Alex X. is a sophomore at Columbia University, majoring in financial economics and statistics mathematics. He enjoys researching and acting as a mentor as a member at the Lion Club at Columbia. Alex is a very experienced tutor of high school and college school aged students. Alex scored a 1560/1600, with a 800/800 on the SAT math. He also scored a 800/800 on the SAT 2 for Math 2 and an 800/800 on the SAT 2 for Biology ecology. Alex took 19 AP Exams, and scored 4s and 5s on all of them. The tests included: AP Statistics, Calc BC, Biology, AP Environmental Science, US History, AP World History, AP Chemistry, US Government, AP Biology Macro, AP Biology Micro, AP Literature, AP Language, AP Chinese, AP Spanish, AP Art History, AP Biology Macro, AP Environmental Science. He was his high school valedictorian. Alex is a native Mandarin speaker. Alex tutors all subjects including test prep.
Fun Fact: Alex loves all sports and has been a CYO basketball coach, a swim instructor, and a soccer coach.
Allen L. graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Economics from Columbia University, while earning a BA in rabbinic literature from Jewish Theological Study. Allen is an excellent and well-rounded tutor, and was a full-tuition merit scholar at Jewish Theological Study. Allen achieved a perfect 340/340 on his GRE with a 170/170 on the math section and a 170/170 on the reading section. Allen also scored a 800/800 on the math SAT II, a 800/800 on the United States history SAT II, a 800/800 on the world history SAT II, and a 780/800 on the biology SAT II. He also scored a 5/5 on the following AP exams: physics C- mechanical, physicals c- electrical, physics b, calculus AB, statistics, literature, Spanish language, US History, World History. Allen has taught one on one as well as in groups, of all level tests including the SAT and GED. Allen loves people and his community and plans to become a rabbi.
Fun Facts: Allen played baseball and loves baseball trivia. He made it to the semifinals monthly Cooper’s Hall of Fame Baseball Trivia Challenge when he was 12 years old.
Andrey L. earned a degree in electrical engineering and is currently in school for his BA in Computer Science. Andrey is an experienced tutor and enjoys tutoring higher level math and computer science for high school and adults. Andrey is a native Russian speaker and can also tutor in Russian and SATs.
Fun Fact: Andrey loves ice skating all year round!
Annie I. is a senior at Columbia University. She was a classics major and now is majoring in visual arts. She enjoys tutoring Latin. She volunteered with the Reading Team Math Program, a tutoring program in Harlem. Annie loves working with children and is comfortable tutoring in many academic areas.
Fun Facts: Annie enjoys running and rock climbing in her spare time.
Bella L. earned a master’s degree from Columbia University in financial math. Bella also earned a BA in applied math and finance from Emory. She is currently a teaching assistant and peer tutor for numerical methods in finance. Bella enjoys tutoring all levels of math and test prep. She scored a 800/800 on her SAT math, 790/800 on the math SAT 2, 800/800 on the physics SAT subject test, a 780/800 on the chemistry subject test, a 730/800 GMAT (top 4%), 154/170 on the verbal GRE, 170/170 (top 2%). Bella enjoys tutoring all levels of math, physics, and Mandarin.
Fun Fact: Bella loves playing the piano in her spare time, and has been playing since she was six years old.
Bonnie B. is both a lawyer and also holds her PhD. She currently teaches human rights and humanitarian law at the master’s level at NYU. Bonnie is experienced in tutoring all levels of history and English as well as working on the personal essay. Her calm persona relaxes even the most nervous students.
Fun Fact: Bonnie is an animal lover with six cats and a poodle. She is a true lover of poodles.
Chen W. graduated from MIT in 2018 with a major in computer science and minor in mathematics earning a 3.4 GPA. He has been working as a software engineer. He was previously employed at MModal, working on programming a robot for doctors, and at Johnson & Johnson, developing their interview examination applications. Chen is currently working at Amazon, doing generalist programming. He loves tutoring computer science (including Java, Python, C#, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML) and all areas and levels of math. Chen is a very experienced tutor, including in test prep. He is a positive, reassuring, and patient tutor. He scored a 35 on the ACT and a 2270/2400 on the SAT (800/800 in math, 750/800 in reading, and a 720/800 on the writing). Chen scored a 5/5 on the following AP Exams: AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics Mechanics, and AP Computer Science.
Fun Fact: Chen enjoys singing karaoke as much as possible. He also likes camping and hiking.
Chinasa M. graduated with a BA in psychology from Columbia University. She was on a pre-medical track and has taken many science and math courses. Chinasa is a very experienced tutor in all subjects and ages. She has been a teaching assistant at a pre-school, a teaching assistant for Girls Who Code, she was a teaching assistant for psychology, and an active tutor for ten girls through Gwen’s Girls, encouraging girls to lead productive lives through holistic gender specific programs and education, helping them with language arts, math, French, chemistry, and biology. Chinasa was a student tutor for the SSAT and ISEE at Phillips Exeter for grades k-8. At Columbia, Chinasa was a resident advisor and an orientation leader. At Phillips Exeter, she scored a 1420 on the SAT, with a 710/800 on both sections of the SAT. Chinasa has tutored test prep for the ISEE, SSAT, ACT, and SAT. She is currently applying to graduate school for a master’s degree in history.
Fun fact: Chinasa loves reading, writing, and going for walks in her spare time.
Chris O. is a mathematics teacher at an all-girls school. He is currently teaching algebra and geometry. He has been tutoring various math topics for five years. He has taught grades 6-8 and tutored all high school levels. Chris holds his BS in adolescent education and a BS in mathematics. He is currently attending Hunter College for a master’s degree in adolescent special education. He also runs a targeted intervention program for 12th graders who are not college ready. Chris tutors all levels of math and test prep, including the SHSAT, SAT, ACT, and the Regents.
Fun Fact: He owns a pet Chinchilla.
Cyril S. is majoring in civil engineering at NJIT. He is part of the Educational Opportunity Program. Cyril was captain of his robotics team, working on robotic engineering and coding. He is an experienced tutor of all ages, from elementary through high school level. Cyril enjoys tutoring all subjects, particularly math and science. He is president of a non-profit organization, Save the Children of the Developing World. Cyril connects well with his students and their families, and likes to contribute to the community around him.
Fun Fact: Cyril enjoys spending time at church where he teaches many bible study and hymns classes.
Diane M. is majoring in political science and minoring in Arabic and economics at Fordham University. She is an immigration caseworker as an intern at Senator Charles Schumer. She works at the Fordham Law library, and has interned at several law firms. Diane worked at PS 51 in Hell’s Kitchen as a daytime tutor, a teacher’s assistant, and after school coordinator for a program, Abundant Waters, an academic after school program helping students with their subjects and homework. Diane graduated high school in three years, due to having extra credits. She graduated with advanced honors with excellent Regents scores. She plans to enroll in a master’s program for international studies. Diane is currently a caseworker with the International Committee of the Red Cross. Diane is experienced tutoring all ages, particularly in reading, writing, and history.
Fun Fact: Diane enjoys playing basketball and soccer.
Elina G. is majoring in actuarial science at St. John’s University. Elina is in the Honors College at St. John’s and received a full-tuition merit scholarship. Elina is a very experienced tutor and has also tutored students with special needs. Elina received a 1470 on her SAT, earning a 790/800 on the math section. She greatly enjoys tutoring math and standardized tests.
Fun Fact: Elina is passionate about ballet.
Gayle M. graduated with a BS in biochemistry from Syracuse University and an MA in teaching. She also holds an elementary education certification. She has been a mentor and piano teacher in the past. She teaches elementary education at a charter school for four years. Gayle is a very experienced tutor of all subjects. Gayle completed the Kaplan SAT test preparation course to be a Kaplan SAT teacher. She took AP US History, AP English Language, and AP Biology.
Fun fact: Gayle was originally a pre-veterinary student. Gayle loves biking in her spare time.
Greta M. graduated Sarah Lawrence College with a concentration in urban studies and creative writing. She was a volunteer with the GO Project as a teacher’s assistant, teaching math and reading to low performing fifth graders. Additionally, Greta worked for the Sarah Lawrence Early Childhood Center as a teacher’s assistant with students ages 5-7 years old. Greta is a native Italian speaker. She enjoys tutoring all levels of language arts as well as assisting younger students with all of their subjects.
Fun Fact: Greta enjoys reading and writing poetry in her spare time.
Harry H. graduated magna cum laude with a BS in aerospace engineering. He also earned a master’s degree in astronautical engineering and a master’s degree in systems management. He was an instructor in the ROTC and a mentor in the air force during his first career. Then he went back to school to pursue a second career, earning a master’s degree in education and certification as a mathematics teacher. Harry is a published author both in aerospace engineering and education. Harry taught many math and science courses in both a public and private school. He is also a wonderful test prep tutor.
Fun Fact: Harry enjoys drumming in his free time.
Helena B-P is double majoring in economics and statistics and minoring in psychology at Columbia University. Helena’s family is Colombian and she is very interested in education and economic inequity. She started a foundation in the country of Colombia and one focus is to improve access to education and tutoring. Helena then worked with Columbia University to provide grants for students in Colombia to receive additional education. Helena scored a 1490 on her SAT with a 790 on the math section. She is a native Spanish speaker. Upon graduation in May of 2023, Helena will work at JP Morgan.
Fun Fact: Helena enjoys traveling, scuba diving, hiking, and many sports!
Jeffrey L. is majoring is statistics and finance and minoring in computer science at the NYU Stern School of Business. Jeffrey enjoys working with students of all ages. Jeffrey scored a 800/800 on his math and a 780/800 on his writing section of the SAT. Jeffrey is an experienced and excellent tutoring, including test prep.
Fun Fact: Jeffrey loves fencing and is training to become a competitive fencer. He also loves chess and was a competitive chess player.
Jess S. is a summa cum laude graduate of Tufts University. Jess’s major is clinical psychology and her minor is in English. Jessica is pursuing a PsyD at Yeshiva University. She loves working with children as a tutor, a sleep away camp counselor, and in various educational settings. Jessica has helped peers with their applications for jobs, medical school, and college. She finds satisfaction in helping people find their voice and present their ideas in a clear manner through writing. Jessica scored a 800/800 on the writing portion of the SAT, a 690 on math, and a 750 on reading. Jess tutors the GRE and scored an 88% on verbal reasoning and 98% analytical writing. She scored a 5 on her AP English language, AP English literature, and AP US History exams. Jessica is a wonderful verbal, reading, and English tutor.
Fun Fact: Jess loves to read and watch TV in her free time.
Joey B. graduated from Brooklyn College, majoring in biology and psychology. Currently, he is pursuing a graduate degree. He has tutored for many years, including GRE, MCAT, and SAT test prep, and scored in the 99th percentile on many of these exams. Joey worked in a school system as a shadow for a 4th grader, helping the student with all subjects. Joey has extensive tutoring experience with all ages and levels.
Fun Fact: Joey traveled through the Amazon rainforest last year.
Josef L. is joint majoring in mathematics and computer science at Bard College. He enjoys tutoring all levels of math, Python, Java, C, LaTeX, and test prep math. Josef is an active member of robotics and math clubs. He plans to attend graduate school in computer science. Josef has worked with all ages, from younger children to his peers in college.
Fun Fact: Josef is fluent in Czech.
Katrina W. is majoring in chemical engineering and minoring in English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. She maintains a 3.48GPA. Katrina is an active tutor for her peers as a teaching assistant, and also worked at two after-school and weekend academic programs for kindergarten through grade 12 students. Katrina is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School. Katrina was a test prep tutor for a large tutoring company. She scored a 35 on her ACT and a 2250/2400 on her SAT, scored a 780/800 and a 800/800 on the chemistry and math subject tests. Katrina took AP English and Composition, AP Chinese and Culture, and AP Chemistry. She plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career as a professor. Katrina speaks both Cantonese and Mandarin. Katrina is a calm and kind tutor.
Fun Facts: Katrina enjoys painting and arts and crafts.
Kavita S. earned her BS in biotechnology with a minor in science kinesiology from Syracuse University. Her undergraduate GPA was 3.8/4.0. She is currently in her second year towards her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Columbia University. Kavita has tutored middle and high school students in essay writing, math, and science. She has taken the following AP Courses: AP English literature, AP Statistics, AP Biology, and AP United States History. She scored a 33/36 on the ACT. Kavita enjoys working with all levels
Fun fact: She is an active dancer and co-owns a dance studio back in LA.
Krystal D. is currently a fourth grade teacher in an inclusive classroom in Brooklyn. Krystal is certified in grades k-6 and has taught all grades from kindergarten through fourth. She is experienced with all kinds of learners including ESL students and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in special education. Krystal participated in Teach for America and discovered her love for teaching there.
Fun Fact: Krystal enjoys both reading and dancing in her spare time!
Lilly R. has a degree in economics and has years of experience tutoring large classes at tutoring centers as well as one-on-one. Lilly enjoys being a mentor and has been an active mentor through a NYU program for over two years. Lilly is a native Spanish speaker and is very experienced at tutoring all levels of language arts, research and writing, standardized tests, essays, history and government, and all levels of math through college calculations and college level statistics. Lilly also has experience working with ESL students. Lilly’s warm and energetic manner brings out the best in her students.
Fun Fact: Lilly accepted a job as a consultant for IBM.
Marissa B. is majoring in Spanish at Montclair State University. She is a student in the education department and plans to become a high school Spanish teacher. Marissa enjoys tutoring English, history, and Spanish.
Fun Fact: Marissa has been a very active volunteer with Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America.
Maryam E. is majoring in human rights and psychology at Columbia University. She is a very experienced tutor, having worked extensively with elementary school students. Maryam has helped prepare students for the New York State standardized exam and college entrance exams. She has experience as a student teacher and support teacher in a local school. Maryam loves working with children and plans to enter the field of education.
Fun Fact: Maryam loves sports, especially soccer and volleyball.
Matt S. is a very experienced school teacher. He was previously a 4th, 5th, 6th, and 9th grade teacher, in math, science, history, and language arts. Matt trains other teachers in his school and is a lead teacher in the middle school. He graduated with a degree in creative writing from Columbia University. Matt is a very active tutor on the weekends, and helps students with all their subjects. He is passionate about helping students, and loves tutoring in history and writing. Previously, Matt served as the program director for the College Bound Mentors Program for Community Impact: Serving the Underserved, through the board of trustees at Columbia University. He is a very active test prep tutor as well.
Fun Fact: Matthew was on Broadway in STOMP! He was a principal performer and a rehearsal director.
Mia N. graduated with a degree in earth science and art history at Columbia University. Mia has worked with students of all ages, from elementary through high school and college. Mia particularly enjoys writing and essay support. She scored a 2310/2400 on the SATs. She scored a 790/800 on the math II subject exam and a 750/800 on the English subject test. She earned a 5 on the AP English Literature and Language Exam, and the AP Latin Exam. Mia’s job is as a financial services business management consultant. Mia is a well rounded tutor and enjoys helping with all subjects, including test prep tutoring.
Fun Fact: Mia loves music and learning to play new instruments. She plays the piano and sings.
Nadley W. earned her BS in mathematics, magna cum laude, from Spelman University. She was also enrolled in the dual engineering program. She is currently majoring in operational research with a concentration in financial systems at Columbia University, towards her second BS. Nadley plans to pursue a career in quantitative finance. She was an active tutor while an undergraduate, in mathematics and other subjects, for all ages. She took the following AP courses: AP Calculus AB, AP World History, AP Biology, AP United States History, and AP English Literature and Language. Nadley is an enthusiastic and active tutor.
Fun Fact: Nadley loves to explore NYC in her spare time.
Nick D-C. earned his BS in computer science from Columbia University with a 3.6/4.0GPA. Nicholas has extensive tutoring experience, having worked for several tutoring companies helping students in both one-on-one sessions and small groups. Nicholas scored a 1560/1600 on his SAT and is an experienced and helpful test prep tutor. In high school he successfully completed the following AP courses: AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Literature, AP US Government, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Physics Mechanics, AP Physics C, AP Mandarin.
Fun fact: Nick enjoys reading and writing in his spare time.
Nika C. graduated with her BS in geology, with a minor in sustainability studies. She also holds her master’s degree in earth and environmental studies from Brooklyn College. She is currently enrolled in a phD program for her doctorate of education in learning and teaching. She is currently teaching earth science at a local college, and has previously taught geology as well. Nika tutors elementary level reading and math, and all levels of earth science, environmental science, and geology. She has helped her students prepare for their state reading exams.
Fun Fact: Nika is a native Creole speaker.
Ohad K. is earning a dual degree majoring in political science and statistics at Columbia University and religious philosophy at the Jewish Theological Seminary . Ohad is experienced at tutoring both small groups of students and one-on-one. He is an exceptional student and greatly enjoys tutoring in Statistics, French and English. Ohad scored a perfect 5 on the following AP Exams: AP Statistics, AP US Government, AP Calculus, AP English Language. Ohad is fluent in Hebrew, and also speaks, reads and writes in advanced French. Ohad scored a 1490/1600 on his SAT and is an experienced test prep tutor. Ohad greatly enjoys connecting with students and helping them find their best method of learning.
Fun Facts: Ohad enjoys the performing arts. He was the director for several different productions and also performed in Macbeth and Henry IV with the Underground Shakespeare Company.
Portia B. graduated with honors from NYU. She previously tutored with a large company in and around NYC working with children all ages, including adults. She studied drama and Shakespeare at Tisch. Her GPA was a 3.5 and she graduated with honors. She currently is a fitness instructor and also trains and hires other instructors for a fitness management company. She is a very active tutor and enjoys connecting with people.
Fun Fact: Portia is a Shakespeare scholar, ask her to recite a passage for you!
Priyanshi S. is currently a dual major in finance and computing and data science at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Priyanshi grew up in Belgium but moved to NYC for college. She has enjoyed tutoring elementary through high school aged students. Priyanshi loves playing sports, especially badminton, which led her to coach 20-30 students and run her own camp.
Fun Fact: Priyanshi is fluent in French and Dutch.
Rose H. is a doctoral student in clinical psychology at Yeshiva University. She holds two masters’ degrees, one in psychology from The New School and one in English from Columbia University. She majored in the humanities and minored in environmental studies at NYU. During college she was a peer tutor, helping with analytical, creative, journalistic, and report writing, as well as college essays, college applications, test preparation, organization, reading comprehension, and executive functioning skills. She has teaching experience in first grade at a charter school, and worked at a tutoring company with high school students for several years after graduating from college. Rose scored a perfect score on the verbal GRE. Rose loves helping prepare college applications, as well as improving history, verbal, reading comprehension, English, and study skills and organization for all levels. She is an experienced test prep tutor in math and verbal, including the ISEE, SSAT, SAT, and GRE.
Fun Fact: Rose has a twin brother and loves hiking in her spare time.
Sahijtya R. is a business and political economy major at New York University. Sahijtya is an experienced math, English, and standardized test tutor. Sahijtya scored a perfect 800/800 on the math SAT, a 760/800 on the writing section, and a 680 on the verbal. Sahijtya is an experienced STEM instructor and enjoys working with children on building motorized LEGO models.
Fun Fact: Sahijtya was abroad in London one semester and Shanghai for a second semester.
Scott L. is in his final year in a PhD program at Columbia University. He is writing his dissertation on US foreign policy in the Middle East in the 1970s. He has previously taught as an elementary school teacher. Scott is currently a graduate school assistant, and he currently tutors both one-on-one and teaches a small group seminar on writing. Scott holds a Bachelor’s degree in both linguistics and history from New York University.
Fun Fact: Scott loves Marvel movies and his favorite hero is Captain America.
Seth E. graduated from Columbia University with a degree in psychology and a concentration in computer science. Seth began his college career as a math major and has taken numerous college level statistics, mathematics, and science classes. He graduated with a 3.8 in his major, psychology. He is a very experienced tutor of all ages and has previously worked with students both one on one and teaching groups. Seth scored a 35 on his ACT and enjoys tutoring test prep. He has taken the following exams and scored 5s on all of them: AP World History, AP United States History, AP Economics, AP English LIterature, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Computer Science, AP Psychology, and AP United States Government and Politics. He is currently a psychopharmacology researcher at the Manhattan Psychiatric Institute, managing two studies. Previously he was a software intern assisting with backend development of a blockchain based rights licensing platform. He plans to pursue his MdPhd in clinical psychology and continue psychiatric research. Seth greatly enjoys assisting students with research papers.
Fun Fact: Seth enjoys reading and attending museums in his spare time.
Swapnil K. is majoring in computer science at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. He is an experienced middle and high school tutor for math, science, computer science, English, and test prep. Swapnil plans to become a software engineer. He has created multiple computer science projects in Java and Swift, as well as designing and building an assistant adapter based on Google Actions using IBMs Node Red development environment for his summer employer. Swapnil is fluent in the computer languages Java, Swift, C++, Html, CSS, Javascript, and Python.
Fun Fact: Swapnil enjoys playing table tennis in his spare time.
Talha I. is in a six-year program at St. John’s University, earning his undergraduate degree and doctorate in pharmacy. Talha is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School. Talha is an experienced math and science, and standardized test tutor both at tutoring centers and individually.
Fun Fact: Talha is a very outgoing and extroverted, and enjoys meeting new people. He also enjoys playing basketball and video games.
Taliyah H. is majoring in applied math and minoring in sociology. She plans to continue with her master’s degree in math education to become a math professor. She is an experienced math and reading tutor at a learning center. Taliyah tutors all levels of math along with science courses.
Fun Fact: Taliyah teaches dance and acting classes. She is a member of the college step team.
Tergel E. is majoring in biology at Columbia University. She maintains a 3.89/4.00 GPA. She scored an A+ on 10 Cambridge level exams.She was a peer tutor in high school and enjoys helping students in all areas of science as well as test prep. Tergel scored a 1500 out of 1600 on the SAT. Tergel scored a silver and bronze medal in the international biology olympiad. Tergel is the event supervisor and test writer for the Columbia University Science Olympiad. She plans to continue to medical school upon graduation. Tergel is fluent in Mongolian and conversational in Korean.
Fun fact: Tergel loves playing video games with friends.
Vanessa A. is majoring in biomolecular science at New York University. She plans to go into the biotechnology field. She is a very experienced tutor of all subjects through the Bass Foundation. She enjoys adapting her tutoring to meet the needs of her students’ learning styles. Vanessa received numerous awards and accolades for her academic achievements.
Fun Fact: Vanessa enjoys playing the alto saxophone.
Zion D. is majoring in electrical engineering at Columbia University. He maintains a 4.8/5.0GPA. Zion is a very experienced tutor for students of all ages. Zion took 12 AP exams, and was an AP scholar with distinction, scoring a 5/5 on the following AP exams: Calculus AB, Macro Economics, Psychology, English Language and Composition, US Government and Politics, English Literature, and US History. Zion scored a 1460/1600 on the SAT and was a National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist. He is a very personable and friendly tutor.
Fun fact: Zion came to NYC for college without ever visiting New York. He loves robotics, design, and 3D modeling and plans to pursue a career in AI.
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