Our Tutoring Staff
At PrepNow all of our tutoring is one-to-one, and our state-of-the-art virtual classroom enables your child to work privately with a tutor from the convenience of your home. Years of experience have taught us that finding the right match is a critically important step in a successful tutoring outcome, and our innovative program gives you access to some of the best tutors in the country. Each profile has information regarding the tutor's academic history, teaching experience, teaching style, hobbies and interests. This information, along with the diverse backgrounds and personalities of our staff, will help to ensure that you find the perfect match for your child.
"Especially on standardized tests, students have to be able to rely on their own mental toolbox," says tutor Alexandria (Alex) L-C. "To my mind, there is no single skill more important than the ability to problem-solve." A classroom English teacher for five years, Alex has tutored test-prep since college.
Education:
Bachelor's in Literature, Yale University
Master's in Adolescent Education, St. John's University
Hobbies:
Acting, Screenplay Writing, Cooking
"Teaching and learning should be a fluid interaction, not a stiff exchange or mechanic transmission of information," says tutor Drew G. A college instructor in American government, Drew says, "I love to learn about all kinds of subjects, and I enjoy sharing that knowledge with others."
Education:
Bachelor's in International Relations, University Of Delaware
Master's in Political Science, Georgetown University
Hobbies:
Reading, Sports, Chess
Brandon is a math and science whiz who currently works as a ballroom dance instructor. He strives to make learning easy and fun for his students.
Education:
Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering, Yale University
Master's in Biomedical Engineering, Wayne State University
Hobbies:
Dance, Choreography, Volunteering
Chris is a PhD candidate in English who studies the connections between literature and cognitive neuroscience. A veteran writing tutor, he has worked with students on every kind of project--from high school book reports to master's theses.
Education:
Bachelor's in English, Kenyon College
Master's in Eng Lit, University Of Chicago
Hobbies:
Cooking, Backpacking, Music
"I love getting students to realize that they have the ability to succeed," says tutor Christian S. A law-school student with plans to work in the public interest, Christian has tutored and mentored high-school and college students for many years.
Education:
Bachelor's in History/ Sociology, Grinnell College
Master's in Law, Northeastern University
Hobbies:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Electronics, Tinkering
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