Meet a few of our tutors...
Our tutors have Master's and PhD's with excellent academic and professional credentials; they are also teachers, doctors, actors, authors, scientists, and lawyers. Our tutors are all experts in the subjects they tutor, love teaching, and understand how to motivate their students to reach their highest potential.
Zach has lived in Brooklyn, New York since 2013. Originally from Louisiana, he has received multiple degrees in physics and the humanities. Well-rounded in education and experience, he has worked in experimental physics for LIGO at Caltech and taught college art courses at Rutgers. Zach has a BS in physics from LSU, a BFA in studio art from LSU, and an MFA in visual art from Rutgers. He has been tutoring elementary, middle, high school, and college students in Math, Physics, Writing, French, and standardized tests since 2013. Zach believes every student can realize their full potential given the right resources, and after an initial assessment and conversation, he tailors plans and strategies unique to each student. Along with an individual learning plan, Zach fosters a trusting and encouraging relationship in order to quickly grow each student’s confidence. Outside of tutoring, Zach works as a visual artist in his studio. He lives with his wife and two cats in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
SUBJECTS & TESTS: Physics (Introduction, Kinematics, Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Circuits), Math, all levels (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, Calculus I & II), Writing, French; SAT, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT2 subject tests, NY State (ELA, Math, Science—all levels), Regents, ACT, ISEE (all levels)
Stacy earned her Bachelor of Science from Tufts University in Psychology and Drama, graduating Summa Cum Laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Immediately following her undergraduate education, Stacy attended Columbia University, where she earned her MFA in Acting. Her work as a playwright has been produced regionally and internationally, and published by Broadway Play Publishing, Indie Theater Now, YouthPLAYS, and Steele Spring Stage Rights. Stacy most recently adapted her musical Camp Rolling Hills into a book series. When Stacy is not tutoring, she teaches theatre and creative writing all around the city. She loves helping her students develop the skills to face new challenges with passion, patience, and positivity.
SUBJECTS & TESTS: Grammar, Literature, Organizational and Study Skills, Creative Writing, Essay Writing, College Essay Writing; ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, ACT Writing Section, Hunter Entrance Exam
Brandon attended University of Maryland as a trainee in the Meyerhoff Scholars Program and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Immediately following the completion of his undergraduate education, he matriculated into the Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD (MSTP) program in New York City. He has completed his PhD, is a 6th year medical student and enjoys assisting younger students in the sciences and mathematics. With well over 10 years of tutoring experience, Brandon has a great deal of passion for equipping students with the tools they need to succeed in their various educational pursuits. Outside of tutoring, Brandon is interested in Spanish/Latin American language and culture, world travel, global health issues, and cancer research.
SUBJECTS & TESTS: Mathematics (all levels), high school sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, high school Spanish (all levels), college sciences and mathematics (biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus); AP Tests (Sciences), SAT Math, SAT II (Sciences)
Robbie received a full scholarship to attend Washington University in St. Louis and graduated with honors with a double major in economics and philosophy with a minor in mathematics. He is an experienced tutor for both the quantitative and the qualitative sections of the ACT and SAT as well as a diverse range of English and math subjects. Robbie enjoys mentoring students of all ages to help them achieve their very best. When he's not tutoring, you’ll find Robbie chasing his passion of acting. He has starred in an Off-Broadway production and is currently shooting his first feature film. He's an avid hiker, biker, guitar player and moviegoer.
SUBJECTS & TESTS: Mathematics (all levels), SAT Math, Reading and Writing, SAT Subject Tests: Math 1 & Math 2, ACT: Math, English, Reading, SSAT, ISEE, SHSAT, AP Statistics & Economics (Macro & Micro), High School Math: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, PreCalc, Statistics.