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
Alec V. holds a BS in mathematics from Stanford University. When he works with a new student, Alec first focuses on locating the source of the difficulty: What is keeping the student from solving this problem? Where are they stuck? Then, he works with them to help devise a different solution strategy.
Education:
Bachelor's in Math, Stanford University
Hobbies:
Running, Reading, Writing
"While standardized tests are stressful, they have the power to open up great opportunities," says tutor Andy G. An educator and theater-lover, in addition to tutoring, Andy creates curriculum and programs to bring live theater and writing and acting opportunities to children.
Education:
Bachelor's in Educational Theatre, All Grades, New York University
Hobbies:
Theatre/drama, Television, Movies
"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
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
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