. Justin also works closely with students and their families in putting together applications to specialized high schools, private high schools, internship programs and universities. His students have gained admission to top-ranking institutions. Specialized High Schools of choice have included Stuyvesant, Bronx Science and LaGuardia; private high schools have included Trevor, LREI, Dwight Englewood, Calhoun, and Horace Mann; successful admissions to universities have included Columbia, Penn, NYU, Georgetown, Williams College, Emory, Binghamton, Macaulay Honors College, Reed, USC, and Kenyon. A native of Chicago’s north shore, Justin studied Film/TV Production and the Classics at NYU; in 2005, he graduated with high honors and screened his thesis film, "Fault", at Festival De Cannes. Aside from tutoring, Justin continues to pursue a feature filmmaking career and is the Founder of an entertainment & media start-up which will develop and produce a 10-picture theatrical slate of movies. His debut feature film, MODERN MAN (2006), a loose adaptation of Thoreau’s WALDEN, was praised by The New York Times as “a droll parable of mankind at ease after having subdued nature, yet still not feeling in control of it.” Broadly speaking, Justin believes that any problem -- technical, mathematical, intellectual -- may be effectively solved with the right mix of strategy, perspective, and knowledge. He is enthusiastic about being of service to clients and helping them overcome their specific challenges.

Kami began her teaching career in 2005 as part of the New York City Teaching Fellows program. In addition to teaching pubic school in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Kami has helped NYC families navigate homeschooling as a private teacher and served as a founding faculty member and Humanities Subject Advisor for a private school in Brooklyn.
She holds teaching certification in New York and New Jersey, received a Master of Science in Childhood Education from City College, graduated with honors from Ohio University with a B.S. in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences, and has completed advanced coursework in LiteracyMUST, an Orton-Gillingham curriculum.
Kami is a proud mother of two amazing daughters and a Pilates enthusiast.
She lives with her husband, daughters, dog, and cat in Montclair, NJ. She and her family love to take advantage of New Jersey’s hiking trails and beaches.

I grew up in Charleston, SC with a younger sister and brother. My brother has learning disabilities and was born with a cleft palate. He didn't talk until he was 4 year old. I received my bachelors in elementary education from Clemson University. Upon graduating I taught 4th grade in Charleston, SC and kindergarten in Asheville, NC. After 2 years with 20 students I decided I wanted something a little different; so I went back to graduate school and earned my masters in special education from Western Carolina University. I have recently moved to New York from the mountains of Western North Carolina. I love spending time with my husband who was my high school sweetheart and our crazy beagle, Sammy.

Hello! My name is Katie, and I have a Masters in Public Health in Epidemiology from Columbia University with a focus in Global Health. During my first year in my masters program I worked at Harlem Children Zone Promise Academy where I tutored math for high school students. Before moving to NYC for my masters, I worked in Burkina Faso with the Peace Corps where I taught health education, ESL, and math. I absolutely love teaching and working with students to help them grow in their education.

Kristen graduated from the University of Florida in 2017 with a Bachelors in Special Education, then received her Masters in Early Childhood Education in 2018. She is currently an Assistant Principal at a Bronx Charter School, overseeing the Special Education department.
Prior to her role in administration, Kristen was a reading and math specialist, as well as a classroom teacher. As a special ed / general ed classroom teacher, 100% of her students passed the ELA and Math State Exam. She specializes in extensive reading growth through the Wilson's Reading Program.
Kristen has devoted her career in Education to ensure all learners receive equitable access to a high-quality education. Her expertise lies in teaching students on the Autism Spectrum, students with Speech & Language Impairments, and students with Learning Disabilities. She has also worked with families to ensure their students are receiving high quality Individualized Education Plans.

Hello! My name is Laura. I completed a Bachelor of Arts in economics and psychology at Vanderbilt University. I completed a Masters of Science in Early Childhood Special Education (birth-second grade) at Hunter college. I am certified to teach students in both general education and special education. I have taught Kindergarten for over two years at VOICE Charter School in Long Island City, Queens. I play the flute and love to run, do yoga, and cook. I love working with children because of their curiosity, kindness, and constant ability to surprise.

I earned my master's degree in Communications Sciences and Disorders from Teachers College Columbia University. Before I received my graduate degree, I was a preschool teacher in a 3's classroom in Connecticut. I am currently working as a speech-language pathologist at Winston Preparatory School, a private school in Chelsea for students grades 4-12 with various learning disabilities, including dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties and nonverbal learning disorders. Past work experiences have included Bank Street Family Center, the Lang School, Premium Therapy, and Columbia University HeadStart. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time outside!

Hi! My name is Lauren. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University and my master’s degree in Special Education from Lasell University, graduating with high honors from both. Over the past seven years, I’ve taught in public schools across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and now New York City, where I currently teach 4th grade.
My greatest joy as a teacher is helping students build confidence and a love for reading. I believe that when students discover books they connect with, they become lifelong learners. Outside of the classroom, I’m an avid reader myself—I love finding a cozy corner and getting lost in a good book. I also enjoy spending time with friends and exploring new restaurants around the city.

Lauren is an advanced PhD Candidate and Provost’s Diversity Fellow at Columbia University in the Theatre and Performance English and Comparative Literature Department. Lauren received a BA from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. She is a former scholarship recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Senegal (2020), awarded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Here, she taught English as a second language while continuing research on the 1960s' "Black Is Beautiful Movement" and the emergence of Pan-Africanism for her podcast, "My Colorful Nana.”
As a passionate storyteller, she is primarily interested in movement building and taking an interdisciplinary approach to exploring critical global issues. She is trained in graduate-level courses highlighting the politics of visual arts, innovative education practices, and language teaching, taught by other scholars as part of an international roster of researchers from across Columbia University and New York City.

My devotion to science began in high school with a love for chemistry and biology. This in turn led to me pursuing further education in the science field. I graduated BSc Pharmacology with Honors (1st Class) in 2013, and with Masters of Research in Translational Medicine (with Distinction) in 2014. Based on academic excellent I was awarded a prestiguous PhD studentship with the British Heart Foundation. I completed my PhD training in Scotland at the University of Glasgow where I used a novel molecular technique to study protein-protein interactions in various fields of disease including cardiovascular and cancer. This training provided me with a robust background in molecular techniques which I have gone on to apply to the field of neuroscience. After graduating in 2017 I was recruited to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital to undertake my post docotral training. I to began to focus on studying the cells of the brain in the setting of addiction - ranging from addiction to drugs, to addiction to food! I can now proudly say I have transitioned from a graduating college student in 2013, to an Assistant Professor within a 10 year time frame.
Throughout my PhD and time working at Mount Sinai I have developed a strong passion for teaching. I have taught across a wide variety of science courses at college level since 2014 including anatomy, human biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, sport science, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular/cellular biology. I have also taught in both the University of Glasgow Medical School and also the Icahn School of Medicine specializing in genetics based clinical scenarios. With the modern age of cellphones and tablets taking over I joined a team to help design a Molecular Methods teaching App (available on Google Playstore) which is rated 4.8/5 and has >10,000 downloads. This is used at college level in many Biology courses.
Summarized Teaching Philosophy
When the student first enters my teaching environment, they are equal and unique regardless of their existing grades. I aim to equip students with multiple learning strategies so that they feel confident in their independent study using strategies that work for them – this will allow them to improve their grade. I will always actively reinforce that there is no wrong way to learn, you do what works for you! I believe you fully understand a topic when you can then pass the knowledge onto others, and this will be an active goal that we strive for together.

Hi! I'm Lisa. I hold an MLIS in Youth Services Librarianship from St. John's University and a BA in English from Brandeis University. I have wide-ranging experience working with students in grades K-12 as a librarian, camp counselor, program facilitator, and volunteer coach and mentor. I enjoy sharing my passion for the written word and for languages with students and love seeing how they light up when they start to make connections. I look forward to working with you and your child.

Lisa is a retired teacher with 40 years experience in a variety of grade levels. She has had essays published in Newsday, The Christian Science Monitor, and in the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. She volunteers in her school district, and for a dog rescue organization, and is a submissions reviewer for an education journal. She has a doctorate in educational psychology.

My name is Lisa & I have been teaching for fifteen years now! I attended Saint Francis College and received a Bachelors Degree in Psychology.I am completing a masters degree in early childhood education and I have worked in the private school system in Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. I'am also certified in Orton Gillingham, handwriting without tears, and I am applied behavior analysis therapist. I have worked all throughout the NYC region tutor students from ages 2- 12 in all academic areas including, preparation for the Gifted & Talented exams.
In my spare time when I am not working you can find me strolling through Central Park, and visiting different museums!

My name is Mara Harnett. After raising my two (now adult) sons, I earned my Master's Degree in Education and became an elementary school teacher. I have taught first through sixth grades, most recently teaching third and fourth grades in NYC Independent Schools. I love children and have a gentle, attentive nature and a kind heart. I am able to support the unique learning styles of my students with flexibility and skill. I am conscientious and will dedicate myself to tutoring your child. I enjoy engaging students in reading, writing and math development. In another area of my life, I am a Reiki Practitioner focusing on stress reduction for adults. I look forward to supporting your child's learning development, as well as assisting them in navigating their school work. Please let me know what you value for your child, and need from me as your child's tutor. I am here to help.

Marco Muzio earned his PhD in Physics at New York University in 2021. Before that he earned an MS and MPhil in Physics from NYU and a BS in Math and Physics from Northeastern University. Since earning his PhD, Marco has worked as an NSF postdoctoral research fellow at Pennsylvania State University and the University of Wisconsin--Madison.
As a graduate student at NYU, Marco earned several awards for teaching and led a graduate course on teaching physics. He has experience working with students from the high school to the graduate level on physics, math, and scientific programming. Marco's research is in astroparticle physics, searching for the origins of the highest energy particles ever observed: ultrahigh energy cosmic rays. His work spans theory and experiment. In his free time, Marco enjoys running, ultimate frisbee, and is learning Italian.

I have worked in an elementary and middle school for over 15 years teaching all subject areas, with an extensive background in Special Education. I am trained in various reading intervention programs and techniques, such as the Orton Gillingham approach, PAF, and the Wilson Reading Program. I have also worked with students individually, as well as in small groups to help develop and improve their decoding and encoding skills. I attended Fordham University for my undergraduate degree as well as my Master’s degree in Childhood and Special Education. I also received my School Building Leader Certification from Hunter College. In my free time, I enjoy playing with my young daughter and running in Central Park.

Matthew is an engineer and writer. He is a native New Yorker who attended Brooklyn Tech, and later Penn State and Georgia Tech where he continued his studies in Mechanical and Bio Engineering. In addition to studying abroad in Poland and France, Matthew’s pursuits have taken him aboard NASA’s Weightless Wonder where he conducted experiments in microgravity. He has been published Developmental Dynamics where his paper was highlighted as “new and innovative.” He is now earning his MFA in Creative Writing at The New School, studying Writing for Children, and has been published in several literary magazines.Matthew Futterman is an engineer and writer.

Megan is a writer and artist with a passion for philosophy, creative storytelling, and illustration. She is currently a PhD candidate in Philosophy at Fordham University. She earned her undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago, double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy with a specialization in Social Justice. Megan has been teaching for the past 5 years in a variety of subject areas ranging from English and Social Sciences to Pre-Calculus and standardized test prep. Teaching is her passion and the primary reason she is pursuing a PhD. In addition to teaching, Megan also works as editor, writer, illustrator and cofounder of the Madwoman Collective with several other writers and academics. In her free time, she can be found writing stories or drawing pictures in a coffee shop. You may also find her in bookshop sitting behind the stacks with her head buried in a good book.

I graduated in 2020 from Harvard with a concentration in Chemical and Physical Biology and secondary in Comparative Literature. I am currently an MD-PhD student at Columbia, where I research the role of insulin signaling in cancer proliferation. I began tutoring in high school, where I tutored underclassmen in math, science, and Latin. In college, I did peer tutoring in physics and organic chemistry and also served as a course facilitator for introductory biology and organic chemistry. I now lead review sessions and small-group problem-solving sessions with Columbia Medical School’s Student Success Network. I have also advised on college applications for students. I believe in taking a highly tailored approach when working with each student, identifying personal goals and areas for improvement while also drawing upon my relevant experience or education in the subject being taught. In my free time, I enjoy running (especially in Central Park), playing tennis, and going to classical music concerts.

In my ten years of teaching, one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had is helping my students sharpen their reading and writing skills, as they are the avenue for all subjects. My career working with children started in High School tutoring other students, and my love for the profession grows every year. After finishing my Bachelors in Early Childhood education in Ohio, I decided I wanted to pursue my Masters in Special Education in New York, from Hunter College. I have worked with students of varying ages and abilities over the past ten years, both within the public sector and now private. Having worked with students in grades K-8, both with and without disabilities, and covering all subjects, I have developed a wide range of approaches in ensuring all students achieve. When I'm not working I enjoy cooking, elaborate baking for special occasions, being out in nature and partaking in dance classes.

Milo grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and attended The Bronx High School of Science. He studied Economics at Vassar College, where he developed a passion for economics and served as a department tutor, further deepening his interest in economic analysis and problem-solving. After graduation, he worked at McKinsey & Company for three years, focusing on healthcare private equity and supporting clients in making strategic decisions. In his free time, Milo enjoys reading fiction and history, particularly European history from the 19th and 20th centuries. Some of his favorite authors include Haruki Murakami, George Orwell, Thomas Piketty, and William Shirer. He is an avid runner, enjoys traveling, and splits his time between Bologna, Italy, and New York City.

I am from California, where I obtained a B.S in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from University of California, Santa Barbara while minoring in Statistical Sciences. After finishing my undergraduate degree, I moved to NYC where I am currently a PhD candidate studying Computational Biology in NYC at Weill Cornell and MSK. Along my educational journey, I have tutored and mentored whenever an opportunity arose, including teaching sections of an undergraduate genetics course and one on one mentoring students applying to graduate school. I believe teaching is the best way to both share and improve your knowledge, and hope to build confidence and independent thinking in my students!

Nick has extensive experience in standardized testing (both math and verbal), high school and middle school mathematics, and competition mathematics. He loves helping his students realize that, with the right teaching, they are often much more capable than they thought they were. He prides himself on his ability to take his students’ individual learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses into account and develop personalized lesson plans that best suit these attributes. Before becoming a tutor, Nick obtained a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Management, magna cum laude, from Cornell University. Outside of tutoring, Nick enjoys playing soccer, learning martial arts, playing piano, and reading about history and philosophy.

Nick is passionate about education and teaching. He grew up in NYC and attended Binghamton University, where he completed his undergraduate degree in biology while pursuing a multitude of coursework in the arts and humanities. While at Binghamton, he headed the university’s tutoring program and helped students thrive in courses like organic chemistry and molecular genetics. He is now a dual-degree fourth-year medical student and MBA candidate applying for his residency in Internal Medicine with aspirations to specialize in Hematology & Oncology. Though his primary interests are in medicine, he hopes to incorporate education into his future career. Nick is particularly passionate about helping students discover what they don’t understand and reinforce what they do, which means that he believes that the key to academic growth is consistent self-assessment to identify weaknesses and cement strengths. When Nick is not with students or studying himself, you can find him surveying different cuisines throughout NYC or reading the newest Yanagihara novel.
Nick’s words to live by: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle that you know nothing about.”

I currently teach in Manhattan on the Lower East Side. I work for a District 75 school and teach middle school age students with Autism. Every job I have held, whether in a classroom or at a day camp, has been working with children. I love seeing a child's eyes light up when the succeed and helping them figure out the best way toward success. I studied general elementary education at SUNY Cortland. I graduated the program in 2009. After completing that program I went and got my master's in Special Education. At New York University and graduated that program in 2010. This past July 2013 I completed an annotation program at Bank Street with a focus in Autism. Feel free to contact me with any questions!

I was born and raised in Greenwich Village and attended both public and private schools here in NYC. I graduated from Millennium High School down in the Financial District and that positive experience inspired me to want to give students the same type of experience. After high school, I went to American University in DC where I studied American Studies and Secondary Education and then I did my Masters at NYU Steinhardt in Social Studies Education. While I was in high school, my peers would give me their papers to edit (I'm a huge grammar nerd) and I'd end up coming home with stacks and stacks of papers! I've taught Humanities, Social Studies, and English and have tutored Math, Test Prep, and Organizational Strategies. I have been working in the child care industry for the last three years as a babysitter, tutor, and camp counselor. In my free time, I like to read (my 95 year old Nana and I are working our way through the classics. We just read War and Peace and have moved on to The Brothers Karamazov), write, go to the beach (in the summer), and watch sports - I'm a HUGE Yankees fan. My favorite place besides NYC would have to be Fire Island because its relaxing atmosphere is a nice break from the rush of the city. My favorite movie is A League of Their Own - I just can't flip past it whenever it's on! I hope to go back to school again to study American Studies, Law, or Curriculum Design as I am passionate about finding creative ways to individualize curriculum for each student. I look forward to working with Central Park Tutors and can't wait to start working with you and your child!

Orli holds a BA with Honors from Dartmouth College and MAs from Yale University and Stanford University. She has taught at two of New York City’s specialized high schools, where she specialized in AP instruction in history and the social sciences and emphasized dialectic and Socratic instruction, primary sources, research, analytical writing, and academic skills for college readiness as well as extracurricular advising and guidance. She also served as an admissions interviewer for two of her academic institutions, and she has tutored for many years. She has many interests in nerd fandoms, often uses memes and puns in her instruction, and is never found without a book.

I am a recent graduate from New York University's Master's of Arts in Teaching in Social Studies grades 7-12. During my program, I learned about many progressive pedagogical strategies and honed my skills in teaching writing, literacy, and historical content. Furthermore, I interned as a student teacher in an 8th grade social studies classroom and 11th grade US History and AP US History classrooms. Prior to this, I was a Classroom Support Staff and Extended Day supervisor at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools lower school and volunteered as a Middle School Tutor with Tutoring Chicago. I have always had a passion for working with kids and, while I love classroom teaching, I have found my true passion in one-on-one tutoring because of the opportunity to get to know students better and support their academics through personalized lessons connected to their interests and areas of growth. I look forward to finding what gets your student excited about learning and setting them up to succeed!

My teaching philosophy is the goal is to encourage students to feel at ease with math. Our jobs as educators are to help others feel excited about mathematics and allow them to see how math is useful. The fun thing about math is that there can be multiple solutions to any given problem.
Math is helpful especially when it is taught in a way that makes sense. It provides a way for people to quantify, compare, and also measure variables. Mathematics proves best for solving problems and also finding ways to optimize data. In my perspective, having an open dialectic approach motivates students, by having their input, so we could work to find the best fit strategy together. Due to many years of experience, good math lessons involve solving with the student's input in mind.
Math Tutoring and Test Prep (2007 - present):
I have been providing instruction in math since 2000. My students represent a diverse cross section of New York City, hailing from throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. In the past, I have gone as far as NJ for a tutoring session. I also had worked in Williamsburg Charter School with regents preparation.
I went to CUNY Brooklyn College majoring in math and Pace University School of Education acquiring Masters in Math Education with concentration in grades 7 through 12. I am also certified to teach math in NYS. In the past, I have had taught math, specifically grades 7th and 8th, and also regents level math.
In my free time, I usually spend my time with family and friends. I also volunteer at my church. In addition, I am a huge fan of board games. I enjoy Scrabble, Words with Friends and Apples to Apples. I also love reading a good book. My current reads are Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain and Point of Purchase: How Shopping Changed American Culture by Sharon Zukin.

My favorite esoteric movie would be: Being John Malkovich

Preeti Potdar enjoyed a successful IT career in the corporate world before she decided that she didn’t want to live in a cubicle and talk to computers all day. So she changed careers and became a lecturer at a CUNY college, teaching her favorite subject: Math. When she was in the 5th grade, Preeti developed a fear of math because of a very strict teacher; 8 years later, an amazing college professor changed Preeti’s attitude towards math, got her to enjoy the subject and excel in it. Preeti understands how crippling the fear of math can be to a student’s self-confidence, and she makes it her mission to help each student conquer that fear and succeed at math. Preeti places emphasis on the basic concepts – she believes that when you start out with a firm grasp on the basics, you can then figure out how to solve any problem before you.
Preeti is working towards an M.S. Education degree with a concentration in Mathematics at Brooklyn College. She holds an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Preeti currently works as an IT consultant with non-profits in NYC and has taught math as a private tutor and college lecturer for over 10 years.

Hi, I’m Rachael! I graduated from Drexel University in 2017 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. I earned a certificate in Data Science in 2021 focusing on SQL and Python and now work as a Senior Data Analyst in New York City. I have 4 years of experience tutoring in subjects like Math and Science for grades 2 - High School.
I live on Manhattan's Upper East Side and love going to yoga, trivia, and trying new restaurants. I grew up in South Jersey and go home to visit my parents and the beach whenever possible.

Rachel has been a teacher for five years and has recently pivoted to the role of a Special Education Itinerant Teacher where she will be supporting students with learning differences one on one within their classrooms. She received her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Master’s in Special Education from the University of Vermont. For the past four years, she taught kindergarten through third grade at a private school specializing in language-based disorders such as dyslexia as well as students who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Rachel is trained in the Orton Gillingham reading curriculum and is also trained in the Singapore and STERN math programs. Her teaching experience has helped her become an effective tutor for many students over the years. She truly believes building a strong relationship with a child aids in their success and helps them to reach their fullest potential inside and outside of their classrooms. Her background in special education allows her to tailor her approach to cater to individual learning styles, adapting her teaching methods to suit the specific needs and goals of each student she works with. In her free time she likes to run and see theater!

Hello! As a kid, math and I had a love/hate relationship, until 6th grade when I met the teacher who inspired me to find the fun in math and I have never looked back. I strive to be that teacher for all of my students, and to show them that math doesn't have to be so scary! I hold an undergraduate degree from Temple University (go Owls!), a master's in teaching from Fordham University, and have been teaching and tutoring middle/high school math in NYC for the last five years. When I'm not trying to convince students that decimals have a point or natural numbers are better for your health, you might find me running a marathon or reading a good book (hopefully not at the same time!).

I am a recent magna cum laude Columbia University graduate with a degree in English. I’ve been teaching critical and creative writing throughout the greater New York City area for the past seven years to students at all levels of mastery from ages 5 through 20. Several years ago, WritopiaLab, a national youth writing workshop organization, awarded me their Community, Commitment and Writing Mentorship Award for my teaching. I have proudly served as the judge for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for the past three years and am an editor for Roof Books, a small press that has been a stronghold for experimental writing since the 1970s. I am a curatorial fellow for the Segue Reading Series. My own writing has received wide-ranging recognition. My senior thesis was awarded the John Vincent Hickey Award for demonstrated excellence in scholarship in the field of poetry, and my collections of poetry won the Academy of American Poets Poetry prize and Columbia University's Arthur E. Ford Poetry prize. My writing has been published on BigThink, poets.com, Talking Writing, and The Millions, among other publications.

Hi, I'm Renee Browne. I was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago where I completed my schooling up to high-school. There I fell in love with Mathematics, studying varying aspects of it, from Pre-Algebra and Pure Mathematics to Applied Mathematics and Statistics. I furthered my interest to tutor in college at Howard University, where I gained experience tutoring university student athletes in Mathematics, Accounting, Economics and Quantitative Business Analysis. I tutored at Howard University from 2008 to 2011. During that time, I also worked at the university's Enrollment Management office, analyzing statistics to improve the efficiency of the office's processes. During my matriculation at University of Rochester to gain my Masters of Finance from 2013 to 2014, I tutored my fellow classmates and other students at the university that needed help with differential equations and calculus-based questions. Most recently, I have taught SAT Math in conjunction with the NY Step program at Hostos Community College, third to twelfth grade Mathematics and graduate school level Marketing. I have seven years career experience in the Finance industry doing Risk Management. During my free time, I enjoy cooking, meditation and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to working with you!

I'm a lifelong scientist, and love to help others explore their interests through the lens of science and technology. While I love a number of different disciplines, I have been in Physics for a little over a decade now; as an undergraduate at Duke University, as a PhD student at Yale, and finally as a postdoctoral researcher with Rice. What I loved most about those experiences is the opportunity to talk science and help others realize that they can master the material as well, no matter how daunted they may be coming in. Over the years, I've taught elementary school astronomy, high school physics and math, and various levels of introductory college physics. Throughout, my philosophy has remained the same. Each student needs something slightly different to succeed, and I love the process of figuring that out and helping the student achieve their goals, whatever that may be. In my free time, I enjoy reading fantasy and sci-fi and walking my dog Dexter.

I earned my MSEd from the Bank Street of Education, (Birth to 6th Grade). I worked at City and Country School for 15 years in the role of a 2nd Grade Head Teacher. I have moved out of the classroom, and I am now working at Winston Preparatory School as a Focus Teacher. I have a NYS Teacher Certification . I am an Orton Gillingham Practitioner, nearing my O.G. Associates Certification. I love to swim laps for recreational purposes, and knit!

I am a 10th grade English teacher with experience teaching and tutoring both middle and high school students. Currently, I teach at the Seward Park campus on the Lower East Side, where I also lead book and film clubs. Before starting my teaching career, I received my MA in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and my BA in English Literature from the New School.

Sam currently teaches high school English and psychology at an independent school in Queens. He received a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Michigan, a master’s in History from Yale University, and a master’s in medical science from the University of Michigan. As an educator, Sam is eager to tackle both STEM and humanities subjects with aplomb, whether it’s a thorny chemistry problem or a Thomas Hardy novella. He has also published his writing in The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New England Journal of Medicine, and The Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences. In his spare time, Sam enjoys shopping for used books, seeing Off-Broadway shows, and playing fetch with his Maine Coon cat, Misha.

My name is Santina and teaching is my passion. I attended Adelphi University's STEP (Scholar Teacher's Education Program), receiving a BA in anthropology with a concentration in gender studies and a MA in childhood education with a concentration in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I am certified in NYS to teach all subjects in the elementary classroom (grades 1-6) and English as a second language to all ages. Throughout college, I worked with a program called America Reads America Counts, tutoring elementary school students in Hempstead, New York. Most recently, I was living in Brazil teaching English to students ranging in age from early adolescence to adulthood. In addition to my passion for teaching, I am passionate advocate for women's reproductive rights and I am a trained birth doula. In my free time, I love to travel, learn new things, hike, and crochet.

¡Hola! My name is Sara. I am originally from Costa Rica, but I have lived in several countries for the last few years. I started teaching Spanish more than 20 years ago when I was completing my first Master's degree in Denmark, and it became my lifelong passion and vocation. I have taught students of all ages and levels in different settings. More recently undergraduate students at NYU, and I currently work as a middle school and high school Spanish teacher at Hunter College High School. I am a supportive and extremely engaging teacher who really cares for the emotional and academic development of my students. I am also a bilingual fiction writer, and have published my work in a variety of forms. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing in Spanish from NYU.

Sara brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her role as a tutor at Central Park Tutors. Passionate about education and committed to ensuring every student has access to an excellent education, Sara has dedicated her entire career to this cause. Her journey began as a high school math teacher with Teach For America, where she cultivated her passion for setting students up for academic and personal success through education. Since then, she has navigated various sectors of the educational landscape, including roles in education nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and policy. Sara has also delved into entrepreneurship, playing a pivotal role in launching an edtech startup focused on providing automated feedback and grading for secondary level math subjects.
Sara holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University, an M.A. in Education from Southern Methodist University, and an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In her spare time, she enjoys taking care of her dog, traveling to new places, and exploring new restaurants in N.Y.C.

Sarah is a NYC based educator whose work in the field has included serving as a teacher at the Dalton School, teaching among the founders of the Heschel School, acting as Director of Lifelong Learning at the Park Avenue Synagogue as well as Academic Coach at CUNY where she mentored principals and teachers in NYC public schools. Sarah currently works as a private educator and tutor.
Sarah also serves as co-chair of the board of Gabriel Project Mumbai (GPM), an international NGO that provides self-sustaining services in healthcare, education, livelihood and nutrition to the underserved populations in Mumbai, India and its surrounding rural villages. She is an avid hiker and open water swimmer and enjoys cooking and reading in her spare time.
Sarah holds a B.A. in Government from Smith College and a M.A. in Education from Stanford University. A native New Yorker, she resides on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Sarah completed her MFA in creative writing at New York University in 2022, where she completed her first novel. Previously, she received her Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University. She has taught undergraduate Creative Writing at New York University. She has experience tutoring students of all ages in literacy, writing, social studies, math and science. She values mentorship, encouragement, and confidence-building in her tutoring relationships.

Sarah is a Virginia Beach, VA native who graduated Magna cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and Minor in Mathematics. In addition to her studies, she served as a Lab Assistant to a PhD candidate researching the effect of various surface properties on the differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Sarah began working with students her freshman year of college by tutoring a fellow classmate in Chemistry and continued in a similar vein throughout her time at VCU. In addition to one-on-one tutoring sessions, she was also the designated note-taker for students with disabilities. After graduating, Sarah has continued tutoring and instructing High School and Middle School students in STEM subjects.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys amateur cross stitching, baking experimentally and attempting to reach her Goodreads annual reading goal.

Sarah is a recent graduate of Yale University with an MSN in psychiatric mental health nursing. She also obtained her MA in forensic psychology from John Jay College and her BS in Brain and Behavioral Sciences from Purdue University. She is currently working as a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Crossroads Juvenile Detention Center.
During her time at Yale, she was an adjunct professor at the University of New Haven teaching all things psychology! She also has experience helping students prepare for college and graduate school admissions through test prep and essay writing. She is passionate about helping students find their potential by tackling not only learning material but all the other stressors that get in the way. She can help your child manage their time effectively, develop essential organizational skills, and gain an understanding of anxieties that get in the way of learning.
In her free time, she loves musical theatre (singing and seeing), cooking Moroccan food, baking delicious treats, and spending time with her dog Jax.

I have been a teacher of Physics and Math in New York City since 1997. I attended Concordia University in Montreal where I studied Physics and I have a Masters in Secondary Science Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. During the school year, I teach at Vanguard High School on the Upper East Side and during the summer months I teach a math course for the Hunter College "College Now" program.

Hi! My name is Sharon Marcus. I am a certified New York City public school teacher with a Masters in Early Childhood Education from
Hunter Graduate School of Education where I am also an Adjunct Professor. My undergraduate degree is in English Literature from New York University. Last year I was awarded the Elise Tepper Fellowship in the Science of Reading where I led workshops for student teachers and graduate students to help better equip them in the classroom in the areas of reading and writing. Currently I am a English at a local public school on the Upper East Side in New York City where I was a parent first (I have two daughters in high school!) and I will be entering my seventh year of teaching there this Fall. I especially love seeing all the growth in younger learners as they become readers, writers and mathematicians!

I was born and raised in Salem, OR, and I recently moved to NY with my wonderful wife. My teaching journey started with instructing an ESL classroom in China back in 2018. After this, I taught ELA for 7th and 8th grade students back in Salem. Throughout this teaching experience, I was able to start and complete my Masters in Education from Western Oregon University. Outside of teaching/tutoring, my hobbies include musical theatre and NFL football.

Hi, my name is Shruti, and I love teaching economics. I am an experienced economics educator and former Asst. Professor with over 8 years of teaching and research experience. I am passionate about Economics and maths and want to pass that on to my students in inspiring and engaging ways.

My name is Sophia, and I hold an MS in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a BA in Computer Science from Columbia University. Throughout my academic career, I've had the opportunity to work as a teaching assistant for various technical undergraduate courses, where I helped students prepare for exams, complete assignments, and understand complex material. As a researcher, I've published papers in fields such as robotics, AI, and quantum computing. In my spare time, I enjoy animating, working on video projects, and watching classic films. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals.

I'm an Amherst and Yale Law graduate who has held several research positions, legal and otherwise. As I majored in English and Math at Amherst, I can tutor those subjects through the high school level. I've recently been tutoring older (22-27 y.o.) students on the LSAT, but look forward to working with high school students again, as I did in college. Lover of novels, dogs, and colored pencils.

Sophie is a bilingual Mandarin-English tutor with over five years of experience helping students build a strong foundation in the Chinese language and culture. Originally from Shanghai, China, Sophie graduated from Barnard College of Columbia University with a 4.0 GPA in Psychology and a deep focus on language development and child learning. She has taught Mandarin at Modern Chinese School, where she designs engaging, age-appropriate lessons that make Mandarin accessible and fun for young learners.
Sophie brings a warm, student-centered approach to every session, drawing on her background in education and cross-cultural communication to tailor her teaching to each learner’s needs. She believes that language learning should inspire confidence, curiosity, and joy. With patience, creativity, and a focus on interactive and meaningful instruction, Sophie supports students not just in mastering Mandarin but in truly enjoying the process.

Hi there! My name is Stefanie and I have been tutoring for 8 years. I am originally from Long Island, but wanted to broaden my horizons by studying out of state. I graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington in May of 2014 with licenses in Elementary Education, Special Education and Technology Integration. After graduating from college, I spent a summer teaching 2nd grade in England at an adorable small school on the coast. Now, I'm continuing my studies at Teachers College - Columbia University in the Literacy Specialist Masters Program. This year I am studying with the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project and learning directly from Lucy Calkins. I have experience teaching 1st, 2nd and 5th grade in my practicum experiences, and I am now interning in a 1st grade classroom at a project school on the Upper West Side. I'm friendly, caring and determined to help my students to be the best that they can be!

Stephanie graduated from Bucknell University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language. She is now a Master of Arts student in the Intellectual Disability/Autism program at Teachers College at Columbia University. She has been a private mathematics tutor for three years. In addition, she worked with students with special needs at The Cooke Center Academy, North East Westchester Special Recreation, at the Whitby School, and in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Stephanie is a teacher for Central Park Tutors. She has worked with children with various disabilities across many grade levels, from elementary school all the way through high school. She holds a Masters degree from CUNY Hunter in early childhood and bilingual education and a Bachelors degree from NYU in special education and Spanish and Latin American literature.
Stephanie has worked as a learning specialist, a SETSS teacher, and a classroom teacher at public schools across NYC. She has worked with children on the autistic spectrum and children with various learning disabilities. She has taught all subjects in elementary and middle school and Spanish in high school. In her spare time, she loves to read, go to the movies, and swim.

Hello students and families! As an educator, my ultimate goal is to provide students with the skills to sustain academic success and pursue their interests to the highest level possible. I believe in collaborative, inquiry-based instruction, and I prioritize understanding my students' individual goals. For the past five years I have served as a teacher and instructional coach for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. While teaching, I earned my Masters of Science degree from Johns Hopkins School of Education in Secondary Educational Studies. As an instructional coach, I managed a team of teachers to develop their instructional delivery, classroom management, and curricular planning skills. This background gives me the theoretical and practical knowledge to ensure my students receive a high-quality and engaging educational experience grounded in research-based practices. When not teaching, you may find me scouring the spice aisle in pursuit of a new recipe, reading a sci-fi novel in the park, or watching an old movie with captions to "practice my high school French" (really I just like the silly romance plots).

Susan is a published author and journalist who has written and edited for many publications including The New York Times. She has worked with students from grade school through post graduate university: reading; creative writing; and literature. She has a degree in International Studies with concentrations in Italian and French. In both languages, she has attained global proficiency. Susan has taught all levels in Italian and French from basic to advanced. She attended Hebrew University in Jerusalem post undergraduate and she writes and speaks some Hebrew.

Hello! Originally from Lancaster, PA, I received my Masters in Education from Northwestern University before moving to NYC, where I've now been a proud resident of Washington Heights for almost a decade! Throughout my many years as a classroom teacher and private tutor, I've been fortunate to teach across a wide spectrum of grades. This diverse experience gives me a deep understanding of the curricular expectations for all elementary grades and knowledge of how the essential skills - both academic and social-emotional - build upon each other from one year to the next. I currently serve as a Literacy Consultant in several schools, crafting engaging curriculums and coaching teachers in best practices for reading and writing instruction. I love all subjects equally and bring my artistic passions for music, art, dance, and creative writing to everything I do! Whether it's elementary math or high school AP US History, I want my students to have FUN and be empowered in their journey to mastering any material.

Hello! I got my masters in Childhood Education at Queens College. Since then, I have been teaching in public schools as a substitute teacher. I love working with students and find it to be very rewarding. Some of my favorite things are coffee, reading, traveling, animals, and plant parenting!

Hello! My name is Tess Michaelson and I'm a writer, editor, and teacher. Originally from Portland, Oregon, I went on to study English at Stanford University and later earned my MFA in Nonfiction Writing from Columbia University. With eight years of teaching under my belt, I've worked with a wide range of students in a variety of settings - from doing homework help and socio-emotional learning with middle-schoolers to classroom teaching in high-school English to creative writing workshops for kids and adults. During my time at Columbia, I taught a free public writing workshop called Grief Diaries where folks across New York City were invited to share and process their experiences of loss. After completing my degree, I went on to teach at Uptown Stories, an after-school creative writing program that encourages middle-schoolers and high-schoolers to hone their voices and invest in the power of their own stories. In addition to creative writing teaching, I tutor students in English language and literature, helping students build confidence and mastery in all things writing and reading. Through all of these experiences, I’ve loved helping students reach their goals, whether it be improving their grade, writing admissions essays, or simply building confidence in their reading and writing skills. As a teacher, I believe in collaborative and inquiry-based instruction and prioritize helping students find agency and confidence in their learning, whatever their goals may be. Outside of teaching, I write about dance and philosophy, edit essays and artist conversations (I'm a former editorial assistant at Harper's and The New Yorker), run (I'm a former Division-1 track athlete), and dance as part of the downtown experimental performance scene. In the pursuit of becoming a child therapist, I will begin a Master's in Social Work degree from Columbia University this fall.

After pursuing a fascination with music and sound by studying Electrical & Audio Engineering at the University of Miami (and subsequently working at Dolby Laboratories), I discovered a broader curiosity about the brain and behavior, which led to a Ph.D. in Psychology and Cognitive Science at Indiana University. I have specialized in STEM, but I enjoy teaching subjects across the educational spectrum, and keeping up with both scientific advances and new fiction and films. I also love learning about history and languages, often via travel — I've been around the world a few times, and I've lived in 12 US states and 3 other countries. I bring all my experiences and interests to the educational process, helping students connect to their studies and motivate them to pursue their own abilities and passions.

Vasanth Subramaniam has an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He also has an MSc in Applied Statistics & Informatics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He has worked in financial services for over a decade. He is passionate about teaching and the past 3 years he has been tutoring and helping students score high on standardized tests. When not teaching he enjoys playing the violin and exploring nature.

I am a tenured professor specializing in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy. I received my PhD from Princeton in 2013 and have been teaching at the college level since then. I have published in leading international journals and received a Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities to work on a manuscript on the origins of epistemology. My passion is igniting young people's minds with the realization that a life full of learning – an "examined life" to paraphrase Plato – is a full life.

I’ve been tutoring New York City students since 2017 and have experience in tutoring high school entrance exams (SHSAT, SSAT, ISEE) and the SAT/ACT. I’ve helped students get into Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, and Lehman. I believe every child is bright and has the ability to learn; over the years, I’ve been surprised again and again by the different kinds of intelligence I see. As a tutor, I teach the underlying critical thinking skills to succeed on tests, emphasize learning strategies, and keep my students engaged by encouraging them to solve problems themselves. Besides teaching, I’ve worked in arts and media, and in 2021, made a career transition to software engineering. I have a BS in English from Rutgers University and an MS in Computer Science from NYU. In college, I worked as a research assistant in a cognition lab, studying memory. I’m a voracious reader, and see reading, writing, thinking, and teaching as interrelated activities.
I’ve been rock climbing for about a decade and mentor new climbers in outdoor skills. I’ve also coached kids in competition bouldering, where the kids are usually stronger climbers than me!

I am Zoey Zhao, grew up living in both China and Japan. I stayed in academia studying and doing research in International Relations for a long time before joining the finance industry as an intelligence/compliance professional in New York. While I was in school, I had interests and passions in education as well. Therefore, I worked for Kumon Education Institute in Osaka for over two summers on their English Immersion Camps for kids ranging from 2nd to 6th grades. I also worked as a teaching assistant for various International Politics courses at my college such as Game Theory in International Strategy. In terms of language tutoring, I had experience working as a teaching assistant for academic English classes for Japanese college students for over two years and as a Mandarin TA at University of California San Diego for two years. Although most of my teaching experiences were for bigger groups of students, I believe that every student is different in terms of their learning style and ways to motivate them. It has always been rewarding to see positive development in each and every student I worked with.

I've been an educator for over fifteen years, primarily teaching History and Science, but working with students from kindergarten through undergraduate school from Toronto to San Francisco. I have spent most of my teaching career working with ESL and students with a variety of Learning Disabilities in charter and independent schools here in NYC, but have also worked as an instructor in Cultural and Regional Studies in Arizona at Prescott College, and completed my teacher training with the New Teachers' Collaborative, formerly part of Harvard University, in Massachusetts. I studied Anthropology at the New College of Florida, and Regenerative Studies (sustainable design) at Cal Poly, Pomona. I have also served as a teacher mentor with the Academy for Teachers and participated in the Zuckerman Teacher Fellowship for Neuroscience at Columbia University. When not teaching and tutoring, I am often playing sports or doing yoga, reading, making music, or escaping the city to spend time in nature with my beloved dog, Dolores.