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Ian graduated summa cum laude from University of Chicago with a BA in economics. Before college, he studied at Choate Rosemary Hall. Ian tutors math and economics, and currently works in corporate finance.

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.

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 Kindergarten Gifted & Talented teacher with nine years of classroom experience. In my role, I create engaging, hands-on lessons that encourage critical thinking and support the needs of diverse learners. In addition to my work in early childhood, I have experience teaching test preparation for 3rd–5th grade students, helping them strengthen core skills and build confidence in high-stakes testing environments. In 2025, I was honored to be recognized as a Qualified Model Teacher (2025–2028) and was featured in the District 3 Newsletter for my innovative approaches to math instruction. I hold a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College, as well as certifications in Early Childhood and Gifted & Talented Education.

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

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

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,

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.

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.

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.

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

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! 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

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 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

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.

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

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.

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 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 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 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.

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

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

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.

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

¡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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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