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.
Of her approach to teaching, Afua describes her style as "adaptive, flexible, student-centered, and fun." She and her students are a team. "Learning is a great thing, and applying what one has learned is even better. When the team is awesome, it goes through the roof!"
Education:
Bachelor's in Chemistry, Amherst College
Master's in M.D., University Of Massachusetts
Hobbies:
Academics, Travel, Medicine
Of her educational philosophy, Allison says, "I strive to build meaningful relationships with my students, and I follow an approach that combines tutoring and mentorship so I can support students both academically and holistically. I try to promote independent, critical thinking by encouraging students to analyze questions deeply and come to conclusions on their own, which helps build their self-confidence and prepares them to succeed in school."
Education:
Bachelor's in Molecular And Cell Biology, UC - Berkeley
Hobbies:
Baking, Hiking, Music
"I believe that education is a collaborative effort, and therefore in the importance of establishing trust and a safe space for tutelage emotionally and intellectually," Asha says.
Education:
Bachelor's in History, Boston University
Master's in Interdisciplinary Arts, University Of Pennsylvania
Hobbies:
Art, Comedy, Music
"My philosophy with teaching is always to help encourage you to lead your own learning not because you are forced to, but because it will be natural to do so once the path is opened to you," she says.
Education:
Bachelor's in Visual Arts, Harvard University
Hobbies:
Exercise, Languages, Traveling
A relaxed and passionate tutor, Brian earned his BA in film studies from Columbia University. He has been tutoring SAT Math test prep for three years and has taught high school U.S. history, English, and writing. "If students become skilled at recognizing patterns in the way the problems are formulated, they will begin to feel mastery over what can be an intimidating test," Brian says. "Approaching the test strategically, and being able to categorize questions and tackle them with confidence and clarity, results in significant score gains."
Education:
Bachelor's in Film, Columbia University
Hobbies:
Movies, Music, Swimming
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