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:
Singing, Writing, Cooking
Alicia is the communications director for a political party. She has over ten years of tutoring experience with a wide range of students.
Education:
Bachelor's in Political Science, University Of Notre Dame
Master's in Government, Johns Hopkins University
Hobbies:
Politics, Snowboarding, Family
"Being attentive to a student's presenting needs and strengths is the foundation for a successful education experience," tutor Alyssa says. Alyssa graduated from the University of Rochester with a BS in neuroscience and a BA in psychology with a concentration in American Sign Language. She has tutored one-on-one and worked as a teacher's aide and assistant in math and science classrooms.
Education:
Bachelor's in Neuroscience (pre-med), University Of Rochester
Master's in Psychology, University Of Rochester
Hobbies:
Health & Fitness, Medicine, Travel
"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
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